An Easy DIY

Admittedly I'm not the craftiest person around. I'd love to be, I really would but it's just isn't in my genes. I helped out one afternoon at a craft-er-noon for my best friends wedding in the summer and was amazed at all the goodness these ladies had thought of!

Side note, if you want to check out how that wedding turned out click here.

When I saw this DIY on Pinterest I new I had to share it so people less crafty like me could jump on this.

Right now we have a big pretty bowl that houses all of our to-do papers for our house but I'd love something more organized and unique. When I saw this I new it was something I'd be able to do and I'm pretty sure my mom or grandmothers have trays just like these that I could borrow steal.

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We have a stainless steel fridge that I'm constantly wiping finger prints off so I don't want to clutter it with stuff only to have to take it down every few days to clean it. This is a much better alternative if you ask me.

 

What do you think? Something you'd try in your house?

DIY Sprinkle Rim

The husband is big on cappuccinos and lattes. We have one of those big machines and he loves it. Whether we're by ourselves or have 30 people over he's always making an espresso or something.

It's the Italian in him!

When I saw this on Hey Gorgeous I knew this was something I'd have to show him. She's doing it with shot glasses which would be perfect with Bailey's at a party. I'd also rim out latte glasses and serve them. How cute would a latte with sprinkles be!

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I'm always looking for ways to add a wow factor to any party and this would be a great way.

What do you think, would this wow you?

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glass

We're having a party this weekend so I've been searching Pinterest for some fun, easy party tricks that will add a little flare to the night.

I am a wine drinker. I don't fancy beer or mixed drinks, just a nice glass of wine, so when I saw them I immediately loved it. I'm thinking about going to buy an affordable set of wine glasses and doing this.

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Click here for the full how-to tutorial.

Tell me, are you a wine drinker? Would you do this?

This Wall Needs Some Love!

We are slowly turing our house into a home. Someone asked me recently if it's feeling like home yet and the answer is 100%, YES! Are there things we'd like to do to our house so it looks more finished and polish, of course.

One of things on the to-do list is tackle the big blank wall in the kitchen / dining area. Right now we have one lonely painting on it that we bought in Venice on our honeymoon.

I did a post a while back about doing a Plate Wall here and while I do love that idea, I also love this idea.

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How amazing would it be to frame my mom and grandmother's recipe. All three of them are amazing cooks and it would definitely add a personal and touch to our kitchen, the room we use most.

Would you do this? What do you think of this idea?

Fun DIY's!

Yay, Friday! My week has felt weird and unproductive. I was at Oprah on Monday and I've been on the road for work the majority of the last two days and I feel like I've completed very little of my work... Monday should be fun. Not.

Sorry for that little rant! In the midst of my awkward week I came across these and love them.

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 These are amazing and would be perfect depending on the food and event.

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I love this wrapping. I'm not the most crafty of people but I think I could do this and have fun with it.


What's everyone up to this weekend? Tomorrow night we're having Michael's birthday party at our house and Sunday we're recovering from the night before :)

DIY Painted Cutlery

In keeping with yesterday's spoon theme I thought I'd highlight a fun way to jazz up your cutlery. I want to do this with a few pieces of my cutlery and use it for parties. It adds a certain flare and makes your guests remember your event!

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This whole place setting is lovely!

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What do you think, is this something you'd try?

DIY Mirror

Even though it's Monday the warm weather we're having throughout Toronto and the GTA has me perkier than usual! I just hope we don't have 1 more storm to cap off the winter season.

I recently stumbled across this and thought it was very cool.

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This plastic spoon mirror was made from about 100 plastic spoons hot glued onto a framless mirror.

What do you think, something you'd try? I'd love to try it for our basement.....whenever we get around to finishing it!

Upside Down Wine Glasses

I hope all my fellow Canadians had a fabulous long weekend! Michael and I had a great weekend relaxing, hosting a dinner party and spending time with our families.

I've been spending time thinking about upcoming events this year and when I came across this image / idea I fell in love.

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How clever is this? I would love to see this at an outdoor bridal shower, baby shower or ladies night.

Is this something you'd consider trying?

A Vase Alternative

It's not secret that I am a huge lover of mason jars, I mean they're cute and practical, what's not to love!  That said, when I came across this it made me think, how could I not have thought of this sooner?

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Amazing, right! I am so smitten with this idea. It's classy and lovely all in one and it's a great way to recycle an old whiskey bottle.

Tonight I'm off to the ReCreative Valentine's Day workshop and I cannot wait!

Valentine's Day Tablescape Ideas

Are you having a Valentine's Day party this week and you aren't sure how to make it festive and special? I've come across these and think they'd be perfect for a sweet, romantic and fun Valentine's party!

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1. You could make a fruit rum punch or maybe try making a big batch of cosmopolitan. Just make sure you don't make it too strong - a super strong punch is never good!


2. If you're not a gourmet pastry chef like me, I'd suggest stopping off at your local bakery for some delicious treats. After being in Paris for 5 days over Christmas I strongly suggest picking up some macaroons!

3. Candy in my opinion makes everything better. Stop by your local bulk barn or favourite candy store and stock up.

4. If you're short on fabulous serving dishes like these try your local dollar store or Crate and Barrel.

Does this seem like something you could re-create? I think it's worth a shot if you ask me!

DIY Glitter Jars

I hope you all had a great weekend. Did you watch the football game? I only watched Madonna and was in bed by 9 - I know, I'm a loser.

I stumbled across these and I thought they'd be perfect for a Valentine's party or anything girly!

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How great would this be on your desk as a pen holder or in your bathroom to hold your hair brush? For the full instructions on how to create these amazing jars please click here.

My favourite one is the heart one - which is your favourite?

Earring Holder & Wall Decor

I am a big suck for dangly, oversized earrings, how about you? If you ask me a girl can never have too many pairs of fabulous earrings!

With the new house, one of the rooms yet to be 'finished' is our bedroom and I think this would be a perfect addition and add some flare to our bare walls.

Once the warm weather hits, I plan on scouting out plenty of garage sales for the perfect frame. I'm sure I can find the lace from Michael's and with a few staples, voila!

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For the full how-to please click here.

Paint Chip Bookmarks

Instead of folding your page down when you put your book down, why not create one of these adorable paint chip bookmarks.

Another idea, send these to school with your kid on Valentine's Day to hand out to his/her friends. They could write a little message on the back to each oftheir friends.

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Have a great Thursday!

T Minus 9 Days!

I cannot believe the engagement that would never end is finally coming to an end, in 9 days no less! I still have some last minute things to take care of and the candy station is one of them.

We have six different jars / holders for the candy and we're I'm trying to figure out what type of candy to put in them.

I have a couple narrowed down but need some help with the rest. Here are the ones I know for sure: candy canes, little and big; hershey's kisses in the silver wrapping and red smarties. What other three types of candy would you serve at a romantic, wintery wedding?

For some inspiration, check out some of these great candy stations I found on Pinterest.

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DIY Wedding Idea

I am not the best DIY'er but I so wish I was. I do plan on attempting 1 DIY project for my wedding and I will definitely be reaching out to all of you when that time comes. In the mean time, how cute are these chalk table numbers. I'm a big fan of unique table number ideas and think these are super cute!

I found the image and instructions on Style at Home, one of my favourite sites!

Instructions
1 Set up your spray booth and drying areas.
In a well-ventilated area or outdoors, lay down newspaper or a drop cloth two to three times the size of your cardboard box. This will be your spray booth. If you’ve enlisted a friend to help, set up a second spray booth. In a separate area, cover a 3-×-3-foot work surface with newspaper. This will be your drying area.

2 Paint the vessels.
Wearing rubber gloves and a face mask, place a vessel in your cardboard box. Spray it with chalkboard paint, tilting and rotating the vessel as you go to get an even coat of paint. Set it aside to dry. Apply a second touch-up coat if needed. Repeat for all vessels.

3 Write the table numbers.
Condition the chalkboard paint on each vessel by rubbing chalk all over it, then rubbing it off with a damp sponge. Once dry, write the table numbers or names on each vessel using chalk

Variations
Colored chalkboard paint, available at select hardware stores, makes this project adaptable to many different styles and palettes. You can also make your own following the simple instructions below. You will need:

• Bucket or container, for mixing
• Unsanded tile grout
• Colored latex-based paint
• Paint stirrer
• Sandpaper

Mix 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout per 1 cup of paint, stirring with your paint stirrer. Once dry, sand with sandpaper.

• Girly Romantic Consider using pale pink paint. Or write your table numbers in script or calligraphy.

• Happy Graphic Use bright red, yellow, cobalt blue, or gray paint. If desired, use a different color for each table, and colour code the table numbers and escort cards, too.

• Found Use found and recycled vessels, such as recycled detergent bottles, olive oil cans, large jars, or milk jugs (cut a larger opening if needed with scissors or a can opener).

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole