Large scale art doesn't need to unattainable. I shot this with my iphone, uploaded the image to Art.com and had it blown up to 24 x 32" then crafted a super easy DIY acrylic frame to coordinate. Once I had the photo in my hands the whole thing took a couple of hours to put together most of which was spent driving to the hardware store to have the acrylic cut! Which, as a tip, is mostly cut at no charge! High resolution iphone photo 24x32" photo print from ...
I love the ethnic vibe of this table but one in stores can run you up to a thousand dollars. Instead, we made ours by wrapping an inexpensive side table with metal sheeting found at most hardware stores, then giving the whole table a wash of gold paint. The result feels expensive but barely made a ding on our wallet. Ikea side table 2 24x36" sheets of Metal sheeting Thin metal wire Gold spray paint Pliers with wire cutters Staple gun 1/4" staples costs and time: $110 per...
Throw pillows are one of those accessories that can really change the spirit of a room. They are easy ways to mix up a color palette, to introduce a new pattern or flair or to simply change the look of your room with the season. But you never want to spend too much money on trendy pillows. Invest in high quality version that you love, then sprinkle in fun, DIY ones like these calligraphy pillows that we made with a white pillow case and an iron on transfer!
Clear acrylic trays are one of the chicest, most versatile accents you can add to your home decor. We took ours to the next level with the addition of a colorful watercolor flamingo. If you love quick DIYs, then this is for you- officially our easiest DIY ever! Just print the image on sticker paper, cut out, and stick on the tray for instant magic!
While we are huge fans of long and glamorous hair on your big day, there is also something about a chic bun that sets the tone for an elegant walk down the aisle. If you're more of an updo Bride, this video from our friends...
I have too many favorite parts of this Cape Cod wedding to count. From the traditional gown and cathedral train to the handmade cross at the ceremony, you can sense the meaning behind every detail, coordinated by...
Baby, we're back. Back at the TODAY Show, that is. Tune in during the 9 o'clock hour (though varies for some markets, so make sure to check your listing!) for Abby's tips on both save and splurge items to gussy up your bedroom in no time at all. And once you've got your fill of wedding pretty on this side of SMP, make sure to pop over to Living as they break down DIYs from the...
Baby, we're back. Back at the TODAY Show, that is. Tune in during the 9 o'clock hour (though varies for some markets, so make sure to check your listing!) for Abby's tips on both save and splurge items to gussy up your bedroom in no time at all. And, make sure to check out the site all day long as we break down DIYs from the show. Happy Friday, indeed! Don't miss us during the 9 o'clock hour! Can't wait to tune in with...
When a wedding photographer becomes a bride, I have to imagine it's not easy finding just the right person to capture your day. That is, unless, you have Jose Villa on the job. Then rest assured you're in really good hands. It's exactly the route our industry friend, Jemma Keech went, and with a sister who just happens to own ...
Behind every great love is an even greater story, and this duo? Well, their first encounter involved being rescued from the Grand Canyon. So, when it came time for this nature-centered couple to tie the knot they of course chose to do in a grand-to-them manor. Making it official underneath a giant oak tree in a hometown ceremony, Cheryl Tivar Of Mirelle Carmichael Photography has it all to share in...
Marlan and Laurén of Twink + Sis are two wildly stylish sisters who know their way around a great party. For their latest installment captured by Jenna Elliott, they blanketed a gorgeous outdoor setting in every shade of pink to celebrate sweet baby Frankie on the way. A mix of succulents and astilbe, the prettiest blush glasses and donuts for dessert. This is just the...
These two traveling hearts have stolen mine for the afternoon. Fresh off of a Maldives proposal and making the trek all the way from their home in Hong Kong, these two lovebirds landed on New York for their love sesh with Judy Pak Photography—a locale where they went to school and created an abundance of memories together. See all of the...
Our friends at Sauza® Tequila know their way around a great happy hour. Their array of tequilas infuse cocktails with a smooth agave flavor and the result is refreshing, scrumptious, [insert your favorite cocktail superlative here]. To show you all the amazing possibilities, we've rounded up 10 beverages that will be on your must make list by the end of this slideshow. We promise. For...
I don't know what you lovelies have planned for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October, but I suggest you clear your calendars, because the Fall 2015 Lazaro Trunk Show is happening that very weekend and, well... this is one event you just can't miss. Think everything from breathtaking ball gowns to classic lace beauties, plus a 10% discount. Say it with me, SMPers: awesome. If there is one thing we can't get enough of here at...
When you have two cuties that radiate such fun, fabulous vibes on their own, when combined, the energy is absolutely electric. And Randy Coleman and Dewberry Cinema captured that spark in every pic snapped and every...
You know what's on the tippy top of my life wish list? A trip to Provence with my hubby. So this anniversary session beautifully captured by Gert Huygaerts is like watching a dream unfold. Gorgeous images, gorgeous countryside, gorgeous couple - doesn't get any better. From Gert Huygaerts Photography...The beautiful anniversary of Chad and Thao in the Provence lavender fields. The story behind this report by...
It's hard to beat a Southern celebration in itself but with a property this beautiful, this one takes the cake. Add in this menu that makes me melt and I'm downright envious of...
I love the simplicity of a boudoir session. It's a world where the lens is given permission to focus less on material details and more on pure, effortless beauty... a curvy silhouette, a perfect pink lip and a single bloom just for starters. And when ...
Remember that adorable #StyleMeBlooper photo we shared last week? Well, this ladies and gentlemen, is the real wedding behind it. And it just happens to be my beautiful sister-in-law, Jessica. Who I met when she was 17 years old, desperate to get out of the house to go hang out with her friends. Fast forward over a decade and here...
A carefully curated entryway is your home’s way of saying have a fabulous day or welcome back! Here are 6 tips for how to create a functional and fashionable entryway that will make for a memorable moment as soon as you step through the door. xoxo Roxy of Society Social Include a fun accent chair for putting on or kicking off your heels or choose stools that can easily slide under a console table. Don’t forget a...
