I am absolutely in love with this idea from clothing designer and blogger Keiko Lynn… she took left over lace from her sister’s wedding dress and made a long and absolutely stunning jacket out of it!

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Rifle Paper Co.

Spicy Strawberry Magarita Recipe courtesy of Pottery Barn

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 pinches cayenne
• 2 strawberries, huled
• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• juice of ½ lime
• ½ oz triple sec

Directions: Add salt and a pinch of cayenne to a plate. In a shaker, combine strawberries, lime juice and a pinch of cayenne. Rub the remaining lime on the rim of a margarita glass. Place glass upside down on the salt plate and turn to rim the glass with salt. Muddle strawberries in the shaker. Add tequila, triple sec and a scoop of ice. Shake well for 10 seconds then strain into a glass. Makes 1 drink.

Multiply recipe by 18 to make a gallon of drinks to serve in a drink dispenser or pitcher.

Spice it up by substituting different fruits like grapefruit, mango or blueberry.

In keeping with the baby shower theme… loving this activity idea from Real Simple. This is a not only a great conversation starter but it adds to the decor, a double win! See below for their suggestions.

Ask each guest to bring a photograph of herself as an infant. String the pictures on a clothesline and have guests try to decipher one adorable face from the next. Make a true game out of it by numbering the clothespins and having guests guess who’s who. Added benefit: The clothesline doubles as a sweet decoration, and you can hang some of the cute shower loot on it, for example: onesies, booties, bibs, diapers, pacifiers, etc.

Good friends of mine Tara & Chris are expecting!  To capture the excitement, we did a pregnancy photo shoot a few weeks ago. Between the bedroom and the tulips, can this couple get any cuter!?!

As a gift for their shower, I printed and matted three of our favorite prints and also made a flag banner alternating photos with colorful pattern papers. See below at the party hanging on the mantle!

Decoupage old stamps on blown-out eggshells or on wooden eggs,  each one will tell a story and be unique. Happy Easter all!

idea and photo via marthastewart.com

Loving this formal and subtly stunning table setting via Dauphine Press.  Tinted green glassware, distressed wrought iron seating, and succulent centerpieces scream spring, while touches of gold trim add flair. Poms of orange and golden yellow add pop and mis-matched floral china and patterned invitations blend in an old world charm. Oh what a happy day I take a seat at this table.

Friends of mine are getting married this June at Alder Manor in Yonkers. Christine and Dan are the perfect mix of creative, eclectic, and cool, so I was not surprised when I got their save the date and was totally impressed and obsessed with it! Christine a graphic designer in NYC designed the layout and look of the card and then the couple took a letterpress class in Brooklyn to develop their labor of love. If that isn’t impressive enough, Christine then hand watercolored each card to give a unique and artisanal quality that longs to be remembered. Right down to the detail of their Chihuahua in their monogram, this save the date sets the tone of thoughtful dedication to their wedding perfectly. See below the magic unfold with the letterpress save the date, a flower sampling, the couple’s inspiration board and Christine and Dan’s photographer and Dj duo Le Loups who was able to capture the couple so eloquently for their engagement shoot at 5 Beekman. Join me in angst for more…

See more from Christine and Dan at christineanddangetmarried.com, see more of their engagement shoot from Les Loups

How cool is this trio of old theater or church seating?!? If only I had a den perfect for watching film, a game room where by standers could cheer on my skills or a mud room to sit and take off my ski boots. A functional chair combination that is also stylish and chic…

SOLD, The Dirty Loft, etsy.com