Friday Favorites: Popular Pins to SJP's Favorite Things

Happy Friday, friends!

It's been a while since I've had time to compile a Friday Favorites post so I'm excited to have one to share today! I'm changing it up a little bit this week by sharing what are not only my favorite things but also the favorite things among my Pinterest followers (you can follow me, too!). These are the 3 most popular pins (i.e. most repinned and liked images) from the past fews weeks.

Favorite Wedding Dress

This gorgeous, voluminous ball gown is from Le Grand Wedding bridal house (website). It has been repinned over 1,000 times and liked almost 200 times from my pin alone!

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Favorite Newlywed Photo

This sweet photo warmed my heart and the hearts of over 2,000 other Pinners. Be sure to check out the full blog post and photos of this whimsical, rainbow-themed Bohemian wedding!

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Favorite Invitations

These stunning invitations are the work of Kristina at Lovely Morning. I love the elegant black and white theme with a blind (i.e. no color letterpress) honeycomb pattern on the invite and matching honeycomb envelope liner. And who can resist the custom monogram tag and ribbon tying it all together? Apparently neither me or 1,000 other Pinners!

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Favorite Interview - Sarah Jessica Parker's Favorite Things

Ok, one more bonus Favorite from your truly. It's not from the top Pins list, but it does follow the theme of favorites--Sarah Jessica Parker's Favorite things! I just came across it today and instantly fell in love with it. It's a 5-minute interview by Vogue. Everything from her stylish home and her casual yet luxurious outfit to her delightful answers (she and I share the same fav pizza toppings and fav color!!) just brightened my day! I hope it brightened yours as well.

Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

Spring is in Bloom!

Happy Spring everyone!

True, it has been spring, officially, for almost a month now, but signs of it have on just started to show.  The cherry blossoms and daffodils were in bloom this past weekend, and to me, those are the only signs I need to know that spring is here!

Last year I celebrated spring in three ways.  First, I took a stroll down to the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC after work one day to see the cherry blossoms.  Despite the crowds and traffic, I had a marvelous time admiring the trees in the late afternoon sun.  (It's the best way to shake off the winter blues!)  Second, I visited Burnside Farms in Virginia to pick tulips.  I went once with my best friend and once with my mom.  Some of the tulips that I planted in my yard reemerged this year -- though only to be eaten by deer!  And third, I rediscovered the heartwarming tale of The Secret Garden.  All three are great reminders that there is a lot of beauty in the world, and you must take time to find it.

This year, I am celebrating spring in a slightly different form.  While this still means lots of flowers, I am focusing on flowers in spring-themed weddings!  So tune in for all the excitement!

Friday Favorites: Blush Pink for Valentine's Day

Happy Friday, everyone!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, everywhere I go I see pink and red decorations popping up.  I started imagining what shade of pink would go best with a wedding: hot pink? baby pink?  Red could be a good look, but for me, a blush pink really takes my breath away.  

Favorite Gown: Reem Acra, blush lace

I know colored wedding dresses are not for everyone, but I find them very chic.  This Reem Acra dress is a fine example.  

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Speaking of pink dresses, did you see Kaley Cuoco's?

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Favorite Clutch: BHLDN Effervescent Pearls Heart Clutch

This clutch kicked off this whole blush pink idea.  It's just too pretty to resist!  I would totally find an excuse to buy this.  Available at BHLDN.

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Favorite Invitations: Gold and Blush floral and Polka Dots by First Snowfall

I'm so in love with these invitations from the hand-painted florals (in blush pink!) to the gold foil polka dots.  It's heavenly!  Available on Etsy.

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Favorite Escort Cards: Chipboard Pockets with Grommets

Ok, so there's no pink in here.  Not everything can be pink, or the wedding will look like a cotton candy world.  So to balance out the blush pink, I think some neutral browns and antique gold would look nice.  Plus, I like these pockets because they remind me of tiny Valentine's Day notes.  Created by Papel Paper & Press.

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Favorite Wedding Toppers: Love Birds by Sweet Reverie

Two matching, sewn, linen love bird to perch upon your wedding cake.  They could easily double as Valentine's Day decorations!  Available on Etsy.

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Any Valentine's brides out there?  What shade did you pick?  Let me know in the comments!

Last-Minute Decorations for Thanksgiving (or Thanksgivukkah)

Hi all!

We're down to the wire--Thanksgiving is tomorrow!  Just in case you're not ready for your guests, here are a few quick yet elegant decorations you can make today and still look like a pro.

Pick Your Colors  

A good place to start is by picking what colors you want to use, and the rest will flow from there.  I've put together a Thanksgiving color palette "cheat sheet" for you.  If you'll notice, they're all earthy and edible (except maybe sunflower?), so think about letting your dinner menu inspire your decorations.

Front Door Wreath

The front door is the first thing your guests will see, so make a good impression--decorate it with a wreath!  DIY burlap wreaths are trendy right now, and easy to make.

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You only need 4 items to make this:

• 16" metal wreath form
• 4" burlap material (about 12-15 yards)
• Scissors
• Embellishments (artificial flowers, wooden letters, etc)

Check out the tutorial from Top This Top That Blog.  I especially love her tutorial because at the end she shows examples of how versatile this craft is by making it for other holidays!

Glitter Leaf Garland

I found this beautiful garland idea through the Lauren Conrad website, but it comes from 6th Street Design School.  This can be hung almost anywhere--across a doorway, window, mantle, or along an open space of wall.

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You will need:

• artificial leaves
• glitter
• Elmer's glue
• paint brush
• ribbon
• hole punch
• scissors

Check out the tutorial from 6th Street Design School.  Seems pretty easy!

Rosemary Place Cards

I've always had a bit of an obsession with place cards.  I'm not sure if it's because it's a small personalized detail or because the inner organizer in me wants everything (including my guests) in it's designated place!  Either way I love them, and I love these easy rosemary ones.

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You will need:

• rosemary
• scissors
• twine
• floral wire

Check out the tutorial from Spoon Fork Bacon.  BONUS: they give you a template for the name tag shape.  Too cute!  And I love how nice it looks with the beige linens.

Hurricane Vases Display

I love this idea!  It's so easy and versatile: grab a clear vase (any shape) and fill it with any three things in blocks of color. In this example we see corn kernels, small red beans, and split peas, but really you could use anything: cranberries, nuts, seeds, beans, and of course... chocolate and candy!

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You will need:

• hurricane vase
• corn kernels
• red beans
• split peas
• twine (or ribbon)

Check out the tutorial from Amanda Jane Brown.  Be sure to scroll down and see the Halloween version she did.  Easy as can be and looks fancy, so I say go for it!  BONUS: set a candle on the top--just make sure it's secure while it's lit.

Wheat Bouquet

Going for super easy?  Find a bundle of wheat and use it as a centerpiece.  Here are two ideas.  1) Wrap the bundle with string or rubber bands first, then cover that with pretty ribbon and display it flanked with tall candles.  2) Put a bundle of wheat in a vase that's wider than the bundle and fill in the extra space with cranberries (or corn kernels, seeds, rocks, whatever you have!)

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You will need:

• wheat
• string or rubber bands
• ribbon

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• wheat
• vase
• cranberries
• twine

No tutorials here, but I'm sure you can figure it out!

Happy Thanksgiving!

For more decoration ideas check out my Thanksgiving board on Pinterest.  Good luck with your last minute decorations and enjoy a very happy Thanksgiving (or Thanksgivukkah), everyone!