Vintage cake stands

I saw this picture above on Daisy Pink Cupcakes' blog under the title "Vintage wedding ideas" and fell in love. I just love the shot above of the vintage dessert stand set in a cupboard. The shelves are full of yummy pies and cakes on vintage cake stands, all labeled beautifully to match the lining paper at the back of the armoire. The shabby chic "Grandma's famous Cherry Pies" sign is so cute.

The photo comes from a shoot for Brides Northern California magazine for their Fall/Winter issue out on September 1, 2009. I thought it would be great inspiration for my Christmas table so I have started looking for vintage cake stands and bowls to add to my collection.

Here are a few that I have my eye on:

Rice melamine cake plates from Nettlegreen in mint blue and pink.

Lisbeth Dahl's vintage looking white ceramic cake stand and bell jar cake stand from Love it have it

Pastel footed dessert bowls from Anthropologie with a vintage faded wash

Lisbeth Dahl lavender glass tiered cake stands from Something

1950's looking pastel fluted ceramic cake stands from John Lewis

Glass cake stand with mirrored base and two tiered glass cake stand from Dot Com Gift Shop

1920's looking pressed glass cake stands from Amazon in green and pink

More to come on this later......

Have a sweet day! x

Lisbeth Dahl

Wow! is what I thought when I discovered Lisbeth Dahl's website. The catalog is filled with pretty, shiny, shimmery objects for all areas of your home. I am in love with the vast range of pretty cake plates and stands which I will explore in more detail next time.

From the website:
Throughout the years, our collections have grown in size, coinciding with the growing market demand for Lisbeth Dahl products. Every single product is designed and developed by our design team in Denmark, every detail is scrutinised from start to finish. We take a solemn but yet creative approach to colour, shape and quality, and no product is signed off before everyone is truly satisfied.

She also does a range of sparkling accessories, frou frou umbrellas and delicate jewellery.

Thornback & Peel

Thornback & Peel have a new website! They individually hand print their fabric designs which are made into deckchairs, cushions, wallpapers, napkins, bags and tea-towels. It is British quirkiness at its best with Victorian illustrations in delicious ice cream colours.

Periwinkle blue

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a periwinkle blue colour palette, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The gorgeous looking White shelf with lusterware and periwinkle items by Sunshine Syrie
• The pretty flowers in Blue Hydrangea by bluekdesign
• The soft hazy Petals #1. by Blue Perez
• The delicate leaf in Periwinkle Spearmint Necklace by Stokes Galleries

Have a great day! x

Studio Toogood

The photos above are from Studio Toogood:

"Studio Toogood designs, directs and executes interiors and environments from concept through to creation. Under the creative direction of London-based interior stylist Faye Toogood, the Studio collaborates with clients who seek alternative ways of developing their brand. Its distinctive approach disregards convention in favour of something altogether more brave, joyous and impulsive."

I love the tea set in the first pic, the plush vintage looking throw, and of course I want the large bird cage filled with flowers.

Have a great day!

Anthropologie coming to UK

Anthropologie is one of my favourite stores in the US for clothing and interiors. Whenever I visit the States it is my first stop. I can't leave the store without buying a little trinket, another latte bowl in ice cream colours, gorgeous smelling candles in yummy scents like angel cake, or a book on Magnolia's cupcakes. Imagine my joy when I found that they are coming to the UK.

They have chosen Regent Street in London as the location for their UK flagship store, to open by the end of the year. A second store will open on the King’s Road in Fulham next year; one of my favorite shopping addresses.

Anthropologie is the big sister company to Urban Outfitters. Their target audience is women in their 30's and above, with a mixture of eclectic own labels, a sprinkling of bought-in brands, as well as homewares, furniture and gifts. Brands include 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, Level 99 and Levi’s.

Pale green

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a pale green colour palette, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The yummy looking Pistachio Macaroons by sfophoto
  
• The pretty bowl of flowers in Untitled by Kristybee
• The girl reading in Untitled by nabila
• The close up candy in 212/365: Don't sugar-coat it... by Sophie G

Have a great day! x