A Morning Walk

First of all a really big sorry for being so lame about blogging.  The truth is I have been up to my eyes in finishing a degree through the Open University whilst juggling family, Tiara Heaven and my other passion, teaching piano (the reason for my degree).  Something just had to give and I am afraid social networking just had to bite the dust for some time.  But now I am the happy owner of a BSc (hons), (I take a bow) and can finally now get on with life and invite you into my very creative study free world.  

p.s. this lovely lady is def not me! Image from Flickr

So enough about my apology, lets get creative.  It is always hard to create new blogs about the work that I am doing at Tiara Heaven because I always hold the privacy of my customers as a top priority and would hate to put up images of designs before their big day has arrived.  So I thought I would share inspiration ideas.  Often my own inspiration comes from nature, I know it is a bit of a cliche but owning a very energetic dog and living on the coast means that everyday I am out witnessing the changing seasons, seeing how the weather effects the tones of nature.  Yesterday was one of those moody low cloud days which seem to be plaguing this summer (when its not raining!), but I love the effect this can have on the sea making sky and water become one.

One of the many beaches from my home town of Weymouth in Dorset.

 

I love days like this down the beach when the greys and blues merge into one to create a lovely calming effect and the lack of wind stills the sea.  

The sandy browns and greys of the pebbles compliment the subdued tones of sea and sky.  Bringing this into my work can be achieved by using Swarovski Pearls in light blue, light grey and bronze for that special seaside touch.

Pearl colours can be found on the Tiara Heaven website

However when life feels perfect there is always a dog to bring you back down to earth!  My working cocker spaniel decided that far more interesting than the beautiful relaxing tones of the sea was a rotten stinky old fish and I had to leg it up the beach to drag it out of his mouth - yuck.  Luckily it was tough as old ropes and even my dog could not chew through it - phew!  

Here he is doing his favorite activity of swimming after a stick.

So goodbye from me and Salty the Sea Dog and don't forget next time you are searching for colour inspiration to look around you or to check back here for more dog walk creative thoughts.   Hopefully next time stinky fish will not feature! 

Louise x

Tiara Heaven gets Pinterest Happy.

Tiara Heaven on Pinterest

I have had a personal account on Pinterest for the last two years and have enjoyed pinning everything from yummy recipes, glamorous dresses, quirky sayings and a multitude of inspirational images for sparking new ideas for Tiara Heaven designs.  

If you have not come across Pinterest before, it is basically an online pin board where you can store images and website articles that interest you on your very own personalised pin boards.  When you pin something onto a board, it becomes public so that people can share and swap ideas, and like Facebook, you are able to follow people or just certain boards that you like so you can have a constant flow of inspiration coming your way.  

So of course it was only natural for me to think how great it would be to use this inspirational creative social networking device to give brides to be (and grooms), future prom queens and debutante princesses a constant flow of ideas for future celebrations.  

Welcome to Tiara Heaven on Pinterest!

From Style Me Pretty Website
Image by Charlotte Jenks Lewis

I decided to create boards in the same Wedding Themes style from the Tiara Heaven website to make it easy to find ideas for themed weddings.  How about this lovely romantic table setting as suggested on the Style Me Pretty website for a countryside Carefree Romance style wedding?

Or if High Glamour is your thing, how about this stunning dress with exquisite back detail?

Found on promdresshouse.com

For those of you who would like a little more Understated Sophistication how about this fresh youthful look that would be perfect for city weddings?

Found on Buzz Feed
http://www.glamour.es/moda/tendencias/galerias/especial-novias-2013-guia-infalible-para-una-boda-cool/9125/image/643269

Not forgetting all of those Little Touches that make a special day one to remember for all those lucky enough to be invited to the celebration.  How about these lovely gifts to give the young guests on your big day, with the addition of a paper tablecloth, children will be entertained for hours!

Found on en.paperblog.com
Photo source ehow.com

And of course it would be a bit remiss of me if I did not include some of my Tiara Heaven designs for Pinterest followers to have a nose at.  Below is the 'Grace' headband that was inspired by the ultra glamorous Hollywood film star, fashion icon and real life Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly.  This elegant yet eye catching design is perfect for brides wishing to bring the past into the present and is perfect for the inspiration board 'Bygone Times'.

Grace Headband from Tiara Heaven on Pinterest
www.tiaraheaven.co.uk

So happy pinning to you all, I am sure that you will find a multitude of inspirational ideas for every element of your life on Pinterest.  But be sure to check Tiara Heaven's boards out, I will be pinning all manner of beautiful images to inspire you.

Bye for now

Louise x