It's A Jaime Thing

Make It Unique.  Like You!

I’m all about swirly, girly, frilly and fun…so of course I fell in love with this wall design, found on Design Sponge.  View the original post here: HERE!

While I know it’s easy to just throw a stencil pattern up there on the wall, how cool would it be to just paint freehand, whatever design comes to mind, and make it yours? 

Oh, the inspiration….(sigh).

Love this wall design but don’t feel like painting?  Buy it at Velocity Art and Design!

www.velocityartanddesign.com

Illustration of Carrie Bradshaw By Jillian Tamaki

Take a looksie, darlings, at this illustration Jillian Tamaki did for Entertainment weekly’s “Sex and the City” issue which came out last month.  It’s an illustration of Carrie Bradshaw…but does it remind you of anyone else?  If you ask me, it reminds me a little of ourselves!

I love my computer, blogging and obviously weddings!  I constantly have coffee by my side as I type away, and while I may not wear glamorous ballgowns as I type, I do enjoy admiring my little collection of high heels (even if some of them were bargains…hey, stylish doesn’t have to be expensive!).  

Does this stunningly fabulous drawing remind you of yourself at all? 

…For The Sweet-Tooth Bride!

A wedding is nearing…

Preparations are being made…

And while the bride waits and dreams in Candyland…

We’re getting ready to throw her a cotton candy inspired bridal shower…

Is there anything sweeter than sugar and a bride getting married? Sweet cotton candy dreams, bride-to-be!

See more gorgeous paintings from artist Will Cotton by clicking HERE. Pure deliciousness!

…A Little Reminder For All Of Us!

It’s the week of love. What a better way to celebrate than remebering to follow your heart, in not only love but in all aspects of your life!

“Follow Your Heart” 5×7 Print by Etsy seller Shartreuse:

Visit her shop or stop by her blog at www.shartreusestudio.com for more creative and inspiring pieces!

…It’s What A Girl Wants!

I’ve come across these delightfully pretty note cards by newly discovered designer Inslee today and couldn’t resist sharing them with you. If you’re stuck on ideas for your bridesmaids gifts, check out her fabulously stylish collection!

For many of the designs, you can choose from personalized, flat or folded. Wouldn’t these also make for adorable bridal shower invites or thank you cards? Take a look at just a few of my absolute favorites…

“Parasol”

“Petits Fours”

“Stand by Me”

Her gorgeous 2009 Calendar would also make a wonderful gift!

Though designer Inslee recently graduated just last year after majoring in studio art and art history, she has been drawing ever since she was a little girl. After she graduated, her sketches really took off and became a hit!

“I began sketching ballerinas and brides which eventually led to my love of sketching all things fashionable and elegant. My sketching moves as quickly as the ever-changing styles of the moment in my attempts to capture the glamour and beauty of couture.” - Inslee

Support this talented new designer, check out the rest of her work and get shopping by clicking HERE. Cheers!

(Thanks to Pret-A-Party for sharing this with me!)

…Got A Lot Of Bottled Up Energy? Put It To Stylishly Crafty Use!

My sister keeps telling me to recycle. So while I may not have a bin yet (I’m working on it!), I do have an entire closet filled with bottles, corks and jars that I’ve been saving for over 5 years now! If you didn’t know me well, you’d think I was a lush or something if you ever opened that closet. No worries, my friends and family have been helping me collect these items too.

I plan on making beautiful things out my collection someday! For now, let me inspire you to do the same. Create with me useful items and decor out of bottles, corks and jars. Together, we can save the planet and create crafty, unique events all at the same time!

Bottled Up In A Jar!

Imagine the possibilities. Need to make a special, sentimental gift for your bridesmaids? Get out some empty bottles, cut out pictures and phrases from magazines that remind you of your friend, tape to bottle and cover entire bottle with Modge Podge! Once dry, decorate with ribbons, crystals or any other little trinket!

Need an affordable way to decorate your day? Use old bottles, jars or empty candle holders and turn them into fresh new vases or votive holders…

(Above Photo credits: Left – Bottle I created, Middle Top – Living Small, Middle Bottom – The Knot, Right – The Hope Jar)

Cork It!

How cool would it be to make your own cake stand using wine corks? Or menu and placecard holders, anything your little heart can imagine. Get creative…

(Photo credits: Top L – Details Details, Bottom L – Craft Stylish, Middle – Je Mange La Ville, Right – Natalie Moser Photography)

Fantastic Plastic!

I bet it would be time consuming indeed, but if you’ve got it in you, could you create something with your old water bottles like designer Michelle Brand did below? Seriously, would you have ever guessed those gorgeous, airy designs were made from plastic water bottles? Amazing, isn’t it? Imagine that as your backdrop for your wedding pictures…

(Photo credits: Plastic bottle art by Designer Michelle Brand via Green Design Girl)

Have other ideas? Please comment below and share, we’d love to hear. Happy crafting, everyone!