Cool Find

I think this is very cool for those of you planning an urban chic event. These are tall skinny vases that look as though they are just balancing on their own, when in reality there is a tiny magnet that goes underneath your linen, holding them upright. I would like these in a tighter grouping for a better look, but I think the effect would be great. Wouldn't take a whole lot of flowers either! And they are very affordable at 39 bucks for 5! Check out these magnetic vases.

Orange you glad I have a cheesy title using the word Orange?

Ok so I obviously was mesmerized with brides.com yesterday. Orange and gray is one of my new favorite palettes. I don't know if it's quite up there with yellow and black, but it's close. Safety orange is in fact one of Lyndsi's favorite colors. I love these inspirational pics. I know the fruit thing has been done, but this is so lovely and I think you can make it affordable as well! What a knock out centerpiece that would be. Go to Sam's club get some oranges fill up giant glass vases or containers with some flowers pressing out in white. Oh I love it. Definitely gray linens in a stripe. Please do it! Send me pictures of the fab-ness!

Thinking outside of the vase

I just completely love this look. I have seen it in a few places, but I was waiting to find really beautiful pics of it. Of course the wonderful Housemartin comes through again! I found the first 2 pics in their achives. I absolutely love this look for centerpieces. It is so incredibly beautiful. The contrast between the bark and the flowers is wonderful. I imagine this with levels on a table so the height adds interest. I also found this link where you can purchase these.

Martha moment

I think this Martha thing may end up being a frequent thing. She inspires me so much and I think she would make a great President of the USA. Think of how pretty our country would be? Ok I am only kidding obviously, but I just can't get enough of her fab ideas and I love to share them and show you how to make them your own in an affordable way. I love a new take on centerpieces whenever possible. These are 2 really good examples of how to make your tables lovely in an affordable way. Renting vases can be pricey from a florist. The picture on the left shows simple cans wrapped in pretty paper and ribbon. So super easy! I would love to get some lovely paper from Paper-Source and deck them out! The pic on the right I also just love. How great would that be for a winter wedding where you didn't want to go overboard with the holiday stuff but have that touch of festive flare. The container store has great shiny white boxes just like these! I also really love how they tied in the favor on the plate with the flowers.