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Friday Etsy Love

I’ve just been loving Etsy lately. I’ve been on there more than usual as I started planning the little one’s first birthday party (yes, four months in advance). It’s going to be a small gathering at home, but I’m thoroughly enjoying the creative process anyway. Bridget didn’t have an official religious welcome to the world, so I figure it’s OK to go a little crazy for the first birthday.

Enjoy some of these fun Friday Etsy finds…

RAWR Brontosaurus Print 5x7, RSGD shop, $10

Gryffindor House 13 inch Laptop MacBook Case Sleeve Cover Harry Potter. Eco-Friendly, coollikethat shop, $38

Custom cake stand, vesselsandwares, $70

Large I Heart Books Zipper Pouch, Kukubee Shop, $14

I Love Cake Pale Turquoise And White Cushion Cover, RaineStyleHome shop, $26

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Nov 10

Amazing Proposal Video You Will Love!

This is one of the most amazing proposal videos I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!

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Oct 10

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Courtesy of Sweet Designs

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Jul 10

It’s All in the Details and an Awesome Team!

Before wedding season took over all our lives, I got to take part in a fabulous collaborative photo shoot spearheaded by the talented Chelse at EIEIO and Glow Photography.

I was in charge of adding in some details based on the color scheme (pink, red, green and brown) and the theme (antique/vintage, spring picnic). Of course the unpredictable April Rochester weather got in the way of the outdoor picnic vision, but it did not prevent an absolutely stunning photoshoot. The incredible team was made-up of:

Photographer – Glow Photography

Floral Designer - In Bloom Weddings

Cake – Simply Sweets

Details – Better Together Events

Jewelry - Tiffany’s Trinkets

Hair - Melissa Maltman

Makeup – Tammi Nocon

What struck me the most about the final results (below) is how in sync everyone’s contributions were. I am so impressed by all of the professionals’ hard work and many talents. It was my honor to be a part of the team!

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Nov 09

A Little DIY Quirkiness to Start your Week Off Right!

One of the things I love most about my job is the relationships. Typically, I’m hired pretty early on in the wedding planning process, so my clients get to know me on both a personal and professional level and vice versa. Planning a wedding is inherantly personal, and these great relationships keep growing even after the wedding is over. Like I said, it’s one of the main reasons why I love what I do.

Case in point: One of my clients sent me this link this morning to a super sassy DIY wedding idea. I absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop laughing at the concept, which the bride of course predicted.

It’s from the delightful Fig and Plum blog: DIY Bride and Groom face Coasters. A little strange, yes, but I appreciate the originality and out-of-the-box-ness of the approach.

I think it’s just enough hippy kitsch cute – how’s that for a description?; plus, it’s beyond crafty and personal. What do you think?

p.s. In case you were wondering, the blog editor is NOT from Seattle, but her amazing wedding photographer is, so the Seatle-creativity theory continues. Seriously, what do they put in the water up there??

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Nov 09

Delicious, Delightful DIY Smore Kits – Seriously, Need I Say More?

This is one of those amazingly versatile ideas that will make recipients happy as a Holiday gift, a wedding favor, a welcome bag addition, and even a “just because” gift. You just use clear acetate boxes for each of the ingredients; then, tie the whole things together with baker’s twine. While I would love to take credit for this idea, I found it on Twig & Thistle, yet another fabulous Seattle-based DIY inspiration blog (I swear there is some sort of creativity supplement in the water there.).

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Oct 09

Etsy Gift Ideas!

I love this different and nostalgic take on the white-board for a home office by Chester and Donkey for Etsy.

And these personalized welcome signs make the perfect wedding/shower gift by Define Your Space for Etsy:

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14
Oct 09

How to Have a Chic Green Wedding

Try these easy tips to make your wedding more earth friendly!

Caterer: Ask him/her to use more organic and seasonal ingredients and make sure they remember to recycle after the reception.

Favors: Make a favorable donation to an environmental chairty, like Greenpeace, or give the gift of a small tree seedling.

Flowers: Ask your florist to use certified organic flowers and avoid spraying with chemical pesticides. You can point your florist to a great company called Organic Bouquet.

Invitations: Use 100% recycled paper and soy-based ink from a company like Green Paper Studio.

Place Cards: Get inspired by the outdoors and print guest names on leaves tied with ribbon or on small stones that guests can either return to a river or add to their home gardens.

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Sep 09

Etsy for Your Home!

This past week/weekend my husband and I finally worked on home decor! Thanks to Etsy, I purchased some great items to tie things together. I have black furniture and yellow curtains in our bedroom so I got the table runner below for the dressser and these square table overlays for the bedside tables. Exactly the look I was going for! Interestingly enough, this Etsy shop (Darling Damask) focuses on wedding items… proof that the items you purchase for your wedding can be used for your home later on!

I also purchased these linen napkins to overlay on the dressers and bedside table in our guest room. It has sort of a subtle seaside style, so these are absolutely perfect for the look I was going for.

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Sep 09

Etsy Find of the Day: Gracey Bags

As if we needed more reasons to love Etsy! Check out these adorable little bags made by Etsy talent GraceyBags. I love her tagline, “Your Style. Handmade.”

Perfect for yourself or as a bridesmaid gift… I love that they can be monogrammed!