On the Table: Red, White + Wood

Hi there lovelies!  How is your Wednesday going?  Mine is just peachy really ;-)  I know I still have a lot of explaining to do, but I just don't have the time right now to do so...and you just might not want to hear all that I have to say.  So while I still contemplate explaining my disappearance for almost two months, I thought I would still pop in and leave you with some lovely inspiration!

I know we are in the midst of Winter...hello highs of 52...and everyone is looking forward to Spring, but when I saw these pictures, I just couldn't help but think how fabulous Fall really is...

Here's a closer look at those table names...

Eeks - fabulously rustic and Fall.  Here are a couple more details for you to devour...

I gotta tell you that I am loving all of this, aren't you?  And the leaves on the floor are one of those details that sends me over the moon ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by nikki meyer via the pretty blog

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

Tuesday Thought: Drawer Liners

Good day loves ;-)  You know the old saying:  "when it rains, it pours?"  Well it is POURING in my neck of the woods...and I'm not talking rain either!  Well not yet at least...that's supposed to start on Thursday this week.  I must say that I would take pouring rain down over this type of pouring anyday!  But all that has to wait unitl I get my window fixed in my car ;-(  Yes, after just a couple weeks ago spending almost $1500 to get my car fixed, I now have to dump another...at least $450 because my driver side window won't go up!  Of course this doesn't happen in the Summer...nope, it happens when I have to drive to work in 50 degree temperatures.  Oh and yes, it is stuck all the way down.  And yes, I have to get it fixed as it's supposed to start raining on Thursday.  So you see, I still have a day job...gasp - I don't think I have ever mentioned that before...which with two postings daily here, one posting on OTMVR's blog (which I haven't posted there in over a week - bad Kristi), a vintage rental businesses, two Etsy businesses and an event planning business...you can see how it's P-O-U-R-I-N-G in my neck of the woods right now.

So hang tight with me loves as my posting has been a bit off for the last two weeks...I have soooo much going on right now I can't see straight...including a possible MOVE!  We, being me and LCW, are not going anywhere...we are just ironing out some kinks and fixing up the car ;-)  So stay with me please as the next week or two might be a bit sporadic in posting...I promise I will be back to normal by the first of December!

And while I didn't get a Tuesday Shoesday post done today, I did do my 'Thought Thought' post.  Here was my inspiration this week...

Gold chevron drawer liners ;-)  Oh how I would LOVE to line my drawers with these!  And as always it got me thinking.  These liners are too pretty to go inside a drawer...hmmm.

So here is your 'Tuesday Thought' loves:  Use these drawer liners as decor for your tables!  Can't you just picture a glam event with these running the lengths of the tables?  And it doesn't even have to cover the entire table...just a couple on a long rectangular table would be fabulous.

It's so perfect for a bridal shower, bridesmaids luncheon, or just about any other party.  And another 'Thought' for you...is you could possibly use them for place mats for a smaller affair!  Hey, if I can use wallpaper (and lots of other different things) as place mats and table runners...then I can most certainly use drawer liners...hehe ;-)

You can get your own fabulous golden chevron drawer liners right HERE.

~ Ciao

...image via hammocks & high tea

Who Says

...you can't use a lighted mirrored garland as a backdrop?

Whether for the ceremony, behind the head table or the dessert table, a photo booth, as an escort area (kind of like the idea in my Tuesday Thought I posted yesterday) or just as decor...this would add the perfect amount of SPARKLE to your big day!  All you need is mirror garlands and one  (or more depending on how big you make it) white light strands to make your own ;-)  Or go right HERE for a step by step how to.

Now go get your sparkle on! 

P.S. - Ooh, I gotta say...I would love this idea with my earlier Picture Perfect Palette today.  A winter wedding with a gorgeous, but unexpected, palette with lots of spakrle...now that's my kind of affair ;-)

~ Ciao

...images via apartment therapy

Tuesday Thought: Light it Up

Hey sweet peas!  It's Tuesday...which means it's time for another 'Tuesday Thought.'  I love doing this post.  For me, sometimes it's like finding a needle in a haystack...100's of pictures later, I find the one that triggers a thought ;-)  Well honestly, they all trigger thoughts...but I'm always on the lookout for one that would work for weddings and events (even though I usually can make them all work...hehe), can be something that you yourselves can recreate and of course, most importantly, is a bit different!

So here is the picture that triggered thoughts to swirl and twirl inside my head...

 How simply spectacular are the globe lights with pictures, notes and bits and pieces?  LOVE it ;-)

So here is a simple thought for today sweet peas:  While you can always use globe lights to hang pictures from at your wedding, I think this would make a FABULOUS escort area for an evening wedding!  Talk about a winter wonderland come to life...string up globe lights, or twinkling ones if you'd like, and clip your escort cards right on!  I might add little sprigs of greenery here and there too.

You could even take it up a notch by using glittered clothespins (like the ones I make here...nice plug, no?) so they sparkle and shine.  Oh and if your looking for globe lights, well I have those too...in clear and frosted ;-)

Granted, these globe lights are fantastic outside too...so all the Spring and Summer garden, winery, beach, ranch, barn, etc...weddings would all work perfectly as well.  And you can always change out the style of clips to fit your theme/setting.

Also, I think having your guests clip on notes for the two of you...to help your love shine...would be cute too!

What do you think sweet peas?  A good thought?

~ Ciao

...image via birch and little

Handcrafted: Stumped

Hi there darlings!  It's funny that I am struggling a bit here with posting today.  I know I have been pinning away like CRAZY, but I have nothing!  NOTHING...and I keep sitting here trying to figure out what to do about it.  Maybe I'm on idea overload, or maybe my ideas have flown the coop - but whatever it is...I don't really like it ;-(  Does this ever happen to you?

And as I was sitting here totally stumped about what to post...the idea hit me -  I will post about stumps!  Yes, that's it, and I just pinned it a little bit ago.  And I kid you not...that is exactly how it played out...funny how that works sometimes, no?  Anyhoo, I pinned it not with this post in mind have you, but just cause I knew I liked it.  So here my darlings is your 'Handcrafted' with a 'Tuesday Thought' thrown in post for today...

Fun, no?  And as you can see in the first picture - your venue or home, if you like, does not have to be rustic.  I think these would be FANTASTIC in a loft area ceremony...marking each aisle.  Just paint the tops silver or gold for a more glam look...and you can sprinkle some silver or gold sequins to line the aisle as well.  No need for flowers with all that fabulousness ;-) 

But if you did use them for a more rustic setting - then mason jars filled with flowers on top would be the cat's meow!  Yes, I just said cat's meow...love that saying...HA.  However, you know I would LOVE to use them as fun seating at a casual outdoor affair too. 

And since I am now on a roll...that's just what happens darlings...how about using smaller or shorter stumps as table markers...paint each one a different color for each table.  Then you could have branches cut into coaster size pieces, paint them to match the color of the table that the guest is to sit at and have the guests names written on them! 

Even patterns for a more modern affair would be fun - chevron, check, quatrefoil (love that one) would be oh so FUN!  And if they were in gold and silver - so naturally glam.  Just keep in mind that for a more modern look clean edges of the coasters and stumps (like pictured above) would be best.  So you would want remove the bark darlings to achieve the look.  But I am sure you knew that ;-)

Learn how to make your own right HERE.  Thanks Martha for the inspiration!

~ Ciao

...image via martha stewart

Who Says

...you can't use fabric filled embroidery hoops as your ceremony backdrop?

I L-O-V-E this idea!  I really, really do ;-)  And even if you don't want to use this idea for your ceremony, it would be fabulous just as decor or even for a photo booth.

~ Ciao

...image via purl bee

Tuesday Thought: If The Bride Likes To Cook

Happy Tuesday dears!  Question for you?  Do you ever have an idea that you hold onto for a while...not quite ready to share with anyone, yet alone everyone?  I do ;-)   However, it seems that sooner or later I always end up sharing them with you!  Yet, this idea I have held onto for 12 + years. 

You see, I LOVE to cook.  I don't cook very often anymore and I am pretty sure that I lost my touch now...however, at one point I was a very good cook, or so I like to think.  At my bridal shower years and years ago - I received a cookbook from Aunt Millie as a gift.  Yet, there was a super special part  - and that was I was living in the Chicago area at the time, and she was living here, in California.  She had mailed my gift to my soon to be mother-in-law's house to have her bring to the shower.  So you could only imagine my amazement when I unwrapped a gift from her, as she wasn't even there.  I cried when I opened it!  It was sooo special to me, especially since my Grandma had passed away years before.  The cookbook she sent me was The Joy of Cooking and had a lovely little note inside the front cover.  It was at that moment that I thought a cookbook shower would be so fabulous! 

I know long story, but not too long ;-)  But I felt I had to share so you knew where my thought came from... because when I ran across these two pictures, it brought back all the memories...

And figured that now was the perfect time to share my long held thought ;-)

So I have a couple Tuesday Thoughts for you!  The first being for a BRIDAL SHOWER (my original thought) - why not host a cookbook shower for the Bride (or Bride and Groom even).  Have each guest bring a cookbook (you can have them e-mail you the name, so there is no duplication), with their favorite recipe bookmarked in the book and an short note on the inside cover!  You can deorate the tables, as above, with a couple of the cookbooks the hosts are giving.  And you can have other cooking utensils or items than the rolling pins...even though I heart the rolling pins ;-)  It would be cute to do a variety of cooking utensils on the table - a whisk, a wooden spoon, etc...  Not too many, just like above is perfect I think.

My second and final thought is for a WEDDING - instead of table numbers have each table be a different cookbook ;-)  I LOVE this idea.  Then as a favor you can copy a recipe from each book, bind all the recipes together, and give it away as a favor ;-)  I think I would attach a little wooden spoon and some cooking string to the small bound book too!

I know I have talked about recipes and possibly even cookbooks before, however, I don't think I have shared these ideas with you.  Can't you imagine (if you like to cook) getting bunches of cookbooks with a note in each one with favorite recipes in the book, words of cooking advice, or even thoughts on the recipe for a good marriage. 

I have always beleived that cooking together and eating meals together is an important part in a relationship.  It's a chance to work as a team, and then sit down together and actually talk to one another.  It is ONE of the biggest things I miss being single...along with being the little spoon and kisses on the top of my head...but you don't really need to hear that ;-)  And if you don't cook...then just enjoy your takeout together...hehe....cause there are definitely days we did that too!

Just my thoughts for you on this Tuesday my dears.  See you tomorrow.

~ Ciao

...images via my tartelette

Handcrafted: Giveaway

So sweeties, in honor of Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy opening it's doors today - I thought I would host a little giveaway ;-)  Who doesn't love a little giveaway?  Goodness, I know I do.  And you know what?  This giveaway is custom...which means you get to pick the colors you want!   So what am I giving away, you ask?  Why these...

...13 custom tissue pom pom tassels!  Okay sweeties - here are the details on how to enter...

 Leave a comment blow on how or where you would use these pom pom tassels.

For additional enteries:

~ Become a follower of Luna and Chloe Weddings
~  Follow Luna and Chloe Weddings on Twitter @lunaandchloe and then leave a comment that you did.

~  Like Luna and Chloe Weddings on Facebook and then come and leave a comment that you did.

~  Tweet this - I just entered to win a custom tissue paper pom pom tassel garland on @lunaandchloe! http://bit.ly/qCPQfO #Giveaway - and then come leave a comment that you did.

And if you already follow my blog, follow me on twitter or like me on Facebook then make sure to leave separate comments that you do ;-)

Giveaway ends on October 18, 2011 at 10 pm CST.  Giveaway open to U.S. readers only.

UPDATE:  Giveaway has ended thank you ;-)

That's five ways and chances to enter...GOOD LUCK!

~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling, crafting & photography by luna and chloe weddings

Tuesday Thought: GOURDgeous

I think to celebrate this first Tuesday in October - I am going totally rustic, Fall, country on you...if that makes any sense!  You all know how sometimes simple can be stunning, right?  Well, I think the simplicity of this...

is pretty stunning in a Fall, rustic way!  Such an interesting display of gourds, no?  I know we have all probably seen them before, but maybe just not in this way.  And you can always cut off the bottoms on some bottles so that the gourds could fit...or use cloche's, candlesticks, vases, etc...  I'm sure lots of fabulous things fit in there year around!  But I do LOVE this idea.

So here is your easy, breezy 'Tuesday Thought' my darlings:  Use gourds and clear glass jars, vases and even candlesticks to rest your gourds on or in for lovely centerpieces!  How pretty would this look all lined down a long table...white a white table cloth and a burlap runner...and lots and lots of candlelight so when it starts to get dark the candlelight can bounce off all the pretty glass.  Can you picture it?  It's an easy, eco-friendly centerpiece idea ;-)

My mom used to grow gourds to decorate with when she lived in Southern Indiana.  They are quite easy to grow, however letting them dry out (you know when they are dry when the seeds rattle inside) and then having to scrub them with soap and water, and sometimes even bleach was time consuming and a task...so while you could grow your own, if you had the time and space, for some of you I think it would be much easier to buy some of them...from here (I did NOT compare prices when looking, but the prices seemed reasonable and there was a great selection), or any other place you might find.  Yet, I do like the look of the ones above with some of the spots and colors versus the gourds that are completely scrubbed clean...so I would most definitely plant and grow my own...as long as I had the time ;-)  To find out how to clean them, click right here.

Oh, I bet a local farmers market might have some at this time of year, so you could check there too!  Just a thought for you darlings.  Hope you have a wonderful rest of the day ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via country home

Tuesday Thought: For the Birds

Hi lovelies!  Is the morning flying by as fast for you as it is for me?  Eeks - it's almost 10 a.m. and I still need to do this post.

As I was sitting here thinking how quickly time was flying by, I did a search in my photo stash for birds (this is how my brain works) and this pretty picture popped up...

Brightly colored birds on branches!  I was so happy to see this pretty picture, as all of a sudden lots of thoughts started swirling and twirling around in my head ;-)  And you know I L-O-V-E that!

So here are a couple 'Thoughts' for you lovelies:  First, I think this would make a wonderfully whimsy centerpiece.  Just use urns or wood boxes or pots or whatever else you like, and fill with florist foam, add some branches, cover with moss and add some birds and viola - and easy and whimsy centerpiece! 

My second thought is to use these little fellas (the birds) as escort cards.  You could then be cute and ask guests to fly or flutter (I like this one) to their seat!  Or remember the 'Birds of a Feather Flock Together' wall quote I featured here from this same wedding?  Well you could always use this lovely quote and have your guests flock together to their table ;-)  To make just attach a tag hanging from the birds feet with your guests names and table number.  Or you could always do table by color...that way no writing table numbers down...a blue bird sits at the blue bird table.  However, I think I like all the colors of birds mixed together...so you could also name the tables after some of you favorite birds.

And my third and final thought today would be to use this idea for a wish/love note table for the bride and groom.  I would have guests write a note and add a bird to the branches with a wish/love note/etc... on it.  Cute, no?

Just some thoughts for you this Tuesday.  Hope your day is flying by...hehe ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by arrow and apple via style me pretty

Darling Detail No. 22: Ribbon Adorned Chairs

I think these ribbon adorned chairs are pretty darling...

I really love the soft, muted colors of the ribbons.  But do you know what makes these even more darling?  When every single chair has them...

...everyone feels special.  Not to mention the statement that they make!

P.S. - And you know me ~ I LOVE those rugs ;-)  A fabulous detail, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via oh how charming and style me pretty

Who Says

...you can't have sparkly shoes as centerpieces?

I L-O-V-E this idea for a bridal shower or bridesmaids luncheon!  Especially with the tissue paper fluffies inside.  So cute, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by arrow and apple via style me pretty

Peaches + Cream

Have never, ever looked soooooo goood...

Oh me, oh my this is confection heaven!  The color palette is just yummy and dreamy.  Eeks...did you see that peach on the cake?  Well I just happen to heart it - BIG TIME!  And that biscuit box - yep, I WANT it!  Goodness, I think I want it all...how about you?

Here's to a sweet morning my darlings ;-)  See you soon with a 'Handcrafted' post!

~ Ciao

...photography by jen huang via the bride's guide, cakes by lael cakes & flowers by poppies and posies 

Peanut to my Butter

I can't tell you how many thoughts are swirling and twirling around in my head from just this one sign!  Eeks - so many fun photo shoot ideas I can think of...my fave one - milk to my shake...just might need to bring it to life soon ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by amy wellenkamp via style me pretty

Who Says

...your cake stand can't be a small gold and glass table?  And that you can't have mirrors surrounding it?

You bet your buttons I am loving this!  A simple gold and glass stand + some fabulous mirrors for decor = a glamorous spot for your cake, don't you think?
~ Ciao

...image via style me pretty

Homemade: Doily Mason Jars

I am thrilled that it's Thursday, aren't you?  It means another 'Homemade' post and one more day until the weekend.  And I am so looking forward to this weekend as I will most likely be crafting for 12 hours straight each day!!!  Anyone wanna come join me?  I'll make cocktails ;-)  Come on - what's better then cocktails and crafts?  Hehe.

Alright, enough bribing outta me...and onto this 'Homemade' post.  You have to love when a homemade project only requires four items to make, don't you?  Have a look-see at these doily adorned mason jars... 

Just lovely, no?  And all you need for this project are:  mason jars, doilies, candles, and some twine or string...and viola simply stunning candlelight!  However, you could use a little, just a teeny tiny bit, of spray adhesive to make sure the doilies stayed in place instead of sliding around the jars for setup...but it's totally optional.

Hmmm...maybe I will make some of these up real quick so I can then craft by candlelight!  So then it will be crafting, cocktails and candlelight...now that's the way I like to craft ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by arrow & apple via style me pretty

LCW Style: On the Bright Side

Happy July my dears!  July is one of my favorite months, and I am so happy it is finally here.  As this is the month that I get to see my sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew and mom!  Yippee ;-)  I haven't seen them since December, and I am OVER THE MOON that they are coming to Cali!  So my summer sure is looking bright. 

And speaking of bright - there is nothing like wearing a bright shade of yellow as soon as the temperature starts rising.  Granted, occasionally I will wear this color at other times during the year, but for some reason I really love it best in summer.  Maybe it's because I usually like to have a tan when wearing it so the color really pops, or maybe it's because I'm just a goofy girl!  Whatever the reason is, I thought I would share with you a couple of ways you could incorporate this color into your summer soiree.

Let's start off decorating you and/or your bridesmaids, shall we?  This Max Azria dress would be fabulous to wear for a summer engagement party, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.  Yet, it is also a wonderful option for your bridesmaids dresses too...

And the dress really looks darling with a belt!  However, if this is just too much color for you, an amazing pair of Christian Louboutin's peeking out from under your dress would be another fabulous option...

Eeks - tell me those stunners don't make a statement!  I would be wearing these all the way into fall.  And an easy way to incorporate this color into your decor?  Well a flower curtain, of course!..

Amazing, right?  And to think that it's made out of spray painted plastic bottles...oh I so want to try this! 

Anyhoo, there are just a couple ways for you to incoporate a bright summery color.  At the very least, I sure do hope it's brightened your day ;-)  Happy Friday loves...I will be back with another post later today.

~ Ciao

...images via net-a-porter, & via jodi miller photography

Homemade: Paper Wrapped Cans

Holy moly - I can't believe it's Thursday already!  Yippee - one more day until the weekend ;-)  And I heart weekends ;-)  However, I must not forget that today is Thursday, and that means it's time for a 'Homemade' post!

I kind of have been on a kick with cans lately.  A couple of weeks ago I did a 'Homemade' post about spray painting them and using as centerpieces...see here if you missed it.  So today I thought I would bring you one more quick and easy peasy homemade idea using cans.  How about paper wrapped cans as centerpieces?  Here have a look-see at what I am talking about...

Darling, no?  I adore all the different papers used, as well as how some cans are covered more than others.  And how fabulous is it that you are recycling?  Love it as every bit helps!

To make all you have to do is wash and clean the cans.  Let them dry completely.  Then determining the width of the paper just cut it to size.  I would then spray the back of the paper with spray adhesive and adhere to the can - viola!  Pretty centerpieces that most definitely 'Homemade' ;-)

I have vision of lots and lots of pretty papers swirling in my head right now!  Can you imagine all the paper options - aye, aye, aye so many to choose from!

~ Ciao

...photography by janae shields via style me pretty

Aisle Style: Pinwheels

I know they have been all over blogland for quite awhile now, but that doesn't make me love them any less!  And I am especially loving these...

I'm adoring the neutral, natural colors...especially the two made out of book pages!  And to have them hanging on chairs that decorate the aisle is just the perfect touch, don't you think?  Oh me likely lots ;-)


P.S. - I've decided to start a new series of posts called 'Aisle Style'...as this is a fabulously fun area for oh so pretty details!

~ Ciao


...images via wedding style guide