I am absolutely in love with anything coastal, including all the "faded" colors that make everything seem so cozy and inviting. We are setting up a "pop up" party at a local arts & crafts show this weekend and I decided on a coastal theme after finding Norman Rockwell seaside inspired plates. The inspiration... I collect lots of traditional vases which I use with fresh flowers as an inexpensive way to add life. In lieu of fresh flowers you can use herbs, vegetables or fruit

In keeping with the fall inspired wedding, I decided to do stamped leaf place settings. I used small typography stamps with black ink but if you have better penmanship then I do, or know the art of calligraphy, this could be done beautifully that way as well. When you are gathering your leaves look for the freshly fallen, the older they are the more delicate. It helps to have the flatter ones but any shape is fine. I hope everyone has been enjoying the warm fall weather, it w

I love all the gold & bronze colors and the crisp organic smell of fallen leaves so I put on my boots and ventured outside for a bag of inspiration. Because of the size of these beauties I decided to make a garland / table runner. All that's required in addition to the leaves is a sewing machine or a needle & thread and some patience. It's best to use a thread color close to that of the leaves but for instructional purposes I've used white. Start sewing at the edge of the f

I am super excited to finally share my ideas with all the DIY brides and anyone else who likes to design parties and events as much as I do.