Flower Seed Favors

Over the past two years I have used this particular party/wedding favor a few times... I just love the simplicity of it and the way it can be used in many different styles and settings! I thought I would share some of my pictures of the different ways I have incorporated 'Flower Seed Favors' into different events! 

DIY FLOWER SEED FAVORS

1. Flower Seeds(You can buy them in bulk at your local Tractor Supply, or I did see them online at Wal-mart)

2. Favor Tags(I ordered mine from this cute ETSY STORE)

3. Small boxes or glass tubes

4. Twine/String

Hope everyone has a great week!! Xox

{Oh, baby} Baby Shower

*** As seen on 100 Layer Cake-let ***

How cool are we to be featured on 100 layer cake!! Has been a favorite blog of mine for quite some time now!! I know you have seen this baby shower all over now, but I really couldnt resisit featuring it on my own blog and telling a little bit of behind the scenes info;)!

After Brandi from Balee Images first contacted me about doing this shower for her, I immediately knew what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to stick with her vintage concept(which I love), but I also had the idea to add a little bit of an unexpected fresh modern twist! I wanted to mix the new trend of paper flowers with a vintage feel of paper doilies, and I think the marriage of the two turned out perfect! With the incorporation of the handmade flowers throughout, the wrapped doily vases; along with a cute vintage children's book table runner; lace wrapped chairs & silverware, I'm not going to lie I'm kind of obsessed with the turnout!

 I always say its all about the details, and Brandi captured just that. When I received the pictures and saw all the special little touches that she photographed, I just wanted to scream with joy. It was funny, because the week before I text her and said, "your going to think I am a nut but I really want to bring over this big rustic door"... well she didn't think I was and nut, and Brandi doesn't know this but the main reason I wanted that door was because of the little crystal door knob(I don't know why, I just loved it for the party)...and what do you know, Brandi took a beautiful picture just of that little crystal knob! Just reminds me of why I love her so much!!!

Ok, can we please talk about theses cookies and cake for a minute..UM HELLO GORGEOUS! Have you ever seen more beautiful cookies?!?!!? Make sure to go over and 'like' BAKED! By Jen for that perfect cake...and Rock'N'Sugar Confections for those drop dead cookies!!!

And as always a shout out to Thode Floral! LOVE THEM!

To see Balee Images blog post click HERE! & make sure to go like Balee Images on Facebook!

More to come from this crew!! Stay tuned for a big summer project blog post soon!! XOX



Easy DIY Home Decor: Re-Upholstered Foot Stools

ATE had our first wedding of the season last night, so couldn't be happier to have my Modern Momma blogging for me today! 

DIY Re-Upholstered Foot Stools 

By: Lauren

My mom found these puppies at a garage sale for 10$! She knew I wanted to put burlap on some footstools for my living room for extra seating/side tables. They are real leather so I decided to keep that on so it would be more sturdy with just the burlap. I spray painted the legs (per usual for me) and just used a staple gun to attach the burlap. Everyone asks me how to attach the fabric and I tell them just like you would make a canvas. It's just that easy! Here's a LINK if you don't know how... 

I have the PERFECT fabric to use, now I just need to find me some $5 foot stools!!!

DIY{Gatsby}Headband

The 20's were so glamorous, no wonder they came back with such a big bang! I'm so stoked to be styling a engagement shoot revolving around such an amazing time in history that we all like to refer to now as the 'Great Gatsby' era...

I had a vision of this gorgeous lace wrap head piece, so naturally I made one;). Im kind of obsessed and might have to wear it myself after the shoot! Can't wait to share some pics of it actually on a model after the shoot!

 All you need plus a pair of scissors and a glue gun:)!

I cut my lace long enough to be able to tie back and then have some hanging long, it was about a yard. I then added the largest broach and continued to build my other components(feathers, pearls, & small broaches) around the large broach! A little hot glue and your done!

Stay tuned for some AMAZING pics to follow!!! Xox

DIY Summer Banner

Our Modern Momma has been out of town and boy are we glad to have her back... Bringing us this super easy summer banner! Chances are all of you have the supplies for this DIY already in your house! So no excuses!

Summertime Banner

Some people are obsessed with chalkboards. Me? I'm a banner type of girl. This one I made for a summer mantel in our living room.

All you need:

Tags and jute ties

Twine

Sharpie

I used tape to attach the banner to the mirror. I then strung the twine and tied on the tags. I think it's the perfect 

addition to my mantle!

Is her mantle not the cutest! 

{Non-Traditional} Unity Ceremony Ideas

Here I am 3 years later, and I still wouldn't change a thing when it comes to my wedding day... EXCEPT my unity sand ceremony, YUCK. Who else is sick of the traditional sand unity ceremony?!?! Where was my creative mind 3 years ago when I got married?!?!... Ideas for uniting you and hubs are SO MUCH COOLER these days!!! 

I highlighted a few of my favs.... can I get married again?!

1. Braided Rope: Love this simple rope braiding from Wedding Chicks!

 2. Personalized Balloons: How cute and easy are these personalized balloons with your names and wedding date!

3.Plant a Tree: How awesome! Love this idea, plant a tree and have it for your future home!

4.Tie The Knot: Tying the knot literally! SO CUTE, and would look great on your mantle afterwards!

5.Love Letter Wine Box: Umm, so cool! Write your sweet one and little love letter before the ceremony, and put it in a wood box with a bottle of wine... nail shut at your ceremony and open on your first anniversary!

6. Thumbprints: So sweet. Combine your fingerprints to make a heart...add your kids to the canvas later!

 7. Painting: Super cool for the artsy couple... bring a half painted canvas, and add something special to it  during your ceremony.

8.Wood Branding: So awesome for the rustic bride! Who doesn't love a little wood branding!

Hope everyone is having a great week! xox

DIY ANIMAL WALL MOUNT

 

 

Did you guys miss me?!?! I had a GREAT weekend off, but to be honest staying off my blog for a whole 3 days was SO HARD!! Yay, I'm back!!! I wanted to share with you a super easy DIY that is UNDER $10 to make and would be adorable in any home, especially a kids room!!

 

 

I got the inspiration from these fun ANIMAL MOUNTS off of Etsy!

 

 

 

Supplies you need: Wood mount, rubber animal of your choice, spray paint, hand saw, and hot glue.

 

 

Step 1: Cut off animals head with a hand saw..(I just laughed to myself re-reading step one, just sounds wrong)

 

Step 2: Tape off any part of the animal head that you do not want painted.

 

Step 3: Spray wood and animal with colors of your choice. Let dry.

 

Step 4: Use hot glue to mount the head on your wood.

 

Step 5: Enjoy!

 

(PS. Yes, my husband looked at me crazy when I asked him to saw off the head:))

 

 

 

Lots of fun post coming this week! Stay tuned! XOX