Lovely Lavender

I can't even tell you how much I am loving the lavender adorning the benches...

Not only that, but I love the urns filled with lavender plants, and the comfy white pillows on the benches. Sure does make for some simple, but oh so lovely ceremony decor!

~Ciao

...photography lane dittoe via the wedding chicks

DIY: Herb Centerpieces

So last week I did a post on herb centerpieces, which you can see here, and gave you some ideas on how to use them.  One of them being...planting them in a colander.  I also said that I would put something together for you.  Well I did just that.  Granted this is just a mock-up, quick, thrown together kinda thing...but I still think that the overall idea is great! Here is what I put together yesterday for you...

How'd I do it you ask?  Grabbed a colander, lined it with some plastic wrap (so the dirt doesn't fall through the holes), added some dirt and herbs.  Literally it took me about five minutes once I had the plants.  But I couldn't just take a picture of the colander...too plain and boring.  I added some nasturtium leaves and flowers from the yard (the flowers are edible), a couple of empty pimento jars with tea lights in them, a wooden #1 that I attached to a card using spray adhesive...which I then placed in a flower frog to hold.  I did purchase a burlap kinda thing that came on a roll that ended up working out perfectly even though you can't really see to much of it.  But I didn't stop there...I added some nasturtium to the back of an OLD chair from the garage and just let the leaves trail down it...

I love the overall look of this chair.  Of course, keep in mind this is a mock-up.  Didn't spend but 5 minutes grabbing the leaves and flowers and attaching them.  I created a couple of items such as a favor idea, a couple different chandelier options, and changed some elements...like the table number (not loving it in the pictures, even though it looked cute on the table)...and have plenty more pictures of details (like the plates)...but this post would be huge...so be on the lookout over the next week or so for more pictures!  I'll leave you with one more picture...

So what do you think? 

~ Ciao

...photography by me

Tuesday Thought: Garden-in-a-Bag

Now this is a great and eco-friendly idea...

My initial thoughts was what cute favors these would make.  And these are favors that your guests acutally might use...because no finding dirt, a pot and then having to plant.  Not me of course...because I love to garden!  But then my brain kicked in, and I was thinking that these would make wonderful simple centerpieces!  I would use a variety of herbs for each table, or you could do just one.  Or a variety of flowers, and again you could do just one.  But they would be perfect for a backyard garden wedding or a eco-friendly wedding.  The plants are grown in bags - so no mess or fuss.  Just arrange some on a table with some other decorations and you would be set.  Potting Shed Creations are the maker of these wonderful little bags.  They have so much more to offer and items to choose from on their website, so please be sure to stop by.  Also, the thing that sold me...they are customizable!  You could put something as you initials or "where love grows."  Just a thought!


~ Ciao


...images via potting shed creations

On the Table: DIY Herbs

Well, since I have been on a green kick this week - I figure why not continue!  I love to cook, and I love herbs...so how about herb centerpieces?

It's an easy DIY and low cost option.  All you need are dirt, herbs and some small containers (you can get really creative with the containers).  Also, I like the fact that you can give them away as gifts to a couple lucky people at each table, or favors for that matter!  Or you could do one big arrangement with a cute stake with the table number on it.  I'm thinking a large strainer (with the inside lined of course, plastic wrap would work) filled with herbs!  Strainers come in all kinds of colors, or better yet buy inexpensive ones and spary paint to match your colors.  Or have each table be a different herb.  I think you see that there are lots of options.  Anyhow, it is perfect for a chef, someone that loves to cook or a couple that just loves food. 

P.S. - I'll make up a large strainer and take some pictures for you.  I'll post them next week!  So keep your eye out.

~ Ciao


...photo emma mitchell