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-November 25, 2012-
Here is a reflection of our wedding day
& the events that led up to it...
Decor
adding a personal touch with decor
Paper Goods
Attire
Wedding Day
Bridal Shower/Bachelorrette
Tips
Have you ever noticed the may different ways there are to escort guests to their tables? Cards pinned to a string, succulent pots, tagged straws, mock travel passports for destination weddings.. the list goes on. My favorite part of attending a wedding (
aside from a symbolic ceremony
) is getting to see the personal touches added by the couple. And although I am all about personal touches, sometimes elegance and simplicity is needed to set the perfect mood without going too over the top.
We created these simple ivory escort cards for a summer wedding in Coral Gables, Florida. I love the touch of charm they added to the tables.
What type of escort cards do you prefer?
Happy Monday folks!
The weekend was spent relaxing, baking, cooking, drinking wine with good company and growing my green thumb. Saturday early morning, mom in law and I headed over to a local plant shop with a few projects in mind.
We came back with even more than we'd bargained for! Plants sure do add warmth to a space! I can't wait until Gabriel gets home this afternoon (
he's been away on business
) and sees what we added! Gary on the other hand has enjoyed our new found tradition of starting the day with quite mornings outside. Make sure to make it a good start to the week, okay? Sweet Day!
Today I'm going to share some new things we've added to our home this month. Keep in mind, new things don't have to equal expensive. There are many ways to decorate your home on a budget. Trust the girl who is a big believer in the clearance section!
- Original painting of Pinar del Rio, Cuba (the place where my dad-in-law was born, gifted by my in-laws) Isn't she a beauty?! She faces our front door and is the first thing you see when you walk in. I spy a nosey frenchie in the background! ;)
- My studio desk (
) We got 2 table tops, 8 legs and somehow pulled it together. I'm loving the L shape!
-Side table (Originally purchased from
but was given to us as a hammy down from my in-laws) My mom-in-law and I have practically the same style so when she gets rid of something, guess who has a happy day?!
-Gabriel's desk & chair (hammy down from the school I work at - score!) His office is still in progress though...
-Framed wedding picture (thrift store & large photo ordered from Shutterfly)
Our house is made up of different pieces that entirely do not match, yet still "eclectically" flow. You don't have to spend a fortune to make your house look cozy. I believe mixing and matching is what gives this home such a unique feel. You don't want to walk into a house and see the "cookie cutter syndrome." Mixing new with old is my favorite approach. We love knowing that the hammy down pieces have a story.
In other news:
Yesterday while at the mall, I found myself walking through the home section of every store... and then it hit me. I enjoy house shopping WAY more than I enjoy clothes shopping. I never thought I would see the day..
What are your thoughts on eclectic finds? Do you have any pieces with a story?