Okay! Now on to the pies themselves. This was probably the easiest thing that I have ever done and coming from the world’s worst baker (I swear, I’m not exaggerating)…that really says a lot. I fully admit that I cheated and bought pre-made pie dough. For one round, I made the filling myself but then I discovered that they actually make pre-made pie filling, so you know I jumped right on that bandwagon. Sad, I know. But they turned out so stinking cute, who cares!

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We are featuring a handful of our favorite DIY projects from our From Inspiration to Reality Shoot that we did with our Connecticut Vendors a few weeks back…and this one just might be my favorite.

I knew that I wanted to do some homemade pies, inspired by more...

We just announced that we are turning our From Inspiration to Reality adventures into a regular feature on SMP which I couldn’t be more excited about. Such a fun way to get our favorite Little Black Book members to rub elbows with all of you super stylish brides. Plus, it gives us lots of prettiness...

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We’ve been chatting with our round-ups editor, Carrie Moore, about all things bridesmaid today. And those perfect little gifts that all of your maids deserve!

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Often one of the last things to check off your list of gifts is that final token of gratitude for your beloved bridesmaids. Today’s Bridal Party Gift Round Up is here to act as a little gift guide to help ease the “What to give?” woes. The items in this next assortment are all about fun, feminine little...

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We are kicking off the week with one of our round-up editor, Carrie Moore’s fabulous features…this one focused on the perfect bridesmaid gifts for your girls. There are so many goodies tucked inside each and every post from jewelry to headpieces, from monogrammed hankies to fun little accessories!

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Today’s Round Up is geared to finding just the right gift to show appreciation to the ladies that will be standing by your side on your big day. Now, depending on...

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I hope that everyone had a great weekend and a spook-tacular Halloween (lame, I know)! You can read all about our crazy weekend over on BACKSTAGE. Let’s just say that I am so glad to be at home, blogging about all things beautiful rather than being stuck in an airport hotel with a cranky, cranky baby! Today is a good day!

It’s time for our weekly round-up that our fabulous editor,...

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La-La-LOVING these adorable new ring pillows by Evie S.  All handcrafted with gorgeous fabrics and sweet detailing…they are modern, they are vintage, they are perfect!

Oh and they also carry and an ADORABLE glitter monogrammed cake topper. Too, too cute.

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I am always looking for really great ways to package up gifts and such, so when Viola sent me the finished product of her new eco-fabric gift wrap, I swooned. We teased you a while back with a photo or two, but I wanted to let you know that these little babies are now available for purchase at the Chewing the Cud Etsy Shop!

LOOOOOOVE them. I am working on doing a bridesmaids gift round-up (if you have ideas for...

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:  We’re a few minutes early … but Aisha of Dooby Design Group has selected the winner of the Wedding Favor Box Giveaway.

Congratulations to Kelly M. who wrote …

I love all of your color combinations, and the weddings on your blog were just gorgeous! I couldn’t find my exact color combo, navy blue and fuchsia with bright green accents, but I know you could...

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We have a pretty sweet giveaway for one of you, today! Deborah Nadel is the calligrapher who worked with Ethan and Janet, featured a few days ago on the LBB Blog more...