Cut flowers are actually pretty bad for the environment. Which seems weird considering they're such a natural thing. Of course there's a couple ways to minimize your impact, i.e. buying local, buying in season but I just wanted to avoid them altogether. Another reason for doing so was since we were doing everything ourselves, it was just another thing to transport and take care of. Keeping them well hydrated in the heat of August (08-18-18) was going to be a bother. So while I love flowers…

Cut flowers are actually pretty bad for the environment. Which seems weird considering they're such a natural thing. Of course there's a couple ways to minimize your impact, i.e. buying local, buying in season but I just wanted to avoid them altogether. Another reason for doing so was since we were doing everything ourselves, it was just another thing to transport and take care of. Keeping them well hydrated in the heat of August (08-18-18) was going to be a bother. So while I love flowers…

It was time to get serious about a spring table centerpiece and after much thought or at least five minutes of thought - I decided I needed some blue birds. To make these little paper birds, you will need: Paper to form the bird (I used kraft paper) Masking tape Pretty paper to cover the birds (I used blue rice paper) Glue Start by forming a shape of a bird with the kraft paper. I stared with the head, formed the body and left the tail fanned out. I used masking tape to keep the shape…

Floral arrangement in birds nest

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I find the best inspiration from all of you. Each week for Vintage Inspiration Friday, I'm totally amazed at all the creative and inspiring photos and posts. Thank you all so much for joining in! There's always a fresh idea and a new way of looking at things. My inspiration for this post came from one of your posts. (See who in just a minute) Not only the sights, but the scents of Spring are so intoxicating... Aromatique has the "Smell of Spring" wrapped up in a bag. A heady floral of Spring…

5 Low Cost Big Impact DIY Branch Centerpieces

[tps_header]Origami is a very romantic trend that has appeared in the recent years and has already become super popular. Making cute paper cranes unites the guests and relatives even before the wedding, and such hangings and chandeliers look very impressive both indoors and outdoors. How else can you rock paper cranes of different colors on your - Page 6

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bird theme

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A charming family wedding that's perfect inspiration for any of you marrying and that already have kids.