Another favourite from the Wynne prize this year, Min Woo Bang and his beautiful misty acrylic landscape paintings. ...
We hope you fell in love this months nautical nuptial ideas. (Dreamy wintery pic Jessica Stam by Solve Sundsbo.) Of course this month we had our very first blog giveaway! The winner will be announced soon, but you still have a few days left to enter so head on over the to giveaway post and leave your comment. Thanks to RTISAN who provided...
Here's a little something I stumbled onto today, beautiful Paris and London maps based on an original paper cut design. For sale through Famillie Summerbelle. I might have to pick up one of these, gorgeous! ...
If you're inviting children to your wedding then it's a great idea to have some child friendly activites for them. And this is never more important than in the winter months when the weather will probably put a stop to any ideas of sending them outside to run around. So here is a fun DIY project for you to put together to keep...
Another pretty packaging find this month I wanted to share. I just love these cute cubes from Nude. Simple, minimalist design for a lovely range. ...
I love a real wedding, especially one where you can see how much thought and love has gone into the planning and the details. This gorgeous Maine wedding really does sum up nautical nuptials, with its beautiful boat setting and smart navy and white colour scheme. Captured perfectly by NYC based photographer Erica Lyn. ...
... and I don't appreciate your insinuation that I am some how involved in its disappearance. Happy weekend everyone! ...
Add some nautical style to your nuptials with these great decorating ideas:Wedding programs tied up with blue and white striped ribbon are a smart introduction to the ceremony. Tie a little rope around votive candles for a quick sailing feel, pic via Wed Depot. Cute hanging fabric fish with beads and bells. Clever knot escort cards and rope table numbers from a lovely...
Here is the most gorgeous way to direct wedding guests to their table! Heather and Mike's nautical Florida wedding was full of beautiful details like this ships wheel and these adorable compasses to help guests find their seats. Photographed by Jessica Lorren. ...
Another exhibition I really liked this month, Ann Gordon at the Frances Keevil Gallery in Double Bay. I particularly liked the mixed media and encaustic on marble and the little bits of sewing added to the work. Pic via Frances Keevil Gallery. ...
Don't forget this month we have a great giveaway on the blog! A fabulous prize worth over $150 is up for grabs. This beautiful freshwater pearl necklace from RTISAN and a wedding stationery voucher from 'i do' it yourself. How to enter: Simply visit RTISAN's lovely etsy shop here, take a look around, and leave a comment on the previous post here telling...
A donation to charity on behalf of your wedding guests is becoming an increasingly popular option in lieu of traditional favors. This month we've designed this FREE download - a gulf coast charity card to support those affected by the oil spill. Download here and print at home. You can choose which charity you prefer to donate to and display the cards on...
I know this post is very belated, but a few weeks ago I caught the last day of one of my favourite exhibitions, the Wynne prize. The stand out work to me was this beautiful acrylic painting (top) called Shore Leave by Neil Frazer. Great texture, the water really seemed to move. More of Neil's beautiful work also shown above.Pics via artwhatson ...
A little yummy cake inspiration today to help plan your nautical wedding. We're always a fan of cupcakes, and how cute are these anchor designed ones from Whipped Bake Shop.Talk about tying the knot! Amazing cake from Flour Confections. Lovely lighthouse cake via Brides.com. The sweetest little tie the knot nautical cake topper, US$185 from Together Forever. ...
Ahhh no one does it better than Martha :) How cute are these little place cards? Follow Martha Stewarts simple steps to re-create these origami paper boats then decorate. Perfect for a nautical wedding. ...
I wanted to share a new design I've been working on, and just finished today. Hummingbirds are considered to be symbols of peace, love and happiness - making this design perfect for all sorts of special occations. A pretty little invitation now available in the 'i do' it yourself shop. ...
I'm so pleased redbubble have finally added childrens clothes to their tshirts! So that means you can now get all your favourite creative monsoon designs - for kids! yeay! Available at our redbubble store. ...
This month we have a great way to jazz up your nautical themed wedding invitations. Here we have used an A6, postcard sized, save the date from our tie the knot range, created a cute little pocket envelope and finished it off with a reef knot. Very smart and yet so simple. DIY Project: Step 1. Visit our website and download your FREE...
Looking for the perfect nautical wedding bouquet? How about anemones? Not only do they have an appropiately sea themed name they come in a gorgeous combination of white with black or dark blue centers - perfect!Credits: Brides.com, A Bryan Photo, The Knot, Wish Special Events ...
Head on over to the i do it yourself blog this month and enter to win this gorgeous freshwater pearl necklace worth over $100. PLUS you win a wedding stationery voucher worth $50 to spend in the i do it yourself shop! yeay! ...
TA DA!!!! Its about time we did a giveaway on the 'i do' it yourself blog and we've got a great one to celebrate our first birthday. We've teamed up with the lovely Sharon from RTISAN in the US (who's etsy shop is just oozing with gorgeous wedding goodies) to bring you this amazing competition. RTISAN is giving away one of their stunning...
I caught a new advert on the TV this morning poking fun at that cute toilet paper selling labrador. So funny! You can watch it on youtube here ...
Following on from our last post about adding that hint of military to your wedding day look with clever accessories, we've put together some of our favourites bridal bling finds on etsy...Pearls for nautical wedding are obvious of course, try a statement cuff bracelet like this one, only US$20 from Always the Bridesmaid. Sashes are perfect for that subtle impression of navy style...
Who said crayons were for kids? Christian Faur brings a whole new approach to the medium by grouping hundreds of coloured crayons together to form a pixelated image. Amazing. I hope he gets a good deal from Crayola. ...
I thought this month we'd have a little haute couture inspiration for our wedding fashion. Zuhair Murad's Spring/Summer collection from Paris Fashion Week is spectacular. The Lebanese born designers latest work has a fabulous military feel to it which is just gorgeous for a nautical wedding. Most brides to be I'm sure will prefer a far more toned down version for their wedding...
Set sail with this smart and snappy wedding stationery range, perfect if you're tying the knot in nautical style. Shown here in navy blue but available in colour combinations of your choice. Available from the 'i do' it yourself shop. ...
Finally getting a little closer to our new kitchen. Ive had the computer drawing through today, which, naturally, Ive coloured in. Well Im not having cream walls! :) ...
Its love on the high seas this month! It has to be said that here in Australia we probably prefer the beach wedding as opposed to the nautical theme popular in countries such as the US. But this tie the knot nautical wedding is always in style, and perfect for weddings in harbour cities like Sydney. It also really lends itself to the...
