Top 5 Wedding Decor Ideas — Using Flowers

FLOWERS THAT HANG FROM THE CEILING

How can a ceiling covered in flowers not wow you? Crystal chandeliers complete the glamorous effect of this lush indoor inverted garden. Use the same concept over a dance floor, head table or ceremony site.

THE PERFECT FLORAL ARCH

The arch is a focal point of any ceremony, so make it something to stare at. And there’s nothing quite like a flower-covered trellis to do just that. Hanging crystals and cascading vines create a pretty backdrop for photos. Play with color and floral varieties to make it work for any season or setting.

ALL WHITE EVERYTHING

There’s something so timeless about a clean and crisp all-white reception. Use height, texture and lighting in your centerpieces to create depth. This will make your flowers stand out — even against a monochromatic background

OBSESSION WITH OMBRE

The ombre trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s made its mark on almost every wedding element, from invitations to cakes and even dresses. This look works best on long tables, so you can really see the slight variation between each shade. You can stick to one flower type, like roses or hydrangeas, to really make the colors pop, but feel free to do whatever types of flowers you love!

FLORAL WALLS

Flower-covered walls are the next big thing in wedding flower decor. And why not? This idea pulls double-duty as both a ceremony and photo booth backdrop. It’s also a great way to bring the outdoors in if you’re saying “I do” in a ballroom setting.

HAPPY PLANNING!

xo

 

How To: Make a Christmas Ornament Wreath

If you don’t know by now, I’m quite the crafty girl.  With a little imagination you can transform pieces into one of a kind items that look like they would be purchased at Pottery Barn!  Each year, Christmas decorating can be expensive and overwhelming, but it truly does make your home feel so beautiful and festive which is therefore, worth the hassle. While some of it can be expensive, I’m here to tell you that this is NOT always the case. And there are so many different styles and ideas!! Head on over to Michaels or your nearest craft store and you can buy what you need for a great price (be sure to use that 50% off coupon they offer to buy the actual wreath, especially if you are buying a plain green one that you plan to spruce up). It’s all in how elaborate you want it to look.  And the really great thing is that you can use it every year!  So, let’s get inspired with some of my favorite pictures and then I’ll show you a simple step by step guide to making a festive ornament wreath! 🙂

I hope that was inspiring!  I love all different kinds of decorations.  We will learn how to make a new style each holiday season.  For today, let’s zip through a quick tutorial on how to make a simple ornament wreath (the one pictured at the very top) for *dramatic pause* less than $20! Not only will you feel a sense of pride sharing that you made it, but you can also reuse it year after year! Now lets get started . . .

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

1) Start by using a simple wooden wreath form.This wreath form was found at the Dollar Tree, but you can use all sorts of other wreath forms with great results (styrofoam or grapevine wreaths work too.) So, go forth and pick the wreath form of your choice.  Just be sure that your wreath form has a big center opening.  Usually the bigger the form, the prettier the wreath.  So, once you have your wreath form…

 

2) First things first, you’re going to need a lot of ornaments. More than a hundred on this wreath. Go to the dollar store and get 6 tubes of ornaments (which gives about 75 ornaments in varying colors and that’s only $6).  If you want, spray paint them whatever color scheme you want or simply use the colors as they come. Make this your own! If you love a certain color scheme, glitter, metallic, neutrals . . . whatever!! Make it fit you! Also, watch for after Christmas sales and get ones for dirt cheap for next year that can really be some pop pieces!!

3) Glue gun or super glue

4) Ribbon, to tie a beautiful bow on the top and hang it from a mirror or door (or you can purchase the pre-tied bows that are already perfect and gorgeous)

LET’S GET STARTED: 

Step 1: Hot glue the ornaments around the inside of the wreath, with the tops of the ornaments facing up.

Step 2: Glue ornaments around the outside of the wreath, still with the tops facing up.

Step 3: Flip the entire thing over. You’re now looking at the front side of your wreath.

Step 4: Fill in the gaps, beginning with some of your large to medium ornaments.

Step 5: Finish filling in any gaps with your smallest ornaments.

At the end, I also glue a few small ornaments around the outer edge, which I think makes it look more unique and less like a bulbous donut.  

After all of the ornaments were glued on, I attached a simple metal wreath hanger and tied a big bow at the top. I love all wreaths when hung in front of a pretty mirror, it looks so elegant and chic!

And that’s all there is to it, it’s truly so easy and it turns out SO pretty!

special thank you to LiveLove ❤

 

Beautiful Spaces: Bathe in Beauty

These bathrooms are retreats of beauty and peace, let them inspire you to decorate your home with little touches that can turn a room from plain to pretty. Notice all the small details — the glass jars that hold everyday items while making the space look polished and glamorous, fresh florals, candles, oversized mirrors, folded towels and glittering chandeliers — all creating beautiful ambiance and style.  Albert Hadley once said, “Decorating is not making stage sets, it’s not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it’s really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.” Fresh flowers, candlelight, bits of gold and a lovely lingering scent are daily inspirations that make life a little sweeter.

 

Radiant Orchid

Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing tone of purple — one that draws you in with its beauty and charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink –Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health. From fashion to home decor, this color is simply perfection.

 

Paris

There is something about Paris that is simply magical.  It is the city of romance, the city of lights — pink peonies strewn about, champagne for brunch, crystal chandeliers, intricate moldings in every room,  the exclusive home of Ladurée macaroons — a city full of all things high fashion and perfectly couture.  It is the land of chignons and Chanel, beaded satin and silk, a place so supremely feminine that even the hardest of hearts might be softened.

{photos via: pintrest,rosalines instagram,couture makeup}

 

Fashion and Decor

There are very few pieces that evoke a chic and glamorous reaction. French, feminine and impossibly romantic shades of lavender and soft blush, dresses of tulle and Parisian decor all intermingle, creating pure perfection . . . I love the wavy hair, fresh florals, and glimmering shoes – tied with a bow. Clearly, I’m a hopeless romantic. Not to mention a serious girls girl… Enjoy some simple pleasures today. Happy Monday.

 

White Destination Wedding at the Hilton in Los Cabos

Ashley and Matt hosted about 200 guests at their destination wedding held in Cabo at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. It provided the most pristine spot for the breathtaking nuptials. Ashley and Matt went with all-white decor and a few silver and gray accents to add a luxe touch to the theme. The couple asked guests to dress in all white (This is very uncommon, and I usually disagree with the idea, but surprisingly, it turned out beautiful without taking anything away from the bride’s big moment) Don’t let the neutral tones fool you, their wedding video shows you just how fun a wedding with a poolside affair complete with loud music and good friends can be… This is, a destination wedding done right. . . Congrats.

First, watch this short, sweet and amazing wedding video…. Expertly shot by Angiel Zapien for Cinematic Touch

** CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO **

VENDORS
Photography: James Christianson Photographer
Ceremony and Reception Site: Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Resort, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Gown: Lazaro
Formalwear: Ermenegildo Zegna
Invitations: Ceci New York
Flowers: Cabo Floral Studio
Make-up: Suzanne Morel
Rentals: Linens, Things and More

 

Masculine + Feminine — Home Decor

Because I am from Arizona, this week’s decor inspiration, is an Arizona home that is all about contrasts: masculine & feminine, dark & light, murano glass chandeliers and tufted club chairs.  All of the perfectly pretty pieces — hotel bed linens, gold and crystal jewel boxes, silk drapes and pink and white flowers in every room — make this home as glamorous as it is chic. And how can I forget, the exquisite marble in the bathrooms and kitchen (which by now you should know), make it an immediate favorite. I love the dark and light contrasts in each space, perfectly paired elegance that both men and women will enjoy.

{Traditional Home, This is Glamorous}

 

Luxe Decor

As you know, being the romantic type that I am, I simply adore chandeliers, their sparkle and shine, the way they catch the light perfectly in every room…  I am swept away by the smallest of life’s pleasures, flowers the color of morning mist, silk, tulle, and a list that could go on and on… I dream of a sort of place found only in romantic flits and fleets of the mind; a  place that wraps the senses in a silky weave of entrapment, for there, its beauty is unmatched and its allure, boundless.

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Chevron Love

Whether you’re using the much sought after trendy pattern for table linens, fashion, furniture, wedding decor or stationary, the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. It’s extra hot right now and I believe it will become a classic. It is currently the new “stripe” in the pattern world. Here is a taste of some chevron amazingness . . .

“Don’t save things for a special occasion. Everyday of your life is a special occasion.”

— Thomas Monson

{cursive via-this is glamorous}