House of Hydrangeas

I went to JoAnn Fabrics yesterday to pick up a few last minute things for the upcoming weddings I'm helping decorate. And while I was there, I traveled down some extra aisles that caught my eye and made a few light bulbs go off in my head. Today's idea centers around a bookmark I found on the cross stitch aisle.  Hanging vertically it obviously would function well in its intended job. But after admiring the pretty edge details I thought "what if it was turned on its side and used as a bouquet wrap?" The dimensions and details are perfect, and you could embellish it any way you like- cross stitching, buttons, brooches, stenciling, etc.  Because the lace trim detail is already there, the hard work is done!  All you have to do is make it your own using your initials, your wedding date, a quote, etc. When complete, wrap around bouquet and button or pin in place.  For $3.49-$3.99 (plus you could used a 50% off coupon), this is a very inexpensive way to add ...

I got to Skype with my sis and little Cohen last weekend, but this weekend I'm excited because I get to see them in person!  I'm visiting to watch my other nephew's first T-ball game.  I can only imagine how adorable all of those kiddos are going to look out there on the field. I've had this bouquet sitting on my desktop for quite some time and have neglected to share it with you guys.  Now that spring is almost in full bloom, I think it's appropriate.  The colors are so cheerful, and the pom pom ribbon tied around the stem is so fun and unexpected. I want to have an area like this in our next house.  I think it's a much more efficient use of the space right off the kitchen, don't you?  I'd rather dine all of the time in my formal dining room anyway :) This lace cardigan is my latest purchase.  I think it will work great for this spring/summer weather, and I looove the pattern and texture.  I ordered it from Forever 21 online.  I hope i...

Lately, I've been spending a lot of time of time perusing pictures of wedding flowers. "Why?" you might ask. Well, no, I'm not getting married again.  However, I am helping two other couples do so.  I'm so honored and excited to announce that I have been hired to create and design the flowers and decor for two different weddings coming up in May.  These are my first weddings to do (aside from my own and my sister's), and I couldn't be happier.  One will be held right outside Atlanta, GA and the other will be in Santa Rosa, FL.  I am beyond thrilled to help these two lovely ladies achieve the special days they've always dreamed of.  While doing some research for their events, I couldn't help but reminisce over my own wedding day.  It will be our two year anniversary April 24, and it really does seem just like yesterday.  A Victorian home over 100-years-old was just the right setting for our reception.  And since it was just a walk acr...