Thursday, July 21, 2011

Think Inside the Box?

Blumebox wants to change the way you think about vases.

What does clear glass say about your personal style? Probably not very much. And, unless every room in your house is the same color, and every party you throw has the same theme, you might want to diversify the way you display flowers and the way you set your table.

During a cleaning rampage, blumebox founders Wade and Whitney Flanagan opened up a cupboard to find enough nondescript glass vases to fill a florist shop. After a dozen trips to the recycling bin to get rid of the dust collectors, they were determined to develop a smart alternative.

The Flanagans (Whitney, a marketing executive, and Wade, an engineer) asked themselves what were the most important aspects when it came to vase design. They determined that a vase should be a beautiful complement to the flowers without competing with them, should reflect the personal style of the person using it, should be environmentally friendly, and low-cost. With this in mind, they set forth to design an innovative container that can be personalized for any event, and easily transported, even when full of flowers. After numerous prototypes and a lot of refining, blumebox was born!

When it comes to design, function and cost, blumebox kicks glass! Its smart design includes streamlined packaging, allowing the blumebox to be shipped and stored flat. It is literally a snap to put together, and just as easy to fold back down to be stored between uses.

The wide array of colors makes it easy to match a blumebox to the color scheme of a flower arrangement or the theme of an entire event.

Be sure to visit them at: http://www.blumebox.com/index.shtml






Saturday, July 2, 2011

Washi Tape Guest Book

Friends and family will have fun posting a message in an interactive scrapbook album. Just set out a pair of scissors, a few rolls of tape, and a stack of blank cards trimmed with pinking shears. Then affix a note on the first page to beckon guests to follow suit. (Great for any party!)







Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: Get Wedding Inspiration – Martha Stewart Weddings

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Invitations to Fit Your Style

Wedding invitations has come a long way! Whether you like traditional, formal, whimsical, rustic or bold there is definately something for you and your style! Martha shows us tons of inspiration and ideas for announcing your special day! Click here to see all 50 ideas!



This last image is from Laura Hooper, her stuff is beautiful and her maps unique- check it out....

Thursday, May 12, 2011

How about a bowl instead of a pillow?


Paloma’s Nest is home of the original Ring Bearer Bowl™, a small ceramic dish designed to replace the traditional ring bearer pillow in a wedding celebration This beloved piece has quickly become a lasting standard in modern wedding ceremonies around the globe.



The Ring Bearer Bowl™ has two little holes near the top rim, through which they lace a silky cotton cord to hold your rings for your wedding ceremony. This cord can be easily switched out by you for a ribbon that matches your wedding style, if you wish.


After the ceremony, the cord can be tied into a loop or a bow, and the bowl can hold jewelry, mementos or other treasures. The tiny dish can also be hung by the cord, on the wall next to your wedding photo, in a shadow box frame, or on your holiday tree. This piece is intended to become a family heirloom.



Ring Bearer Bowls are available with our selection of original texts and different shapes or with the Custom words of your choice. Names, dates, and meaningful phrases are sure to make this piece one that is passed on for generations.

Check out Paloma's Nest for more!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Wedding Tradition Gone "Green"

Showering the bride and groom with confetti as they exit the ceremony is a twist on a time-honored tradition, but it can create a mess. With biodegradable paper, the problem literally disappears: The confetti disintegrates once it gets wet. These tiny pieces come in all sorts of colors and shapes, including stars, bells, and hearts. Sew them inside glassine packets, and guests can tuck them away, then tear them open later.





Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: Vanishing Confetti

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Jillian & Tim

A quick post to share some pictures with you...Jillian and Timothy’s wedding took place at The Westin in Mount Laurel in Novemeber. Pravada Photography did an amazing job with the photos, check them out for yourself! Michelle Scanzano of All Things Beautiful was the wedding coordinator ;-), and Garden Party Sisters did the flowers...they do a fantastic job and are GREAT to work with! Enjoy!








If you need help planning your wedding or party...wanting to be a guest at your own event without all the stress, drop me an email michelle@beautifulallthings.com or call 856.889.4126. Happy Planning!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Simply Chic Invites

Custom invitations beginning at just $1.00 each!

Picking the right wedding invitation can be a very tiresome process! Meet with one of simply chic's experts, and they will help you design your dream invitation as well as help you narrow down the selection prior to the meeting based on style, budget, colors, themes, or ideas. They remove a ton of the guess work so the design process is simplified! Be sure to visit them at http://www.simplychicinvites.com/index.html.
Happy Planning!



Saturday, January 29, 2011

Flowers for the Bridal Party

Here, there's a floral idea to suite every member of your entourage. Your maid of honor's nosegay should be small -- like this clutch of sweet peas, lily of the valley, ranunculus, dusty miller, and brunia -- because during the vows, she'll hold yours, too. As for your groom, "make his boutonniere out of your bouquet's most unexpected element, like this black privet fruit," says Martha Stewart Weddings style director Kate Berry. When decking out Dad, simplicity is key: A dusty miller leaf anchors one freesia spray. Your flower girl deserves a crown as petite and delicate as she is. A wreath of arabicum flowers, lily of the valley, and branchy santolina, dolled up by tiny crabapples, is just the ticket. For the mother of the bride? Out with the old-fashioned corsage, and in with a youthful posy of stephanotis, 'Henry Eilers' black-eyed susan, lily of the valley, and a garden rose

Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: Flowers for Every Element of Your Wedding

Sunday, January 23, 2011

A Twist on Traditions

Digital Guest Book! Devote a corner to a video booth: Set up a digital camcorder, leave a movie clapper and dry-erase pens for guests to write their names (or tidings), and voila -- turn on your computer to watch your guest book.
For more ideas visit Martha!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

In Full Bloom Wedding Centerpiece

Calling all you DIY and Craft-Oriented Brides! The flowers you want to use aren't in season -- but that's okay. Make these centerpieces using Martha Stewart's floral clip art to create your favorite blooms anytime of year.  A great way to "kill time" if you're trapped in the house this winter!


Click here for details on the how to, supplies needed and different templates!