Pretty Jewels

On the weekend I started making a potential wedding necklace out of pearls I purchased at one of my favorite Toronto Bead stores. But I'm not exactly thrilled with it and so, I thought I'd look for a little inspiration.

Anthropologie Necklace $63.70

I think I could make this for about $20 bucks or less.

 

I know this is not jewelry but I like it! :)

Anthropologie $35.15

I feel bad for people who can't make this kind of stuff...what a rip off!

Here is a DIY Necklace tutorial @ Style Me Pretty  

I love the layered antique look of this!

Tuttie Frutie {Centerpiece}

I first saw this bright arrangement on Design*Sponge a few months ago and have never forgotten it.

Although I wouldn't incorporate fruit in my arrangements at my wedding (for reasons of flies) I still think there are some pretty fun tuttie frutie ideas! You can see step by step instructions on how to make this "We like it Wild" arrangement by clicking here.

 

I know this isn't fruit, but it's kind of interesting.

A step by step, here

Invitation Inspiration

 I like this simple botanical look.

 

The whimsical script on this save the date is really fun.

 

 I recently had this up on another post but I'm drawn to the combination of bird and foliage.

 

This beautiful Cherry Blossom Invite made by

Etsy seller Cricket Printing

 

Beautiful Peony Wedding Programs

Etsy seller Almost Sunday

Loving the botanical graphics! Love it.

Etsy Siska Studio

And finally, I LOVE the layout and the different typography on this invite.

Etsy Hello Tenfold

Delectable Delight {Favors}

I'm not sure about favors. Some sit and collect dust on a shelf once you get home. Others are left behind at the wedding. Some are eaten. I think the edible option is best. That way it's only collecting junk in someone's stomach and not in their home.


Bake it Pretty is a site I came across that has inspired me to possibly make something cute and sweet to eat. The online shop offers an array of fun and different chocolate mold options as well as cookie cutters, sparkly sprinkles for decorating, cute cupcake baking cups and lots of inspiration on their blog.

 Pretty Baking Cups

 

 Who knew there was such a thing as sparkly edible glitter?

 

 Sugar Buttons!

 

 I love this totally adorable chocolate birdy mold

 

 These flower molds are made to have a stick fit into the soft chocolate before it hardens.

 

 Owl Cookie cutter

 

A pretty Butterfly

A Quote

"I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life."
—Rita Rudner

Psst, A little birdie told me...

If you read my other blog you'd know that I have a small affection for those flighty friends of ours. Understanding that BFF does not share the same passion, I know that the likelihood of having a cute little birdie something is slim. But here are some subtle ideas and some not so subtle ones that include a little birdie or two.

Other Blog Posts:

Birdie Bath {Room}

A Secret in the Barn

Penny People Print

 

 

 

 

 

This little nest was featured on Once Wed, A Handmade Wedding Details.

Have a look, I love all their handmade things!

 Guest Book from Etsy seller: Art Kitten 

 

Cute Save the Dates by Etsy seller: Sunshine and Ravioli 

Check out her shop, she has really neat vintagey looking paper things!

Guest address box, allows guests to leave a note and contact info for your new home

Etsy seller: Cut the Cake Designs

Flowers {Ranunculus}

Ranunculus: Funny word eh, it's ridonculious!  I have found the flower I love, only thing is, I'm not certain that they will be in season in August. Boohoo! I'll have to check to be sure, unless my dad can just plant them later so they will be in bloom! Talk about manipulating the elements. Here are some beauties to show you, so you can fall in love with them too.

 

I love their papery, delicate looking petals and the soft pastel hues they come in.