Your Big “I Do” doesn’t have to mean “Do Not” include kids! Little ones are 1st to the dance floor and full of entertainment. The table pictured was a DIY idea created by stacking wooden palettes. They go for $5 or less. Crayons, coloring books, lollipops, and party masks were scattered on the table. Planning fun kid’s activities…
Tacos + Tequila
Holy Toledo! This baja Californian gem known by the name Blue Plate Taco, is located on the coast of Santa Monica just a minute’s walk from the beach. This spot is one of a trio of restaurants owned and operated by the Blue Plate Resaurant Group in Santa Monica. This spot is made of every wanderlust dream, with…
DIY + Invitations
Step into the land of wedding charm with a tour of my own wedding invites! These farmhouse style invitations were an affordable alternative for a bride on a budget. My husband created the layout in Photoshop for free & we drew the map by hand. The wedding was held on an old victorian ranch estate in Camarillo, California….
DIY + Floral
Are you a bride on a budget? Take a peek at my own DIY wedding centerpieces. The brown bottle vases pictured are recycled beer bottles. The groom helped by simply continuing to drink his favorite beers, and soaking them in hot water to remove the labels. The result: free wedding centerpieces! Is this a win-win…
Star Wars Room
Hashtag + Nuptials
Throw pops of fun color into your wedding while also getting guests to share pics on social media. This outdoor, vintage-inspired wedding featured custom mini-chalkboard easels. The sign was a fun DIY craft project that we’re excited to share with ya’ll below! Do-It-Youself: First, a blank chalkboard sign was purchased from Michael’s. The lettering and outlines were drawn using chalkboard markers. The app…
Rustic + Romance
The wedding pictured is my very own (pinch me!). The wedding was held on an old estate named Camarillo Ranch in Camarillo, California. Our romantic outdoor affair celebrated the blending of two cultures. My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic. We danced the Hora, we overdosed on homemade cookies, we drank too much wine. My heart over-poured with love….
CAKE TOPPER WEDDING IDEAS
This blush pink semi-naked cake is almost too beautiful to eat! This work of art doubled as a cake AND decoration. I loved seeing our guests stand by the table to admire its beauty. It was made, delivered, and decorated by Frost-It Cakery in Thousand Oaks, California, using flowers from Unique Floral Designs. We rented this beautiful…
Brew Dr.’s
I’ve finally been able to kick drinking soda after finding this yummy alternative – kombucha! I drink it once a week to help settle my stomach and aid with digestion. Check the ingredients below: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Organic Green Tea, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Ginger, Organic Lemongrass, Organic Cayenne Pepper, Organic Lemon Balm, Live Probiotic…
Sweet Potato & Egg
I recently heard a rumor that you could live off of sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes alone. Seriously? That sounds awesome. Could this super-food really be that powerful? I did some research and found conflicting opinions on the subject. One thing was clear: sweet potatoes are dripping in vitamin A.