It feels like it’s been a while since I last posted. Too busy enjoying summer I guess 😉 I have been busy though… my latest project has been painting and reupholstering two chairs I found for a steal at a local Salvation Army. Several weeks ago my aunt and I went thrift shopping and we […]
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Have you ever wondered if there is a particular decorating style to call your own? You know what you like, but is there a name and definition for it? I’ve always wondered that about myself. It would be so nice to have words that could capture what I prefer in home decor. This post is
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In addition to the chalkboard seating chart, I also created this chalkboard menu for our wedding to display behind the buffet tables. I had a lot of fun playing with fonts and thought it was a neat way to share with everyone what they would be served and by whom. The food was SOOOO good,
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I love making things. DIYing something, for whatever reason, is infinitely more satisfying to me than simply buying a similar piece. Knowing that I can make more of what was less (and save loads of money in the mean time) gets me all excited and jittery! But… I really appreciate classy (and sometimes ‘high-end’) looking
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When wedding planning (my family can vouch for this…) I was generally very decided about exactly how I wanted to do everything. But, for whatever reason, I could not for the life of me decide on a favor…. After agonizing on this topic lengthily, my Mom suggested doing s’more kits. Now, I had seen the
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As I’ve been brainstorming what lovelies I should fill our picture ledges with, I’ve fallen in love with the themed vintage prints gallery walls. It seems like they are everywhere and of everything! I think the botanical ones are the most neutral and therefore the most popular. But, I must say I also love the
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This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are 100% my own. See my full disclosure here. There are so many good reasons to DIY flowers for your wedding…. You will save a LOT of money You can fully customize your bouquets and arrangements to be exactly as you like them You gain a MUCH
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Several weeks ago, Mr. Fancee and I decided to make two picture shelves to hang above our couch. My vision is to collect lots of neat frames and artwork/pictures for a gallery wall. These photos were the inspiration for the project: Well, it was a learning process, but we finally completed the shelves and hung
This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are 100% my own. See my full disclosure here. When I was engaged and planning our wedding, I spent a ridiculous amount of time perusing wedding blogs. I wedding planned like it was my job! I remember stumbling across Meg’s post on A Practical Wedding about how
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Lately I’ve been LOVING stripes! I know they are really trendy right now, but they are also so classic. Specifically I’ve been dreaming of black and white striped walls, ribbons, dresses, and well… everything! Here are a few inspiration boards with some of my favorite striped pics. Hope you enjoy and Happy Friday! Black &
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