Summer Invitation Suite

Mason Jars have become one of the most iconic staples for any summer fete, and now, courtesy of the Wedding Chicks, anyone can download and print their very own mason jar invitation!

Two Free Downloads!

Two fabulous printables to make your season brighter!

Holiday Party Invites

Cup of Cheer Drink Sleeve

Both are perfect for your last minute Holiday fetes! Enjoy!

Happy Happy Friday!

Is there really anything better than a coconut doughnut? and who could resist this perfect presentation? {mouth watering}yes, I do need one!

or two! or three!

{via Canelle et Vanille}

Two Fabulous Downloadables

Old fashioned lemonade labels perfect for backyard parties. Label a big serving jar or individual mason jars to double as favors!

And....printable alphabet bunting to make the perfect banner!{via Marry You Me}

Up-Cycled Drink Caddy

So what do you do with a used Sonic drink carrier? Why, make a plant caddy of course!
Full tutorial and free Hello! sign download right here!!

Vintage Backyard Wedding

This fabulous wedding being featured today on Green Wedding Shoes is a must share! With so many DIY details one can't help but be inspired!

From the Bride: I started out with like a 1940’s theme because I love that music and era and then it sort of ended up just being everything that I love shoved into one backyard. I wanted it to have a backyard kind of cute bed and breakfast feel. It did have a lot of 1940’s themed things but it was subtle and I don’t think people knew the era. So, I guess I could call it a real vintage backyard wedding (most of the stuff really was old).
My favorite aspect is probably this awesome sofa that served as lounge seating for guests and the perfect photo backdrop

Old hanging windows is such a fun way to incorporate vintage details and add dimension! I also love the mismatched vintage chairs at the head tableA soda bar is perfect beverage choice for a backyard wedding!
These are just a few of my favorite details, but there is so much more to be seen! Hop on over to GWS for the full wedding.

PS. This wedding was planned in 3 months and on a low budget! That amazes me.

DIY Mushroom Shortbread Cookies

Cute as a button mushroom!

A clever little DIY from Bake It Pretty..........................{image and tutorial via}

DIY Easter Ice Cream Sandwich

A delightfully sweet and simple DIY Easter treat from Twig and Thistle..........

{click to learn more.....}

Pretty Puppy Party

I am going to be traveling the next week and unable to blog, so I wanted to leave you with this perfectly pretty vintage puppy party. Click here to see all of the photos from this event!

{via The Sweetest Occasion}

DIY Fabric Invitation

I am so giddy over this sweet little fabric invitation. Discovered via The Wedding Chicks, this clever little tutorial was designed by Paper and Thread Studios, and is super quick and easy. Oh, and it is ridiculously cute!Here is what you will need: fabric with a large print that you can easily cut out, Elmer's glue, fabric scissors, and A7 flat cards that you can purchase online or at most craft stores.

Design your invite in any word program, making sure to justify all text to the right. Next, cut out a large graphic from your pretty fabric. Gently rub glue on the back of the fabric and press into place on your invite. And there you have it, a simple, affordable and adorable invite perfect for bridal showers or baby showers!{images via the Wedding Chicks}

DIY Mini Chocolate Bar Favours

This tutorial outlines a delightful way to transform simple mini chocolate bars into pretty pastel party favors perfect for bridal showers, birthday parties, or weddings. Simply wrap vintage wallpaper scraps, or pretty scrapbook paper around mini Hershey chocolate bars, secure with double-sided tape and accent with glitter. Perfectly lovely and easy as can be!

{images via such pretty things}

Simple and Oh, So Sweet

Maybe I just have a super sweet tooth this week, but I am completely smitten with this perfect little chocolate cake. I may try to duplicate this for Valentine's Day.

{photos via Forty-sixth at Grace}

A Wonderful Table Number

Good morning lovelies! You may have seen this gorgeous wedding on 100LC last week. This is my favorite element from it: a lovely screen printed burlap wine bag table number. It fits in with the "Modern Romance" table setting beautifully! For sale here!{photos via 100LC}

DIY Shortbread Buttons

Have you seen this fantastic photo tutorial? I was brainstorming button ideas for an upcoming baby shower and came across these lovelies. I think they would be pretty simple to make.

{photos via fortysixth at grace}

DIY Printable Valentine Treat Bag

So, I know V-day is sill quite a bit off, but visions of red roses, pink hearts, candies and sweet notions are already dancing in my head! I want to make sure I have plenty of time share cute ideas and inspiring Valentine's crafts with you. Such as this adorable little goodie bag

Kathleen of Twig and Thistle designed this sweet and whimsical Valentine's pattern that is easy to download and print on paper bags using an ink jet printer. So fun! If you haven't checked out her blog, you must! She is a very talented graphic designer and has a lot of great projects to share.

{images from Twig and Thistle}

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YSL Cage Sandals

Just some early morning shoe lust..........

Happy New Year

I hope your holidays were as wonderful as mine! I can't wait to start blogging in 2010! I thought I would start off the year with the pretty little picture from a January Vogue China editorial. Click the link fo more lovliness!

DIY Felt Holiday Bow

If you are looking for an easy way to spice up your gift packaging, look no further!Craft your own felt bow with this easy tutorial over at How about Orange

And kuddos to Twig and Thistle for the idea to use felt.....making packages extra warm and fuzzy!AND you can turn it into a little holiday pin for your guests to wear. Too fun!

A cake to die for

Just popping into blogosphere this morning for a bit. I was blown away by this cake on SMP from their inspiration to reality challenge.

Erin Ever After

Simply stunning photos from Erin's much anticipated wedding celebration!vintage rustic charm, pretty pops of color, soft greys, mercury glass, gold antique mirrors, this is right up my alley! images via