I draw much of my event design inspiration from interior designers, fabric patterns, and home furnishings and accessories. I thought it might be fun to give you a little glimpse of that here, so here you are: the first in the Inspired by Design series.
I’ve been obsessed with FCLstyle.com since I first found my way [...]
How gorgeous are these lanterns from ZGallerie? Perfect and affordable enough to be used in multiples for hanging event decor – over a bar or lounge area, hung low to fill a corner or empty space, or over dining or cocktail tables in lieu of centerpieces.
I think they’d also be lovely wedding card boxes (sans [...]
Wouldn’t two of these arrangements be stunning flanking a spring wedding ceremony/altar? They add such a whimsical handmade touch.
Bird’s nest favors that double as placecards bring a touch of the same theme to the reception tables. So adorable! Of course, all of this would be equally beautiful for a shower or any springtime event.
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I thought I had looked EVERYwhere for these straws when planning a party last year, but I guess I didn’t look hard enough! You can get ‘em at Bake It Pretty.
I’m starting my Valentine’s Day projects off with an easy and versatile DIY: lace-wrapped votive candles.
DIY steps for these lacy candle holders are everywhere out there (and totally easy anyway) so I won’t bore you with a ton of details – but I did want to give you a few good shots of how pretty [...]
The crafters at Martha Stewart came up with this cheap and easy idea for votive holders on The Crafts Dept. blog …
White tulip baking cups are turned into votive holders for an effortless, comfy (and affordable!) look.
I’ve got a whole package of these things left over from a party we styled last year, so [...]