April 2011

I’m a book junkie. I think you know this by now, right? From our bookmark save the dates at our wedding to the pretty letterpress bookmarks we gave away as favors and the paper flowers made from pages of old novels that topped our cake, I just love literary-themed details. This gorgeous baby shower from …

The star of this lovely Inspired Creations Contest entry from the Syracuse, New York team of Lovewell Celebration Design, Alice G. Patterson Photography, Whistlestop Florist, La Dolce Vita Cakes, and Rebecca’s Bridal Boutique, is the abundance of pretty, spring-hued details. Inspired by a pink faux fur stole, vintage pink glass china and a worn, rustic …

Hi! It’s Jenny from Hank + Hunt again with a cute little favor that is more easy than DIY. Perfect for a crafty bride. Use these cute and simple little treats for a bridal shower or at the big event. This DIY has a printable for you to iron on, and then it’s just stuffing …

I remembered this pretty Easter table from Styled and photographer Marie Labbancz featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs last year and thought it’d be fun to share it with you. With fresh lemon cupcakes and cute details like speckled egg candies tucked in little kraft paper bags with gorgeous calligraphy, this spring-infused design is perfect for …

I know you guys love DIY ideas and inspired craft projects as much as I do, so I thought I’d share a handful of festive and fun DIY inspirations I’ve bookmarked recently. I tend to gravitate toward projects that are budget-friendly, low on the skill level requirement and incorporate fun, every items in unexpected ways. …

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had the loveliest weekend. To kick off the week in fine style, it’s back to sharing the amazing entries from the Inspired Creations Contest. Today’s inspiration shoot comes from the team of Posey & Bloom, Shasta Hankins and Easy Dreamer Photography. Together they envisioned the photos to be like …

Hello! It’s Jenny from Hank + Hunt bringing a little Easter treat for you! I created two sets of printable bunting with little bunnies on them for you. To make these it’s as easy as print, cut, clip. All you will need is cardstock, your printer, a pair of scissors, a strand of twine and …

My lovely friend Carolynn of Two Brunettes and her husband welcomed a baby girl, Clara, in December. The last few months have been so much fun seeing Clara grow up and become all person-like and I’d be lying if I said that Carolynn and I haven’t been plotting first birthday party ideas since she was …

Ok. Before we jump into this next post, I have an admission to make. This Inspired Creations Contest entry is one of my hands-down personal favorites. Surely I can’t really pick a favorite. They’re sort of like children. They’re all unique and gorgeous and endlessly inspiring in their own way, but something about the romantic …

I’ve got a little treat for you today! Not one, but two awesome Inspired Creations Contest entries, plus a fabulous DIY post from Chelsea. An abundance of inspiration to get you over the hump this week. First up, the Chicago-based team of Kio Kreations, Redwall Photo, The Chair Couture and Venuti’s Banquets was inspired by …

Today I’m excited to tell you a little bit about Gemvara, a Boston-based jeweler specializing in gorgeous, customizable jewelry including stunning gemstone engagement rings. Couples can browse a catalog of more than 1,500 original designs and mix and match from 26 different kinds of gemstones and eight precious metals to create a truly unique piece …

This morning’s Inspired Creations Contest entry set in gorgeous Big Bear featured a stunning feather chandelier and pretty feather placemats created by Melissa Huber of The Loveliest Day. Herewith, the budget-friendly how-to for creating this look for yourself… DIY Feather Chandelier Supplies – The inside ring of an embroidery hoop, whatever size you choose. Spray …