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Garden Bridal Shower


My mom just held a bridal shower for one of my cousins this past week, and I was blown away by everything she did. I cannot take much credit, most of the decorations were finished when I got there. I love the whole vibe the shower had. It was so simple, but pretty and detailed. I think sometimes showers can get out of control and it becomes more about the ‘party’ then the actual people and event you are celebrating.

For the table, my dad spray painted these little pots gold (the colors of my cousin’s wedding are green and gold) and my mom planted succulents in them. The pots served as not only decor, but also as party favors. She used simple carnations for the centerpiece and vintage trays with mason jars on top. Mason jars add a great vintage element to any table.

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For the drink table, we used this little flag banner to bring in some glitz. The honey comb looking jar had a cucumber lime punch inside which was delicious and super easy to make. My dad cut down a tree last month and sliced the trunk up for my mom to use as decor. She has one slab in the kitchen with a vase on top and it is so ‘anthroplogie’!

IMG_1741IMG_9043IMG_3813 IMG_2381A candy table is always a good idea! We had cupcakes on this stand, with cold sprinkles from Michaels. When everyone arrived we put the chocolate covered strawberries on as well (it was so hot they still melted). Then you can use apothecary jars and fill with candy of whatever color you want. Looking at all these pictures is making me crave champagne and sweets!!! It turned out to be a wonderful shower, and I can’t wait for the wedding!

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Christmas is Here!


I am a Christmas freak. I turn on the Christmas radio station as soon as it comes out (and I may be guilty of popping in my Michael Buble Christmas cd before Thanksgiving). Here are a few pictures of some decorations I put up recently. I hope you enjoy!

^our cute little christmas tree. we actually picked one that was still wrapped to be surprised!^

IMG_0586^andrew and i started a tradition of giving each other an ornament each year. i gave him this golden gate bridge that reminded me of our first trip together (from pottery barn).^

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^he got me this cute little polar bear because it reminded him of kaila (from pottery barn).^

^peter pan is andrew’s favorite disney character. (we are disney obsessed.)^

^my mom gave this to us last christmas. it has rose petals from my wedding bouquet inside.^

^i added epsom salts to my candle pillar to mimic snow (centerpiece from pier 1 last year).^

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^i love this mirrored frame (similar here) and metallic trees i found at target. you can find the books displayed here and here.^