Vintage Twee

Out of a lifelong dream to become an artist, Joanne Linder decided to set up Vintage Twee - a range of handcrafted, vintage-inspired table decor for tea parties and weddings. “My aim is to provide a unique and lovely dining experience,” explains Joanne. Her Alice in Wonderland themed 'Eat Me' party picks look oh-so-cute atop an iced cupcake, and Joanne suggests filling her tea pot favour boxes with Dolly Mixtures.

 

 

She also has a range of English afternoon tea recipe cards for scrumptious sandwiches, classic high tea, and cakes. The tea bag holders are another of Joanne’s sweet ideas! “Everything I make is hand-crafted and inspired by my British heritage and my love for tea and classic romance,” says Joanne.

And her adorable wedding favours range from her classic music sheet rose cones and 'pillow talk' favour boxes to these retro mini popcorn holders.

Now Joanne is busy working on a Halloween table range including gothic spell books with spooky party recipes. Joanne’s pieces are custom-made to order so she’s happy to accommodate specific requests. Visit her website to find a link to her Etsy shop: http://www.vintagetwee.com/

Summer: nailed

Now that the weather’s finally hotting up it’s time to embrace the new colour trends that say ‘summer 2010.’ These three delicious nail varnish shades are taking me through the season in style...

Minted by Revlon Ok so it’s not Chanel in Jade, but hey, at least you won’t have to go on a waiting list to get your mitts on a single, coveted bottle, or risk becoming the unsuspecting victim of handbag hurling in the aisles of Selfridges. This shade says cool, green seas, peppermint creams and pistachio gelato. It’s pure go-with-anything good fun and top of the fashion pops.

Beanie by No7. On paper it’s murky and pretty grungy, but in practice, it simply oozes sophistication. Silky praline and iced latte in a bottle – good enough to eat.

     

Totally Tropical by Revlon Bursting with the freshness of ripe papaya fruit and exotic hibiscus, this shade is a perfect partner to nude, feminine dresses and tops in airy silk. For maximum impact wear with a bold-print maxi dress.

Additional images: http://ladies-with-bottle.blogspot.com, www.myrecipes.com, www.rootsofhawaii.com