06. Photos to Die For.

Kylee and Matt via Aria Photography

Pretty in every color.

via 100 Layer Cake

This is inspiration for every bride who can't decide on a wedding color. Why do we have to pick? I say pick them all!

05. Photos To Die For.

Krista and Brandon via Aria Photography

04. Photos To Die For.

via Audrey Hannah Photo

This is proof that every little boy needs a hot pink bow tie.

03. Photos To Die For.

via Audrey Hannah Photo

Spring Fever.

Something is Hiding in Here has released Spring Fever, their very limited line of bow ties. If you're interested in any of the ties, act quickly as there are only 10 available in each of the six styles. 'Park' is today's featured tie and also happens to be my personal favorite. Other available styles include Garden, Field, Farm, Greenhouse and Lake. If you're having outdoor wedding and aren't afraid of a little color, I think your groom's attire may benefit greatly from one of these little guys!

02 - Photos to Die For.

photo by Simply Bloom Photography; via Inspired by This and Snippet and Ink

01. Photos to Die For.

Picture by - Simply Bloom Photography; via Inspired By This

To my real life version of Dylan McKay.

via Dismount Creative

Read dramatically:

Ian-

When I was five years old, Dylan McKay was it. He hung the moon and parted the seas and was everything right in my world. Over the years/seasons of 90210, I grew to know he was the one I was destined to love. He was the bad boy who rode a black motorcycle, wore a leather jacket,  had sideburns and a heart of gold. You remember him. And then in 2008, you came along, the embodiment of Dylan McKay with a little touch of Dr. Dolittle. Lets face it, you are my Dylan and I am your Brenda.

See! It's us.

Essentially I ordered you when I was five years old. How is that for controlling the universe, Sucka? What I'm trying to say is that I love you and as long as you always act like Dylan McKay, it's safe to say I always will. Happy Valentines Day, my Boy. I made a reservation for us at the Peach Pit. 

25 Reason Why I Love You

1. You think I'm cute, even when I look like I've just been trampled by a herd of elephants. That's love.
2. You know to pet my head when I'm sick
3. I know if I asked you to, you would take me to that O-Town reunion concert this year...and you would pretend to hate every moment of it. A small part of you would love it and we would make that 'our little secret'.
4. You kiss me on the head at least four times before bed.
5. You call Lola your 'princess'.
6. You'll watch a girly movie with me and even pretend to enjoy it.
7. Our mutual love and infatuation for Bryan Adams.
8. You call me 'Squishy Face-Button Nose'.
9. "Don't mind the red spot. It's just a sugar cookie sprinkle."
10. Our mutual love and respect for the wonderful institution of Target, the color white and cheese.

11. Your obsessive addiction to beef jerky and Red Hot.
12. I can get you to try anything (Fritos and Fluff) even though you know it's going to be disgusting.
13. You have really pretty forearms. (You didn't really think I'd forget them, did you?)
14. You let me call you 'Bieber'. I think you secretly like the weird nicknames I give you.
15. You'll sing 'I Will Always Love You' ALMOST every time I request it.
16. The way you laughed like you'd never heard anything funnier then you heard me say "the cow jumped over the moon, blue ice cream, applesauce. HONK."
17. Your laugh.
18. Your Jersey Shore commentary.
19. In one hour I can call you into the bedroom ten times to say 'Look at what Lola is doing' and you don't appear to be annoyed.
20. You'll rub my back for a couple minutes with  minimal pleading on my part.

21. The FACT that you are Dr. Dolittle.
22. Our honey mustard chicken nights. You know I'd give up a kidney for that little nugget of chicken.
23. You're not afraid to tell me when I'm being a pain in the ass.
24. You're boy pretty. And not that sissy boy pretty, the 'roll out of bed and put a black shirt on' kind of pretty.
25. You put up with me and love me. For that you deserve a gold star and a high-five. (You can redeem the high-five at any time.)

So there you have it, 25 reasons why I think you're great! Until next year, Happy Valentine's Day! I love you.

Matters of the Heart

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a mere 25 hours away. If you're one of those people who waits until the last minute to find their Valentine the perfect gift, here are some handmade gifts from Etsy that I've put the stamp of approval on!

via Palomasnest

If your Valentine has a habit of losing her favorite earrings, she will love this clay bowl on her bedside table. It's perfect for catching all of your jewelry right before bed.

via Prairie Girl Design Z

Any trendy little girl needs a red heart cloche.

via Dawg Town

Do you have a four-legged Valentine this year? Well, they need a gift too! Why not this precious 'Be Mine' tag?

via Stuffl Sew

This one is perfect for Mom and Boy!

via Wooden Hive

And these hand hammered, vintage teaspoons are the perfect gift for the collector in your family.

Each of these gifts were under $30, proof that you don't need to break the bank to make a lasting impression! Sometimes it's nice to think outside of that heart-shaped (chocolate) box, right?

DIY : String Lanterns

All photos via Wednesday Custom Design

All Photos via Wednesday Custom Design

Instructions via Wednesday Custom Design

What You Need:

• Big balloon
• Sharpie
• Scissors
• Cotton yarn
• 4 oz. White school glue
• 1/2 cup of Corn starch
• 1/4 cup of Warm water
• Something to stir with
• Petroleum jelly
• Clear fast drying spray paint
• Hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product)
• Container for mixing

Wednesday Custom Design

Directions:

1.  Blow up a balloon. We kind of suggest not blowing it up to its maximum capacity so that it is rounder.
2. After the balloon is inflated to it's desired size draw a circle with the sharpie around the balloon knot just large enough to accommodate whatever lighting method you choose. Note: If you are just wanting to hang the balls or use them in a vase then you don't need to leave a hole at all!
3. You will need to prepare your work area by laying down a tarp. We hung a shower curtain between two chairs and suspended the balloons by it with string so we could have plenty of working room.
4. Mix corn starch, glue and warm water together until it's not lumpy (too bad getting rid of cellulite isn't this easy). 
5. Smear the petroleum jelly all over your balloon until it is completely coated. Note: We specifically left using rubber gloves out of these instructions. You should get messy. If we were concerned about keeping your hands clean this would have been called the "loveliest, merriest and whirliest DIY" not "messiest, merriest and whirliest DIY".
6. Besides sharing in good company, it will go much faster if you have a friend help you with this. One of you begin feeding the yarn through the glue mix and handing it off to the other person to drape around the ball.

 7. Tuck the start and end pieces of yarn beneath other pieces of yarn. Begin wrapping the yarn around the balloon vertically at a comfortable tightness, and gradually switch to wrapping horizontally.
8. After your ball has dried for 24 hours, you can pop the balloon! Use a chopstick to knock out any glue crystals that developed between strings.
9.  Spray the ball with clear fast drying spray paint outdoors.
10. Now let there be light, fishing wire from the ceiling, or something pretty to put in a vase!

via Wednesday Custom Design

via Wednesday Custom Design

Nautical Nancy

 

via Style Me Pretty ; Photography by Garrett Photography

The nautical theme is fresh and crisp, classic, and is ideal on a sunny day by the ocean or a lake. Navy and white is the most traditional nautical color palette, and it remains a great look. If you want to update it a bit or put your own twist on the classic navy and white colors, add in one more color to make it more distinctive. Yellow is a terrific accent for a navy and white nautical theme wedding. 

All above pictures are via Style Me Pretty
Wedding: Lauren and Daniel
Event Design by Ever After Events
Photography by Garrett Photography

found via Project Wedding; Paper Source : Maida Vale

via 7 Cupcakes

via Project Wedding

via Project Wedding

via Project Wedding

via The Knot

via Project Wedding

via The Knot

I Think You're Peachy.

via Handz

If you're looking for a thoughtful, yet inexpensive Valentines Day gift, you may want to consider one of these darling prints. I can't think of a better way to tell someone just how "peachy" you think they are! Also keep in mind that wall-art is a gift that keeps on giving all year round. Your sweetheart is sure to love it!

1. Cloud Nine Creative  2. Grace Hester Designs  3. Cloud Nine Creative  4. Love Sugar  5. Too Many Suitors  6. Love Sugar  7. Happy Deliveries  8. Bubby and Bean  9. The Big Harumph

via Bubby and Bean

via Love Sugar

via Art For Molly

via Nicole Gelinas

via PearentheticalPress

Which print would earn your honey the most brownie points?