Mason Flower Jars

Mason Jars are great for just about everything when it comes to creative decorating, and these hanging flower jars put together by FiftyFlowers are no exception!


These are SO perfect, especially for any outdoor wedding!

Picture this: you're walking down a pathway lined with these adorable flower jars hanging from rows of shepherds hooks....I know-perfect right?!?

What do you guys think??

Ideas for String Lights

You may notice that now that the holidays are over, those tiny strings of lights that you use for...well..basically all aspects of decorating are being offered at super reduced prices everywhere.


What you may not have considered is that those little bulbs of joy can be a wonderful (and seriously inexpensive) addition to your wedding decor, whether for your wedding day, or engagement party or just for a fun dinner party.



We've seen quite a few uses for them, but here are a few that we think are quite "bright" ideas:

Wine Bottle Light via Craftzine

Paper Flower Lights via Sparkle & Hay via DIY or Don't

Mason Jar Lights via WeddingBee

Cupcake Liner Lights via Curbly

Who knew there were so many creative options for string lights? I adore the cupcake liner idea (and now have an intense sugar craving.

One vanilla cupcake with extra icing please and thank you!).

Do these crafty ideas flip your innovation switch to on?

Modern Whimsy!

Yay! i was able to finish up my first Project Linus quilt top this weekend with the fabulous Modern Whimsy!!... such a fabulous line for a special baby and family who could use a little "pick me up"!! i had a blast putting this top together, Ashley's tutorial really makes them come together quickly... but with a pop of design! i really suggest you all put it on your "must tries"... it's a serious keeper!

OOohhh... and i think i'm going to order some lovely flannel to back this quilt with... maybe in that yummy lime?? :P

i may even make a couple other sweet treats from this line for Easter too! the Ducks ( i think they look more like swans myself, but whateves... hahaha... ) are to die for and let's not even mention the circles! yep, i'm in fabric love... sigh...

Xo, Heather

so... thankful!!

it's usually this time of year that we all take a good, strong look at ourselves ( and our lives ) to see what we can improve. i know my Christmas ass has been on the treadmill this past week (let's just keep it real)!! but, a good friend of my mine reminded me of another way we could improve ourselves... charities!

i love my friend for always reminding me of how thankful i am for what i have been given and how there are always people who could use a little support sometimes. i've done a lot of charity work in the past, but i have a couple plans for this year that i'm super excited about!

first is making baby quilts for Project Linus!! this is such an amazing charity that i can easily support through out the year and hopefully make a small difference in a family's life during a rough time!! :)

Laurie Wisbrun's new fabric line Modern Whimsy by Robert Kaufman is a perfect fabric line to start with ( in my opinion... hahaha ) so, i'm off! I'm hoping for at least 6 quilts that i can give this year, but i'm really wanting to give 10! cross your fingers, k!!

OOOhhhh.. and i did whoop up a couple more Civil War Diary blocks... still loving them! sigh....

i'd love to hear how you all are going to improve your already great lives!

Xo, Heather

New Years DIY Week: Part 5

To finish up this week of DIY, I wanted to save something special for last. On the wedding day, it seems stress can run a little high, especially among the bridal party. If anyone can attest to this, I can- don't people realize they hired a wedding planner to take care of everything?!? In any case, you want to be prepared for any little thing that can be done to ease the anxiety the day of.



These DIY Emergency Kits we found on Intimate Weddings are the perfect gift for bridesmaids to give to the bride, or a bride to give to her mom-you know, if she's one of those moms that will probably be worrying more about the schedule than the bride herself.

Items included: 

       Snack: Water bottle, granola bars, muffins, mints/gum

       Medication: Tylenol, pepto-bismol 

       Toiletries: Deodorant, oil-blotting sheets, body spray, lotion, tissues, clear nail polish, nail file

       Odds & Ends: Safety pins, bobby pins, lint brush, scotch tape

Now, as a wedding planner these are just a few of the things I carry with me at all times. But in the event that you don't have one (for some reason), these are a few essentials you may want to have with you. You can even get yourself a cute monogrammed bag to carry them all in! 

Have any of you ever been to a wedding where there was a bridal emergency??

New Years DIY Week: Part 4

Everyone knows with every wedding the party doesn't really begin until the reception. That's when the music, the dancing, and the occasional cocktail all come to life!



These glow jars from Intimate Weddings would make the perfect decoration to line walkways.

What you'll need:

      -Mason Jars         -Scissors

      -Glow Sticks       -Rubber Gloves (so you don't have glowing hands for the rest of the day!) 

Step 1: Grab two glow sticks and cut at one end. Make sure they are inside the jar when you cut them.

Step 2: Shake each glow stick while holding inside jar until contents are empty. 

Step 3: Swirl the liquid around the jar. And you're done! 

How awesometastic are these?!?

hometown!

they're a few things about this new year that i'm super excited about and one of them is my exploration of interpretation quilts. ( mind you... they probably have some kind of other... super clever name that i don't know!  hahaha ) but, basically they are my designs inspired by places i love. and i lOVE my hometown Portland, Oregon! You'll find a very modern city, with an industrial edge, some cloudy days... but an overall a peaceful place to live. well... that how i hope i conveyed it anyways!! LOL

this is the first wall hanging, i have EVER hung in my home and i'm pretty excited about it!

i'm already very excited to start on another piece... :)

( 20" X 30" )

hope your week is bringing lots of excitement too!!

Xo, Heather