Dreamy White & Rouge Inspiration Board

As everyone is gearing up to celebrate love this Valentine's Day. It only seems fitting to create another Valentine inspired board. I love this one.  The dazzling whites of this look are gleaming against the vibrant reds and blushes that are sprinkled in delicately. There is also the slightest hint of natural wood and linen that seem to add just the right amount of warmth and texture to this otherwise intense look.

 Here are some of the elements that were used in planning this board, use them to make this look your own:

Colors: White, Red, Blush, and Pale Pink

Elements: Lace, Organza Ribbon, Natural Linen, and Pale Natural Wood

 Flowers: Poppies, Tulips, Garden Roses, Peonies, Ranunculus, White Allium, Astrantia

 Fabric: Lace, Chiffon, Polyester

Favor Ideas: sugar cookie ingredients packaged in glass jar with heart shaped cookie cutter

Photo Credits (clockwise from left):
Flower Petals via Style Me Pretty Photography
http://www.gregfinck.com/| Cake via Hello Naomi| Pink Door via The Veda House| Bridesmaids via Jessica Sloane| Strawberry Shortcakes via Style Me Pretty Photography Lisa Vorce| Shoes via Style Me Pretty Photography Heather Waraksa| Lace Bed Linens| Bride with Bouquet via Le Magnifique Photography Ashley Tingley Photography| Invitation Suite via Style Me Pretty Photography Kurt Boomer

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Angie

Captivating Valentine Inspiration Board

When I was in elementary school my parents started a tradition that followed through to high school, they had flowers delivered to me every Valentine's Day. I remember waiting in anticipation, as I went to my classes, to hear that a delivery was waiting for me in the school office. The hope of what was to come was great: what kind of flower would it be, what color, would there be a balloon (or many balloons), and what would the card say. That tradition built a fond love of Valentine's Day which, of course, was later transferred to my husband.

 Valentine's Day is a day for dreamers, for the romantic, and for those who love to love.

Credits (Clockwise from left): Centerpiece via Grey Likes Weddings Photography Jen Huang Photo| Silk Ribbon via The Birmingham Bride| Bride with Bouquet via Wedding Chicks Photography Ashley Leslie Photography| Book of Love via Ruffled Photography Paper Lily Photography| Table Number via Wedding Chicks Photography Ashley Leslie Photography| Floral Lanterns via Style Me Pretty Photography Jenna Henderson| Stationery via Style Me Pretty Photography White Loft Studio| LOVE wall via Style Me Pretty Photography Landon Jacob

Take that love of Valentines Day: the balloons, the flowers, the decorated boxes with little love notes slipped inside and turn it into something captivating. That was the inspiration, for me, behind this board. The idea is the same, but the elements are a little more sophisticated.

Here are some suggested ways to make this look your own.

Colors: Shades of Red from the deepest burgundy to the palest pink, white, cream

Elements: Flowers,"LOVE" in type or on display, hearts, pretty ribbon, lace embellishments,

 Flowers: Dahlia's (choose an assortment of large and small bloom size), Peonies, Snapdragon, Tuberose, Spirea, Vernica

 Fabric:Taffeta, Lace, Silk Ribbon

Favor Ideas: Shortbread/Butter cookies in a gift box with red and white adornments

 

 

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Angie

Apple Harvest Inspired Wedding

September: when the evenings begin to have a welcome chill, leaves turn a crisp array of colors, football is the favorite past time, and we pull out our favorite pair of boots and comfy sweaters. There is so much to love about the change from Summer to Autumn and so much inspiration packed into this single month for a warm, wonderful wedding.

Credits (clockwise from left): Flower Girl Dress, Dress and Bouquet, Invitation, Table Setting & Centerpiece, Apple Wedding Cake, Wood Stack Photo, Chair Backs, Caramel Apple

This harvest theme is cozy yet refined and is truly timeless. Here are some ideas to make your special day feel this warm and inviting:

Colors: Brown, Gold, Red, with touches of Green

Elements: Apples, Wood, Crates or barrels, Apple Cider

Flowers: Caramel Antique Roses, Dark Dahlias, Geranium Leaves, Scabiosa, Button Mums, and Sorghum

Fabric: Taffeta 

 

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Creature Comforts: Autumn Orange

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

Via {Benjamin Moore & Country Living}

Creature Comforts: Stonewall

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

Via {Benjamin Moore & Zimbio)

Creature Comforts: Smoldering Red

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

Via (Benjamin Moore & Babble}

Celebrating Independence

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So grateful for the independence and freedom we enjoy each and every day.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!  We plan to celebrate with swimming, good food, and {of course} lots of fireworks.   How do you plan to celebrate?  We would love to know!  

Adorably Patriotic

Typically I am not a huge fan of decorating with red, white, and blue.  I guess when I think of those colors paired together visions of country decor from the late 80's and early 90's come to mind and immediately turn me off.  I was challenged to find some more red and white inspiration after the previous post.  To my suprise I found a great article on Better Home and Gardens that had the most beautiful rooms.  Guess what, these rooms even have blue and I think they are amazing!

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So, what do you think?

  I'm glad to have challenged myself.

  Have you challenged yourself lately?  If so, were you surprised by the results?



Celebrating Memorial Day

So sorry for the lack of posts lately, it has been a very crazy, busy week!  I am extremely excited to have a long weekend ahead.

Amy and I feel so blessed to live in America.  We are thankful for the sacrifices made by so many, in the past and the present, that allow us to enjoy freedom.

For fun, we found some RED inspiration!  These pictures are so timeless and welcome summer perfectly.  Just perfect for Memorial Day weekend when we know some of you will be hitting the lake, going camping, or just hanging out with friends.

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Happy Memorial Day!

Just can't help myself

Two of the blogs that I follow are Simplify and Cotton Way and I must admit, I am completely addicted to these blogs right now.  This is a mother daughter team, Bonnie {the mom} and Camille {the daughter}, who design quilt patterns and fabric.  These ladies are so talented.  The colors they use are so beautiful when paired together.  Their blogs are fantastic too.

They will soon be having a new fabric collection released that is absolutely beautiful!  But, I am still crushing on one of their first ones, it is Bliss {truly, that is the name of the fabric collection}.

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Reds, aquas, pinks, and greens all majestically put together to create beautiful fabric.

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Soon I will be updating Alissa's room from a nursery to a little girls room, I fully intend to use this fabric to make her a quilt.  Hopefully it will turn out something like this:

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Check out their blogs.  You are sure to be inspired!

Yummy Valentine Inspired Sweets

Neither Amy nor I are very good cooks.  We do what is necessary to live, but beyond that there is no ability to create beautiful food!  But, I am telling you, if I continue to stumble upon beautiful sweets like the ones I am about to show you I am probably going to sign up for a baking class and begin practicing!

These are so fun!  If you are a baker I hope you find some great inspiration in these and give them a try!  If you do, send us a picture of your final product, we would love to see it!

The first two pictures were found at bakerella.com and the last one at Girl.Inspired..

Chocolate Valentine Bears

Chocolate Sundae Cupcakes

Dripless Ice Cream Cones

Psalm 63:3
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

Better Late than Never

We are a little late getting this new years greeting out to you.  But our wish for you this year is still the same, that you have a wonderful New Year.  We hope that it will be full of happiness, love, joy, and peace

 {and some completed resolutions as well}.

Etsy Treasury Tuesday: Plaid Love

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Oaks of Righteousness

Our logo is finished and we just LOVE IT!!! It reminds us of:

Isaiah 61

...The Lord has annointed us to...

bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,

the oil of gladness instead of mourning,

and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,

a planting of the Lord for the display of {His} splendor.
 That is what we want white washed comfort to accomplish.

We desire to display the splendor of our Almighty God to our customers & friends.

Another Frontpage!!!

What a {Lovely} Surprise...

We are on the front page of craftcult.com !!!

Check it out:

Another Etsy Front Page!!!

We were featured on Etsy Front Page, AGAIN!!!

Okay, so we're pretty new to Etsy {we don't even have our shop up and running} and we have been featured on the front page 2X's in one month! Horray!!!

We just love making treasuries and it's such a joy to see them displayed so that other individuals can enjoy them with us!

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