The summer months are truly the most glorious time for a wedding – there is nothing lovelier than a couple declaring their ‘I do’s at a village church, followed by an old fashioned reception, perhaps in a country cottage garden (complete with bunting galore).. you get the picture. Pimms, Ale, finger food, hats, laughter, tears, and amazing memories that the couple will have with them for the rest of their lives.

I am feeling very inspired by the ‘Wedding Season’ as I am actually helping one of my very very dear friends make some oh so pretty ‘Save the Date’ cards (Invitations and table decorations will follow in the coming months.. there is lots still to be designed!)

I recently discovered the adorable By Poppy, With Love who make the most amazing prints for special occasions, and I am in love with their beautiful wedding prints, especially this gorgeously simple Tamdem ‘Bicycle made for two’ personalised print:

Personlised Tandem Bicycle ‘Made For Two’ 8 x 10 Print – By Poppy, With Love

Daisy, Daisy,
Give me your answer do!
I’m half crazy,
All for the love of you!
It won’t be a stylish marriage,
I can’t afford a carriage
But you’ll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle made for two.

(‘Daisy Bell’, Harry Dacre, 1892)

Well well well… what a washout this summer is proving to be!!! After such a promising start in April, it seems like the weather gods have gotten a little bit confused and are sending us the April showers now!! Our vegetables, which were all pretty late starters, are loving the rain, but I think that they are the only ones who are!! (and In case you were wondering, we have courgettes, beans, sweetcorn, beetroot, peas, peppers, cucumbers, and apples!)

The highlight of our summer so far does have to be the 5 days spent at the amazing Glastonbury Festival at Mr Eavis’ farm down in Pilton. The rain greeted us on arrival, and (after being soaked while putting up the tents) following a speedy change of clothes and a cup of tea, we were set to make the most of the (very muddy) festival, and what a festival it turned out to be!

The absolute must-have glasto essential had to be the humble (or mighty) wellington boot!! We took our trusty Dunlop wellies, which have accompanied us to many a festival, and boy did they help us through it this time.

We sure needed them when faced with this:

Spending 5 days in the great outdoors has inspired us to make the garden THE place to be this summer (yes, even with the rain). Think bunting, candles in jamjars, picnics, BBQ’s, Pimms o’clock, G&T’s cucumber sandwiches.. you get the picture.

Well what a busy month February was! After a trip to the beautiful City of Venice, we have had weekends away around the UK, in lovely Kent and now North Wales, we are feeling truly inspired by the ever-changing scenery, and very excited about March. This is the month when we finally say goodbye to Winter, and welcome spring with the changing of the clocks, and enjoy the lighter evenings.

Lighter evenings and rising temperatures also hails the beginning of the 2011 gardening frenzy, a time to plan which yummy veggies we are going to grow this season. Our garden is already a haven for little birds, and our bug box means we are one step closer to organic gardening, hooray! Watch this space for oh so cute garden goodies that will be coming to our shop soon!

Also this month my lovely sister (a baking goddess!) has introduced me to a new favourite treat – Whoopie Pies! (look out for a little feature at the end of next weeks blog)

Finally, we are currently looking for stockists for out wares, if you are interested please email us info@lookslikerain.co.uk

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Welcome to the first blog post of 2011! Christmas and New Year ended 2010 in style, and everyone is feeling refreshed after a break from work!  We all know that January isn’t everyone’s favourite month – it’s cold, the evenings are still dark, and everyone is watching the pennies after the expense of December. However there are always little things that can keep you feeling cheerful during this dark and mostly soggy time.

For one thing, if you haven’t already invested in a new pair of gloves during the recent cold snap, then we would recommend you do so sharpish! There are so many pretty pairs out there at the moment and as well as keeping your fingers toasty warm, the patterns are so cute they guarantee to make you smile! We have spotted these gorgeous Fairisle Gloves from Toast made from lambswool, their long cuff will keep your arms toasty warm too!

Fairisle Gloves from Toast, £29

This oh-so-cute and ever so tiny Spray Flowers Tiny Umbrella from Cath Kidston has us head over heels and wishing for the rain to stay! It’s the perfect size for even a little handbag so you’ll never get caught out again. We know you’ll want to take it everywhere but always remember – never open an umbrella indoors!!

Spray Flowers Tiny Umbrella from Cath Kidston, £20

And finally, a little treat for those of you who have been saving your pennies and have a little bit to spend in the sales (or just to spend!), this beautiful Candy Flowers Roberts Radio from Cath Kidston would have you entertained at home on these dark and miserable winter evenings.. We have started saving already!!

Candy Flowers Roberts Radio from Cath Kidston, £200

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