Did you know I’m an Amazon Prime member? I get free 2-day shipping, which means I can have the best of both worlds when shopping online: I get my purchases in a timely manner, and I get that Christmas-like feeling waiting for my package.

Image from Save-on-Crafts via Pinerest

Yesterday I bought a roll of burlap ribbon. Despite what others may say I think burlap is a classic design element for casual rustic mountain brides. So I bought some Burlap ribbon. Don’t know what I’ll do with it, but here are a few ideas: (more…)

Homemade Heart Shaped Marshmallows

I have been over the moon for homemade marshmallows since I saw this delightful style shoot over on The Sweetest Occasion. And I’m even more obsessed with flavor infused marshmallows, especially Earl Gray tea flavored marshmallows.

Image from Emily Steffen Photography via The Sweetest Occasion

 There are so many ways to incorporate these lovely little treats into your wedding. (more…)

The Best of Martha Stewart Living Holiday Handbook

For many of us, the holiday season is is a DIY extravaganza.We bake cookies, design cute custom gift tags, and make all manner of handcrafted gifts from homemade jams to handcrafted liqueurs, such as Kaluha. Magazines are chock full of these little DIY projects. One of my favorites is the Holiday  Handbook from Martha Stewart. Many of the DIY projects and crafts can be modified for mountain weddings.

My Top DIY Picks:

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Simply put, I can’t wait to try this! Brilliant Brooke from Pure and Noble took a fabric marker, a glue gun and a can of matte spray paint to a mason jar and voila! LOVE! Get directions here.

Images from Pure and Noble via Beyond/Beyond

Think of all the possibilities: You could customize table numbers/messages; use them as candle holders for mood lighting at the table; or write your bridesmaids names on them for a personalized bouquet holder.

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DIY Friday

Those who know me know I’m no designer. I can’t just look at say, a pencil eraser and think, DIY stamp! I need other, more talented people in my life to think of the brilliant projects. In other words, I’m a fan of Martha, but I’m no Martha.

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