It's been a while...

Exactly a year ago today I took my first tentative steps into the big, scary world of blogging. There's been a lot going on since then, some of it shared here, but so much more in half written, never published posts...

I don't think I realised just how much time and effort was involved. I also think that I bit off more than I could chew in trying to blog regularly as well as juggling a family, a home, a full time job, and a life! But anyhow, what's done is done and I think this might just be the perfect time to get my blogging mojo back.

All I need to do now is resist the lure of Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest long enough to get those posts published!

Flower power/better late than never...

What feels like an eternity ago I went to Vic Brotherson's floral masterclass at Couverture. Vic owns Scarlet & Violet, possibly the most beautiful florist shop in world. I may be a little biased, but not without good reason...

Just over two years ago, I was sat in the shop happily and excitedly chatting about flowers for my wedding.  In a bid to help me make a decision, I was taken 'around the back' to see the flowers they were working on for a wedding that weekend. They were perfect, almost exactly what I had in mind. It wasn't until a few weeks later that I realised whose they were... (early July 2011, can you guess?!) Suffice to say, it's someone I'm rather proud to share my taste in flowers with.

Anyway, the masterclass was fab. Vic put together a few displays, talking us through each as she went. There were hints and tips aplenty, with questions being fired at her about where to buy, how to trim, what to look for, you name it!

I couldn't think of a nicer way to spend a few hours, I certainly left inspired to try out what I learnt at home.