Merry Christmas!

Have a fantastic Christmas & a wonderful New Year!
Love from Golden Apple xx

Golden Apple
Creative design, Stationery & Wedding Invitations Leicester
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Merry Christmas!

Some festive pictures from around the house - including my lovely Golden Apple ornament!

I love the glittery deer that I bought from Paperchase - i bought the gold one last year and the pink one this year to keep him company!

Leah x

Golden Apple
Creative design, Stationery & Wedding Invitations Leicester
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Jamie Woon - Night Air

Lovely song...

Bespoke Wedding Invitation Design - "LOVE"

This design was created for a bride recently, and was developed from "LOVE", one of our existing designs - she went for a different design in the end but i wanted to share this with you so that you can see how our designs can be tailored to suit your needs!



























































































Golden Apple
Creative design, Stationery & Wedding Invitations Leicester
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Five Senses...

My five senses this week...


























Tasting...
Delicious Teapigs Darjeeling Earl Grey tea - i love the silky "Tea Temples" filled with lovely whole leaf tea, and vibrant blue cornflower petals.

Watching...
Letters to Juliet. I watched this film earlier in the week and loved it - i am now desperate to go to Verona myself and travel around the gorgeous Italian countryside just like the characters in the film!

Hearing...
The Smiths. I love the Smiths and as i haven't listened to them for a while i spent a few hours listening through my favourite albums and singing along whilst i worked!

Feeling...
Lovely and cosy! I've recently bought myself a big cosy oversized mans cardigan for cuddling up in around the house - this one from Topman is similar, and is perfect for wrapping up in on the sofa!

Smelling...
Lovely, by Sarah Jessica Parker. It's one of my favourite perfumes, and as it ran out earlier this week it's about time i bought some more!

Leah xx

Featured in country homes and interiors!

Our Vintage Snowflake Christmas place card has been featured in the Dec issue of Country Homes & Interiors - OUT NOW! :)



Stylist, Selina Lake - http://www.selinalake.co.uk/index.html Photographer, Holly Joliffe - http://www.hollyjolliffe.co.uk/



















Golden Apple
Creative design, Stationery & Wedding Invitations Leicester
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Golden Apple ♥'s

I recently spotted these gorgeous Christmas decorations on my friend Selina's blog (Selina Lake Stylist) and just had to share them with you!




















LOVE and NOEL decorations, £6.50 each from Retreat Home.

Christmas is on the way!

I recently spotted these gorgeous Christmas decorations on my friend Selina's blog (Selina Lake Stylist) and had to share them with you!





















LOVE and NOEL decorations, £6.50 each from Retreat Home.

Christmas is coming!

Look out for our fab range of Christmas items coming to the site soon, including cards (sneaky peak below), place cards, table accessories, decorations and much more!

Wedding Fair!

I've a lovely day at today's wedding fair, which took place at the City Rooms, Leicester. The beautiful ballroom was filled with some great suppliers and I met some lovely couples during the day!

I'm looking forward to hearing back from some of them to help them with all their fantastic wedding ideas!

Here are a few photos from the day...

























Guests loved our cute little fortune cookie favours and we gave out Origami with out contact details instead of flyers, which went down a treat - people just can't resist playing with them!

Leah xx

Golden Apple
Creative design, Stationery & Wedding Invitations Leicester
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Fortune Cookie Favours!

"Thank you for attending our wedding!"

Wedding Origami... coming soon!

We now offer personalised Wedding Origami, complete with names & wedding date on the outside, and questions & facts about the Bride & Groom inside.

A lovely addition to your reception tables!

I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You

Not usually my kind of music, but it's stuck in my head!!

Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You
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Five Senses...

Saw this on a lovely blog that i follow Design Is Mine, so thought i'd jump on the band wagon!
Here's what i'm sensing on this dreary, miserable Wednesday!

Tasting...
I haven't eaten yet today & i've been totally stressed out all day so i'm looking forward to treating myself to a big glass of wine & some Sushi later tonight, along with lots of gossip, bitching & moaning with my best friend!




Seeing...
I opened the door this morning to a huge pile of leaves in front of the door! Autumn is here and the trees outside my house are showing it!








Hearing...
I watched the film "Juno" at the weekend - wasn't sure what to expect as it sounded rubbish but loads of people had said it was really good! Watched it, loved it and can't get one of the songs from the soundtrack out of my head - Adam Green & Kimya Dawson, "Anyone Else But You" Click here to listen :)







Feeling...
Warm & cosy! I gave in and put the central heating on for a bit last night and it was lovely! I love it when its cold and miserable outside and you can get home and snuggle up on the sofa with a nice hot drink :)





Smelling...
I'm loving the smell of my Original Source White Tea & Grapefruit Bath Tea, and can't wait to climb into a lovely bubbly bath later!







Leah xx

Hooray!

I've finally finished my new website and i love it!! Click here to check it out :)




















Leah x

Hooray!

I've finally completed the new website! Click here to check it out!




















Leah x

Look of the Week "Cosmic Love" by Andy T.

My favourite look this week from Lookbook.nu.
I love the relaxed style of this look, especially the gorgeous jacket...

25 Random Facts About Me!

• 1. I haven’t had my natural hair colour for almost ten years
• 2. I like dipping toast in coffee
• 3. My favourite colour is dove grey
• 4. My middle name is Marie
• 5. I am a snob when it comes to cocktails
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 6. I get really annoyed when I can’t find something
• 7. My favourite possession is the “Snowman” music box that my parents bought me for my 21st Birthday
• 8. I have a scar on the middle finger of my right hand where a carpet hook went through it as a child
• 9. I also have 3 tiny freckles on my right wrist in the shape of a perfect triangle
• 10. I have never been on a plane
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 11. I love cooking, especially for my boyfriend & my friends
• 12. I have been known to eat a whole packet of ham in one go!
• 13. I’ve been trying for years to make the perfect poached egg, and now I can!
• 14. I love stationery; Paperchase is like heaven to me!
• 15. Autumn/Winter is my favourite time of year, and I love Christmas
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 16. I love fancy dress
• 17. There aren’t really any foods that I don’t like, although I find chicken breast a bit boring
• 18. I’m writing a book
• 19. I was engaged for 4 years
• 20. When I was younger I wanted to be a vet
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 21. My favourite cocktail varies between Caiprihina, Margarita and Mojito
• 22. I hate milk. I can have a small amount in cereal or in tea/coffee but I could never drink a glass full
• 23. I cry every time i watch The Notebook
• 24. I can't wait to move to a house so I can decorate it
• 25. The celebrities that I am allowed to cheat with are Jason Statham & Johnny Depp
  
  
  
  

Today....

I completed my first ever website, and i'm super proud of it!

It's for the restaurant in Leicester where I am working as Marketing & Events Manager.

Click here to have a nosy :)

Leah xx

Look of the Week "Beige & black" by Vita K.

I ♥ Irregular Choice: Top 5!

Mmm i've just been drooling over the latest shoe collection from Irregular Choice! These statement shoes are perfect for spicing up any outfit.

Here are my top 5!

Zoooom
Blue & grey leather ankle boots.


















Chucklevision
Funky multi coloured suede heels with pointed toes.


















Slide In
Metallic silver leather heels. Open peep toe with a linen bow at the front.


















Dressed to Kill
Blue patent leather and suede heels.


















Graphic Geek
Funky stars and stripes lace up heels in blue and pink print


















All shoes featured are available from Let's Buy Shoes and are a bargain at only £39.50 each!!

Click Here to visit their website!

Leah x

Country Homes & Interiors!

My lovely friend Selina Lake is styling a shoot for the Country Homes & Interiors Christmas edition, and has asked me to design some place cards for it!
I've created three pretty designs featuring snowflakes in pinks, greys and golds.
Watch out for the NEW WEBSITE, which will featur lots of lovely items that are available to buy online!

Leah xx

J'adore Paris!!

I am a little bit obsessed with Paris at the moment, and have been dreaming of walks by the Seine, pastries, wine, the eiffel tower, macaroons, steak bearnaise, travelling on the metro, the louvre, the architecture, the art ... here's my Paris moodboard...

Flat shoes!

As a bar manager I'm on my feet all night, so heels are out of the question!
I still want to look stylish though, so here are my pick of the best flats on offer that the minute!

Bronx Herald Open Lace Brogue, Schuh (Bought these!!)




















Paul Smith Pink Jackie Pump, Paul Smith




















House of Harlow 1960 Black Tate Cut Out Ankle Boot, mywardrobe

















Topshop MAJOR zip flower pointed pumps, topshop



















Vivienne Westwood Pearl Ultra Girl Lace Bow Pump, my wardrobe

Gorgeous Track ♥

Drink Real Tea!

Almost forgot to tell you... I came runner up in the Teapigs "Drink Real Tea" poster design competition!

Click here to read their blog and to check out my design, the winning design and the rest of the runners up!

Leah xx

I ♥ Paul Smith!

Just been browsing the Paul Smith website... he is one of my favourite British designers, and this summer's collection is full of gorgeous floral finds, stylish heels and quirky accessories.
Here's my favourites...

Chandra Heels, paulsmith.co.uk




















Rock Garden Floral Print Dress, paulsmith.co.uk




















Ramona Handbag, paulsmith.co.uk




















Pink Straw Trilby, paulsmith.co.uk

Picnic Inspiration!

I've got the day off today, so i'm going for a picnic with my best friend, who is leaving for Canada on wednesday for three months!

Here are my essential picnic items...

Picnic blanket
Union Jack Picnic Blanket, John Lewis


















Cute plastic plates & Bowls,
Mardi Gras Side plate, Marks & Spencer












Cute containers
Stackable snackboxes, Marks & Spencer












Pretty Dress
Seneca Rising Maxi Dress, Asos.com



















Cute picnic bag
Retro dotty picnic bag, not on the high street















And don't forget....
The food!
I like to choose a selection of delicious treats from Marks & Spencer, that can be eaten with your fingers such as meats, chorizo, tomatoes, cheese and delicious freshly baked breads.

Father's Day Gifts!

It's Father's Day next week, so i've been looking for something cool for my Dad - here's my favourites to far - especially love the "Daddy Cool" mug!!

1. Snake Bottle Opener, Paul Smith




















2. Fathers Day Card, Etsy



















3. Beatles Cushion, John Lewis



















4. Daddy Cool Mug, Cotswold Trading
















5. T Shirt, Paul Smith






















Leah xx