Do you remember that vintage window pane that I turned into a picture frame and then gifted to my brother and sister-in-law for their nursery? Well, before it ended up on baby Mae's walls, it also had a moment as a vintage window seating chart at my girlfriend's wedding. Here it was after my original makeover (see that tutorial for how to add wire for hanging photos)... And then ... View the Post
get the look: gold and pink wedding decor
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of styling a wedding at a local restaurant and brewery here in Ottawa - Mill St Brew Pub. It is a beautiful historic building with tons of exposed stone and views of the river. The bride was referred to me by a friend, and we clicked right off the bat. She explained her vision, and I could instantly picture exactly what she wanted. In the end, we executed some ... View the Post
the DIY files: a vintage card box
TGIF! Hope you guys have been having a good week. Mine has been busy - I was travelling for work and then got stuck thanks to a big snowstorm that hit Ottawa on Wednesday. I got home yesterday afternoon (just a day later than planned), but this girl is tired! It's amazing how much things tire me out way more than they used to, pre-pregnancy! Anyway, I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend at home ... View the Post
How To Make Budget Friendly Wedding Centerpieces
When thinking about what I wanted on our tables for our wedding reception I considered a few factors: They needed to be budget and DIY-friendly They needed to fit in with our wedding in the woods: simple, elegant, and fun (I don't think huge arrangements of feathers and flowers were going to work here) And surprise, surprise, I wanted to incorporate my favourite colours: aqua, white, ... View the Post