Beach and Mason Jar Decor for Under $15

In honor of the upcoming heat wave I’ve decided to share a little beach and mason jar decor for under 15 dollars.  A simple and inexpensive display that can be used for parties, wedding centerpieces and even home decor.  When making a regular pit stop at TJ Maxx I came across a net and a package of shells and was inspired immediately, wham bam thank you ma’am! Yes, I’m from the Sunshine State and could easily go pick myself some shells but I know not everyone has that ability so I’m keeping it real… and I wanted to have these jumbo starfish in my possession.  I always keep fresh flowers around the house and still can’t get enough of my teal mason jars (which are now available at Target, run and get them, now).  Toss your items together in no particular fashion and a beach inspired display will form.  To add an extra touch to the simple display attach a shell to a mason jar along with twine or rope.

Net $6 | Shells $3 | Flowers $5

beach mason jar decor for under $15

beach mason jar decor

beach mason jar decor for under $15

beach mason jar decor

 

A Sweet Spot Home Summer Magazine

Did you see? The Summer edition of A Sweet Spot: Home magazine is out! I couldn’t be prouder of my sweet and talented friend, Carrie.  This edition is filled with Summer recipes, diy ideas, free printables and interviews with empowering business women.  Her magazine will blow you away. The photography, style and layout  is impressive and I’m honored to be a contributor.  For this issue I created a lemon and blueberry summer punch that is the perfect pool side adult drink.  Make sure to thumb through her magazine here and spread the word!

A Sweet Spot Home Summer Magazine

A Sweet Spot Home Summer Magazine

summer drinks

DIY Prize Ribbon With A Vintage Flair

When Staci of She’s Kinda Crafty asks you to contribute a DIY project to her daughters party you say yes! I was truly honored to be asked to have a small hand in a display for her daughters Horses and Hairbows Birthday party. Our project- create an award winning prize ribbon. The guidelines-  reflect your own style and pick any winning number of your choice.  I chose my winner number to be 3, it’s my favorite number and any level of placement deserves attention.  This was such a fun project and having the ability to add my style made it that much easier; quickly a DIY prize ribbon with a vintage flair was created.

diy prize ribbon with a vintage flair

diy prize ribbon

diy prize ribbon with a vintage flair

The How To:

Gather a variety of materials (you might have all of these on hand)- cardstock, ribbon, lace, washi tape, jewels or buttons and any other accents you would like to add.

Layer your items.  I began with gold shimmer cardstock and worked my way up applying all paper items with a glue stick.  Add the winning number of your choice and then simply embellish.  Using a hot glue gun I added my flower , feathers, ribbon and lace to the top.

On the back of the prize ribbon I added a safety pin to clip it to my shirt but I adore the way Staci displayed her collection.

diy prize ribbon

Make sure to visit She’s Kinda Crafty for more photos and projects all from the Horses and Bowties party!

Handwritten Notes with Dicky Bow

The power of snail mail is still present and handwritten notes with Dicky Bow help to add that touch of unique and fun.  Recently I was the lucky Instagram winner of a custom card by Dicky Bow and I was treated to more than just one winning card, yay me!  When I opened my gift sent from England the first thing I noticed was the packaging.  Each card is packaged separately and the quality is great.

I not only enjoy sending handwritten notes but it makes my day receiving one.  Many say handwritten notes are a lost art and I don’t completely agree.  I’ve received more notes of appreciation via snail mail these past two years than any other. A simple thank you note is something that will never be lost.

Always take a time out to send handwritten notes.

handwritten notes with dicky bow

“The paper goods company founded in England delivering simple and elegant greetings for all occasions. We love finding new ways to send messages such as happy birthday, congratulations or even just a nice hello.”

handwritten notes with dicky bow

dicky bow

Visit Dicky Bow to view their collections

Nautical Baby Shower Dessert Table for Operation Shower

Just a few short weeks ago I had the honor of assisting with a local event and created a nautical baby shower dessert table for Operation Shower.  Last year I had the opportunity to be a volunteer for this amazing company when they made what seems to be a regular trip to the Jacksonville area.  Operation Shower is such an amazing organization that everyone should know about and get involved in! Along with the prep work and event set up I also had the opportunity to create the dessert table display.  I was their volunteer for the weekend and it was such a rewarding feeling to see each mom glow with excitement as gifts began to pour in.  Connecting with the ladies who make this event possible was unreal, such giving women who treated me as one of their own.

nautical baby shower for operation shower

nautical baby shower

nautical baby shower for operation shower

operation shower dessert table

photo by Tracy Jones Photography

operation shower dessert table

operation shower cake pops

operation shower dessert table

operation shower dessert table

operation shower dessert table

photo by Tracy Jones Photography

nautical baby shower dessert table for operation shower

operation shower dessert table

operation shower dessert table

nautical baby shower dessert table for operation shower

A huge thank you to all the vendors who so graciously give their time and products to each and every Operation Shower.

Dessert table vendors:

Cake by Love & Sugar Kisses
Cake Pops by Painted and Sprinkled
Caramels by Firefly Confections
Nautical boxes by Pamela Smerker Designs 
Chocolates by Anna Shea Chocolates
Pina Colata Popcorn by Just Pop In
Custom Cookies by Firefly Confections
Chocolate Covered S’mores by Fondant Flinger
Macarons by Deliciously Darling

 

Table Number Inspiration for David Tutera

Recently my sweet friend, Cineca asked me to create 3 unique wedding table numbers for a very special blog post.  Lucky me, this little mini inspiration landed on one of David Tutera’s wedding sites. I created a popular gold combo, an easy summer theme, and added in one if my fave themes- vintage. You can find these table number ideas and more details on It’s a Bride’s Life with David Tutera. Much thanks to Cineca for asking me to contribute.

Table inspiration for David Tutera

table number inspiration for david tutera

table number inspiration for david tutera

Table numbers can be found in my Etsy shop.

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