No singing or dancing...

Today's a rainy Sunday. Normally I would be stomping around the house wishing the sun would come out, but for some reason today I am so happy I get to stay indoors and chillax for the day (something I have taken for granted).

I have an old school friend getting married today, I really hope the rain stops for a little while... Which gets me thinking, a year from now I will be getting married and with an indoor wedding I'm not too concerned about the weather. However you need to be prepared, plan B shoot locations? Umbrellas? fur stole? Cape?

I like some of these ideas to help save the day...

This is a cute see-through option, I love that you can see the raindrops on this.

What an adorable umbrella, maybe you could do this for the bride and groom? Cute.

A little different but very Victorian. I like.

This is so sweet, best thing is it's 100% waterproof (I think I'd like it in ivory more)

All umbrellas from Umbrella Heaven

I love the idea of having your photo's indoors regardless, you can get some awesome shots as you can play with the lighting. I'm thinking, at our favourite bar/pub and cafe. A beautiful friend of mine had hers at her Nonno's deli, the pics looked amazing.

What were/are your plan B's?

it's been a while...

Wow it really has been a while... I thought I was going to start this blog and blog religiously, clearly life has taken over. It's been an interesting and eventful few months but I'm back...

Some exciting news, Mr TMF asked my to be his wife a few weeks ago which means I'm a soon-to-be Mrs. I love all the beautiful wedding inspiration blogs and thought what harm is there to be another... so for the next year I'll also be blogging about all the wedding things that Tickle My Fancy. Keep reading.

Until next time...

xoxo

born this way...

So a few weeks ago I blogged about Lady Gaga and her new song here...Finally after almost six months Born this Way was finally released!!!



Tell me what you think?

I think it sounds like a dance version of Madonna's Express Yourself...



It probably sounds like a few pop songs mushed into one really, it doesn't sound original, but the masses love it (including me)... it's gone to number #1 in 27 countries... in only two days!!

In other Gaga news... did you all see the egg that she arrived in at the Grammy's?



I love Gaga, but this was ridiculous... who do you think takes the all-time 'crazy' cake?

power of love...

While reading my news feed last night, (even with all the horrible things going on in Queensland and the Middle East)there was one story that stood out... "Couple married for 56 years die within one minute of each other".

True love, Donald and Rosemary Dix

Donald and Rosemary Dix had been married for 56 years when Donald had a heart attack at home, Rosemary called the ambulance and then their daughter. Donald died on his way to the hospital and Rosemary died at almost the exact same time at their home, her daughter found her by the phone with the receiver still in her hand...

Donald and Rosemary were inseparable during their 56 years of happy marriage, and in the end they just couldn't live more than a minute without each other. As morbid as it is for a Friday, I think there is something really warm and beautiful about it. To love.

get hooked...

I may be indecisive, but I am certain about a few things; 1. having to pay tax and 2. how much I love my wine. So what better way to spend the weekend then driving around 'wine country'... the stunning Hunter Valley in NSW (which is about 120km north of Sydney).

The hunter is gorgeous especially in summer, with about 11,000 acres of lush green vineyards it is truly breath taking. I have been to a few wine regions in Australia and yes the wine is amazing, but there is something about the Hunter Valley that makes you go WOW every time. For me it’s the 110 (plus) cellar doors to choose from and the amazing regional produce on offer.

Vineyards

Wine rack @ Capercaillie Wine Company (nice and full)

This was my fifth (over the past two years) visit to the Hunter and every trip I make the effort to try new wineries (which we’re slowly getting through) but I always seem gravitate to my favourites. I’m so Hooked on David Hook, his wines are out of this world, I could have a dozen of each… he just never disappoints. My number one pick (if I have to) is his Hunter Pinot Grigio, it has a yummy sweet melon/tangerine flavour and a splash of spice which goes down really well on a hot summers day! I could spend all my money there (which I am sure he would love). Another fave is Audrey Wilkinson, the cellar door and vineyard perched on a hill that looks over the Hunter, the view is almost as good as their limited release moscato. It’s a delicate frizzante wine with floral notes and a hint of Turkish delight – basically dessert in a glass! Here are a few pics…

David Hook barrells

THE Pinot Grigio

Playing shadows @ David Hook cellar door

The adorable Peppers Creek Chapel

Audrey Wilkinson

View from Audrey Wilkinson's cellar door

Anyways, we were in the Hunter for a reason this time (not that you need a reason), Mr TMF had bought us tickets to Day on the Green which had INXS headlining. It was such a gorgeous day, sitting in the sun listening to music sipping on a glass of white and eventually watching the sunset over the valley – bliss! JD Fortune (INXS lead singer) was back for the first time in a few years (he was in rehab), most INXS fans weren’t impressed with him as they still compare him to the original (and irreplaceable) lead singer, Michael Hutchence (who committed suicide in 1997). I thought INXS were good, I have never been a lover (or a hater) but they were entertaining.

INXS Time

Do you think bands can go on when their lead singer passes or leaves? Think ACDC, Queen…

inbetweener...

I know it's not a new trend, but on my daily online shopping adventure today I came across a few skorts I like. They are the thing between a skirt and a short. I really love them, they look so pretty and girly. This pair from Aussie designer Shona Joy are my fave, I love the white lace on the black lining, so cute. I thought I was over lace this season until I saw these, now my wardrobe is screaming for a pair.

I think they will go with everything, girly glam or rock chic. What do you think?

going gaga waiting...

I seriously can not wait to hear Lady Gaga's new single. Since she announced the name of her new album and single at the 2010 MTV Video Music awards in September, Lady Gaga has been dangling the "Born this way" carrot in front of us for months...

A few hours ago she tweeted "Are you ready for the full lyrics?! Can we trend #bornthiswaylyrics!? It has been in my heart for over a year. I'm so excited to share it," she went on to say "It's #1 worldwide! That was fast! You're so radical! Here you [go] Monsters, this one's for you.".... and alas after teasing us with snippets of the lyrics she releases the full song lyrics here! With the song set to be released February 13th I read over the lyrics trying to imagine how it will sound, what will the genius of Lady Gaga do to turn these words into a masterpiece?

Intro

It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M

Just put your paws up

'cause you were Born This Way, Baby

Verse

My Mama told me when I was young

We are all born stars

She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on

In the glass of her boudoir

"There's nothing wrong with lovin' who you are"

She said, "Cause he made you perfect, babe."

"So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,

Listen to me when I say"

Chorus

I'm beautiful in my way

Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track baby

I was born this way

Post-Chorus

Ooo there ain't no other way

Baby I was born this way

Baby I was born this way

Ooo there ain't no other way

Baby I was born this way

Baby I was born this way

Ooo there ain't no other way

Baby I was born this way

I'm on the right track baby

I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be!

Verse

Give yourself prudence

And love your friends

Subway kid, rejoice your truth

In the religion of the insecure

I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin

Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey)

I love my life I love this record and

Mi amore vole fe yah (love needs faith)

Repeat Chorus and Post-chorus

Bridge

Don't be a drag, be a queen

Whether you're broke or evergreen

You're black, white, beige chola descent

You're Lebanese, You're Orient

Whether life's disabilities

Left you outcast, bullied or teased

Rejoice and love yourself today

Cause baby you we're born this way

No matter gay, straight, or bi

Lesbian, transgendered life

I'm on the right track baby

I was born to survive

No matter black, white or beige

Chola or Orient made

I'm on the right track baby

I was born to be brave

Repeat Chorus

Outro/Refrain

I was born this way hey!

I was born this way hey!

I'm on the right track baby

I was born this way hey!

I was born this way hey!

I was born this way hey!

I'm on the right track baby

I was born this way hey!

Reading those lyrics I just can't imagine what it is going to sound like. What do you think about them?