We are chatting with our Round-Ups Editor about all things boy...and the one thing that most boys really love is gadgets. So this next group of groomsmen gift ideas is all about those great little gizmos that will keep your boys smiling for a long, long time. * * * Let’s face it ladies, helping your fiancé find unique gifts for his groomsmen can be a pretty daunting task. Today’s Round Up is here to lend you a helping hand. We’ve covered the basics of groomsmen gift... [MORE]
We get emails ALL the time from readers looking for a little help in picking out the perfect gift for the boys...a gift that is fun, that is personal and that won't break the bank. Well, our fabulous Round-Ups Editor Carrie, has put the petal to the metal and found some seriously great gifts for your guys. * * * Today’s Round Up is all about the boys and those tricky gifts to show appreciation. [MORE]
I hope that everyone had a great weekend! It was blissful here in Boston so we spent most of the our days outside, playing in the leaves and eating way too many pumpkin donuts. Just the kind of weekend that totally recharges me and gets me excited for all of the prettiness that we have coming up on SMP this week. And I mean serious prettiness...a wedding by Jose Villa, an affair by... [MORE]
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! Materials[MORE]
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 to... [MORE]
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! * * * 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... [MORE]
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! * * * 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 the... [MORE]
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, Carrie... [MORE]
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. [MORE]
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... [MORE]
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 easily... [MORE]
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]
This is a little bit random, BUT, I loved the idea so much I couldn't help but share it. The amazingly talented Brad Walters recently sent me some pictures of these customized stones that the bride crafted for each of her guests... Each rock was custom made for that particular guest...for example, Brad's had a religious symbol and a musical note fused into the design. Talk about putting your personal stamp on your... [MORE]
A while back we introduced you guys to the fabulousness that is Melangerie...a NY based design studio that specializes in wedding and event details. Each project is so totally thoughtful, so completely adorable, I had to share their latest creation with you! Are you dying to know what each and every little goodie is? Well, here's the low-down from the girls at... [MORE]