Tea Cup Favors

Is there a tea party in your future? Here's the perfect favor for your guests (or hostess gift) from Martha Stewart. You can find old tea cups at flea markets, antique stores, yard sales, or ebay. The candle making supplies are found at any craft store. Part of what makes this gift so unique is the addition of the match boxes that have been wrapped in coordinating paper, ribbon, and sticker label. Place the cup & matchbox wrapped up in tulle and tied with a ribbon, at each place setting. Just perfect for showers, mother's day luncheon, or birthday.

Orange You Loving This?!

This beautiful color scheme of orange and white just POPS out at you! Perfect for a summer luncheon or shower. Great way to combine flowers and candles in a centerpiece too. And I love the creative arrangement of the place setting. See more at Brides.

Magical Moss Centerpieces

There can be more to a centerpiece than just flowers and candles. Why don't you try incorporating some moss details into your next arrangement. The top photo is very simple with sheet moss and votive candles. They show a hanging version but you could easily use this idea with a large bowl or dish...maybe even a small birdbath or urn.

The glass holders in the second picture have been wrapped with sheet moss. Try glueing the moss to a strip of paper and then attach the paper to the glass with double sided tape.

The photos above and below use moss rocks, and sphagnum moss. I've found the rocks at places like TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Target, and some craft stores. You can easily find a variety of mosses in bags at the craft store.

I love how absolutely simple these decorations are. Just a pile of moss in a jar and a butterfly detail. Takes me back to the days as a kid when catching fireflies in a jar was a big deal!

Photos:

Good Housekeeping

Tic Toc Couture

Amorology

How Much Do I Love Thee?

Let me count the ways:

1. Beautiful bright pops of color from the draped fabric!

2. Bales of hay fashioned into seating for a rustic, yet elegant touch.

3. Dozens of hanging candle lanterns, hung with brightly colored ribbon, of course!

4. Extra pillows and blankets for more casual-elegant relaxation space.

5. Cool rustic wooden crates used as side tables for setting your drink!


That's 5 ways I love this outdoor party space from The Knot. I'm inspired....

Creative Touches For Mom

How about some beautiful DIY projects for Mother's Day? Starting with this lovely homemade card above. Peruse the scrapbook isle and get some fun embelishments and papers to create your own.

While you're there, get some ribbon and more paper and get to work on one of these fabulous floral centerpieces. Wrapped cans, floating candles, fruit, or re-used bottles can all be used.

Oh, what's that? D-A-D?! Of course, You know what to do!! ; )

Source: BHG.com

Easy Centerpiece

I'm busy with the final details of a party I'm working on for tomorrow, but I wanted to post something simple and sweet. How's this for an easy DIY centerpiece? Just vases, candles, and some stretchy beaded bracelets and you have a cute and modern display! from BHG

Candle Wraps

Wrapping candles to match party decor has become fairly common these days. Here are 2 beautiful ideas from Hobby Lobby (via It's A Jaime Thing) that I just had to share. With all the great color combinations, patterns, and designs available in paper these days, the possibilities are literally endless!

Easy, Yet Beautiful Table Decor

We are down to the last few days before Christmas....I swear Thanksgiving was just last week!! Here are a few simple, but so cute, table decorations. I love this idea for anyone who loves the "retro/modern" look. Those old fashioned Christmas bulbs never looked so good! The larger vase has a smaller vase inside, filled with water and a floating candle. The bulbs just cover the space between the two so you don't need as many bulbs as it looks.

I think we all know that it doesn't get any simpler than putting Christmas balls in a jar or vase. What I love here is the color combination of black and red, and the unexpected detail of extra balls sitting atop candle sticks.

These little Christmas balls have been glued to a small mirror disc that you can find at the craft store. The top hanger piece has been removed and tiny flowers and berries are set inside. These would make adorable place settings as well.

Gone are the days when you have to spend a fortune on flowers to get an impact. The simplicity of these tulips in tall vases makes just as much impact.

What is there to say here, but Gorgeous!? Pink and brown have been a hot color combination for a while now. Coffee beans are the perfect filler and the greenery adds the perfect "pop" of interest!

pictures courtesy of BHG.com

Crazy For Cranberries!

Ahhhh, cranberries. One of the icons of the holiday season. Let's take a look at some of the simple but elegant things you can do with these little gems. I can definately see myself replicating the candle centerpiece idea. Tall glass vase, check. Floating candle, check. Large red flower, check. Fresh cranberries from the grocer, check!

If a traditional floral arrangement is more your style, pop them in your glass vase and surround them with cranberries.

You have to keep Champagne cold, right? So why not do it with style? Freeze some ice cubes with cranberries in them and put them in the champagne bucket.

Very cute and simple way to display place cards.


photos courtesy of better homes and gardens

Have A Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Just a few very last minute centerpiece ideas from BHG.com. Enjoy your holiday. See you Monday!

Autumn Decorating

Here are a couple of easy ideas for centerpieces. The first is some berry branches, faux or real, simply gathered in a vase and surrounded by moss you can get from the craft store. The second is various pumpkins(faux) and candles that have been sprayed with spray adhesive and then rolled in dried beans or seeds. The pumpkin and candle arrangement would work beautifully with the indian corn place setting from a previous post. Maybe some wicker plate chargers and a burlap table covering(fray the edges), would complete a rustic yet sophisticated table setting.