Unique Boutonnieres

There are so many fun, unique ideas out there for boutonnieres!  You really could turn anything into a boutonniere!  Guys are choosing boutonnieres that reflect their style and who they are.  You could use feathers, felt flowers, shells for a beach wedding, or something completely different like a mini guitar!  We are loving all of the creative boutonnieres people are coming up with!

What is your favorite style of boutonniere?



Links:{feather}{shell}{guitar}

Entertaining Tips: Help

New Rule

If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it! Have a friend/boyfriend/girlfriend/sister/brother help you. It's okay. Especially if it's your first party. Some things to consider:

• Make sure music is on, it sets the mood


• Make sure Food is out


• Drinks are out


• If food needs forks, they are out


• Napkins - out for guests


• Take a deep breath!

Urban { Home } goods - a modern swap

Our newest endeavor!!

The { Urban } HOME Goods - a modern swap is a NEW group dedicated to creating and receiving the coolest modern and urban decorations for their homes! This will be a blind swap; however members will have the ability to suggest possible items of interest, color ways, and create a helpful mosaic for their partners! Members will be paired with a partner by one of the administrators, according to likes, styles, and taste in fabric. They will then create their handmade Home Decoration for their partner…

XO,
Heather & Kerri



1. Patchwork Dish Towels, 2. IMG_0184, 3. MAR 14, 4. Quilted Ironing Board Cover, 5. Placemats, 6. Little hexagons, 7. kitchen fun, 8. COUPON ORGANIZER - Ribbon Bows, 9. multistem, 10. Fabric Covered Embroidery Hoop Wall Decoration, 11. Linen + anything = success!, 12. Raw-edge applique, 13. coolerretrocarblue, 14. One of my favorites - patchwork trees, 15. flea market tote, 16. Tote

I hope you'll join us in this swap... as we are very excited to continue our love for handmade items that are built by a community of inspiring talent!

There is truly nothing as special as a gift from a friend!!

Sign-up now till March 22nd. Partners will be assigned on March 26th! Can't wait!! :)

Happy St. Patty's Day!

With St. Patrick's Day coming up tomorrow, Courtney in our office was inspired with a black, white, and kelly green inspiration board that we just love! The green just pops against the black and white, and the details come together for a elegant and fun atmosphere!

Links: {bridal party}{escort card}{place setting}{cake}{wine}{champagne}{bouquet}{candy canes}{bridesmaid}{invitation}{flower girl and ring bearer}

Save the Date: Alli and Tim!

Alli and Tim have the most awesome-tastical Save the Dates ever!!  Verve Studio read our minds and took pictures of them to post!  Their save the date included a magnet along with a booklet with a save the date section (when and where the wedding will be), a save the room section (hotels for guests to choose from), and a save the weekend section (listing different activities available for that weekend)!  Loves it!

Plus Pillows & Liberty...

My childhood BFF's birthday is coming up next week and knowing that her and her husband have been working so hard remodeling their living room... I thought she would love some new Pillows for their couch!

So many fabulous bloggers have made these type of applique pillows recently and I have been just dying to give them a try... although... I had to put my own spin on it and make them into cross' ( or plus' )...

I decided to use my last little bit of Orla Kiely fabric on them and reverse the plus on the second pillow to give them a BFF feel ( they belong together! )... I think they look pretty smart! ;) I do hope she loves them... either way though... I doubt she'd ever say otherwise ( wink, wink )!!

Another exciting event was the debut of Liberty of London at Target and you know I couldn't miss that!! ;) I picked up a couple dresses and an adorable tote for all my embroidery homework for the car pool line! LOL...

And then... this... it really is horrible... I ( and when I say I mean... the husband ) painted my head board Aqua a couple weeks ago... with the plan that I was going to make my ( me + you ) quilt in our room... and he didn't dig it so.... as a compromise... i told him he could take me shopping at my fav... West Elm store in downtown Portland :) I picked out this fabulous charcoal quilt... but now... the head board needs to be repainted!

Help... I need color ideas! I was thinking about going with cranberry??? I dunno... I need my friends advice! and that means you!!

Thanks in advance... XO,Heather

Don't be Cheap

I read a post by The City Bride and I thought it was exactly what I wast thinking! In this economy, even if you have a bazillion dollars to spend on your wedding, most of our clients are opting not to. Who wants to spend that much to show off for their friends.



So when I read this post, I thought it was out of my own head, so I won't take the credit, although I am pretty sure, she snuck into my head and stole my thoughts.



Photo by: Gina Leigh Photography