Karen from Silverberry Occasions was kind enough to give us some of the lovely DIY projects she created for the Vintage Sewing shoot featured yesterday. First up is an absolutely adorable (and super colorful!) button boutonniere that will add a little quirk to any wedding! • • ♥ • • What You’ll Need: Buttons Floral [...]
Category Archives: Do It Yourself
Do It Yourself Project: Fabric Floral Silverware Ties
Friday, September 17, 2010
From Victoria: Need a little something to liven up your seating area? These sweet fabric flowers will tie your table together nicely. They would be a sweet addition for a bridal shower or garden party as well! What You’ll Need: Coordinating fabric Twine Scissors Cut 7 petals out of your main fabric. Freehand them for [...]
Do It Yourself Project: Shabby Chic Boutonniere
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Since I had some extra blooms from Blooms by the Box after I finished the Shabby Chic Centerpiece, I figured I’d give you guys a bonus project by translating the centerpiece into a boutonniere! What You’ll Need David Austin Roses (this variety from Blooms by the Box were used) Dusty Miller Leaves (from my own [...]
Do It Yourself Project: Shabby Chic Centerpiece
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I’m really excited for the DIY I’ve whipped together for you guys today. I’m not a fan of traditional roses, but I absolutely can not – emphasis again on can not – get enough of David Austin roses (I’ve also seen them referred to as garden roses or cottage roses) and adore the idea of [...]
Do It Yourself Project: Cigar Favor
Thursday, August 26, 2010
From Victoria: Whether at a wedding, engagement party or other celebration ending the night on a classy note is always desired. Send off your guests with these adorable cigar favors and they will be quite pleased. If you’re concerned about distributing real cigars, consider using chocolate ones instead. What You’ll Need: Metal Bottle Tops Labels [...]
Tasty Tidbits from Shauna Younge Dessert Tables
Thursday, August 19, 2010
My local dessert table designer pal, Shauna Younge, was lovely enough to send me over these pictures of a table she’s been telling me about for a while. Minnesota Bride holds an annual Best of 2010 Gala, where local vendors nominated for awards by local brides are celebrated. Shauna was pulled in to create a [...]
Do It Yourself Project: Award Ribbon Cupcake Toppers
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
I confess: I’m moderately totally obsessed with award ribbons of all sorts, and not only do I love looking at them, I absolutely adore drawing them in Illustrator. That’s a designer for you. I decided to take these guys and turn them into cupcake toppers after my buddy Shauna Younge, a local dessert table designer, [...]
Do It Yourself Project: Quilled Details by Ann Martin
Monday, August 2, 2010
Hello, everyone! I write to you from my brand new living room! We closed and moved in on Friday, and it’s been absolutely hectic around here. Expect me to continue to be a little slow on email for a few days, but if it’s absolutely urgent, direct message me or reply to me on Twitter. [...]
Charming Calligraphy Monograms from K is for Calligraphy
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sorry for the late post today, everyone! I didn’t preschedule anything because I was out in New York, and thought I’d be home a lot earlier than I was. Our flight was delayed, and along with it, this post! Onto the good stuff… It’s hard not to absolutely adore great calligraphy, but sometimes – especially [...]
Stylish Source: Bell’occhio
Thursday, May 13, 2010
One of the highest compliments I can pay a store is that when I look through their product list, I feel like I’m raiding my favorite stylists’ prop closets. That’s how I feel about Bell’occhio, a shop based out of San Francisco with an eclectic assortment all perfectly suited to a bride looking for amazing [...]
