Blog Every Day in May: Compliments

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“Tell us about the best compliment you have ever received.”

Although I do truly love a compliment, I’m not all that good at accepting them! I often get shy and try to brush it off with a silliness or joke, and I know lots of my friends get frustrated when I can’t accept their compliments! I do hope they don’t stop giving me compliments though, as they are rather wonderful! People have been kind enough to say lots of nice things about me, but I feel a little big headed in honesty sharing them or listing them.

There is one rather big compliment I am proud to share with you though. It’s not a usual type of compliment, such as ‘your hair looks great’ or ‘you really are very good at shopping’…..but I think it must be the biggest compliment I’ve ever been paid….

A few months ago, love of my life Adam, asked me to be his wife, and I was only too excited and delighted to accept. To me this meant that he loves me, wants to spend the rest of his life with me, and is making a commitment towards our relationship. Now I can’t think of a bigger compliment than that! It’s just a big bonus that on top of that I get to plan a splendid wedding (one of my favourite things to do!), have an excuse for a special holiday (loving thinking about honeymoons!) and got given a stunning vintage diamond ring to boot!

So yeah, this compliment stuff is rather grand!

Ems x

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Blog Every Day in May: 13 Year Old You

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“If you could talk to your 13 year old self, what would you say?”

I truly believe that if someone had drummed into me at this age that I SHOULD NOT PROCRASTINATE, I would be all the better for it! I’m not sure how I’d drum it into myself, although maybe seeing myself at twice my age would shock it into me!

Ems x

Blog Every Day in May: Dream Job

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“If you could do anything in the world to make a living what would it be?”

Wow. This is quite exciting to think about. I mean, there are so many possibilities!

My first thoughts ran to things like ballerina, zookeeper, pop singer, balloon artist, personal shopper and gallery curator. However, not being any good at these things means that I’d be better to dream about being *able* to do these jobs rather than just dreaming about the job itself though!

So, to something a little more realistic, but still dreamy….

I’ve been professionally producing weddings and other events now for over six years, and I really love it. I get such a thrill from planning all the little details, conveying a personality through a brilliantly fun party, and making people really happy.

 

My favourites have been the most creative and unusual events….a Peter Pan themed wedding….a charity gala where the tables turned into a stage and people like Benedict Cumberbatch, Douglas Hodge, Toby Jones, and Matthew Macfadyen jumped up to perform a specially written play….turning an underground venue into a secret forest, complete with waiting staff dressed as fairies, fauns, ballerina hippos and clockwork frogs….having the Comedy Store Players perform a special improvisation on the stage at Shakespeare’s Globe for someone’s birthday….hiding an Opera singer amongst the guests at a wedding ceremony so that she could surprise the Groom with his favourite aria….

I’ve been super lucky to work on some amazing projects, from brand launches to unique weddings, and at incredible places from the V&A to a private pool house….in some ways you could argue that I already have my dream job in fact!

If I was to further dreamify this already awesome job though, I know what I’d want to do….I’d just go crazy to produce a wedding or party for someone like Katy Perry, Zooey Deschanel or Tilda Swinton. I love to do things differently, to open peoples’ eyes and wow them, and so one of these amazing women as a client (and a pretty good budget to boot!) would be a dream.

I wouldn’t like to say what any of these events might involve….it’s always too much fun having that first meeting and working out how to bring a client’s own ideas to life, and work together to create something truly unique. I know though that ladies like these would make it super fun and incredibly creative!

Ems x

Something from the weekend…more Instagram snaps

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It’s late, and I’m tired, but I do like to keep my little weekend diary going, so here’s the whistle stop tour….

Saturday morning….nice long dog walk, with the hound and the new hound too…back home for breakfast (poached eggs) and to get smarted up….then off to our lovely local church of St Mary’s for the wedding of Adam and Jodi….

Saturday afternoon….baked a pecan pie and prepared a dinner of Mountain Meatballs from Jamie’s America recipe book….took the dogs out for another walk, this time with our friend Hannah….back home Adam made cocktails and we chatted the evening away, as well as scoffing the afore-mentioned dinner….

Sunday morning….a very lovely long walk in the sun with the hounds….back home for breakfast, then a walk around the car boot sale….

Sunday afternoon….more gardening, whilst the hounds played and got to know each other better….ice lollies as a reward for our work….another walk, even though the hounds were shattered from playing….left overs for dinner and Super8 on Bluray whilst cuddling the hounds on the sofa before an early night.

How was your weekend?

Ems x

Blog Every Day in May: Favourite Tradition

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Whilst I struggled to think about any traditions that I keep of my own, once I started thinking about all the traditions that I *like* I worked up quite a list!

So, here are my favourite (and although not intentionally, rather British!) traditions…..

Morris Men….what could be more jolly and British?! The bells, the flowery crowns, the costumes and the silliness!

 

I am very proud to say I’ve met a good few lovely Pearly Kings and Queens…what a wonderful London tradition….anything that involves buttons and bling has my vote!

 

I remember seeing my first ever Chelsea Pensioner, and was delighted to get to chat to some whilst living in London too.

 

I only recently learned about High Sheriffs, and when I got a thank you letter from our Hertfordshire High Sheriff to thank me for an event of mine she came to, I was incredibly excited!

 

I love that I live in a town with a Town Crier….such a brilliant tradition.

May Poles and May Queens…colourful ribbons, pretty dresses and prancing about on a Bank Holiday…just wonderful!

Scarecrow Festivals are just the most silly thing, but so wonderfully creative and fun!

Did I miss anything? There must be other such fun and British traditions!

Ems x

Blog Every Day in May: Best Friends

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I consider myself to have been very lucky when it comes to friends. I’ve always had a load of brilliant people around me to share fun with and support each other. And luckier still because I’m a pretty rubbish friend most of the time, as I’m crap at keeping in touch and pretty forgetful to boot! That does make me all the more grateful though!

During my adult (if you can call me that!) life, I’ve not really had one best friend as such, instead having an awesome group of ace people from all over, as a sort of team of best friends. Recently though I’ve come to realise that I do actually have one true best friend… my amazingly supportive, generous, kind and wonderful fiancé, Adam. He’s about all you could ask for in a best friend and I don’t think there’s any shame in marrying your bezzer (even if he doesn’t believe that chip butties are a wonderful delicacy).

And with that in mind, I’d like to offer an ode to my bestest, although I can’t take credit for this profundity (it’s actually Queen)….

Ooh you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It’s you you’re all I see
Ooh you make me live now honey
Ooh you make me live
Ooh you’re the best friend that I ever had

I’ve been with you such a long time
You’re my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh you’re my best friend

Ooh you make me live

Ooh I’ve been wandering round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You’ve stood by me girl
I’m happy at home
You’re my best friend

Ooh you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh you make me live now honey
Ooh you make me live

You’re the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I’ll never be lonely
You’re my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
You’re my best friend

Ooh you make me live

I’m happy at home
You’re my best friend
Oh you’re my best friend
Ooh you make me live
You you’re my best friend

Ems x

Blog Every Day in May: Walk to Work

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“Describe or photograph your walk to work. Or journey to work if you use transport. Is it pretty or incredibly dull? Can you find something of interest on your way?”

When I first read today’s prompt I was tempted to walk you through my walk to work in photos or a video or something…until I forgot that it was actually today and when I just came to write it, and hadn’t done any preparations at all! Still, the walk from my bedroom, downstairs and into my home studio wouldn’t make for *that* interesting a post, so I’ve decided to share an old walk to work with you instead!

I lived in London for 12 years in total, from a student living in South East London to my last place right in the City. My last year there was easily the most memorable, probably in part due to living so centrally, and making the most of the Capital (especially during Summer 2012 when there was SO much going on!).

A lot of my fond memories do come from my old walk to work though, as I’d leave our flat at Tower Hill, walk over Tower Bridge and along to Borough. I would sometimes cross over at London Bridge on the way home for a change, and walk through St Dunstans or the Tower of London. Which ever way I walked though, whatever the weather and time of day (I would often finish quite late) there were always sights to see and things to photograph…and so I thought I’d share with you some of my memories of that great walk to work….

Ems x

Blog Every Day in May: Pampering

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“What is your ideal way to pamper yourself and relax?”

I’ve never really been into the traditional pampering stuff. I don’t mind a mud mask every now and then, but I don’t enjoy it enough to do it regularly and I’m not organised enough to do it far enough in advance of a special occasion. I have NEVER been for a facial, not because I have any kind of adversity to them, I’ve just never gotten round to it. And I’m not really into relaxing type massages…I’d much rather get my back cracked by my great osteopath!

If I do want to relax, treat myself and prettify though, there is one thing I’ll always make time for. Painting my nails is something I just love to do…not just getting the nice end result, but actually taking time to decorate them to perfection. I’ve hardly painted them at all recently, just because they get ruined so fast when I’m cutting and gluing all day or out in the garden, but when I had a proper job in a proper office I painted them religiously.

It’s a bit of a ritual I suppose, filing and buffing them, moisturising them and tidying the cuticles…then base coating before starting the real fun of applying colour. I have a huge collection of nail polishes (well in excess of 50 at last count) so it’s always a tricky choice, but I tend to go with the seasons and my moods or fads…I’ve been loving really dark colours of late (a throw back to my gothic youth and a response to the lack of spring weather!) but very often wear ridiculously bright shades, or even ten different colours all together!

I love to coordinate my nails with my outfit, and have even been known to replicate a pattern in detail to match! If I have enough time I very much enjoy using a tiny brush to paint on little pictures and whatnot too! I’m currently after a really good set of neon colours….proper fluoro shades of pink, orange, yellow, green and blue!

My favourite brands are O.P.I, Essie, Nails Inc and good old Barry M….I know lots of people don’t get on with it, but I find the slender brush really great on my tiny nails, and they always have the best colours and are great value too!

I currently have no nail polish on actually, having spent the entire day sticking and sanding and scalpeling, so I thought I’d share some past creations….

Ems x

Wearing my current favourite, Barry M Greenberry (which nicely matched the water tester for the new coffee machine!)

Christmas cheer!

Alternative French Manicure

Crazy brights to match my awesome vintage 60s dress

To match my favourite shoes for my friends’ wedding

Sugary sweet to go with my bubble gum ring

Bunting to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee

Wednesday Wants…. The ‘Herbie’ VW Beetle Car

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I can’t quite believe I’m posting this, but I, Emily, lover of bunting, shoes and cupcakes, am about to write about A CAR.

I never thought this would happen, but when I passed the local VW garage earlier today I had to double take at the wonderful little car on show in the forecourt. I always loved the Herbie films as a kid (the original ones, not the Lindsay Lohan one!), where the cute little VW Beetle had its own personality….and although I was never really into the first attempt at updating the classic car, but the newest version is definitely more my style….so when I saw they’d dressed a white one up with Herbie stripes and a number 53 I just wanted it wanted it wanted!

The 73 year old Love Bug has had its first make over since 1998, and has been given a flatter roof, a less bulbous shape and narrower windows, to make it ‘less cute’. It’s definitely sportier and sleeker, but I still think it’s super cute!

The new bug starts at £15,515, making it by far the most extravagant of my Wednesday Wants…I promise to go back to cheaper, more girly things next week!

Ems x