Friday, January 31, 2014

Top Fashion Picks for Spring

It's about this time every year at our boutique that the spring things start rolling in and I can't help but wish for the snow to be gone, and spring to arrive! As much as I love fall, spring fashion has got to be a close second! The refreshing color, and light weight sweaters get me so excited for sunshine and warmer weather! 

I was going to share a few things that I am loving at Whittaker House right now, but there were too many things I love, so I am sharing my 13(oops)  MUST HAVES for spring! 


1. Sanctuary Color Block Blouse 
2. Ecru Silk Jogging Pant
3. Bailey 44 Lace Tee
4. Katherine Barclay Leather Sleeve Crop Trench
5. Lucy Love Aztec Blouse
6. Big Star Denim Boyfriend 
7. Sanctuary Cotton Strip Sweater
8. Bailey 44 Leather Shoulder Crochet Front Dress
9. High Fashion Filigree Zip Handbag
10. Katherine Barclay Neon Sleeve Cotton Sweater
11. Sanctuary Cotton Stripe Dress
12. Sanctuary Jersey Tank Dress
13. High Fashion Neon Studded Handbag



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DIY Felt Animal Mask

Lauren our Modern Momma sent me this adorable DIY this morning, and I couldn't help but smile at the pictures! So CUTE!

Felt masks

Tools
Hot glue/tacky glue
Different colored felt
Foam or paper masks
Fabric scissors
Optional paper and pencil for stencil

I started out making a pattern with the hippo head then cheeks to get the right proportions. I really just eyeballed everything. Once everything was cut out I glued all the felt pieces together first with tacky glue. We'll that wasn't drying quick enough so I pulled out my glue gun and went to town. For the hippo I wanted it to have big eyes so I cut the mast to make them larger. Then I glued the felt on the mask. Perfect! For the bird I cut half moons out of the two colors. I did them all freehand and different sizes. I started hot gluing the bigger felt pieces around the edge. The next row just make sure you overlap them good enough so you don't show the edges or bottom.


 

 




Thursday, January 30, 2014

DIY {mini}Teepee

I found this adorable template online to make mini-Teepees! I decided to try it out and either the Indian or the dork in me loves it! ha! Fun for all ages and genders! 

Print out the template HERE!

 


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

DIY Glitter Geo Tote Bag

Sometimes happy accidents can be the best inspirations... I was planning on making a XO glitter tote, and I really wasn't liking the 'x', so I went on to plan B and was going to make a <3; when I cut the '<' I really liked the triangle, and so I started with that! I decided to cut a bunch of random triangles to make a geo like pattern and added a few little hearts, just because I could't help it! 

I LOVE how it turned out! Super easy and under $10 to make!




Friday, January 24, 2014

Valentine Photo Sessions: Lady & the Lens Photography

Recently we styled Valentine mini-sessions with Lady and the Lens Photography and she is currently booking them through Valentines Day! I am in love with Holly's studio, exposed brick walls get me every time! I wanted to share some sneak previews of the set with these adorable kiddos!
 {Ummm, how awesome are those ATE jumbo hearts, would be a perfect rental for a wedding!} 

Contact L&tL to book yours today! 






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Monday, January 20, 2014

Jessica & Ryan: Vintage Glam Barn Wedding

Today we are featuring one of our best friends weddings! Jess and Ryan planned their wedding for 2 years, and every little detail was just as perfect as the next! From handmade bridesmaid dresses designed by the bride, vintage key escort cards, to records for the guest to sign; all aspects of the day were custom tailored to this fun couple! I personally cannot say enough nice things about MichaelAngelos Event Company, they came in and transformed the The Red Barn Experience into a magical place with there fabulous lighting,  gorgeous chandeliers and breathtaking florals! The day was simply BEAUTIFUL and everything Jess had imagined for her wedding day; even down to the perfect cool fall weather! 

The pictures from Josephiney Photography absolutely speak for themselves and tell the story, but I asked Jess to give me some behind the scenes info, and some advice to upcoming brides! 


{ATE} What inspired you to chose your wedding theme & decor?

{J&R} If you know me at all, you would know that I don't come up with decisions easily....or quickly for that matter.  Deciding on my wedding theme and decor was no different. I absolutely knew from the beginning that I had to have gold and chandeliers, so I started from there.  Of course I got many ideas from Pinterest, but most of my final decisions were made through the help of my wedding coordinators, Katie from Michaelangelos The Event Company and Ashley from Ashley Thunder Events. I gave them my vision of a vintage glam wedding and they showed me options.



{ATE} is your favorite memory of your wedding day?

{J&R} favorite memory of my wedding day was definitely saying I do and the our first kiss as husband and wife, but celebrating on the party bus with all of our closest friends prior to the ceremony was a close second;) It was an awesome feeling of anticipation and the biggest high knowing that we were about to have the best day of our lives with everyone we love to share it with.



{ATE} piece of advice would you give to other brides about the planning process?

{J&R}Take your time and don't rush the planning process. It really is such an amazing feeling to be engaged and in the spotlight, planning for and anticipating your big day.  Enjoy every minute of it.  I know EVERYONE says that your wedding day goes by so fast, but seriously IT DOES!  And it's a little sad when it's all over. 


{ATE} DIY details did you create for your big day?

{J&R}I had planned to do many more DIY details than I actually did, but even with almost two years of being engaged, I found myself short on time. With the help of my bridesmaids, we made our wedding invitations. I created my vintage newspaper-style wedding programs.  I made the table numbers, escort cards, and favor tags.  I also did some antiquing and picked out some of the vintage decor, painting some items to match the color scheme.



















































***Vendor Love***

Photographer: Josephiney Photography
Floral, Lighting & Event Design: MichaelAngelos "The Event Company"
Details & Coordination: Ashley Thunder Events
Bridesmaid Dresses: Custom Made By Judy Smith
Wedding Dress: Davids Bridal
Caterer: Rolling Stone Pizza
Hair & Make-Up: Vanis Salon & Spa
Mens Clothing: LR Mens Clothier & Tuxedos

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