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If you're a bride-to-be or a stalker of fantastic wedding ideas (just waiting for that ring to land on your finger!), then you know that there are tons of websites and blogs out there to offer inspiration for your big day. I've found, though, that many of them can be challenging when trying to track down resources for items or instructions on DIY projects. That's why I absolutely adore Project Wedding! They literally have thousands of photos and projects for you to peruse and save, making wedding planning just a little easier.

Looking for pretty little centerpiece ideas? This is one of my favorites from contributor and blogger Chelsea Fuss of {frolic!}. Pretty little newspaper wrapped potted violets! So sweet for a country wedding or a bridal shower!

 Also adoring this DIY idea of vellum paper mobiles to dangle over your tables, by Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day! I'd love to see it in an entryway - or maybe even trees if you're outdoors - in gradations of pink to red or green and aqua - so easy to personalize to fit your wedding colors.

For anyone planning a wedding, bridal shower, or any event needing some fresh ideas, I'd highly recommend popping over to Project Wedding for endless hours of inspiration.

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I'm Loving...

A killer DIY before and after.

via wiley valentine

I need to uncover my latent flea market gene because this is too awesome!

I LOVE...

Both of these heels for their gorgeous wintry wool texture and their total DIY potential...
I see a faux or recycled pair of fur ponpons in my future! And perhaps a little felted wool cuff added to a current pair of boots too?

*shoes by brian atwood (via dress, design, decor) and omelle

Sneak Peek: Wedding Centerpieces!

Last weekend I met up with my client whose wedding reception will be taking place in October. Because the actual wedding is taking place in Maui, the reception will be fairly casual, taking place during the day and filled with many DIY elements, one of them being the centerpieces...
These two photos were a part of our original inspiration boards, as we wanted to bring in a little bit of the beach element on a budget. And, this is how the centerpieces are looking today!
A very simple task! I purchased one large succulent for the smaller vases, and will probably do a few more for the larger vases, added some paper flowers, and a few seashells tucked into grey stone filler. The ribbon (which is a bit of a softer tone than it looks in the photo) was a last minute addition. While the palette for the reception will be mainly chocolate brown and light aqua, I suggested bringing in a 'fall' color to add a bit of warmth, and we loved the way the soft orange worked. It also adds a nice finishing touch to the centerpiece!

*ps - i'm now taking on clients for 2010 weddings - need some inspiration or style direction? we've got packages for every bride!

Sew Fun!

I'm not super keen with a sewing machine, but I recently ran across Sew Bettie and their fabrics have me searching for DIY projects.

Sew Bettie has clued in on the love for the mustache that I've been seeing around lately. This is one of my favorites nods to the 'stache from Green Wedding Shoes.

photo by robert sukrachand

And Sew Bettie's rockin' mustache fabric

My love for french bulldogs is also pulling me toward their bulldog print. Wouldn't it make the perfect pillow?

Fresh Bouquets + White Walls

I adore how fresh these vintage bouquet paintings look in their simple frames against a bright white wall...

photo by james merrell

How easy would it be to collect a few of these paintings from garage sales, thrift stores or ebay, and paint over their dowdy frames to bring new life to such lovely subjects? Such a simple way to bring a little life to a room. Love it!