Pom Pom Studio - PLUS GIVEAWAY!

Oh it's so nearly the weekend! And boy are we looking forward to a bit of rest and relaxation after the week we have had! Not only has our bespoke design service been very popular in October and November, we are also trying to get our heads around Christmas! The shops are really in full swing with gift ideas and festive music, it makes us a little anxious that we literally have given no thought to it at all yet!

Henry and Flora have teamed up with the Pom Pom Studio to offer our lovely readers the chance to WIN not only a beautiful 6ft musical note heart garland, but also 15 gorgeous pom poms to decorate your wedding venue with! There are 5 large, 5 medium and 5 small pom poms and 90 colours to chose from!

Picture Credit: Paul Joseph Photography

Each and every one is handmade in the UK. These stunning decorations are the perfect way to decorate your venue, and make use of a tall space that might otherwise be left bare. And the Pom Pom Studio don't only make pom poms! They have a delightful range of garlands, lanterns, pinwheels and much more.

Picture Credits: 1. Dominic Whiten Photography 3. Doily Days

Give your wedding day that 'WOW' factor with some pom poms!

Picture Credits: 1. Holly Booth  2. James and Lianna  3. EtsyUK  4. Craig and Kate Photography

Not only are they so pretty, these pom poms are enviromentally friendly too. They are made from 'eco' tisue paper, and not only acid free but bleed resistant too. It is produced using an average 60% post industrial waste paper and 10% post consumer waste. And they are 100% recyclable!

Check out the Pom Pom Studio online here, follow them on Facebook here, and tweet them here.

  

To enter, simply drop us an email with the subject line 'Pom Poms' to hello@henryandflora.com ! 

T's and C's

• This is only open to UK residents

• You will win 5 large, 5 medium and 5 small pom poms, plus a 6ft musical note heart garland

• Winners will be notified by email

• This giveaway closes on 7th December 2013 at 11am GMT

Be lucky! 

Henry and Flora xx

DIY - Sweet Jar Place Cards

Hurrah, the seating plan is sorted! Phew! Now, you'll need somehow to show guests where they are sitting on their table. Folded place cards are a lovely idea, but we've found that unless you or a friend has beautiful handwriting you can be left disappointed with the result.

We have put together a nifty way of creating quirky place cards, that also doubles as cute little favours.

You will need:

Paper for the names (it doesn't have to be brown kraft paper!)

Assortment of fabric - we love mis-matching patterns and colours!

Sweets

Twine or pretty ribbon to tie around the fabric

Mini pegs - widely available

Scallop circle punch - available here

Paper flowers - available at most haberdashery shops

Letter rubber stamps - like these

Ink pad - available in many colours, we used white!

So, get the lid from the jar and cut out a circle of fabric that's about 4 cm bigger all round. If you are careful, you can lay several pieces of fabric on top of one another and cut 2 or 3 pieces at one. Then, fill the jars with your sweets and screw the lid on. Place the fabric on top and secure with twine - tying in a bow. Cut a scalloped circle from the brown paper with the punch, and start stamping your guests' names. We suggest finding the middle letter of the name and stamping that right in the middle of the circle. Then work your way outwards - this way you won't have an off-centered name! Fix to the bow you tied with a mini peg, and if you want, add a paper flower! You could maybe glue on a button or even sparkly gemstones!

It's a simple idea but will look so sweet sitting on everyone's placemats. Also, it's a great way to create something for your wedding yourself without getting too stressed out, as once you have all your materials gathered they can take less than10 minutes each. And if you have lots of guests, why not invite people over to lend a hand - you can get your own little production line going!

You don't have to stop at sweets, perhaps loose tea, coffee or even homemade jam is more your style! Simple, sweet, and tasty - what's not to love?

Pinterest Love - Pom Poms!

We have gathered together some of our favourite images of pom poms from Pinterest. From hanging displays that add interest to an otherwise neglected space in a room, to decorating cakes and even adding wire hooks to create name cards, pom poms are so versatile! We love the idea of pom pom confetti - perhaps not the quickest, nor the most eco-friendly - but that aside, how cute would it be to throw pom poms over the newly wedded couple?!

Credits: 1. Potter and Butler 2. Pom Pom Factory 3. via. RuffledBlog 4. via. Rustic Wedding Chic 5. via. Style M ePretty 6. Aliexpress 7. via. Martha Stewart 8. via. Red Velvet Occasions 9. Pom Pom Factory 10. Antropologie 11. Pippi

Alphabet Bags = Our New Obsession!

We have fallen in love all over again.

Alphabet Bags is an online shop selling tote bags, purses, pouches and other lovely accessories all with beautiful and simple typography on them.

They have various collections for sale but, obviously, our favourite was their wedding collection.

Can you imagine anyone not being thrilled receiving one of these bags?! All designs come in a range of delightful colours so you are sure to be able to find something to match your theme. They are the ideal tote for your lovely bridesmaids or maid of honour - fill them with gifts and let them carry out their duties in style!

We nearly squealed when we saw this 'bride' pouch - so useful for all those little items you just can't do without on your big day!

Out of all their gorgeous designs, our favourite here at Henry and Flora has got to be the glittery heart pouch! The heart design has been printed in super sparkly gold glitter on soft natural canvas with a natural cotton lining.  Not just for weddings, these pouches are perfect for any party too - who wants a heavy, dull handbag when you could have one of these!?

The perfect accessory for your big day. Ideal for carrying essentials and they'd make a fun prop for photos! They are also a wonderful keepsake for when the big day is over.

All of these items are for sale at www.alphabetbags.com

You can also follow what Lucas and Hayley are up to over on their blog.

Work the Theme - Vintage Styling

With the vintage theme for weddings as popular as ever, we have put together a collection of the best beauty buys and stylish accessories to work this look. Whatever your budget, you can create a look that oozes subtle vintage glamour. 

We love this hair piece from 'Silver Sixpence in her Shoe.' It has such beauty in it's simplicity, but still adds a beautiful detail to the outfit. Keep your make-up simple, all that's needed is a subtle sweep of brown eyeliner, a rosy glow of blusher on the apples of your cheeks and a 'just-bitten' lip colour to complete the understated vintage look.

1. Anais Lace Headpiece - Silver Sixpence in her Shoe, £130

2. Bourjois Effet Smoky Sparkling Pencil in Mocha - Boots, £5.49

3. E.L.F. Mineral Blush in Joy - E.L.F, £5

4. Colourglide Shine Lip Colour in Shell Pink - The Body Shop, £10

5. Pearl Petal Stud Earring - Accessorize, £8

6. Stay Flawless 15 Hour Primer - Benefit, out June 13th

Scene Setter - Chalkboard Signs

We have just found a fantastic site and couldn't wait to share it with you. Scene Setter are based in the UK and was started with an idea to make fun items all your guests can enjoy; at a sensible price and to go some way to help create those lasting memories that are glorified in your photos. 

If you are after a finishing touch, then this chic collection of 11 tasteful signs is the perfect answer. Made in the UK, these signs are created from a managed card source and, of course, they are totally recyclable!

We love anything with interesting typography on, and these signs are right on trend with their chalkboard background. Perfect for vintage, monochrome, rustic or quirky themed weddings, these are perfect to make sure your wedding guests know where to go!

Available from their website, there are 11 signs in total and cost £50.

But wait, there's more!

Scene Setter are also running a prize draw to win not only a set of 11 wedding signs, but also the gorgeous sandwich board - altogehter that's worth over £100! All you have to do is sign up to their newsletter to be in with a chance to win! Go to their website and eneter your email address now! http://www.scene-setter.co.uk/

Prize worth over £100*

To enter simply register on our newsletter on the shop front page. That's it! 

1 winner will be picked at random by end of June 2013. Prize includes free delivery to mainland UK addresses only. To see the full rules please click here

(all images © Scene Setter)