Sunny Day Vintage

From functional to funky, one of our new favorite Etsy shops, Sunny Day Vintage, carries a unique assortment of vintage home décor, kitchenware and serving pieces that are party-ready! They’re a great resource for interesting barware, quirky trays and unexpected accents, such as the washboards and stationary embosser pictured below.

Photos: Sunny Day Vintage via Etsy

       

Chalkboard Jelly Jars

With a bit of chalkboard paint, a collection of jelly (or other food) jars and some creativity, quirky, summer-ready vases are just a few steps away. Simply clean the jars with warm, soapy water and leave them out overnight to dry. Apply the chalkboard paint in a label-like square or create a banner that wraps around each jar. Once the paint is fully dry, decorate the jars with cheerful greetings or with guests’ names.

Photos: Once Wed

Bookity

Bibliophiles everywhere will absolutely adore our new favorite Etsy vendor, Bookity. Bookity specializes in beautiful handmade decorative items for book lovers. Their Etsy store features charming ornaments, garland and confetti all crafted from the pages of recycled books. The perfect compliment for any green, DIY-inspired affair!

Photos: Bookity via Etsy

Sashay Magazine

We are totally flattered to be featured in the current issue of Sashay magazine! Please be sure to check out the article! 

Homemade Garland

Garlands and flags are having a bit of a moment recently and for good reason. These adorably quirky throwback decorations are the perfect way to convey a message or to add a pop of color to any setting. DIY flags and garlands can easily be crafted from scraps of paper, wallpaper or fabric. Looking for something more inspired? Take a cue from the photos below, which feature flags crafted from the pages of a Jane Austen novel as well as letters cut from sheets of music.

Photos: Emmaline Bride

Vintage Hankies

Touching vows. A memorable dance. The perfect speech. Many events lend to a trail of happy tears. Help your guests dry their eyes with vintage hankies. Organize small baskets or boxes of the hankies within easy reach to help your guests dry their eyes whenever needed (in the picture below, a small note reads “keep your eyes dry & your heart warm [please take one]”).

Photo: Once Wed

Natural Aisle Runner

Consider this: if every wedding in the U.S. this year were to be decorated with a disposable aisle runner, there would be enough aisle runners to circle the globe twice when laid end to end. Instead of using a paper runner, create a thick blanket of color with rose petals. In addition to being fragrant, the petals can easily be composted after your ceremony, thus creating next to zero waste.

Photo: Martha Stewart

Mother’s Day

It’s true: nearly every Mother’s Day, I find myself left a bit teary as I think about how sincerely grateful I am to have such a beautiful, supportive and inspiring woman as a mother. This year, my mom and I are packing up our favorite sunglasses and paperbacks and heading down to Miami for a little R&R. However, if you’re planning a girls-only brunch this weekend (as my mom and I usually do), here are a few mom-friendly, low-impact centerpiece ideas to inspire your Mother’s Day brunch.

Photos: Martha Stewart & Rachel Ray

Reclaimed Inspiration

Eco inspiration is all around us. In produce bins. Hidden in the back of our closets. And, as seen in the pictures below, right on the walls of our homes. Follow the stylish paths of these hostesses who used reclaimed picture frames, windows and even doors to add a dose of design to their soirees.

Photos: Green Weddings Shoes and Snippet & Ink 

Lily Garland

Tinsel has nothing on this beautiful, natural garland. Made from fragrant lilies, this DIY, eco-chic garland will look lovely wrapped around a banister or draped over a doorway for nearly any spring or summer celebration.

Photo: Martha Stewart