Posts from ‘April, 2010’

Beachy wedding inspiration (and off to Barbados!)

beach caribbean wedding inspiration

My husband and I are jetting off to Barbados today for what promises to be an amazing wedding – we couldn’t be happier for our friends (and more excited to get away). So I figured I’d leave you with some of my favorite beach wedding inspiration – hope you enjoy and see you next week!

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Outdoor Party Decor Inspiration

back-yard party decor

Southern Living has some great inspiration from container garden and event design specialists Nectar & Company. Perfect timing for your upcoming outdoor parties!

Check out the dramatic before and after photos. And how gorgeous is that cozy outdoor living room? What a great idea for making use of a driveway or other large paved space in [...]

Flower cocktail/toothpicks

flower cocktail tooth picks

Love everything about this flower-bedecked presentation from Martha Stewart… the rustic wood section used as a tray, the mini galvanized bucket for discarded toothpicks, and the ability to match the flowers to your color story.

Make Merry! Made: Provence-inspired spring tablescape

provence spring inspiration

I’ve got a little seasonal inspiration for you today that I think will translate well to a variety of events – particularly rustic weddings, showers and informal dinner parties.
When I came across this photo on Sunset I immediately felt inspired. The gorgeous yellow, lavender and bright green palette was so refreshing and spring-like… even [...]

Mother’s Day Cards

mothers day cards

I find Anna Bond’s work at Rifle Design so inspiring. How fresh and lovely are these Mother’s Day cards?

You can buy the cards online now, but Rifle has also announced that they’ll soon be available in Anthropologie stores nationwide. How amazing for them!

Etsy Finds: Woodland Forest Party Elements

woodland forest party favors

How adorable are these woodland forest-inspired pieces by Wee Waldorf?

Forest animal cookie cutters for the sweets, twig pencils for favors, forest matching game for the cutest creative activity ever. (And the mushroom spools as a little keeper for the party planner!) Of course, all would make perfect gifts.

custom invitations paper goods favors for weddings and events