What did you pack for the hospital when you had your baby? For Toby's birth, we brought tons of unnecessary things—like a mix tape, a tennis ball for massaging, even a movie. You never know what you'll need, right?
But we didn't bring a few necessary things. After Toby was born, I just hung out in the hospital gown, but I felt a little naked in it. It would have been so nice to have something more comfortable to wear.
Well, the maternity collection HATCH just came out with a HATCH-to-Hospital Box, which is a gorgeous package of a soft nightgown, a cozy robe, a black brief, and cashmere socks. The pieces are so luxurious and would make you feel pampered during the hospital stay. Wouldn't it be a wonderful baby shower gift from a few friends? You'd feel cozy and comfy, while you're resting at the hospital and taking care of your sweet little one.
In addition to our chair covers and chair accessories, Simply Bows and Chair Covers also manufacture poly cotton matching table cloths, table slips, and napkins to tie into the colour scheme of your event. In addition to these we hire table runners and overlays in many opulent fabrics. If we haven't got what you are looking for, we are happy to make bespoke designs.
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Image by Picture U
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In addition to this service we also supply many restaurants, marquee companies and hotels with their daily table linen (white or coloured linen is available) offering competitive pricing for extremely high quality products.
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Image by Leopard Prints Photography
Image by Leopard Prints Photography
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The awards recognise some of the best wedding suppliers in the industry. Brides from across the region have been voting online for businesses that they believe have gone the extra mile to make their big day particularly special and we are thrilled that we are one of them! These brides are from both our Lancashire office and our West Northumberland and Cumbria office and we cannot thank them enough but we STILL need your votes! To vote please visit County Brides.... Thank you so much!
What are your plans for the weekend? It's going to be hot! We're heading to our friend's cabin in Connecticut. I'm looking forward to wading in the river, grilling outside and sitting very still. Also, I can't believe we're going to have another one of these in a month or less! Crazy. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...
The other day, Toby and I were walking back from a music class when it started raining. We ducked into a J.Crew store and went to the kids area to see if there were any toys to play with. Instead, he immediately spotted this straw hat. I took him over to the three-way mirror, and he was beside himself with how cool he was. It was the first time he has taken any interest in his clothes at all (usually he just wants to stay in his pajamas). Needless to say, he is now the proud owner of said hat:)
Blogger Liz Stanley lives in San Francisco with her husband, their five-year-old son and a baby on the way. They have such a fun and playful home, where you can bowl in the hallway and paint crocodiles in the bedroom. Take a peek inside... Read More >
When you're bleary eyed in the morning, it's so annoying to fiddle with buttons on your phone, don't you think? Well, Wake is an iPhone alarm clock app that is totally intuitive: You just slap it to snooze, and you flip it to turn it off. Thumbs up. P.S. The funniest app for peeing during movies.
Have you seen the trailer for The Kings of Summer? It's a comedy about three teenage friends who decide to run away from their stressful parents and spend the summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. It has been compared to the 1986 movie Stand By Me, which was so great, and it got rave reviews at Sundance. The movie opens in New York and LA tomorrow, then a bunch of other cities on June 7th. Do you want to see it?
Poof! Kids reach a certain age and suddenly don't want to be photographed. They hide from the camera, they sulk, they goof around when you tell them to smile. But! My photographer friend Alpha has figured out ways to get her adorable (and spirited!) niece to interact with the camera. As part of a three-part photography series sponsored by Canon, Alpha agreed to share six handy tips for photographing older children...Read More >
Can I ask you guys for a specific type of book recommendation? Our new baby is due in about a month (eeps!), and one thing I'm really looking forward to is rocking him or her while reading a good book. When Toby was a newborn, I remember having those little pockets of reading time, and it was so lovely. (Including a few times in the middle of the night; I'd click on the light, breastfeed him and read magazine articles from 4-5 in the morning:) But, since I'll most likely be sleep-deprived, I'm trying to find books that are light and easy to read but still well-written. Like smart beach reading.
Do you prefer sweet or savory breakfasts? I'd always choose savory: peppery eggs, fried potatoes and a warm, buttery biscuit. Well, Adrianna of A Cozy Kitchen has agreed to share her incredible recipe for biscuits, including chives and sharp cheddar. Who'd like one this morning? Here goes...Read More >
Last summer, my summer uniform was a sweatshirt dress, which I wore on bike rides, to work meetings and out to dinners with Alex. For this summer, here are three more effortless dresses for everyday adventures. Let's go pretend shopping... A grey tankdress with a slit to the knee. An afternoon dress for a pop of red (with a cute zip pouch). A breezy striped shiftdress. (I LOVE this one.)
Just for fun: Which of these summer uniforms would you pick? Which suits your personality best? I love that these dresses are feminine but tomboy-ish at the same time.
Ten years ago, when I got my first bike in New York City, I was definitely nervous to ride it around town. Would I spend the whole time dodging cabs and pedestrians? But I was surprised to discovered beautiful routes that feel breezy and bucolic—where you can soar over bridges, pedal under magnolia trees or visit a little red lighthouse. Here's a guide to three amazing rides, sponsored by Poland Spring...Read More >
We got engaged on May 5th, 2012 in Dundee on the back doorstep of the shared house we met in and got to know each other. There was a whole new group of people living there, so when Stuart proposed, they all had their noses pressed to the window to see what was going on!
What was your wedding date?
December 28th, 2012.
Where did you get married?
Cults Parish Church, with the reception at Maryculter House Hotel.
Why did you choose your venue?
I (Anna) grew up near Maryculter and always loved the venue. It’s very Scottish and traditional too and Stuart liked the history behind the place. It’s a beautiful setting, on the River Dee so we got some amazing picturesque photographs. The interior of the hotel is very cosy with log fires which was perfect for a chilly winter wedding.
Did you have a “theme”?
Our theme was really already made for us. Being at Christmas, the church was full of Christmas trees and lights and there was still the Christmas decorations on display at Maryculter, so we had a festive theme going quite easily.
What was your wedding colour scheme?
We went for warm deep reds for the flowers, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding stationery and chair bows keep the festive theme going.
Why did you choose Simply Bows and Chair Covers and what were they like to work with?
Simply Bows and Chair Covers were recommended to me by Lianne McGregor, the owner of Vivi Paperie, who produced our beautiful wedding stationery. Claire from Simply Bows was very professional and did a great job getting all the chairs looking beautiful. It finished off the room perfectly and we didn’t have to worry about anything to do with this – everything was taken care of. It was well worth the money as it completed the festive look we were trying to achieve.
What sort of dress did you choose and where from?
I had a gorgeous layered lace dress from designer Annasul Y that I found in the amazing Perth bridal boutique Ivory Whites. It was a bit different, but I fell in love with it. I tried a lot of dresses on before this one, but when I tried it on, I just knew I’d found my dress.
What did your bridesmaids wear?
They wore ruby Dessy dresses. I wanted my bridesmaids to be able to pick their own style of dress and I knew that with Dessy they could do that and still be exactly the same colour. It worked out really well. My flower girl, Jessica, had an ivory dress from Dessy, but had a ruby sash around her waist to match the bridesmaids. Jessica’s shoes were dyed ruby by Arabesque in Perth to match the bridesmaids too which worked out really well.
Who was your photographer?
Kirstie Abbey was our photographer and from start to finish she was brilliant. We got to know her ahead of the day with a pre-wedding photo shoot which was a great way to get used to having our photos taken. We were totally thrilled with our photographs at the end too – they were very natural and fun which is what we wanted. The images in this blog have kindly been supplied by her.
What “special touches” did you add to your day?
As it was Christmas, we put the children’s favours under the Christmas tree. They were delighted to be getting another present after Christmas day! We gave them our favourite toys from when we were kids - Lego for the boys and Sylvanian families for the girls. Stuart plays the pipes and has piped at loads of our friends and family’s weddings, so it seemed fitting for him to have a blast of them on his own wedding day, so we surprised everyone by Stuart piping his bride into the meal. We also had dancing shoes available for all the ladies so they didn’t have to worry about their shoes nipping their feet.
What was your favourite part of the day?
For both of us it was having all our family and friends together like that. It’s not something that happens very often at all, if ever so that was extra special.
Where did you go on honeymoon?
We went to Barbados, which was something else and really beautiful. We are obsessed with rum punch now!
What would be your top tip for another bride to be?
It’s worth being really organised in the run up to the wedding so you can relax and enjoy everything on the day and in the days immediately before. I was hyper organised and was glad in hindsight I’d done that as I had completely chilled out by the day before and was able to just enjoy it. Don’t let yourself be stressed – it’s your day and you should both enjoy it more than anyone else.
What did you pack for the hospital when you had your baby? For Toby's birth, we brought tons of unnecessary things—like a mix tape, a tennis ball for massaging, even a movie. You never know what you'll need, right?
Wouldn't it be a wonderful baby shower gift from a few friends? You'd feel cozy and comfy, while you're resting at the hospital and taking care of your sweet little one.
