Remember last month when I posted about the incredibly awesome company Bloominous and how I’d be using their new Party Pop collection for a bridal shower I was throwing soon? Well, today I am going to share that shower and those beautiful Bloominous blooms with you! As I’ve mentioned previously, one of my very best friends in the world, Ann, is getting married next month and I’m lucky enough to be her maid of honor. I was so, so, so excited to host Ann’s bridal shower at my house at the end of May along with her other lovely bridesmaids. I came up with a fun design based on her mint + gold wedding color scheme. I added in some pops of varying shades of pink, a little confetti, and voila!
We had an “advice for the bride-to-be” station where the guests could leave their advice and wishes for Ann on cards that she could keep as mementos. For a fun activity that also served as guest favors, we had a custom DIY fragrance bar that was so much fun!
We had a great brunch menu including a a bubbly bar with assorted juices and berries, a mini mason jar yogurt parfait station, salads, mini frittatas + more. I also made some watermelon mint infused water that was seriously delicious and refreshing! It would be perfect for any upcoming party this summer.
Ann loves tropical flavors and macarons, so I combined those loves when choosing the desserts from the ever wonderful Sweet and Saucy Shop. We had a coconut passionfruit cake that was seriously to die for, and a selection of strawberry and pistachio macarons.
The beautiful bride-t0-be with her bridesmaids. We had such a good time showering and celebrating this babe!
And lastly, one more big, huge thanks to Bloominous for the stunning flowers! They arrived quickly, packaged up with care, and included easy to follow directions. I put all the centerpieces together the day before the shower, which left me plenty of time to do the rest of the decorating, cooking and cleaning. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to DIY flowers for their wedding, a shower, or any other occasion! They have multiple collections to choose from, so there is something to fit every aesthetic.
Now, the countdown to the wedding is on:)
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Have you heard of Bloominous yet? If not, I know you’ll be seeing them popping up all over the place soon! Bloominous is an innovative new company that strives to finally make DIY flowers easy. They understand that DIY can be difficult, time-consuming, and risky. If you’re a bride, those are probably the last three words you want to hear! So they put a lot of thought into what it means to make DIY floral arrangements easy and affordable for you…the result is Bloominous.com, the one-stop shop solution to all your floral-woes! Bloominous packages together what you need- from florals to vases to instructions- to create your own bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres.
Bloominous offers several collections to choose from: Vintage Cottage Collection, Bohemian Desert Collection, Country Charm Collection and the Eco Chic Collection. See that gorgeous photo above ? It, along with all the other photos in this post are from the brand new coral + gold collection that will be debuting soon. I’m incredibly excited because I’ll be using the new coral + gold collection in a couple weeks to decorate a bridal shower I am throwing for my best friend!
Here are some more key points about Bloominous + what makes the service they offer so unique:
- With Bloominous, brides will be able to save anywhere from 30% to 50% off their original floral budget (based on the average U.S. wedding budget) without the typical 300% markup from wedding florists.
- Most DIY floral services do not send ‘prepped’ flowers, but their flowers come cut-to-order, dethorned, and trimmed, so you can save time AND money.
- Each kit comes with step-by-step photo instructions for easy assembling within 10 to 20 minutes per piece, as well as flower care products, accessories, and design tips.
- Bloominous offers trial kits so you can test their product out before you take the big plunge. Right now their trial kits are 30% off with free shipping using the code: TRIAL30.
-All collections are designed by the Bloominous in-house florist with 10+ years of experience in event and floral design.
-They feature specialty flowers that are hard to find, especially if you’re located in a city without a local flower market.
- Bloominous doesn’t just provide flowers. They bring floral and wedding expertise to all through their blog, which focuses on saving money, planning, DIY, and ease.
- In addition to the designed collections, Bloominous will be adding a “Flower Market” concept to their offerings so DIY-ers can take customization into their own hands! Flowers from all over the world shipped straight to your doorstep. Those who want to create their own collections can purchase un-prepped flowers through the Bloominous Flower Mart, and those who want to add their own touches to the Bloominous collections can also buy extra flowers through the Bloominous Flower Mart.
- In the near future, they plans to become a creative community for floral designers, professionals and amateur alike, to have a chance to showcase their designs and sell their collections on Bloominous.
So, now you officially know about Bloominous if you didn’t already! Make sure to head on over to their website + blog to learn even more. Plus, check back here in the coming months to see their stunning flowers decorating the shower I am throwing:)
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It’s a new year and I have a fun + festive new DIY from Smitten on Paper for you! These glitter edge coasters are quick and easy to whip up, and would be perfect for entertaining, favors, hostess gifts, or just to add a little sparkle around your own home!
Supplies:
Chipboard
X-acto knife
Permanent Adhesive/glue
Glitter
Instructions:
1. Neatly draw and cut a 3 inch circle from the chipboard.
2. Repeat step-1 three times, until you have 3 (3 in) circles.
3. To one side of one circle, apply adhesive.
4. Take another circle and stick the two circles together. Let dry.
5. Repeat steps-3 through 4 until all three pieces of chipboard are stuck together, leaving you with a nice thick coaster!
6. Repeat steps 1-5 until you have 4 coasters or for as many coasters as you may like.
7. Once all your coasters are compact and dry, apply adhesive to the edge of all the coasters.
8. Now the glitter! Neatly roll the edge of your coaster into the glitter. Let dry overnight and you’re done. I decided to glitter my coaster edges, but if you wanted to fully cover your coaster, you most definitely can. Just apply adhesive to the whole top layer of your coaster and that’s it. Enjoy!
Just a little heads up- Smitten on Paper is currently offering 10% off all their save the dates with the code ENGAGED10! Woo hoo!
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Christmas is next week- hooray!!! I don’t know about you, but I’m not even close to being ready. I still have tons of gifts to wrap, so I was super excited to see this month’s DIY from Smitten on Paper for us is block printed wrapping paper. Even better, all of the needed materials are probably already in your crafting stash!
Want extra special wrapping paper for that extra special person? This DIY is perfect for any crafty individual that wants their presents to stand out this holiday season. Sometimes it’s not so much whats inside the package, but the thoughtful details on the outside!
Materials:
Butcher paper
Wooden block
Foil hang tags
Twine or cording
Acrylic paint
Plate
Steps:
1. Wrap cording or twine around wooden block. You can make all sorts of fun geometric shapes.
2. Pour acrylic paint into a flat plate (we used pearlescent acrylic paint).
3. Dip wooden block into paint.
4. Make sure the twine or cording has enough covered area in paint.
5. Stamp away!
6. Voila! You end up with a mishmash of fun crazy shapes ready for wrapping.
Still need holiday cards? Smitten on Paper is offering 30% off on their holiday collection with the code FESTIVE30! Hey, New Years cards still count:) Plus, I think this block printed wrapping paper could make some pretty fancy envelope liners, dontcha’ think?
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I am loving the rich berry tones used throughout this boho woodland shoot sent over by Ashley Hoover + Nicole Kelley of Blue Birch Photography! Berry tones work year round, but I particularly adore them in winter weddings. Paired with the soft grey green of succulents or eucalyptus and crisp whites, they make the most beautiful palette!
Here is a bit more from Ashley about the shoot:
“We designed the shoot with a dreamy feel in mind. Our models, real-life couple Heather Jones and Kevin Kage, embodied our whole vibe. Heather, a glamorous fashion and entertainment writer, who’s very rocker chic, along with Kevin a mixed martial arts professional, were perfect muses. We styled the shoot ourselves in a wild, do-it-yourself craze. Nicole and I loved the idea of a naked cake in the forest decorated with succulents and berries. A majority of the accent pieces are antiques. The ring is my own, a smoky quarts designed by a silver-smith artist from Manitou Springs, Colo., which is where our invitation designer, Sixpence Paperhouse, also hails from. I came upon the location while hiking through a conservation area on Lake Alice in Gainesville, Fla., and fell in love. The cascading leaves and light were just enchanting.”
Vendors:
Photographer: Ashley Hoover
Photographer: Nicole Kelley of Blue Birch Photography
Hair + Makeup: Ashleigh Marie Allen
Models: Heather Jones and Kevin Kage
Florist: Valerie Raymo Kelley Bold Blooms
Invitations: Sixpence Paperhouse
Dress: Lulu’s
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I am SO, SO, crazy excited to share this with you today for a couple of reasons. Reason number one: because this gold paper bow DIY is both wildly adorable + simple. Reason number two: because this is the first installment of a DIY series I’ll be sharing from the wonderful folks over at Smitten on Paper!!! I can’t get enough of the creativity they are churning out, and I know you will feel the same:)
To start, download the Paper Bow Template.
Supplies: cardstock, scissors, hot glue gun, adorable dog (optional)
Instructions:
1. Print out the bow template on cardstock and cut out the three pieces for each bow.
2-5. Place a dot of hot glue on the back of the longest bow piece. Fold each end of the bow onto the glue to form the loops of your bow.
6. Glue your loops onto the middle of the medium sized bow piece.
7-8. Take the smallest piece of your bow template and wrap it around the middle of your bow and secure in the back with hot glue.
We used our bows to wrap up some adorable party favors and also add a little fancy to Oliver’s wardrobe!
Oh, Oliver! I am dying for you and your fancy gold paper bow! Anybody else with me?
Now, go craft up a gold paper bow storm and enjoy:)
Lots of love to Smitten on Paper for sharing this awesome DIY with us. Stay tuned to see more goodness from them soon!
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This lovely shoot was pulled together when Jodi of J. Anne Photography wanted to get some images for promotional products she was creating for her business. Living in Las Vegas, she wanted to create the feel of a romantic and ethereal desert wedding, with a little bit of glam. Some great fellow Vegas vendors came together at the last minute to help her pull it off! The model is even a future bride of Jodi’s. Ch, ch, ch, check it out!
PS- I need that mirrored table in my life!!!
Vendors:
Photography: J. Anne Photography
Floral Designer: Layers of Lovely – An Inspired Floral Art Studio
Makeup Artist: Your Beauty Call
Bakery: Showboy Bakeshop
Location: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
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