For one of this years Halloween gatherings at our Home in Spain, I created a really simple and pretty (because I only DO pretty) pastel with black and gold, tablescape for a few of the girls who were coming around for the evening.
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Following on from part one of Our Wedding in Provence from last week today i'll be posting more memory's from our wedding in Provence.
 This weekend my husband and I celebrate our 5 and 15!
15 years of being together, and 5 years of marriage. So I thought it was about time I shared some of our wedding photos right? 
If you have followed me for a while, you'll know I'm fanatical about 2 things... Jo Malone and flowers. As I absolutely love peonies, and my favourite scent in the world is Jo Malone peony and blush suede I figured, why not combine the 2 and share with some of my favourite people for an evening of candlelight and cocktails. I managed to capture a few images to share with you too before retiring the camera for the rest of the evening.
As it was also the last week for peony's, it was even more reason to go out with a bang.
So if you saw my previous Easter tablescape post, here is how I switched it up for some of our other visitors over the Easter weekend... cause life's to short to do the same table twice right?
Using the same floral arrangement's, and many of the same accessories and tableware. But I switched in a different table cloth and now we have a very different feel all together. I changed the location from the front patio of the house, to the back terrace for a more intimate feel.
And instead of using my pink occasional cushions, iv accessorised with green/ blue cushions.
I hope this gives you some ideas for Easter entertaining and also for how to mix it up without too much hassle if you are entertaining multiple party's
Wishing you all a fabulous Easter Belle Xx More Easter Inspiration here and here
We celebrated Easter Sunday last year with an alfresco dinner in the Garden. The weather was so lovely despite Easter being 2 week earlier than usual, so we decided to make the most of it and enjoy our outdoor areas
If you have read my blog for a while, you'll know I love celebrating Easter, and last year was no exception. I like to decorate the house and create a beautiful tablescape for the celebrations. Its just so much fun and seeing a creative vision come to life gives me so much pleasure.
I set the table up at the front of the house which is actually my favourite area to entertain guests. When dinner is finished we can retire to the back terrace and enjoy totally new views of the house.
Surprise, surprise I went for a pink theme once again... I literally can't help myself, but it is my favourite colour. However, I do think it looks different to last years table, which is all that matters right?
I lined Square pink vases down the centre of the table and Filled them with various shades of white and Pink roses and Ranunculas (one of my favourite flowers). I also used a rose pink table cloth to make the look extra pretty and feminine. I wanted to grey shutters to add a contract to the pink, so I accentuated with a lilac/ grey colour plate.
Is there anything more enchanting than candles flickering in the warm evening as the sun comes down?
I hope my post gives you some Easter inspiration this year!
Belle Xx I have so much fun dressing our entry way at Christmas that I thought why not do a spring version for the hallway! Its lots of work, but anything worth doing is right?  I wanted to do something in spring pastels with a pop of color. Almost a little natural... as if you had stepped into a super floral pretty meadow I ordered in roses in shades of various shades of pink and white, along with tulips in shades of lilac and white. Snapdragons and wax flower in pink and green chrysanthemums helped to create the look I was after.  I start by soaking the floral foam blocks in water for around 4 hours. Be careful not to press the foam down into the water as its soaking and little drink at its own pace- otherwise it will create air pockets and wot do its job properly.  I then lay the foam on plastic trays which I then encase in chicken wire to strengthen the unit (very important of you'll be using lots of flowers and foliage) You can secure these with cable ties  I than start to add in the fresh floral. Its a good idea to have a shape and a general look in mind before you start, however I find that its also nice to see where the natural shape is taking you.  I like to start from the outside and work inwards, and don't be afraid to move flowers if they don't look right.  I flanked either side with some bunny decorations I found in John Lewis a few years ago, and placed some pink and gold lanterns in the center.   
During our trip to Paris, My husband surprised me with a birthday breakfast on the balcony of our hotel- Hotel west end which I might add was very cute, in a fabulous location and excellent staff. And If all of that wasn't enough, it has view of the Eifel tower!
He set up fresh croissants, coffee and orange juice along with fresh macrons from my favourite Laduree. How cute is he?
What a fabulous surprise to start the day with!
He also gave me one of my birthday presents early. We had been "window shopping" the day before when I spotted the cutest Chanel wallet on a chain in the most unusual shade of baby blue. When the sales associate told me it was in fact called Tiffany blue I nearly died. 
But instead of opening, I chose to pleasure delay and wait until my actual birthday to open it... but don't worry, I will show it to you!
Really, what more could a birthday girl want! Roses, the Eiffel tower, love heart macrons and Chanel. I am a very lucky girl
It was actual love at first site when I first laid eyes on this, and as the majority of my handbags are pink, nude or black its something a little different to the rest of my collection.
After the loveliest breakfast, we headed to 4th arrondisment- Le marais neighbourhood of Paris which is super cute and full of life and interest.
Its a neighbourhood that's best enjoyed on foot or by bicycle, meandering through the many streets that are lined with small boutiques and cafes ​
After coffee at Au rocher de cancale (a total must, and is totally Instagram worthy painted in the most beautiful blue) we strolled through the neighbourhood, stopping at the little vintage boutiques and taking in the sites ...it used to be occupied by aristocrats!
You can check out the highlights from this trip on my Instagram HERE
I promise you, you will not be disappointed with a visit to Le Marais! If you haven't been make sure you add it to your Parisian wish list Belle Xx  When it comes to organising parties, it can be quite stressful. Which is my more people are opting to have close knit gatherings of their closest friends at home instead.
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