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Inspiration to Reality IV

January 19th. 2010 by Elaine | 11 comments

Whether you’re a bride or an industry pro I’m sure you’ve had a moment where you just wanted to see something different, you just felt like you needed a little change of pace. Well, that’s exactly why we’re so crazy for our From Inspiration to Reality features… and this shoot is exactly why we’re crazy about the results....

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DIY Confetti Containers

January 18th. 2010 by Elaine | 11 comments

I know I wasn’t the only one going crazy for the adorable Michigan wedding we featured last week. Besides being ridiculously charming, it was loaded with sweet, steal-worthy details that could easily be translated to any wedding style.

Photography by Jessica Johnston

Well, fortunately for all of us, the bride was...

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Holiday DIY: Chocolate and Caramel Covered Apples

December 23rd. 2009 by Abby Larson | 13 comments

So. Running a pretty successful wedding blog definitely has its perks. Aside from just being a really cool job (and getting to work in my PJ’s) we also happen to get really great little gifts right around the holidays. It’s actually kind of awesome, although many of them are making me quite fat. In a good way. So, one of those treats that we loved the most were these incredible Chocolate and Caramel Covered Apples that Jessica over at more...



DIY Pinwheels

December 22nd. 2009 by Abby Larson | 18 comments

We have a fun little joint feature with Jen at the Hostess Blog coming up next. The adorable and completely talented photographers Kari Herer and Christina Wnek, along with stationery Pam Albert of Papier Gourmet, sent us one...

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Holiday DIY Project by Genevieve Nisly

December 18th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 11 comments

This holiday project is so gorgeous, it’s hard to believe that someone DIY-ed it. Crafted by Genevieve Nisly, these cranberry flavored liqueur gifts are so pretty, so yummy, so perfect for friends and family. Plus, crack ‘em open and they’ll definitely spice up any holiday get together. A little bit involved, but the end result is SO worth the effort.

Materials

large stock pot
spatula
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DIY Gift Wrap by Grey Likes Weddings

December 16th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 22 comments

As promised, here is the most incredible gift wrap diy project E-V-E-R, carefully crafted by the fabulous Summer Watkins over at Grey Likes Weddings. We have been blown away by today’s gorgeousness here on SMP and owe it all to Summer’s spot on style and craft savvy. Thanks so much Summer…we heart you big time.

So the DIY is for the center row image on the left, the adorable fabric pom. It’s...

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Holiday DIY Project by Hello! Lucky and Shana Faust

December 14th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 6 comments

I am mad for this next holiday DIY project sent to us by the always talented duo at Hello! Lucky. They’ve partnered up with stylist extraordinaire, Shana Faust, to create a project is all yumminess. And the very best part is that you can change up the letters and make the most adorable wedding favors EVER. We heart BOTH Hello! Lucky and Shana Faust a lot and are tickled pink...

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DIY Project: Painted Vases

December 14th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 16 comments

We are kicking off the week with one of those DIY project that I just know will find it’s way into so many of your weddings. It was crafted by Kathleen at Twig & Thistle and is about as practical as it is completely gorgeous. A perfect fit for any wedding…or any holiday table!

This is an idea for inexpensive centerpieces with high impact. Old glassware and paper weights take on a whole new look with a little...

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Holiday DIY Project:

December 9th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

I heart Karen B. of Grapevine Invitations. She is not only one of the more talented people on the planet…she is also really nice, really thoughtful and all together lovely. So when I get the chance to highlight some of the insanely awesome work that she is putting out there, I jump! This is a fabulous DIY project that is perfect for the holidays. And although I am beginning to sound like a broken record, it’s also a...

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Holiday DIY Project: Flavored Sugars

December 8th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 8 comments

While we wait for the gorgeous vintage inspired affair that I sneak peeked a little earlier, I thought you might enjoy this really great holiday DIY project that Viola over at Chewing the Cud put together for us. It’s the perfect cost cutting gift for family and friends and done on a smaller scale, would make for pretty awesome wedding favors! Oh and the gorgeous packaging…from her adorable line of more...



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