Black & Gold

Mason Jars / Pom Poms / Treat Bags / Leaf Place Cards / Banner / Heels / Nails

Still looking for ideas for your New Years Eve party? Look no further than these great DIY ideas for a Black & Gold New Years Eve Party! My personal favorite? That gold leaf place card! 

I've always loved the idea of a super sparkly and fancy NYE party... it's been a dream since my childhood. It still has yet to happen, but some day it will! This year Kyle works, and I'll be traveling back to Florida, so I expect I might not even be able to stay awake for the ball to drop! 

What are your NYE plans?

--Caroline

Mis-Matched Bridesmaids

I remember years ago my mom and I having a discussion about how nice of an idea it is to give your bridesmaids a little flexibility with their dresses. Whether it's letting them each wear a color that looks good on them, or letting them pick their favorite style, mis-matched bridesmaids dresses are certainly in style. While I'm not getting married anytime soon, a girl can still dream, so I'd like to share some of my favorite mis-matched looks!

The sparkles, the different necklines... Perfection! (Source)

I love the different styles of these peppy yellow bridesmaids dresses. (Source)

Molly Sims' bridesmaids look ravishing in these taupe, white, & black dresses. (Source)

The mix of styles of blue & green dresses set this bride apart. (Source)

Pretty pastel dresses with all the same cut look stunning on these gorgeous girls. (Source)

I love the variation in these coral dresses, and the accent of gray flowers! (Source)

Simple but sparkly dresses make for a pretty picture. (Source)

--Caroline

Silver & Gold New Year's Eve Party

Christmas is less than a week away! Where has December gone?! Soon it will be 2014, which is an even crazier thought! But don't worry, I've got some great ideas coming your way for a fabulous New Year's Eve party!

Initially inspired by the table scape with circle streamers, a silver and gold theme is a great way to link Christmas (think the Burl Ive's song Silver and Gold) with the excitement of the new year. Take silver and gold scrapbook paper, cut out circles, and string them together for a nice touch over the food table.

Trade out the evergreen wreath on your door for this DIY number! Take a foam circle (found at craft stores) and pin brass thumbtacks in it, covering the whole thing. Add a pop of color in a bow, or add a variety of ribbons in silver and gold, hang it on your door and voila! 

Festive party napkins (order here) would be the perfect match to basic plates.

Decorate guests as they come in the door with embellished party hats, made by gluing rhinestones and other sparkly things along the base.

And finally, once midnight comes, cheer in the New Year with a toast of champagne, the glass adorned with star streamers for a festive touch. 

So get your guest list going, and check it twice! 

(All images found via pinterest, feel free to contact me if you want me to track down the pins themselves.  Collage made by yours truly!)

--Caroline

Unique Wedding Favors

koozie / pashminas / trail mix / sunglasses / tote bags / fans

I've been to enough weddings to know that favors are nice but not necessary. As long as the bride and groom get happily hitched and the guests have fun, that's all the "favor" I need! However, favors can be a fun way for guests to remember the evening, especially when they are as unique as the ones above!

What unique favors have you received at a wedding?

--Caroline