Fern and Boxwood Wreath

Sometimes I have a pin on one of my Pinterest boards that gets a lot of attention and it makes me understand that the timing was right. This one in particular is getting re-pinned often recently, and why not. The 'forever' wreath is pretty, fresh and after such a long winter we are all ready to welcome Mother Nature to our front door.

In case you missed it.............

Fern and Boxwood Wreath from Two Inspire You on Etsy

Twoinspireyou - HERE

This pretty wreath shop has some fresh designs that will surely welcome spring to your home. For more Garden Love visit my Pinterest page - HERE.

** I am not associated with this Etsy shop - simply love the designs.

All Eyes On........

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently visiting New Zealand, and this trip brings the added bonus of baby Prince George. Always generous with the crowds, William and Catherine haven't disappointed and offered more than just a quick peek at their young son. Prince George thrilled New Zealanders as he clung to his mother's hip when they descended the plane at Wellington Airport.

Comparisons were made about who George resembles the most. I think that he has the best of two attractive parents.

Catherine - George - William

Baby Prince William in the arms of his nanny and Baby Prince George with Catherine and William

I'm sure that even Prince William is accustomed to most of the attention being directed to his wife Catherine, but during this trip all eyes were on George.

Catherine's Tory Burch dress is already sold out.

It's easy to see why Kate is slim and has toned arms - George is a healthy boy to carry around.

Much of our fascination with the Duke and Duchess is with Kate's 'look' - her wardrobe choices, her hairstyle, the accessories she wears. This trip brought attention to what several media sources reported as a 'wardrobe malfunction'. The beautiful line of the red dress and coat by designer Catherine Walker was perhaps a bit too flowing in the skirt line. There have been several near mishaps with Kate's skirts,  I'm wondering when someone in the Royal circle will advise that in future the skirts include hem weights. I'm going to skip showing that picture - it gained more attention than necessary.

Catherine in Alexander McQueen coat

The cornflower blue Alexander McQueen belted coat was modified for the Duchess,  and Catherine showed that the design is both elegant and fun all in the same breath. The coat features box pleats at the back which ensures you will be as memorable leaving as arriving {not that Catherine needs assistance}.

via Chris Jackson - Getty Images

The young royals in New Zealand, and all eyes are on........ Catherine and Prince George. This doesn't come as a surprise to Prince William who is frequently giving his own admiring glances.

Get Your Pretty On

"I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness.

And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. 
And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny."

Coco Chanel

The thing I detest about winter {ok, besides cold and snow - oh right, that's the point of winter} is schlepping around in the winter gear. The big coat, always a scarf around my neck, layers of clothing generally in dark colours, and the boots that are warm but not the prettiest - it's all TOO much.

But with spring tip-toeing out inch by inch, it will soon be time to get your pretty on. Are you ready?
It's more than just hanging up the big coat and sprinting out the door with a fresh new perky coloured jacket on. Are you ready to catch your reflection in the glass of a shop window as you pass by?


We all have something that we must do to give us confidence in presenting ourselves. Is it always having your hair freshly styled. Or does wearing heels make you feel more feminine and pulled together. Do you stop and sweep a dusting of blush on your cheeks even just to go to the corner store.

What is it that you MUST do with your appearance to give yourself the confidence to meet destiny?