Handcrafted: DIY Fabric Feathers

Happy Thursday my dears!  Please forgive my absence yesterday - I was working on a couple big projects that NEEDED to get done.  And I still have a couple more projects that need to be finished...one big, but super duper special one that I am mailing to my sisay for my niece's birthday party in December ;-)

So while I off crafting and playing catch up, I thought I would pop in and share with you, in case you missed it, this fabulous DIY by Ez of Creature Comforts that was featured on 100 Layer Cake a couple months back...

What I love about this is that there are three ways to make these lovely feathers!  And since I have been on such a bow and arrow kick lately...feathers just seem fitting, do they not?  Not to mention that I think there was a week a couple months back that I posted feathers all week long ;-)

Anyhoo, I see soooo many ways in which to use these lovelies.  Yes, you can use them as bouts, in your hair or adorning napkins, but they would also be fun to use on an escort table, and on a bigger scale as table markers, or even a table runner...you get the idea ;-)

Have fun feathering your nest, table, hair, etc...my dears! 

~ Ciao

...photography by creature comforts via 100 layer cake

A Dapper Dude

I am absolutely intrigued with these bouts...

I think these would be a fabulous, non-traditional option for the boys!  I'm loving not only the feathers in each of these, but the colors, and natural, rustic feel of them too.  Oh I do think the boys would look dapper, don't you?

P.S. - Did you know that the first definition of a dude is:  a man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming and manners?  Not necessarily the first thing that pops into my mind when I hear the word "dude"...but I am really starting to like the word now.  Okay, that's the end of your English lesson today ;-)

 ~ Ciao

...image via pomp and plumage

Flowers of the Week: 4.4.11

Oh boy do I have bunches, and I mean bunches, of loveliness to start off your week my dears!  You know how OVER THE MOON  I am about every.single.thing that Kate, of Flowerwild, designs...well, I have a handful of her amazingly beautiful creations for you this morning.  Just have a look-see at all the lovely...

This first arrangement is flower heaven for me.  Or what I would expect it to look like!  The colors, the texture, the feel = perfection.  Up next, we have two beautiful bouquets...

Oh me, oh my...beautiful, no?  It's those berries in the smaller bouquet that I am loving.  But hold on, there is still more.  Next, are two more bouquets that are just dreamy, and would be fabulous for a Spring wedding with the little pop of yellow from the stamens of the five petal white roses...

I am loving the wrapped stems on the larger bouquet (first two pictures), and the Queen Anne's Lace in the smaller bouquet (third picture).  And goodness, we can't forget the boys...

Tell me the boys wouldn't look dapper sporting one of these bouts!?!  Did I not tell you...lots of lovely!  And lots of exclamation points too ;-)  Now this is exactly how I like to start off my week, don't you?

My darlings, I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  And I hope these flowers add some lovely to your April day!  Looking forward to a great week here at LCW.  Hopefully, with lots more lovely ;-)
 
~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa, styling by joy thigpen & design and images via flowerwild 

Flowerwild February: Day 16

Eek...how pretty are these?

Stunning!  And the presention is just perfection.  Which one do you like best?  I seriously, can't decide!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 11

Red and pink...such a pretty combination, don't you think?

I think it is safe to say that I have an obsession with berries lately.  But who can blame me...just look at them!  They really take these bouts to a whole new level. 

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 9

Oh do I have some beautiful bouts for the boys today...

I am adoring the lace wrapped ends, the berries, and the thistle is so striking, no?  I am sure that you can find at least one here that you love!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 3

Continuing on with all of this flowery goodness - I decided I needed to include one for the boys.  Hey, they need some inspiration too!  How about one these bouts...

Woodsy and wonderful!  I am adoring the moss, ferns, and the stems wrapped in twine.

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowers of the Week 1.11.10

I have a special little treat for you today.  I loved so many pictures taken by the photographer Erin at Erin Hearts Court that I had to post multiple pictures.  He does an amazing job at capturing all of the details!  These flowers are perfect for a spring or summer wedding in shades of pink, cream, white and green.  First the bouquet...

And the boutonniere with a full view of the bouquet - just lovely.

Details on the table...

How cute are those table numbers? 

I love all the elements here - handkerchiefs, wood and glass.  Did you notice the little bird vase holding the flower in the left picture above?  The perfect little detail!

Again, different vases and jars...and the little bird.

And finally, a view of the whole table...

I love all the softness - dreamy and romantic.  What do you think?

~ Ciao

...photography erinheartscourt