Whimsy & Spice lives up to its name. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, and run by husband and wife team, Mark Sopchak (pastry chef extraordinaire) and Jenna Park (marketer, packaging and we...
You've just gotta love high school sweethearts! Skylar and Shane have been together for ten years and their love story started at a school dance (note the Tom Petty coolness of that). Th...
I love Claire Pettibone! Over the last several years, she has definitely become one of my favorite bridal designers because of the way she puts a modern twist on vintage romance. So, whe...
The couple that grows together stays together. We love this beautiful print from Oh! Studio. The great thing is that it is a bespoke artwork the amazing thing about this design is that when you give Oh! Studio 14 personalised elements that are about you/or the couple who you are buying the gift for, the clever people at Oh! Studio will illustrate a gorgeous bespoke tree for you!
The final artwork is produced as a high quality digital print on 300gsm paper, with the unframed piece being 42cm x 30cm. £79/ $125 Paper present perfection!
The Gift 2. MeMake
How adorable are these little pillows? These lovely miniatures have the word “home” embellished on them and we think that this is a great way of helping the couple to turn that home into a sweet home. And of course…
Over the last couple years I’ve been learning how to quilt. I have always loved them, but after I learned about all that went into making them, I appreciated the workmanship of beautifully done quilts. Everything from the way the fabric colors and patterns are matched to the detailed stitching shows in an excellent quilt. Quilts aren’t just beautiful blankets, but tangible bits of our own histories.
You can imagine then, how excited I was when I found Lori’s site. One of the things Lori specializes in is making uniquely customized quilts, using fabrics her clients bring in. She also has a line of her own fabrics that couples can select from.
Have your family members and wedding party send you a scrap of fabric that represents you and your honey’s style, personality, or a shared memory. Lori can put it into a quilt and it…
This spoon is nice on the eyes and handmade in West Virginia from readily available and ethically harvested redwoods. All scraps, chips and hardwood are recycled on site at the farm where they are made.
This is one of our best sellers! Keep your drinks cold and your party guests talking about the trendy addition to their favorite cocktail. Using ice in drinks can close down the flavors of wines and spirits when it dilutes them. Use this natural alternative to chill your glass.…
If the bride-to-be is addicted to the Food Network and has a pile of Gourmet magazines sitting by the door, a kitchen-themed bridal shower might be right up her alley.
Some ideas to get you going:
The invitations:
Use a cooking themed invitation or modify recipe cards with the time, address, and instructions. See below for gift theme suggestions you can include with the invitations.
The gifts:
How about giving your guests a theme for their gifts? Ask groups of guests to bring either a favorite kitchen gadget, cookbook or gourmet ingredients. Or have every guest bring their favorite recipe and create a collection of them for the bride. Just make sure that if you are asking for themed gifts, you make it clear on the invitations.
The food:
In keeping with the theme, I think that providing appetizers and desserts that require a bit of interaction are interesting (and…
When I saw these customized bow tie flasks from The Hair of the Dog I thought they’d make a fantastically fun gift for the groomsmen! All flasks are stainless steel and can be personalized with names, dates, initials, etc. You can even select a different background color to coordinate with your wedding colors.
And, if you don’t want to leave the bridesmaids out, not to worry, there are custom flasks for the bridal party, too. Even the bride and groom, if that’s how they want to roll!
There are a slew of styles and colors so finding the perfect fit to commemorate the day shouldn’t be too difficult. Keeping the groomsmen from needing a little “hair of the dog” the day of the wedding? That may require a little more effort.
There is no limit to unique eco-conscious gifts for your favorite green bride! Many businesses cater to those that covet sustainable products and they do their absolute best to ensure that you are receiving quality products from fair trade organizations.
Instead of buying products made of plastic or other harmful materials you can opt for bamboo kitchenware or recycled metal cheese slicers, graters, utensils!
Buying recycled products is a very responsible gesture and also showcases artistry by individuals who take old materials and turn them into something beautiful and functional!
Recycled luxury items such as wine racks are also a great home decor addition. When you entertain guests they will be impressed by the unique repurposed items you own!
You all know what a huge fan I am of personal, customized gifts, especially for big life events (um, your wedding day perhaps?) as a way to commemorate the day in a meaningful way. There’s something about opening up a gift that has thought, care and time invested into it…
Which is probably why I think Vintage Pearl’s customized necklaces are so lovely. They’re a subtle way to wear your heart on your sleeve (or your chest, in this case), plus they’re really pretty, aren’t they? And I love that each piece is individually handstamped so no two necklaces are exactly the same, just like your love (sometimes I just can’t help it…).
A Flower and a Circle is the first one that caught my eye (and their best-seller). I love the addition of the freshwater pearl to help balance out the names.
There are times when you just have to go with what’s given to you and, dear readers, this is one of those times. I had another post all ready for you for this afternoon when this little ditty came through my inbox (via the geniuses at Thrilllist) and I had to share it with you immediately. Pretty tiaras can wait until Monday; this feels like the Friday afternoon treat that’ll get you through to the weekend.
Gift Rapped is a service that creates personalized raps for you (I’ll just give you a second for the awesomeness of this service to sink in). You send them suggestions, inside jokes, and a set of photos; they send you back a personalized rap in video form that you can use to impress your loved one.
And believe me, I know I have a weakness for all things over-the-top and dramatic, but…
Now I’m basing this solely on the fact that every year I watch my husband, dad, and brother-in-law scurry out to start buying presents on December 23, but I’m thinking there’s a chance there are a few guys out there who still need to finish up their shopping. If your fiancé or husband counts among them, feel free to surreptitiously send him a link to this page; we did our best to cover all of your bases!
For the Adorned Lady
If she likes a little bit of bling, these sequin heart shoe clips from ban.do will help her rock in the New Year (or just rock her trips to the grocery store). Or if she takes a bit less glitz in her everyday life, Molly M Designs laser-cut bamboo and suede earrings are lightweight, eco-friendly and very pretty (plus, she has a ton…
Earlier in the week I told you about our partnership with the JCPenny/Salvation Army’s Angel Giving Tree (by the way, Friday is the last day for giving gifts so if you’re planning on doing it, don’t miss out!) and it got us thinking about charitable gifts you can give over the holidays. Because while it’s very nice to get an iPad (hint, hint), it’s also a great opportunity to give a meaningful gift that will literally keep on giving.
Here are a few of our favorite non-profits, chosen because when you give them it still feels like a tangible gift (although donating to your favorite charity in someone’s name works just as well…).
Heifer International
A staple among holiday charities, Heifer International lets you gift an animal to a community where it will make a big impact (a flock of ducks, for example, is the equivalent…
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Inspiration Board: Kitchen Themed Bridal Shower
