The perfect cup of tea

Hi lovelies! This past week my sister and I have been busy preparing a high tea to spoil our Mum on Mother's Day this Sunday. We haven't thrown a proper high tea before so planning the menu has been fun. We have so far planned to bake this, these + these - yum!


Because I'm not a big tea drinker myself, I need to master the art of making the perfect cup of tea, so I plan on following these simple instructions...

How are you planning to spoil your Mum on Sunday?


Rachel xo






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Oh so lovely {feminine luxe}

Most girls could only ever dream of owning a closet + shoe collection like Suzanne Rogers. Her collection is quite incredible and whilst I'm not big on the über feminine look, I adore the perfect composition The Coveteur has used to so eloquently capture the details of her closet + home...

In the words of Carrie Bradshaw, can I just say Yes to the shoe closet + a resounding Yes to the vintage Chanel? So very lovely, don't you think?


Hope you're having a brilliant Thursday lovelies,


Rachel xo




Images via: The Coveteur

Oh so lovely {shades of blue}

Happy Monday friends, I hope your weekend was splendid! We have been busy at our place, having recently made the decision to move and relocate closer to the city. Our home will be on the market on Thursday, so we spent most of the weekend doing 'fixing up' projects in preparation for the sale. Exciting times are ahead, and I am more than ready for the change!


But today, these gorgeous shades of blue caught my eye; I am definitely craving some sunshine and endless summer days...

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I hope your week is off to a perfect start lovelies!


Rachel xo






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{Oh So Lovely} A Fairytale Cottage

When I spied this exquisite Victorian cottage over at This is Glamorous I was instantly captivated, given it looks exactly like the delightful cottages you would find amongst the pages of fairytale books. 

This darling cottage has provided the perfect weekend escape...Enjoy lovelies xx

All images via This is Glamorous

Oh So Lovely {A Neutral Palette}

Making a room appear bigger, or the desire to create a sense of peace and calm can be easily achieved by using a neutral palette.

I am instantly drawn to decors with a neutral palette as I love natural light, which is tends to be exaggerated in these spaces.


Image sources:
Flickr 
Desire to Inspire  
House Beautiful 
Decor Pad 
ArchitecturalDigest

Oh So Lovely: Purple Candy Floss Inspiration

Hello lovelies! How utterly stunning is the latest cover of UK Vogue, featuring Natalia Vodianova?

Über pretty and feminine and so very fitting with Vogue's Spring/Summer 2010 Candy Floss trend,  which is overflowing with girly glamour.

On that note, I couldn't resist dedicating a post full of gorgeous candy floss-inspired interiors for you to enjoy!

Oh, and just for fun...start off your candy floss look with this divine Miu Miu satchel!

Miu Miu Bow Convertible Satchel

Wishing you a fabulous Tuesday!

Rachel xo

Image credits: Tumblr, Homes & Gardens, Homes & Gardens, Haute Design

Oh So Lovely: Blue Inspiration

Hello lovelies! Welcome to the second post of the brand new weekly feature Oh So Lovely.

I have been struggling through my first back week back at work since holidays and trying to maintain a state of zen calmness for as long as possible. So fittingly, I thought I would dedicate a post to blue inspiration given that blue represents feelings of calmness, contentment, gratification and being at peace.

Homes & Gardens

House & Home

Flickr

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Homes & Gardens

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I am in love with this duck-egg blue velvet couch, it really adds to the overall French inspired decor of this living room. My favourite find of the week so far.

Hopefully you are feeling rather zen yourself now too :) Have a fabulous day!

Rachel xo

Oh So Lovely: Pretty Pink

These stylish pink decors are simply gorgeous! I love the pinks mixed with the different shades of blue, so pretty and feminine.

I do hope you are having a fabulous week. If this is your first week back at work after the break don't despair, Friday is now in sight!

Image via Just Be Splendid

Image via White Trash Beautiful

 Image via CopperKitten

Image via Just Be Splendid

Image via Desire To Inspire

Image via We Heart It

Oh So Lovely will be a regular feature on this blog where I will showcase beautiful interior themes - let me know what you think!

Rachel xo