You have to love the new trend in weddings–handmade and DIY. It’s so wonderful to see bridal couples putting such a personal touch on their big days! Here’s a quick project for brides to add add to their arsenals for diy wedding party cracker favors. Each one takes less than 5 minutes to make, and…
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Addressing Invitations: Calligraphy How-Tos and Help from the Pros
This post is sponsored by the good folks at Shutterfly, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are mine. But if I didn’t love this company, I wouldn’t write about them! No doubt that a beautifully addressed invitation is eye catching. They peek out of the stack of otherwise uninteresting mail and grab you and…
Popping the Question: A DIY “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” Box
I was asked to participate in the #BRIDEnBEYOND program, sponsored by Jared® The Galleria Of Jewelry. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. One of the most exciting things about getting married (besides a new sparkly ring) is getting to spend a pretty wonderful day with those you love most. Because Its…
Champagne Bar Engagement Party
This post is part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s always wonderful to hear about two people meeting, falling in love and making the big leap to marriage. My friend Jackie has been dating a wonderful man for awhile now. They are both huge football fans (of…
DIY Plate Chargers for Simple Elegance
I’m going to make a small admission here. I didn’t properly prepare for the Operation Shower event I volunteered to create a design for. It was a few busy weeks of travel and back-to-back shoots in November. Which meant a last minute scramble and very simple, but elegant effort (at 2am after a long flight.) Individual…
Fall Gathering (Rehearsal Dinner)
Fall is such a beautiful time for romance. It is as if nature knows and is giving us the little nudge we need to light the spark of a new romance or rekindle the steady flame of true and lasting one. The trees come dressed in their very best colors to inspire and delight us,…
{Real Party} A Simple Backyard Wedding
Simple , intimate and just what they wanted. It’s amazing how food, family, friends and just a sparing few special touches can make for a perfect day. I think this party is also a testament to the fact you don’t have to have a huge budget or spend weeks crafting to have a very nice…
{Tutorial} Pomander Flower Balls
Today I am sharing my step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to make these simple and elegant flower pomander balls over on Pizzazzerie. They are so easy and the materials widely accessible – your friendly neighborhood WalMart will do for supplies to create something that looks distinctly high-end! You can find the tutorial here.
Party Inspiration: Terrarium Inspired Wedding Dessert Table
. The gritty industrial back drop to this natural looking dessert table makes it a favorite. I love the tufts of moss everywhere and the little details that peek out throughout the display. It was originally seen on the Oh Darling! Photography website. Enjoy! .
More Midsummer Fairy Inspiration
This mock-wedding celebrating all things Fairy as in a Midsummer’s Night Dream was take-your-breath-away beautiful. Unbelievable details. Inspired imagination. Incredible skill. Just WOW. While I can’t foresee ever replicating something like this, these fairy pictures in their secluded glen are fabulous to look at. I was going to include them in my “inspiration board” for the…