We are back...

(well we have been since last Saturday actually)

.....but this is the shop today.....

 ..once again we have had a change around...redressed the window  and guess what???

while we where gone the seasons changed......the lovely summer flowers have faded away..petals blown to the winds....

 ....and sumptuous autumn in all its boldness is elbowing its way through the door.....the nights are drawing in...the mornings have that chill in the air.......and then we have ranunculus.....hurrah!!!

they have to be one of our favourites.......

gorgeous roses for one of our weddings...

a new range of pretty ribbons......

 and some lovely vintage cards that are just wonderful and designed and made in England and also have tags for that special gift....

tomorrows delivery will have rose hips.....nigella pods.....stripey amaryllis..fabulous four stemmed orchids and lots more.....why not come in a treat yourself this weekend......

taking a break...

....just so you know.....

......after being open for 21 months ( can that really be??)

...... we are having a little break.........

see you next week

xx

Martin & The Magpie

closed for  a holiday

( If you have orders with us this week, don't worry, we know!!)

Bathing Beauty

Here at Martin & the Magpie we sell all sorts...with this gorgeous green enamel bath for example £22... perfect for planting up in your garden...I see a sea of lavender, or wonderful white geraniums.

However on a hot muggy Sunday, a more traditional use was found, and it cheered this little chap up no end.

{P.S...Baby is NOT for sale! ;) }

Wedding Fair...can you come???

We are attending the Autumn wedding fair at The Bear in Hungerford

We will have lots of lovely ideas, gorgeous flowers and our 2013 diary at the ready.

so if you are thinking of a wedding in the area come along and see what all the fabulous local suppliers can offer to make your day really special. 

WEDDING FAYRE

The Bear Hotel Hungerford

Sunday September 30^th 2012

10.30am – 4.30pm

Showcasing some of Hungerford & The Surrounding area’s best independent Suppliers

We would love to see you there to show you what we do

FREE ENTRY

Flowers....of course.....The Bear venue, naturally.......also  ... cakes......gowns.......photographers.......beauty consultants.......hairdressers.......have a glass of something lovely...maybe with bubbles.....stay for lunch.......

Hope we see you there....

xx

bouquet man....

 ..the one  and only.....if you say big and bright to Martin, this is what you get!!

..a rather damp start to one wedding day....

 ..will we ever tire of white???.....

understated rose and hydrangea wreath.......

the sun is out, everyone is smiling....the 'lympics are great....we are sports addicts..who'd have thought it??

We have had a little summer sale of our vintage goodies...the shop is cleared out and we need to shop...fast...watch this space for lots of loveliness coming this way soon...xx

martini anyone...

fabulous venue in the middle of nowhere......
white flowers and feathers.....
bunting into the rafters.....

weddings in barns are definitely in this year....

now you see them.....

 ..in a moment of madness we went sunflower crazy.........................

 .....'lets fill the window with sunflowers' we say......50..? 100?.....lets go for 'en masse'.....150!!!. well its summer why not...
...arranged on a sort of Olympic Podium type affair, here they are in all there sunny glory.........

..such happy, smiley flowers.....and we suppose everyone else thought so too.............

sold out!!!!

i love the fact that half the homes in Hungerford have sunflowers in them....thank you guys...x