All Posts Tagged With: "Do-It-Yourself Inspired"

Green Wedding in Washington

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I thought we could start off the week right with the most beautiful, green inspired wedding that two adorable high school sweethearts put together in Eastern Washington. It was a total DIY affair and one that completely brought the two families together. The bride actually included her entire wedding story, so rather than blab, I'll just let her share all of the wedding goodness with you. Oh but before we get to that, let me just say that Josh Kill of... [MORE]

DIY Table Runners

AS promised, we have a great DIY project for you inspired by Cara and Spencer's incredible tablescapes. I love, love, love the organic elegance behind the wedding day design and aside from perfect flowers, it's the table runners that give the tables texture and style. photo by Carrie Patterson My mom’s a pretty amazing seamstress. She learned to sew in her teens, which means she’s been sewing for... [MORE]

DIY Fall Wedding Inspirations

When I said that we have a week of pretty on SMP, I definitely wasn't doing this feature justice. It's the prettiest inspiration you've ever seen and is sure to give you those butterflies that you get when you know you hit the wedding jackpot. Designed by Jenny Steffens of Occasions by Jenny, this is Fall inspiration with a soft, totally girly approach. And I love every bit of it. And to make it even sweeter, Jenny is sharing a few... [MORE]

Around the Blogs, VIII

The fabulous Kelly Oshiro of Santa Barbara Wedding Chic has a couple of really great DIY projects up. The first, potted succulents that double as placecards and favors! So super cute (and eco chic!)... LOVE. To see the full post and the DIY instructions, click right here. The second of... [MORE]

Around the Blogs, V

One more absolutely delicious wedding for you to enjoy before we jump into DIY projects from around the web! This one, shot by the fabulous Ruth Rackley is all about hippy chic. And I love every bit of it. To see all of the photos, click right here! DIY... [MORE]

DIY Project: Goodie Bags

I am a little bit obsessed with this project, as it's A. Adorable, B. Versatile and C. Wallet Friendly. So, needless to say, you guys are going to love it too! Here is the breakdown and the instructions... Materials Kraft Paper Bags by Your Store Supplies
Ribbons by... [MORE]

DIY Project: Dipping Oil

Our next DIY project, that was sent in by Bottle Your Brand, is absolutely perfect for a wine country wedding, an intimate restaurant inspired affair, a warm evening with family style entertaining... And here is the breakdown and instructions... Materials

-1 small glass jar with cork (purchased from Michael’s for $.99)
-1 3 liter container of extra virgin olive oil (purchased from... [MORE]

DIY Contest Announcement!

I've been anxious to get another contest underway, but haven't been able to decide on what the topic should be. Well, since we are working on growing our DIY galleries, thought it might be fun to give you a DIY theme and see what my favorite readers can come up with! This DIY project was crafted by our DIY Editor, Kathleen, of Twig & Thisle So...this contest will be called DIY: The Perfect Wedding... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Stella Alesi, V

Now for the really, really good stuff. The reception from today's fabulous featured wedding! Oh how I wish that I was at this wedding. The food, the dancing, oh my. Thank you so very, very much to Brian and Stella Alesi for sending us this wedding.  And, to Courtney and Martin for brightening my day to no end! We've still got the Hello! Lucky giveaway coming up, so check back... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Stella Alesi, IV

If you are just now joining us, Brian and Stella Alesi sent us today's featured wedding...and I am totally and utterly smitten. This couple is so cute, so in love. The whole affair just seems like a true celebration of love, of life, of happy, happy days... Just wait until you see the reception that this oh-so-cool couple threw. It's basically as good as it gets. Stay... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Stella Alesi, III

Loving today's featured wedding. It is making me feel infinitely more happy than I have been lately, thanks to the gross Boston weather. It's actually reminding me of Summer, of friends and family, of that blissful moment when you realize that life is really, really good. photos by Stella Alesi More to... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Stella Alesi, II

We are featuring the ridiculously fun wedding of Courtney and Martin that Stella Alesi sent us, knowing that we would fall head over heals in love... Here are a few fun tidbits from Brian and Stella... Courtney and Martin were married this summer at Courtney's family home. This was a cool wedding for a number of reasons... 1. the bride and groom were... [MORE]

Real Wedding by Stella Alesi

I have a feeling that today's featured wedding, sent to us by Stella Alesi Photography, is going to make you completely re-think your approach to your own affair. There is something magical about this wedding, something so familiar, so incredibly real. Not sure whether it's the adorable couple, the vibrant colors or the fabulously fun reception (that we'll share with you in a bit)...it's just one of those weddings that makes you smile.[MORE]

Kathleen’s DIY Wedding

Okay, now on to the wedding...every time I post a new wedding on SMP, I think to myself, "this is what I would do if I could design my wedding all over again." It's actually the benchmark to which has become the deciding factor on whether or not a wedding goes up on the blog. If it makes me swoon, I feature it! So of course, Kathleen's wedding was a no brainer...[MORE]

DIY From Around the Blogs, III

Grace Bonney's famous blog, design*sponge, is by no means a wedding blog, but she has quite a few really great DIY projects that could be adapted for any affair. Take these perfect centerpieces for example... Ummm, hello gorgeous. Perfect, perfect, perfect for a simple, chic affair. For full instructions, click... [MORE]

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