I’m Anne-Marie Smith – my passion is recycling, upcycling, design and craft. I have a studio (garage) full of vintage (or junk as my husband likes to call it). I’m a whizz at organising events (bossy). Oh and I love food whether that’s cooking, bottling, baking or eating it!

tea & toast & tapas is a lifestyle blog and online shop stuffed full of ideas, inspirations and handmade loveliness.

No 14 is the biggest upcycling and design project I’ve undertaken here. An original wooden chalet restored and updated but still retaining that seaside chalet feel with lots of vintage touches. Available to rent from Easter 2021 subject to campsite opening dates and Covid 19 restrictions (Contact for Details on Bookings)

The Pop-Up Artisan Market is a whole new venture. An online space for creative businesses based here in the Costa Brava to promote and sell their work to a wider audience. Particularly during these difficult times when the usual places like Arts and Crafts Markets and Events are cancelled and people who would normally buy their unique and original pieces for themselves, their friends and their families from independent traders have few means of seeking them out. Its been running since November last year and we are gradually building a following and adding to our traders all the time. Do get in touch if you think this is for you!

tea & toast & tapas is a lifestyle blog and online shop stuffed full of ideas, inspirations and handmade loveliness.

Jingle bells

December 27, 2015 /

My most popular mood board ever!

Back when Posy Rosy was just a twinkle in my eye and I offered styling advice through my then blog, this sumptious colour palette went completely nuts. I don’t think the term viral had caught on at that point but it sure was popuylar.

Why I love it so much. The cardi, totally, totally love the cardi. Everything else just fell into place, the ruby shoes with big bows, the queen of hearts tarts, the red bridesmaids dresses and the red roses, the winter wreaths and berries, the mulled wine, the gilded red votives and, of course, the twinkly unadorned Christmas tree.

I can’t think of a more romantic time than December for a truly magical wedding filled with warmth, candlelight and love.