Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography, LLC

A couple weeks ago not only was I spring cleaning, but I had to create a little centerpiece for the ’secret project’ I’m working on…which means I had a mini photo shoot! Two things were decided: I wanted to incorporate birch (because I’m just in love with it) and wanted to spruce up a simple vase. BAM! I came up with birch sleeved vases with diy brooches, fabric flowers and ribbon bouts aka the all-in-one ‘vase boutonniere’! (more…)

Photo courtesy of Twig & Thistle

ADORABLE! Not only are the images oh-so cute but Kathleen’s design is spot-on. I loved these bags last year and still do this year ;) Head over to her link here to download the goodies (too bad the brownies aren’t included)! Don’t worry she’ll also tell ya where to purchase the bags!

Photos courtesy of Brides via Cut the Cake Designs, Ban.do, Twigs & Honey

2009 was a HUGE year for wedding trends especially for the hip, indie bride! Not only did the diy train take-off later in the year, but I think the handmade artisans and crafters led the whole way! I’m definitely one of ‘their’ biggest fans and supporters. Indie artisans keep on rocking into 2010 and beyond! Check out the rest of the favorite indie artisans here. Please include your favorites in the comments, let’s share and mingle!

ps – come see me at the first ever Indie Wed on Jan. 30th in Chicago! If all goes well, maybe it will make it’s way to San Francisco soon!

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

I’m a huge fan of Martha Stewart’s ‘Good Things’…so simple, achievable and adorable! So come visit here to see their classic favorite good things from the past 15 years! Um, yes please to guests-type-their-best-wishes-and-congrats-at-a-vintage-typewriter-that-you-later-turn-into-your-guestbook.

Courtesy of Goods for Good via Ready Made

Do good, save a stamp, send holiday e-cards – couldn’t have said it any better. We are approaching 2 weeks before Christmas and if you haven’t started your holiday cards…well maybe think twice. 9 incredible illustrations and proceeds will turn into progress for children. More info here.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Montrose

Forever obsessed and always will be…*sigh*. She says it best, “It’s the only time of year I do a sale/discount.” So hop on over to her shop for a 3 for 1 print sale!

Photos courtesy of ModCloth

Happy Friday! On the hunt for inexpensive, quirky gifts? I recently purchased a white deer antler toothbrush holder from ModCloth – super cute! And now they just launched their vintage apparel holiday line! You must go see…and be sure to check out everything else! I’ll take 2 pairs of those shoes please….

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Smitten Sticks!

You read it RIGHT! Introducing THREE more sets of colors!!!  Vibrant Purple & Green (as 2nd kit) and Yellow & Rusty Red-Orange (as 3rd kit) will be permanent colors in our collection. And since the holidays are knocking right outside our doors…Green & Rusty Red-Orange (Holiday Combo – as 4th kit) will be offered now until Christmas. Come get your hot new colors here!  Also, come follow our Tweets & Facebook! And now for the photobooth fashion show… (more…)

Photos courtesy of Marie Hochhaus

Whoa. Wow. Whew, these are amazing!  Have you seen the work of Marie?

Photos courtesy of Catherine Ledner

If you know me and know me well…you know that I’m already obsessed with anything photographer Sharon Montrose produces (btw, check out out her husband’s new Etsy shop).  But now…now I’m also gawking and totally obsessed with Catherine found via Twig & Thistle!  I’m a sucker for prints, especially when used as backdrops, and when you combine that with animals I pretty much fall to the ground.  You must see the rest of her work, must.