Handcrafted Wedding Shower Banner

Here is a spin on a traditional flag banner for a party. I thought this was absolutely adorable. They can be made with recycled materials and embellished with anything and everything. Just love it! This banner was made using a strand of lights for the base, with stips of ivory and beige cotton muslin. They added blue and clear crystals for added bling. It was also handcrafted with tiny little beige bows with faux pearls in the center and long strands of faux pearls adding that elegance one might like. These banners are an ideal decoration for a wedding shower, baby shower or any party for that matter. All you have to do is add the appropriate paraphernalia. Why keep it draped on the wall or a hallway, add it over the window as shown here. The possibilities are endless. Happy recycling! As always if you have questions please feel free to email us and we will get back to you asap.

Autumn on the farm

close up picture of the pumpkin patch. i love when i have a kodak moment and my camera in hand. i am ready to take that amazing picture, for the next painting inspiration!

standing back a little bit further from the patch. i love all the green leaves and just a hint of color peeking through. did i mention this is my favorite time of the year. warm days and cool nights, yes.

pond hill farm is in northern michigan, harbor springs to be exact, and one of my favorite farms to visit. they have amazing organic food, activities, and recently a new cafe` that is really yummy.  i love northern michigan, especially the lake shore!

A gift for the bridesmaids

Here is a fun outdoor shot of the bride with her bridesmaids after the wedding. She did give the girls their gifts the night before the wedding at rehearsal dinner. They each received a metallic bag by Carlos Falchi filled with goodies. One of the gifts were these aviator  Ray Ban sunglasses pictured above, and another amazing gift in their bags was the beautiful jewelry they are wearing by Savvy and Sky.  I love this picture, it's as though they are looking at the groom and his men.

The Bridal Party Attire

I love this outdoor picture of the bridal party. The picture conveys a light simple, fresh and casual feeling. I think photographed by the lake helps to achieve that effect. Outdoor lighting is great for that bright look too. 

The mens suits were linen ( from J Crew ), which was a perfect choice for the Yacht Club venue. The bridesmaids dresses were made of silk also from J Crew, which were a dressy casual feel as well. These dresses are ones that can be worn again and again. The flower girls dresses ( silk ) were also purchased from J Crew as well. I guess you could call this a J Crew wedding! Alyssa kept the neutral Khaki, Gold, Ivory theme throughout the wedding, with her invitations, table settings, decor etc...You can check out the Bride Michigan magazine for more ideas on her venue, flowers and so on. You can always email us on any info that you'd like on achieving your look for that special day! We'd be happy to share any info we have.

Alyssa and Kevins Wedding in Brides Michigan Magazine Fall/Winter 2011

So it's finally here! The issue that my daughter Alyssa and her husband Kevin are in. The pictures are lovely and the venue was spectacular. A perfect location, day, food etc...the perfect wedding!

Party Idea and Wedding Idea of the Day!

Imagine your on the dance floor or in the middle of a room. Now look up. Your looking at a centerpiece on the ceiling. It's so pretty. Flowers and crystals glistening and sparkling...oh I absolutely loved it! It was the one we had selected for my daughters wedding. We used orchids and glass crystals, you can too! Don't forget they are attached to ribbon for a more elegant aesthetic. Check out BRIDE MICHIGAN September Issue and you'll find my daughters wedding! Alyssa and Kevin had an unbelievable day ( weather ) and the wedding stunning! The location was in Northern Michigan, Bay Harbor to be exact. Love it so muchly!

Wedding Earrings

You've seen many many brides interpret their (traditional custom) of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.This is your wedding. Do you want to follow the norm or be different? I want to be the girl that does something on her own, and sets a new trend. Take heart. Here is something you can do to make your wedding unique!

I love these earrings for a bride or even perhaps for the bridesmaids. They can be worn for that destination wedding that your having on the beach. Why do they need to be typical? The pearl earring with cz, the very traditional, yes you know the earrings we all see. Why not mix it up a bit and wear the round elegant filigree earrings with blue topaz in matte and faceted stones. These can be worn with the modern contemporary dress or how about the vintage dress. These are stunning and affordable. Try something new and different, you won't be disappointed. This jewelry company will take your old passe' pieces and bring them back to life, starting at 25.00. Take your mothers or grandmothers old jewelry or brooches and incorporate them into that piece you will not only wear the day of your wedding but everyday.   Contact  SAVVY AND SKY  they can help you find that perfect pair of earrings. They have beautiful jewelry and very affordable!

Embellished Dress Form For Bridal Showers

Ok so this is a great idea for the next Bridal Shower that you host! You can order the dress form off the internet or go to your local floral shop. The forms can range anywhere from 39.99 to 59.99. Check out Ebay as well - jbseverydaytreasures4u. You can place the decorated bridal form anywhere in the house or how about outside your front door? What a great decoration for the event. Once you purchase the form you can then use any white or ivory tulle you may have or purchase that at the same time. Buy some silk flowers that are the color of the wedding and also some extra tulle for a pretty large bow for the front or the back. I first started with a band or belt around the waist and cut the tulle in long strips and placed under and over the belt to create the skirt. I then wrapped the tulle around the bust area as to make the top, it just takes a bit of creativity and imagination. No sewing required, how easy is that? You can add a brooch to the bust line and some other jewelry of your choice and voila! You look like you hired a professional.

Embellishing Denim Jeans

 I thought that embellishing a pair of jeans would be fun, and it was. I started stitching and couldn't put the jeans down. I added some silver metallic fabric cut in a rectangle and stitched around it, using a larger needle and embroidery floss. It was fairly easy going through the fabric and jeans using the larger needle.  I was sure not to get too exact I thought that the more random the stitches the more interesting the patch would look. I continued this right in front of the pocket and then switched color of thread to make the pocket stand out. Can you say EASY?

Here in this pic, I repeated the process at the waist band. I added some leather flowers I removed from a pair of leather gloves. Yes, if you know me you know that I love to recycle. I am ready to stitch now! Looks alittle boring so I need to add colorful thread. This is a great way to make an old pair of jeans come to life again.

A rhinestone bridal or bridesmaid necklace!

This necklace is very sweet and feminine. It's an 18" copper rolo chain with soft thin brown suede leather laced through it. The stone is approx. 1" in length and blings so brightly. This necklace would look good with any outfit because copper has that wonderful warm quality. Therefore, making it a really nice bridesmaid gift. So think outside the box next time you need a gift, and remember copper! You can contact me with any questions if you have interest on this piece or something very similar. Thanks for stopping by.

My Giant Lily Plant in Kosta Boda

  LILY - any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers. My spectacular lily probably came from the hardware store such as Lowes, Menards or Home Depot. I seem to find bulbs when I am not expecting to buy them. Anyway, I can't really remember when I purchased them or from which store. I have had my plants/bulbs for about 3 or 4 years now. They stand about 6 feet tall and I put them by the house on the south side. They last a good week or two when I cut them for a bouquet and they have such a sweet strong fragrance which carries throughout our home. What is a flower garden without fragrance? Oriental Lilies are one of the most beautiful of all lilies and their fragrance permeates the garden air. These are the lilies that florists favor for summer bouquets and bridal centerpieces. Blooming later in the season than most other lilies, these exotic beauties are truly spectacular in color and flower size. Over the past few years, the demand and interest in Oriental Lilies has grown dramatically. To choose a favorite is impossible! I was very excited to use my new vase to display this amazing flower. I purchased a Kosta Boda from the new site IDEELI, and I am hooked! Try Ideeli its fun and the deals are amazing. 

Summer Party/ Wedding Flower Arrangement

The reason I have been writing so much lately about weddings is because my middle daughter just got married on June 4th in Northern Michigan and it's still fresh in my mind and I want to share all the wedding stuff I can with you. Pictured here is an amazing flower arrangement that was made for a cocktail/bar shower we had for her and her fiance' in May. It was a blast in case anyone is interested in throwing a bar party for a happy couple. The newlyweds now have a completely stocked bar for family and guests that are stopping in for a visit. We set this stunning arrangement on a bar area in the kitchen that is raised above the regular height snack bar. It stands alone because of the size and beauty. It is a very large container vessel which is antique inspired mercury glass. Inside the container the florist placed a black plastic container with a green oasis floral form for the flowers to take residence for the next week or so. Now for the good stuff taking center stage, are very large light pink roses, white hydreangeas, dark ivory roses, pink orchids, and sprawling eucalyptus. I loved the container so much I went out and purchased the very identical one so that I can continue to recreate the same amazing display. If you want an outstanding vase then check this one out from Horchow, simple lovely!

Wedding Bracelet for the Hip, Bold or Daring Bride!

Do we always need to think in terms of delicate, dainty and demure, when we think wedding? I think not, this bracelet would certainly work for the bride and/or bridesmaid! I recycled silver heavy metal chains a rhinestone chain, added a simple lobster claw, swarovski crystals and three large genuine pearls and something aahhmazing happened. This bracelet can be worn to a wedding or anyday. I love the simplicity of the genuine pearls contrasted with the heavy metal, nice! Big, Bold and Beautiful can be key or an interesting way to switch it up. As always contact me or check out my website to purchase.
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Great Jewelry for a Summer Wedding!

Combine pink swarovski crystals, pink freshwater pearls, pinkish taupe organic baroque pearls & copper euro wire earrings and what do you get? Yes....you got it, aaahhmazing summer earrings you can wear to that wedding coming up. When I pair gemstones and pearls I always keep in mind that unlying hue that I see, in this case it was the pink. I love these earrings so much I almost thought about keeping them for myself. The baroque pearls are very rich and luxurious looking they can stand alone, but since I was thinking summer weddings I wanted to add a bit of sparkle. These earrings can be made with any color pearls and crystals you may need to match that perfect dress so just contact me if you would like to order a pair.

Wedding Jewelry - Something Blue

It was June 4th and the beautiful bride wore something old, something new, something borrowed, something BLUE! It just so happens that she wore one of my designs for her poetic expression. The natural genuine Blue Sapphires were about 4mm and the clasp was a sterling silver lobster claw, simple but yet sophisticated! She also adorned her neck with one of my natural genuine diamond necklaces around her neck. Yes, she was a glamorous bride.