I’m a passionate creative who loves silk blouses, beautiful blooms and red velvet cupcakes. After running Lucky No. 9 design for 2 years I returned to my journalism roots and now I’m a fulltime writer and blogger. As a devoted Francophile I hope one day I’ll be writing these posts from a little bit of heaven in La Ville-Lumière.

What to Wear: The Boudoir {Fashion}

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Whether it’s your wedding night, a landmark anniversary, or just a little Valentine’s Day rough and tumble, the boudoir is the place for beautiful silk camisoles, lacy brassieres and sensual scents.

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What to Wear: Valentine’s Day {Fashion}

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Can you believe we’re already just a stone’s throw away from our next holiday? Valentine’s Day is a week away and there’s likely to be a last minute dash for gifts and restaurant bookings. I myself try not to get sucked into the commercialism of store-bought Valentines and overpriced set menus.

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What to Wear: Dinner with his Parents {Fashion}

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After your engagement you’re likely to start seeing a lot of your parents and future in-laws. It’s in these early months that the foundation is laid for the relationship you’ll have as the newest members of each other’s families. Even if you’ve been together for many years, families-to-be will see you in a whole new light now that you’re officially becoming one of them. It’s therefore important to put your best foot forward for every family gathering from here on out!

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What to wear: The Engagement {Fashion}

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Today’s post is all about the classic engagement look. With festive season proposal season just behind us, many couples will be gearing up to share the big news with an engagement party over the coming months. Whether you’re planning an afternoon tea, serving champagne and canapes, or just eating out at your favourite restaurant, this elegant cream ensemble will look great with your post-proposal glow.

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The beginner’s guide to nesting {property advice}

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A few weeks ago I listed a series of tips to beat the post-wedding blues and keep your spirits up as you enter the next chapter as man and wife. For those that took my first point to heart I’d like to offer up some new advice on purchasing your very own nest. As first-time buyers you’ll be quite [...]

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Scrabble Save the Date {Digital}

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Scrabble tiles have been popping up all over the blogs in weddings recently and so today I’ve created a digital save the date inspired by this great game. To edit this digital design open the pdf in into a word document, create a text box over the bottom right corner and fill in your details.

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Beat the post-wedding blues {advice}

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Wedding planning is a time consuming activity and for some it can drag on for years. It’s no wonder that when the honeymoon tan fades the average newlywed feels such an anti-climax. Almost every bride suffers from “the post-wedding blues” so it’s only natural for this to happen to you too. The first few months of married [...]

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