We have finally had delivery of new items from Papaya Art! Please keep checking back in with us as we are expecting more items over the next few weeks. We have numerous spiral notebooks, postcard sets, celebratory banners and art panel prints galore.

We have just got a new stand in which is perfect for holding sandwiches and cakes! Recreate the sophisticated elegance of the Ritz in your own home for your afternoon tea.

Well I am willing the sunshine to arrive properly with all my being! I am spell bound over every flower bud I see. I felt a post dedicated to flowers was needed. 

 I read an article in the April edition of Elle about Thierry Boutemy which was very interesting. Thierry Boutemy does floral arrangements for a wide range of people and events from weddings to films and fashion shows/campaigns for top designers and directors. He is based in Belgium although he originates from Paris. He created the flowers for the Sofia Coppola film Marie Antoinette.

Thierry Boutemy's work is never predictable

Once Wed and artist Michelle Armas joined forces to create these beautiful images. The floral arrangements are inspired by Michelle's amazing paintings and colour palettes.

The picture below is one I took. Using the lomogrphy LC-A camera I took some pictures in the Autumn and the last image I took that day I slid the button back so the next image I took would overlap it. I completely forgot about this and did not use this camera again until the following spring and this was the image I found. I love getting a bundle of pictures back and not knowing what you are going to find, that is the beauty of lamography.

Wedding Season has started already and above are a few things for you to either make or send to the happy couple.

We have some of the cutest cupcake kits ever made! The Ballet and Fariy Magic kits are embellished with sheer fabric skirts. Click here for more details.

I think I am slightly behind the times on this one but I have just come accross a really great craft magazine called Mollie Makes. It is currently on issue 14 so I cannot believe I have missed this one for over a year. It has brilliant articles on making, thrifting, collecting and crafting. The photography inside is gorgeous and very inspirational.

At last we have new items in from Meri Meri here at The Paper Parlour!! We have cupcake boxes, recipe files, cupcake cases and cupcake gift sets. Every single item has colourful and cute prints and help you be more inventive in the way you display your baking. Below are just a few of the items available, specifically cupcake boxes and matching cases. Please click here to view the full range.

I have just found out about a new exhibition coming to the V&A Museum in London that looks amazing. Its called Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950 and covers a wide range of designers such as Erdem, Alexander Mcqueen and Jenny Packham to name but a few. It will also include gowns worn by Royalty and Hollywood legends. I think it sounds really interesting and I will definitely be going to see it. It runs from May 19th 2012 to January 6th 2013 . Below I have added some images from the V&A website of some of the gowns which will be on display. The first is the 'Rumina' gown by Erdem, and the second is Alexander McQueen s/s 2011.

Alexander McQueen, S/S 2011. Image: Courtesy Christopher Moore, Catwalking

We have just got this new pocket sized stamp set in at The Paper Parlour. I love the Keep Calm and Carry On slogan and now you can make your own cards, invitations or simply decorate inside notebooks like the one below.

Keep Calm And Carry On notebook.