New Years Beach Centerpiece

Shells and starfish in gold; understated but glamorous at the same time.  Yes, I placed seashells, starfish and glamorous in the same sentence.

Found on MarthaStewart.com

Personally, I love to have flowers on a dinner table (I'd add these).  But these metallic beauties alone on a buffet or beverage table or cocktail tables where your guests mingle- LOVE. If you really want to glam it up, maybe place them on a mirror runner. Oh, how fabulous would these look on a blush pink tablecloth at brunch?
Guess what? Totally DIYable. Instructions on Martha's Site.

A Great Wedding Photograph

This photograph is art. Ashley Brockinton is the artist.

Aisle worthy

We can't get over how amazing the designs are from Customized Wedding Creations! This one is more detailed and has a pink glitter initial to really make a statement.

Photographed By: Cathi Milanes of Milanes Photography

Weddings by Socialites Christmas Card 2010

Digital greeting card created with Smilebox

Perfect Last Minute Gift

Let's face it, there's always a couple people you don't know what to get for the holidays or you just remembered that you left someone off the list last minute. Trust me I have been there. Well, this simple cookies in a jar idea from Intimate Weddings will do the trick!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup + two tablespoons flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (you can also use pecans)

You can add your own special design flare by choosing different ribbon and paper for the jar or switching up the type of cookie. 

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Winter has arrived and especially here in Florida we are not prepared.


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This scarf and hat set is the perfect thing to make an outfit pop and prevent frost bite. Better yet, it's a steal at H&M for only $12.95!

A Stylish Hanger...That's Possible?

If you want to make someone flip out on their wedding day (in a good way) check out  Etsy and get a personalized hanger.

They are such an awesome detail,  not to mention they also make for a super adorable picture.

Fluffy Filters

You may need your caffeine for this DIY! For all coffee addicts around the world grab your extra coffee filters and a glue gun.

This is on our "to do" list, make sure to add it to yours!

Make it Pop

Sometimes the best color is just a tad of color. I love how the red outline makes this program jump out at you!

We found this lovely at Paper Divas; pop on over.
Ha Ha, get it...Pop on over, pop of color?  I know, corny.

Little Slice of Heaven

We have to hand it to Kakes by Karen who completely outdid herself on this one!

Photo credit: Audrey Snow Photography

This is the cake she designed for this years Grand Wedding Proposal Party.  I could die over the brooch and bow.

Happy Birthday...and many s'more!

We came across this fantastic gift for anyone with a sweet tooth on Gina K Designs! I'm dying to dig in, aren't you?

Fun? Define that please.

Amongst all the stress and critical wedding decisions, don't forget to have fun! I absolutely loved these "Save the Date" postcards I found on Hello Lucky.

Oh you know you can't help but smile!

Take Your Tote to the Boat

This couldn't be any more perfect for a destination wedding. Why not hit the beach in style!

Customize your own at Wedding Chicks.

Wait, this isn't eyebrow wax?

Skip the eyebrows and seal your envelopes with a customized wax stamp.
  

Completely thrilled that I found this inspiration from photographer Leigh Webber.

We found some great designs over on Etsy.  Here's one of our favorites:

By Istanbul Designs on Etsy

Calorie Free Gingerbread House

Trying to stay in tip top little black dress shape or just in search of a fun holiday craft? Either way this paper gingerbread house from Etsy is the answer!

By Paper & Cake on Etsy

Found via twitter

I could die right now.  Well, perhaps I will wait to see if I win this stunning clutch over on one of my new favorite pretty places, Postcards & Pretties.  I was in my morning twitter read, and came across her tweet. Clutch screams my name, and I clicked. Tons of loveliness is what I found.

If you haven't been introduced to this pretty little blog, please do allow me to do so for I am enamored.
I just decided enamored is my new favorite word by the way.  I suggest that you follow @postcrdsprettie as well.
Best part- she's giving a clutch away on her blog; so go comment!
Yes, I would carry all of them.  Gray is my favorite foundation color.  Everything seems to look polished on it.  These splendid accessories are by Emma Gordan London.  What's your favorite?

A Pretty and Splendid Gift to Give

Are there still blanks on your to Holiday gift list? Couldn't everyone afford  a "Cup of Cheer"?

 

This would make a quick and inexpensive gift for the gang at the office or a takeaway favor for a holiday luncheon. You can find cute cups at your local dollar tree and chocolate covered pretzels at your local candy maker.   Starbucks cards- well if I have to tell you where to find those, we have trouble.

Stencil in Your Holiday Party

Here's to Martha! Can you believe these cake stencils are only $4.99? We saw them on the Today Show this week.  If Al Roker can do it, so can I.

 

It tops my holiday baking list!  Here's the video from the Today Show segment:

Beach Chic Burlap and Starfish Flags

Pretty much burlap and starfish scream beach wedding ceremony.  You can't go wrong.  Look at this find from Etsy.

They can be the perfect finishing touch on almost anything. Me, I see them as the perfect embellishment to the back row of chairs at the ceremony (often neglected).

Pretty Centerpiece of Purple and Green

Sometimes the simplest things are so extraordinary, don't you think?  I came across this centerpiece at Elizabeth Anne Designs during one of my blog reading marathons and decided immediately that I wanted to sit at this table.

Floral Design by Francoise Weeks

I love that the purple linen offers so much of the color and the mostly greenery floral arrangement just touches on it.  You can see more images from this wedding by clicking here for the EAD blog which, by the way, is hands down one of my long time favorites.

Bridesmaid dress, or not

Maybe keep this one for yourself.  It's got engagement party or welcome reception written all over it.

Should you decide you can give it up to your girls...as a bridesmaid I would totally love this frock.  Worth my dollars for sure.  Hello, pockets. Perfect length. Just enough shimmer.Ready to grab it? Find it at Nordstrom
 

Fizzy Fun Cocktail Hour Escort Cards

We found these super cute and easy DIY escort cards at 100 Layer Cake. What we love about these is that they are perfect for handing out after a warm weather outdoor ceremony on the way to the cocktail hour.

Another cute idea we be to put directions to the cocktail hour on the bottle! Instructions can be found by clicking here.

Pretty Little Package

I love love and adore pretty packaging.  Here is a blog that is all about it. Proof is in the pictures on the Nice Package Blog.  I confess to spending about an hour going through the archives and drueling.
I did already dive into one of their easy DIY's.  We made the wax paper flowers and put them on the Christmas garland wreaths. They were so easy and look fantastic.

Droolery

I'll take one of each please.

Found via Classic Bride

I wonder if I can get these Sushma Patel pieces in time for my first holiday party tonight. I might cry a little if you tell me no.

Found via twitter Brooch Bouquet

Many thanks to @GreenWed on twitter (her awesome blog is here) for turning me on to these amazing brooch bouquets!

Now, don't get me wrong - I love fresh flowers.  But these are quite honestly just too beautiful to pass up.  This bouquet is by Fantasy Floral Designs. Try not to drool on the website.

I like Nancy Liu Chin

She's more than talented (Have you seen her work?).  She's nice too.  It's a great combo.
Look what loveliness I found on her blog:

Don't you want to sit there?  I do.

Found via twitter

I know that you are already aware, but Ritzy Bee is fabulous.

Martha Stewart via Ritzy Bee

This post of pink and gold speaks my language.

Martha Stewart Crafts Coupon

Honestly.  Does it get better than this?

The coupon is 50% any Martha Steward Craft item until Dec. 24th.  I can think of a bajillion things I now need. Need I tell you.

Super Steal

Here's a link to this mornings steals from the Today Show.  These are fantastic gifts at awesome prices.  I ordered a Florida necklace of course.  These would make great splurge destination wedding be my bridesmaid gifts

 

Are you kidding, $10 for a teeth whitening system?  Um, yes please.