So…I’ve been realizing that I spend a lot of time reading design/craft/DIY blogs, and I got to thinking that since I’m getting so many great ideas from other people’s blogs, that maybe I should start my own to share some of my ideas too. On top of that it will be a fun way to show off some of the projects Craig’s gotten done on the house and little crafty things I make. I’ll probably also talk about other things that excite me, like fashion, food, etc…
I guess I’ll start by posting a couple of pictures of a party I hosted on Friday. It was a lingerie shower/Bachelorette party for my friend Casey. I was super excited about all the little crafts I did for the decor.
This was the main spread. The color scheme was yellow, gray and black.
I usually have a painting Craig made for our wedding hanging here, but it didn’t go with the color scheme, so I covered the canvas with a yellow table cloth I had that I got at a thrift store. I spelled out Casey’s name on scrapbook paper circles and clothespinned them from the hanging twine.
Flower arrangement on the cheap: yellow sunflowers from the grocery store, and I mixed in some daisies and Queen Anne’s lace that I found in an empty lot near my gym. Most of the vases were Ball canning jars that I saved from my wedding. The table cloth was oil cloth I got from the fabric store…great for wiping up spills & totally matched the theme.
Plates, bowls and platters were perfect and free since I got them from Craig’s grandma ages ago, but never had a reason to use them.
I filled up vases with lemon drops, Jordan almonds, lemons, and peppermints. I wish I had a close-up of the peppermints. I individually wrapped each one with yellow paper and then tied each end with black and white gingham ribbon. Oh man.
I don’t know if anyone at the party actually noticed the branches on top of my shelf, but I was pretty excited about them. I found them in my yard and painted them yellow & I think they turned out pretty cute.
The final spread. We had pinapple rum punch, sparkling lemonade, a Mediterranean pita platter, fruit skewers, spinach dip, and vanilla cupcakes with lemon frosting and coconut. I even made little flags for the cupcakes that said “C + J” on them :). I think I need to host another party soon, because this was fun excuse to craft and it got my creative juices flowing.
I am so glad you started this blog!! I love it. You make me want to craft way more. If only there were more hours in the day! I love your post, and everything looked even better in person! And I noticed the branches :0) I want to paint some for our apartment too.
ok. i’m glad you like it. i was feeling a bit dorky for starting a blog. i don’t want to seem like i’m tooting my own horn or anything, but i just thought it would be kinda fun :).
I love the layout! It looks even better than you described and I can just imagine in it person! You have officially inspired me to be less delinquent in my blogging. So thanks!
gosh, you are so talented! i just read this (your first post) i am so impressed! i love how you painted the branch yellow! that is awesome!
And this is where it began… ha, I just thought I’d take a peak at your earliest post! You are great at creating settings perfect for parties! So, I know I still haven’t written you back since you wrote me.. I’m sorry! I’ve been really horrible at sending letters. Hopefully soon out of nowhere you will receive a letter in the mail 🙂
what a lovely first post! A professional from the start. Thank you for following your heart and starting it! I am ALWAYS inspired and encouraged by your posts and look forward to what you are interested in and inspired by!