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Table Goodies

19 Tuesday Apr 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Everyday Design

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design, diy, doily, events, flowers, milk glass, natural, organic, table runners, table settings, unique

Table Goodies

The table setting is always an important element of an event. It doesn’t have to be crazy. Actually, it shouldn’t be crazy at all. If you are designing the table people will be eating at then I recommend you don’t put flowers or any decorative items in front of their faces. Guests should be able to look at each other and talk. I am not a big fan of events where the host is blatantly trying to impress everyone with elaborate designs.

If you are trying to spice up a table with a buffet or dessert, all you need is a few pops of happy to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Just remember, when food is near don’t include candles that smell. Why have them compete? The food should smell tasty enough!

Here are a few cute and unique ways to brighten up a table at any event. Keep it simple and you already get two thumbs up.

The Green Depot

12 Tuesday Apr 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Awesome Shops, Shopping

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design, diy, ecofriendly, green, green depot, home, paper, pets, shopping

If you don’t know about the Green Depot, than you do now. This store is so awesome. Every DIYer should know and shop there because they have everything you need. Plus, they carry eco-friendly products which is why I am in love. Think of the home depot but better! I took a little stroll through their website and found some really cool things. I thought I would share them with you.

Decomposition Books $4.95
I remember using these when I was a kid but they weren’t as cool as these are!

Recycled Newspaper Pencils $2.95 for 12

Hemp Twine
You can use this for a bunch of different projects.

Vegetable Harvest Basket $31.95
Pick yummy veggies from your garden and carry them back to the kitchen in this simple but handy basket.

Upcycled Lavender Dryer Sachets $9.95 for a set of 3
Your clothes will smell fresh and pretty without hurting the Earth.

Credo Bulk Bags $14.95 for a pack of 4
These are great to hold your bulk items like beans and rice. They can also be used to hold snacks and candy when you’re traveling or anything for that matter.

Magnetic Wooden Building Blocks $24.95 – $54.95
I love the colors these blocks come in. How cute are they! The fact that they are magnetic is awesome too. Even small children can create something fabulous.

Doorknob Sign $9.99
These hand painted wood signs are adorable. I love their vintage feel.

Hemp Stripe Bone Toy $7.95 – $9.95
Your dog is going to chew on something whether you like it or not so give them a healthy chew toy to play with.

It’s All in the Details

05 Tuesday Apr 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Weddings

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crafts, design, diy, etsy, events, favors, handmade

There is nothing I love more than the special elements of a design or space. They can be subtle or visually vibrant but are placed perfectly as if they were meant to be there. It’s these pops of sunshine that bring a cohesive flow to a design. Nothing should stand out among the rest unless its a main focal point of a room. Everything should come together in harmony. If you don’t hear those birds a chirpin and the warm sun’s rays on your face, then something just isn’t right.

Here are some beautiful and unique works of art I found on Etsy that would make an excellent addition to your DIY design.

PaperPolaroid

Braggingbags

ScrappingArt

Raemj

NatureFavors

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