The Map to my Heart

Vintage Magpie has had a change around at The Nest lately...

... well don't they say a change is as good as a rest??

I have been busy making vintage map hearts, with a bit of vintage bling!

I have been having fun making my windows pretty, and putting a few words of wisdom to turn a few heads my way.

Some more gorgeous cushions... Union Jacks and some Stars and Stripes especially for the 4th of July!

Vintage Scottish map bunting. Who can forget the squishy cake? It makes another show in the window.

On a more personal note The Wonderful Dutchman, found the way to my heart....

...Saturday night sushi... It was so scrummy....my map must be of Japan!

Sweet Twinkling Mink

This is Bethany's bouquet.... Her lovely Mum bought her a gift voucher last year for her birthday, so she could have a Vintage Magpie bouquet for her wedding... Aren't Mums the greatest thing ever?

A year later... here is her birthday present!

It has her Grandmother's ring on the handle, so she can have a gentle touch of a woman who's wisdom will calm her.....and her memories of her will make her smile...

And a pair of ballet shoe's twinkling in the light...walk with grace and pride....

These little things make my job so fantastic...I love history, and when it is this close to me it makes my heart sing. I'm so lucky to be trusted with someones memories...I am blessed.

This Corsage is for Bethany's Mum...well we can't have the bride having all the sparkle! Stylish, and chic...just like the lady!

Both mother and daughter have been wonderful to work with. Bethany's Mum; Pam, has sent me many a lovely, thoughtful and kind email over the last few months...such positivity that has brightened my day... So I have to thank you for that Pam, your words have meant so much...Thank you.

Enjoy every second Bethany xxx

Pam, sparkle like the star you are! xxx

Etsy is my friend...

I have ordered a few lovely things from Etsy recently... ohh I love getting a package through the letter box!

Mr Postman didn't disappoint... look what I got from The Black Apple.....

3 cute notebooks, perfect for those endless shopping lists, or Vintage Magpie's need to find lists!

All the other items are a 'thank you' card, a business card, and a super fab postcard!

I also got this set of postcards........ohhh I'm in love! I think the Wonderful Dutch Man might have a few of these, popping up around the flat soon!

And lastly... isn't this the best business card? I love it...I love her job title! I want a vintage magpie version... I'm a little green with envy!

Please go and check out The Black Apple on Etsy, she is amazing!

Thank you Emily x

Things that make me Smile

I saw this today and thought it was genius ... sometimes something turns your eye and has you laughing while reaching for the phone to take a photo!

I'm not a very religious person, but I loved this. Good for them to come up with an original idea, that gets people taking.




Now I know to most people this won't make you smile, but to me, who seems to spend my life wiring precious bits and bobs, it is a good mornings work! It gave me time to think, and a much needed rest from all the hassles going on at the moment.



These buttons are so gorgeous, big glass sparklers... a rare find. It always amazes me that I can still find buttons that I haven't seen before... people sure did love a different button back in the day... do any of your new items have such glorious buttons?

This was our Sunday... sat with a intoxicating smell of these roses...divine...I smiled a lot...memories of a childhood swimming pool were floating through my mind...the heat.. the fun...and the roses that surrounded it.

They were as big as dinner plates, I wanted to take them all home and fill my flat with the scent and memories, but that would be unfair for the next happy visitor to the heavenly scented rose spot.

I also wanted to say a big THANK YOU to my lovely blogger friends, who's kind words, comments, and emails have made me smile. They really have cheered a little Magpie up!

Hurt...

I don't make a habit of being negative in my fun, beautiful, lovely, happy world. My life is wonderful, but sometimes someone comes along and makes that life a little sad for a while.

This blog is a great thing for me, it means I can express myself, and I hope you will lend me an ear for a while.

My aim for Vintage Magpie was simple...to follow my bliss and to live my dreams. But last night I found something that has hurt me, made me sad, made me angry.

Basically someone has stolen Vintage Magpie's, words, work, and style... I feel abused, I feel like someone has taken my baby and slapped their face, right in front of my eyes. This beautiful thing I have created and worked so hard for...my dream.

One woman who doesn't have the ability to be original or to put in any hard work. One woman who claims she is creative...

How can you be creative and offer a "unique" bouquet? How can you make a brides day when you know in your heart that the work you have "created" is a lie and a blatant copy?

I really do not understand, do you not have a conscience?

You say you have a creative flair... what for...copying? Do you not have any ideas of your own? After 20 years of floristry I find that hard to believe... I feel ashamed for you... can you not come up with a style of your own? Or have you always pinched other talented peoples ideas?

That page you have 'cut and pasted' was months of my work. I spent days coming up with just the right words to express my work... they are my words NOT yours.

I hope your brides come to understand that you are nothing short of a plagiarist, a copy cat, and in my eyes, a down right low and dishonest person.

In your stupidity you have hurt and upset someone you don't even know, but someone who you obviously admire...

Vintage Magpie is my world and I will fight for my baby. I'm proud of my work and know that the Love and Passion that I put into my bouquets will ALWAYS out~shine, out~sparkle, be more chic and ooze more style than any lame attempt to copy.

My conscience is clean, lovely and 100% Vintage Magpie.

Ahoy Etsy!!

Well it has been done... YAY!!! Both Vintage Magpie and Baby Magpie have an Etsy store!

After spending a lovely day searching for vintage goodies yesterday, and doing Etsy today, I'm exhausted!

I hope you get a chance to pop over to Etsy and check it out...more will be added, just not today!

A big bubbly bath is calling... and a glass of red wine, you never know I might come back later and one of you lovely blogger's might have treated yourself!

Enjoy xxx

Baby is on Etsy!!

I have been up to new and exciting things!

Firstly... Etsy is my new friend, you can find the most amazing things on there and it is soooo easy to spend your pennies!

Secondly... I thought that Baby Magpie would be right at home there, handmade, handsewn, proudly English, vintage and fun.

Thirdly... Vintage Magpie is also in on the act! Well I can't put one on without the other, can I??

So today is my Etsy day...later I will be posting photos and links so please pop back and see how I have been getting on!

I'm soooooo excited & proud... My babies are growing up!