blogger tea party

Hi everyone........something very exciting happened in my shop on Saturday!

Sarah from SARAH JANE organised for some bloggers to meet for a Devonshire Tea.I was so excited to meet them and raced around preparing a pretty setting for their arrival along with some yummy cupcakes,scones with jam and cream and fresh strawberries.Yum!

Pretty china trio's, pink tulle ribbons on the chairs.Pink serviettes,candles and silver cutlery were the order of the day.

As you can imagine there was lot's of chatter and excitement as we all got to know each other.

I was busy making tea and chatting that I only took some before photos.

It was especially nice to meet Mandii and Kirstie who came all the way from Victoria and were staying with Sarah for the weekend.Another lovely surprise was to meet Maryanne from marion-deedesigns who was really sweet and travelled to meet us all.Delcie and her friend Sue came from the Blue Mountains,thanks girls.And Vicki did'nt have to travel to far to join us along with my lovely friend Heidi (who doesnt have a blog yet!) who stayed behind to help clean up and wash all that pretty china!Thanks Heids!

What a nice way to spend a morning...what lovely people...think we might have to make this an annual event!

Thanks again Sarah for organising such a fun time.

Catch you next time

Lucinda xx

Lovely surprise!

Just showing you something I got today .....and what a lovely surprise it was to receive!

My lovely friend CINDY made this pretty stack of books for me and one for another lovely friend.

Are'nt they gorgeous.They are painted the softest pink,green and white.

Cant wait to take them home and find the perfect spot!Thanks again Cindy!

While I am here ...got some new bodycare products in the shop.

Isnt the packaging so sweet!Love the crystal look knob on the body lotion box.

And some bon bon soaps.They look great and are only $8.95 each.Lovely gift!!

till next time!

Lucinda x

Hi everyone...I wanted to show you some more pretty china I bought recently ( I know...how much can a person need..but I do use them in the shop!!)

I got the whole lot for only $20 bargain!Sometimes you can be really lucky

I also have been busy making this gift wrapping station.Couple of curtain rods and brackets and all done.Very handy indeed!

Time has run out again...see you next time!

I love chandeliers and I just wanted to show you some that have arrived in store.They came with an electrical plug so I was able to light them up for display.Popped one in the window...love the soft glow it produces.Have it on a timer so it is on at night for a while.

This is another one I have lit up and it is up the back near the counter.This is a part of it showing a view to the front door.

Also made another teacup pincushion today from some old china.They are so much fun to make and make a nice little gift.Thats all for today catch up next time xx

pretty china

Hi again...hope your day is full of happiness.Today I just seem to be getting the loveliest customers coming through and it really makes your day when they say such nice things to make your day and enjoy the shop as much as I do.So thank you to all the sweet people who take a minute to say something nice

Thought I would show you some new china trio's I have recently bought.I will use them for the High Tea's.

They are all pretty ,I'm sure the ladies will enjoy using them!!!!

Remember a while back I thought the shop was getting a bit too girly, here is a pic of some of the more neutral stock I have got in recently.Love the rooster bookends....and the glass candleholders......and the silver alphabet bookends.

Another short post...catch up with you next time!!!

More goodies to show you today.Firstly I am showing some baskets my mum in law made up for Mother's Day.(and might I add how lucky I am to have such a beautiful second Mum)She painted some baskets and planted one with herbs, and the others with flowers.They are out the front of the shop.Dont they look fab? If they dont sell I think they would look fantastic on my verandah!!hehe

This is a liitle lavender pouch I made a while ago.Pretty lace,velvet flowers and bit of bling.What more could a girl ask for?

I have a bed in the shop again.......doesnt it look pretty.My lovely friend Cindy gave me the white lace bedspread(which I wont sell) and it looks so gorgeous!Now I just need to order in some vintage cushions to make it look even more delicious.Every now and then I think I am getting too girly and fluffy in the shop....and it has happened again.But you cant help what attracts you can you, and as long as it sells I suppose it doesnt matter.I have been wanting to add more vintage, rustic, french look for a while and I think it will tie in with the look of the shop and may appeal to a wider target.Mmmmm..food for thought.Ok thats all today, Happy Mothers Day to you all.Hope you get to relax and enjoy time with your special ones!

Lucinda x

Mini cupcake anyone? Seems I never have time to post so am quickly showing some cupcakes I made.Yumm!

Quick post is better than no post.

Have a great day and week!

Lucinda x