{pleats & ruffles}

{dreaming of: spring picnics}

{greige via the inspiration board}

{pleats & tulle}

{roza gough by patric shaw for vogue russia brides, S/S 2011, oh fashion models via this is glamorous}

{florals}

{this is glamorous}

{oscar de la renta}

{style me pretty via bella figura}

{spring things}

{nuevo estilo via eclecchic}

{tulle & lace}

{fleur}

{that dress}

{longtime favourite ad campaign: daria werbowy by karl lagerfeld for chanel}

{more recent kate}

{kate moss by mert & marcus for vogue japan, may 2011}

{recent kate}

{ad campaign: kate moss for liu jo spring summer 2011 via ru glamour}

{pretty side parts & gold barrettes}

{rodarte spring 2011 via style.com, more at this is glamorous}

{lara & daria}

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{lara stone & daria werbowy by mert alas and marcus piggott for vogue us, april 2011 via oh fashion models}

{summertime}

{natasha poly by mert & marcus for elle}

{natalia}

{images: natalia vodianova by bruno barbaza for harper's bazaar russia, april 2011 via oh fashion models}

{aqua & coral}

{mona johannessonj, plaza magazine}

{summertime}

{fleur}

{pretty details & other expensive things}

{photography by garance doré}

DIY: Paper Flower Escort Cards / Name Settings

Nella from www.lostmykitty.etsy.com has generously shared more of her creative DIY wisdom with us in the form of these delicate paper flowers to use as escort cards or name settings.

They are such a pretty decoration, I am planning on giving these a go over the weekend- would love to see yours if you try them to. Have fun! xxx

And over to Nella....

What you will need:

• Craft paper 4” square


• Fabric leaves 2”


• Skeleton Leaves 2”


• Adhesive Glue


• Scissors


• Needle and Thread

Instructions:

Step 1: Draw a spiral on a 4 inch square. I’ve used 90 weight paper purchased at Jarrold’s though regular coloured craft paper would work equally well.

Step 2: Cut out the spiral along the lines you’ve drawn. If you’re really clever, cut out the spiral freehand. It will keep you from hunting down an eraser as I forced my husband to do for me.

Step 3: Roll the spiral from the outside.

Step 4: Use a spot of adhesive to glue the body of the flower onto the round bit left.

Now you’re finished with the flower!

Step 5: Use a pencil to faintly write your guests’ names in a pretty cursive. I’ve used pen for emphasis and don’t forget the table number for escort cards.

Step 6: Follow the lines using small stitches. You could also use paper if you are not so keen on sewing.

Step 7: Attach the skeleton leaf and your personalised leaf to the flower.

Martha Stewart may be able to make 100 of these in 15 minutes but for us mere mortals make a party of it with a bottle of champagne and a few friends – nothing like the promise of food and a mimosa to corale some slave labour - or you can always contact me through Etsy (Nella, www.lostmykitty.etsy.com).

readygo: handmade wedding cake toppers, flags + banners

{ cake banner plus bride and/or groom set }

am not always a fan of the wedding topper, but these handmade cake banners and flags by Nadia of Ready Go are lovely and celebratory and fun, without being too too twee.

you get to customize your bride (even dress style) and groom (facial hair and kilt available) to reflect your particular pairing, and also your banner color. sweet!

she also makes matchbook calendar favors, gift tags, and all manner of lovely paper things.
plus she's etsy's featured artist this week -- check out the interview!





for more info see readygo.etsy.com

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