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Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids

Decorations, Home

My friend Heather Crosby and I have creative chemistry. Whenever we get together we build on each other’s ideas until it becomes something totally original. (…)

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Fourth of July Waterproof Coasters

Decorations, Holidays

More decor for our upcoming Fourth of July - slash - Shane’s birthday BBQ. I took Martha’s Fourth of July parasols and turned them into a neat matching Fourth of July waterproof coasters. (…)

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Fourth of July Paper Napkin Rings

Decorations, Holidays

Shane’s birthday is the Fourth of July so today I started to make some fun decorations for him.
Martha Stewart has a super cute Fourth of July paper napkin ring template on her website. (…)

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High School Themed Engagement Party

Decorations, Showers

Hostess Heather Crosby had a blast from the past throwing a high school themed engagement party for her brother Chad and bride-to-be Shayda who met back in their teens. (…)

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Friday Inspiration: Turquoise and orange

Decorations, Showers, Weddings

I love the combination of turquoise and orange that Anne-Marie Rosser and Adam Whipple used for their intimate outdoor wedding reception on a Chicago terrace. (…)

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Whimisical wedding “altar”

Decorations, Weddings

One of the biggest challenges of getting married in a “non-traditional” space is that the backdrop might look a too plain or stark during your ceremony. (…)

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Placecards / escort cards / seating cards

Decorations, Holidays, Showers, Weddings

Here’s a simple placecard design that’s equally at home at weddings and showers or the Thanksgiving dinner table. (…)

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Table numbers sewn with poppy flowers and leaves

Decorations, Weddings

If you’re like me table numbers are probably one of the last details that you’re thinking about. But they can be a key way to dress up and personalize your tables. (…)

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Guest towels

Decorations, Everyday, Gifts & Favors, Home, Showers, Weddings

This is the detail that got the most comments from my wedding guests. My friends said it was ‘typical Kathy’ to personalize even the bathroom towels. (…)

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