15 Superbly Elegant Centrepieces

I'm not going to say too much... Have some wedding centrepiece inspiration!

Alice in Kempton Park

This is just a short one today - something I've been meaning to share with you for the last few weeks! A bit of a photo entry, shall we say? As you may know (or not...have I even mentioned it?), we're busy working on the Matric Farewell Ball for Shangri-La Academy in Kempton Park, and a few weeks ago we had our decor mock-up! I'm quite excited about this event! Not only was I at school with a few of the teachers, but I was also taught by a number of them in primary school, so this event is close to my heart. I can't explain how excited I was when we got the job!

Their chosen theme is Alice in Wonderland - could a girl ask for any more creative freedom!?! I've had so much fun brainstorming ideas. Below is the inspiration board I came up with to set us on our path.

{DIY} Custom Cloth Napkins

It's been a good long while since I shared some DIY inspiration with you! Too long, in fact! I really love the idea of adding that personal touch to an event, and I find that often the best ideas are the simplest ones! That's why I can believe I'd never though of this before!

I'd always thought of napkins as more functional that decorative - just a bit of cloth to protect one's clothing from the perils of stray food. But with a little paint, and a bit of creativity, they can become much more than that! I'm definitely going to be trying this, even if just for the rare dinner party I host!

Here's what you do!

1. Start off with a simple store-bought cloth napkin - or if you're feeling energetic you can make up a few with some cloth of your choice, all you need is a sewing machine and a little know-how!

2. Store-bought stencils are great, but I prefer to make my own - it gives me freedom to choose my wording and font. To make your own stencil, simply print to your desired size on plain printer paper and cut out the wording with an art knife.

Sticky Things for Your Wedding!

Good morning, beautiful people!

It's a chilly day here in good ol' Jo'burg, by I've found something that is making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Wedding stickers!

I know when I was planning my wedding I was all about the finer details, so this is right up my alley, and I know I'm not the only one!

Sticky Things has a great range of stickers that can be easily customised to your wedding style and colour scheme, and they look great! They can be applied to just about any flat, untextured surface including vases, mirrors, candles, and even your dance floor and your shoes!! If you're a DIY bride like me, use them for your invitations and menus too, they're that versatile!

{Advice} Part 5: Flowers and Decor

Your flowers and decor play a huge role in setting the mood of your wedding, so pay particular attention to it. Many venues have in house florists who will assist with your decor needs. Some venues may even insist you use their florist. Regardless, always make sure your florist understands what you want, and send pictures to be sure - the last thing you want is to arrive on your wedding day to arrangements you didn't order.

{DIY} Wine Bottle Table Numbers

Yes, it's another DIY!

Over the last week or so I've been asking friends to help a girl out and keep all their empty wine bottles, so I can create these simple yet gorgeous wine bottle table numbers - and boy have they helped a girl out! All told, I probably have in excess of thirty wine bottles of different shapes and sizes - which is great in terms of my stock closet, but perhaps a little disturbing in terms of the amount of wine consumed by those friends over said week or so...

My business is scarcely a year old, and building up a decent body of stock can be a costly endeavour. So I have embraced the do-it-yourself approach with much vim and vigour! I love that it allows me to create one-of-a-kind items by personalising however much I choose.

I found this pic - yes, you guessed it! - on Pinterest (follow me!), and I can't wait to get started! I adore DIY decor, if you haven't already begun to figure it out, and these especially tickle me. It really doesn't get simpler than this! Sometimes I do wonder how I don't think of these things myself!

When I consider all the wine bottles I've discarded over the years, a small part of me cries, but with friends like mine, I'll soon be swimming in bottles to create stock enough for a royal wedding! *Insert winking face here*

I do tease, but a huge thanks to Kes and Robo for helping me out! It's great to have my girls still at my side!

I'll be posting photos as soon as I've started, to showcase my (hopeful) skill! And of course, if you try this out, do share your pics, I'd love to see them!

Until next time, happy DIYing!
Peace and Love!

{DIY} Coloured Mason Jars

I am unashamedly on a bit of a DIY kick at the moment, basically living on Pinterest (follow me!) and pinning as many great DIY projects I can find! And this one is especially awesome! Not only is it really simple, but it looks great! Perfect for a DIY wedding or event, or even just for home decor, these jars can be customised to any colour you can imagine!

I found this project on Craftberry Bush - an awesome blog if you're into your crafts! Check it out for some great - and inexpensive - DIY projects!

{Inspiration} Baby's Breath

This is a trend I am loving at the moment!  Not only is it easy on the wallet, but it's simplicity is genius, lending a certain level of class to any function.  Using baby's breath in large quantities for bouquets, table arrangements, and the like, is a trend that I think will last a while. 

The soft femininity of baby's breath suits any type of wedding, from formal to informal, indoor or outdoor, and will compliment any colour scheme, from an all-white wedding to a brightly coloured event! All I have to say on this point is - simply fabulous!