bridal shower ideas

9 Feb

Romantic Red, Black & Lace {Part 1}

Looking for an easy way to add romance to your Valentine’s day table? Just add ribbon & lace!
Here are a few examples I mocked up recently to demonstrate how just a little lace & ribbon can give a simple vase, pillar candle, or tablecloth a romantic vibe that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day (or a sexy [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 9th, 2010 at 9:27am

5 Feb

Simply Stated: Love in Bloom

categories: Simply Stated, bridal shower ideas, wedding ideas

Love is in the air! On the lookout for some inspiration for spring or summer bridal showers? Check out my “Love in Bloom” inspiration board posted today over at Real Simple, featuring this gorgeous new Plum Blossom partyware collection that I’ve fallen in love with myself. =)

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Read more → Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 1:30pm

4 Feb

Vase Corset: Oh-La-La Centerpiece!

categories: bachelorette, bridal shower ideas, centerpiece ideas, valentines day

I’m in love with this new “Vase Corset” from Social Couture… what a fabulous way to add some romance to your Valentine’s Day table – or some “oh la la!” to that sexy bachelorette party or lingerie-themed bridal shower!
The black velvet vase corset ($15 ea) is available in 3 different ribbon colors: red, black, or [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 2:50pm

2 Feb

REAL PARTIES: “Oh How Tweet” Baby Shower {Part 2 – Menu, Favors & More}

categories: baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas, easter, real parties

Lots more beautiful images & details to share with you from the “Oh How Tweet” baby shower today…
…from amazing rhinestone-studded invitations to a mouth-watering menu (served by dad-to-be & other family members acting as “waiters”!) and “sweet tweets” like mini chocolate bundt cakes topped with spun sugar nests!

Read on for a ton of pretty images [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 10:00am

1 Feb

REAL PARTIES: “Oh How Tweet” Baby Shower {Part 1 – Tabletop & Decor}

categories: baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas, easter, real parties

So… I don’t think it’s possible to create a party that gets much more beautiful than this gorgeous “Oh How Tweet!” baby shower hosted in honor of Suzanne Johnson and her new baby twins, do you?!
This party looks like it stepped right off the pages of an Anthropologie catalog… such a fresh, chic vibe that’s [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 3:12pm

1 Feb

Easy & Impressive: Chocolate Abstracts

categories: DIY, bridal shower ideas, food and drinks, valentines day

In case you’re on the lookout for a new way to impress in the kitchen this Valentine’s Day – or aiming to wow a whole group of guests for any special occasion really – here’s one of my favorite “sweet tips” from Simple Stunning Parties, a fabulous book by entertaining expert Karen Bussen.
These cool “Chocolate [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 1st, 2010 at 9:24am