BHG...

I'm ashamed to admit this, but one of my favorite parts of going to our gym is that I get to read all the magazines people leave behind. :)
What's the first one I look for one the racks? Better Homes and Gardens of course!!!
I ALWAYS find some sort of inspiration in their magazine not to mention their yummy recipes!!!
I came straight home from the gym this evening and subscribed to not 1, but a 2 year subscription!
I'm such a sucker for a "good deal"!

Anyways, in my short 30 minute bike ride I came up with 2 more DIY projects!!!
Everytime I find something online or in a magazine that I like, I try my best to come up with a way to put a personal spin on it. I can't stand the idea of just copying step for step what someone else has done.

With all that said here are a couple of items I just ordered for a small project.
Thanks to Paper Source, www.paper-source.com, I've become obsessed with rubber stamps.
I'm going to fill these wonderful Muslin Bags, www.ps-stores.com, with a special treat, add a pink jute ribbon as the drawstring and stamp a lovely image on the front. Voila!
You'll have to wait to find out the who, what, how and why. Sorry! :)
I'll definitely keep everyone posted though.

Shop Madison Belle & Farmhouse!

I was lucky enough to come across both these wonderful sites today...
www.farmhousewares.com and www.shopmadisonbelle.com
SWOON!!!
I've already shared with you all that we plan to have a "Cookie Bar" as favors to our guests. Well how cute would it be to have these vintage milk jugs on ice as an additional little treat. :)
If I can't make that work I definitely want to fill a couple of the second milk jar that's pictured with flowers to have on the table.

I just love the scalloped edges on these cake stands! :) They come in three different sizes and they are very well prices!!!

These last 3 items pictured are a few things I want for the Bridal Luncheon my mother and I will be hosting.
My mother makes BEAUTIFUL flower arrangments and I can just picture how gorgeous they'd look in these French pots.
The Bon Appetit sign, well I just love it!
The vintage green decanters would be perfect for the mimosas we most certainly will be serving!

Is it October 2009 yet? ;)

Shame on me...

For being MIA for the past few days! No excuses, but Pepe and I had such a fun weekend together that I took a small break from all the wedding planning. Between Virginia Tech winning the ACC Championship, a trip to Home Depot, the shooting range to break in pepe's new "piece" as he calls it, brunch at our favorite restaurant, 2 movies, making sugar cookies, homemade icing and decorating them all ourselves, there truly wasn't much time left for anything else. :)

HOWEVER, I ordered everything for my very first DIY project! YAY!!!
I figured I should start small so I'm going to customize matchboxes. We aren't sure yet if we will be able to use sparklers (the reception venue may not allow them) for our exit but if so I'll definitely be placing these by the sparklers which I also plan to customize on my own, but if not I'll still be placing them at the bar for any smokers present.

These are the items I ordered. Stay tuned for the finished result! :)

Another GREAT site...

Today during my hours of browsing wedding blogs and websites I came across www.foryourparty.com and it's great! :)
I love these 'stir sticks' that you can completely customize...another small detail but so darling!
I also love these napkins and coasters that say "Eat, Drink, and be Married!" How cute, right?
I adore this set of plates and utensils that I think would be just precious for the Bridal Luncheon. :) My mom and I plan to host the event and we are going for a sweet, girly, romantic vibe.
Oh and right now the site is offering 15% off if you enter 'DEL08' at checkout.
MUAH!

Pepe's famous!

Well not really, but he did make the Southern Wedding Magazine Blog! :)
I sent in an entry for their "Thanksgiving Photo Contest" and although I don't win this particular contest they will be having plenty more the whole month of December so check it out, I certainly will be!

http://www.swsmag.net/

Paloma's Nest

Today as I was browsing one of my new favorite blogs, www.stylemepretty.com, I came across another great Etsy Shop! Paloma's Nest has some really creative items! Including this darling Ring Bowl, the Hugs and Kisses gift Bags, and the wooden place cards that could be used in various ways!

Vases Galore...

I want to order some unique vases to fill with beautiful flower arrangements and scatter them throughout the Reception.
Once again I've found Etsy to be the best resource! They have a large selection of vases in different colors, shapes, and sizes...some are even vintage finds!
These are a few of my favorites.