Here’s what you missed this week!
Monday: A Shimmering Inspiration Board to Ring in the New Year
Tuesday: A Sparkling Bridal Trend that is Sure to Turn Heads
Wednesday: A Whimsical Winter Wedding Photo Shoot
Thursday: A Ladies’ Night Sequin-Glam D.I.Y. Project
Have a fun & safe weekend friends!
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Does anyone else get sparkle fever at this time of year? Every time I walk through the malls my feet are like magnets to anything that has sparkle, glimmer, and shine. I am a HUGE advocate of sparkly pretties to complement any party and am so excited to share this DIY project with y’all to get you in the sparkle spirit too!
Creating these wallet-friendly candles, found on Martha Stewart Weddings, are a perfect way to craft in the new year!
What you need:
{1} candles (Martha’s were $8 per dozen at jamaligarden.com)
{2} superfine/fine metallic glitter in assorted colors
{3} a large box
{4} spray adhesive
Directions:
{1} in a well-ventilated area, place candles in a large box
{2} coat candles with spray adhesive
{3} spoon glitter over candles to coat fully
{4} let dry overnight
Have fun crafting friends!!
Happy New Year’s Eve friends!!
I have had such an exciting end to my new year! My handsome sailor surprised me with a phone call earlier this week telling me he was coming into port for a few days…I wasn’t supposed to hear from him for another two or three weeks so imagine my excitement!! But that was the reason I have been out of touch with all of y’all the last few days. So today I will be sure to catch up with all the wedding excitement and trends to share with y’all, so get ready for a whomper of a love-filled day!
If you’re still looking to highlight a fun drink for tonight’s festivities that is sure to make an impression, I encourage y’all to pull out the blender and host your parties with a spiked slushie in your hand! These drinks are super easy to prepare, and a trendy, funky way to bring in 2012 with style. For full ingredients and recipes, follow the links below…
Good morning friends! It is hard to believe that we are just two days away from Christmas, isn’t it??
Well, if you have a special bride in your life right now and are still looking for those perfect stocking stuffers, I have just the Christmas shopping list for you! Every bride needs a Wedding Day Emergency Kit, like this one found on Swatchbook Weddings, to help her and her maids through the madness of a wedding day. Equipped with this collection of 21 necessities for wedded bliss, you can guarantee that your special bride will be bound for a stress-free, ready-for-anything day! And y’all, what more could you ask for?
1. BAND-AIDS: Fix the ring bearer’s boo boo or a bridesmaid’s blister.
2. BREATH MINTS: Chewing gum doesn’t look good on anybody.
3. CLEAR NAIL POLISH: Stop that run in your stockings…or the MOB’s stockings, anyway.
4. BOBBY PINS: Dancing messes up your up-do.
5. TISSUES: Daddy’s little girl is getting married!
6. DEODORANT: Someone’s gonna need it.
7. WHITE NAIL POLISH: *If the bride has a french manicure. If not, pack their color.
8. LOTION: No ashy elbows or knees in those pictures, ladies!
9. ASPIRIN: It’s gonna be a looooong day.
10. COMPACT MIRROR: For quick touch-ups.
11. HAIR SPRAY: Can someone say, “Flyaways?”
12. ANTACID: See #9.
13. DRINKING STRAWS: Sip drinks without messing up your lipstick.
14. LINT ROLLER: The boys will probably need this…and not a single one of them will bring one.
15. SNACKS: For Heaven’s sake please don’t forget to eat!
16. EYE DROPS: See #12.
17. SAFETY PINS: Last-minute fix to any misbehaving outfits or boutonnieres!
18. STAIN REMOVER: If the worst should happen, BE READY.
19. WATER: Make sure everyone stays hydrated. It’s best for pics AND the next morning
20. STATIC GUARD: Especially with light fabrics like chiffon, this is a must!
21. SEWING KIT: Emergency button repair.
What could be more traditional Christmas than d.i.y. ornaments like these found at A Field Journal?? The weather man has been predicting the distinct possibility of a white Christmas this year, and why not celebrate this by having the most beautiful tree adorned in white on the block! For templates and instructions on how to make all of these brilliant pretties for your tree, visit the link above.
Have a Merry Wednesday!
When I think of the winter season, daydreaming of sips of sweet hot cocoa gives me the best kind of Christmas fuzzies. Ever heard of a dessert bar?? Well, I am thinking that a hot chocolate bar is a lovely way to charm your guests into mingling and tingling over the details of your wedding day! And the best thing about this kind of signature drink, is your guests can either have their beverage as expected or as a Bailey’s and cocoa cocktail! Keep your loved ones warm and cozy with some of the favorite yummies below that are necessary to create that perfect mug of hot cocoa! Yummm…
{1} Ghiradelli Premium Hot Cocoa
{2} Reddi Whip Whipped Cream
{3} Kraft Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows
{4} The Spice Hunter Cinnamon Sticks
{5} Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
{6} Splanger Mini Candy Canes
{7} Santander Chocolate Shavings
{8} Bailey’s Irish Cream
{9} Wilton Sprinkles
{10} Kikkerland Paper Straws
{11} CK Products Sugar Crystals
Good morning readers! I am so excited about this week’s real wedding, found on Green Wedding Shoes! Set in the wooded backyard of the groom’s parents’ house, this wedding was focused on the three best things: Family (From the venue to the lighting to the decor, family members stepped up to provide their talents and skills to pull off this dreamy DIY wedding without a hitch!), Friends (Their officiant, day-of coordinator, florist, and more were close and beloved friends of the bride and groom.), and FOOD (Food is by far one of my favorite things and this couple did not disappoint! The pictures alone make my tummy rumble…)! Talking about pictures, this love affair was captured by the truly talented photography team of Stone Crandall Photography. I love this team because in every shot they take, they exude that remarkable skill of being able to capture the most perfect moments in time, full of emotion and life. Hope y’all love this beautiful celebration as much as I do!
Believe it or not, the bride and groom made the invitations above themselves! Visit Green Wedding Shoes for the how-to!
First kiss as man and wife. Every first kiss should be just like this. 
This is such a creative sweetheart table! And I love that it’s elevated so all of their guests can see them!
okay. This is my favorite cake ever. Those cake toppers are adorable on their own, but check out their backdrop! It’s a recreation of the ceremony!! LOVE this.
Hello my friends! I am SO in the mood to galavant around a pumpkin patch today and find the prettiest pumpkin of them all! I’ve been racking my brain all day for crafty, fun things of pumpkin goodness to inspire my creative soul! All of this pumpkin talk got me thinking…pumpkins + weddings! I scoured the internet this afternoon for my favorite inspirations to share. Check out the details below y’all!
1. Setting up a pumpkin patch is such a sweet & simple way to distribute guest favors.
2. Pumpkin “love” stamps for sending out wedding invitations?! Yes please!
3. Wouldn’t this look too cute placed as a sweetheart table centerpiece?? I just want to light a candle inside!
4. A pumpkin cooler. Genius.
5. Glam-ified mini pumpkins can be such a chic DIY seating card holder. I’m always game for a little shimmer!
6. Who needs vases when you’ve got pumpkins?! I can totally picture this floral centerpiece at a festive Halloween afternoon wedding!
I may have a slightly unhealthy obsession with One Charming Party and all of the fabulous DIY loveliness that exudes off the page. Brittany and Sarah are crafting and party goddesses who can take a hot glue gun and do WONDERS that make me envious in admiration. What make me even more smitten with their work is they post easy-to-follow tutorials that can make a crafting queen out of anyone! These mini pinatas are sweet as can be and can be used as party favors at your next fiesta bash! Go to their site for the full tutorial y’all 🙂
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