By now you may have seen these adorable DIY Valentine Day stickers by Twig and Thistle.  They are too cute not to be shown again.  We this this would be perfect for not only Valentine’s day but used throughout your relationship just because.  Imagine your honey heading out to work with his packed lunch and open these goodies with the sweet little note, instant WIN!

Head over there now for your free download, while you are there bookmark their site because they are constantly bringing ideas for you to use throughout your day to day lifestyle.

As we are all scurrying to get ready for the holidays, I saw this posted on With Style and Grace and I knew it could help out my newly married wives or just anyone that may need a refresher. Setting the dinner table is not always as easy as it seems as I have seen people struggle as where to place the wine glasses or the forks. It is always wise to make a sophisticated presence on your guests.

Sometimes it is good to take a break from all your wedding planning and begin thinking of ideas of how you will begin nesting in your new home. After all leave all the heavy thinking and stress to your wedding planner.

As we know there are a slew of wedding planning blogs out there, can you imagine how many are dedicated to home improvement and home inspiration?  One of my favorites is Censational Girl. She is so chic with her ideas and finds you can virtually get lost on her site! Loving this DIY refurbish on her lamp purchase.

All for about 40 BUCKS!

Loving it.

Today I came across the wonderful site Style at Home. There are tons of inspiration pictures as well as instructions on how to have that perfect event complete with tabletop design and resources on where you can purchase the items to complete the look.

I am a huge advocate of using a personal intimate space to host events such as your bridal shower, bridal luncheon, engagement parties, birthday parties and so on. With the right elements you can have your overall look and feel present.  It is all in the details!

I am all for edible favors as gifts.  Chances are high that your guests will actually eat or make the ingeditents given to them from your event. During our Inspiration Stations we also encourage you to include elements for your personal lives or just doing something you enjoy (forget about it, nothing you pick everyone will like so just carry on), you never know what you will be introducing someone too.

Loving the ideas of doing jar favors with quick recipes that can be found on food network.

Curried Lentil Soup Ingredient List

In a 3/4-liter glass jar, layer: 2 bay leaves; 1 dried chile pepper; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (sealed in a plastic bag or sachet); 5 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed); 1/2 cup red lentils; 1/2 cup yellow lentils; 1/2 cup red lentils; 1/2 cup yellow lentils

Blue Cornbread with Pineapple Ingredient List

In a 1-liter glass jar, layer: 4 chopped dried pineapple rings; 1 cup dried blueberries; 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 1 cup blue cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teasopoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

Super-Chunky Christmas Cookies Ingredient List

In a 1 1/2-liter glass jar, layer: 1 cup toasted shredded coconut; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks; 1/2 cup chopped cashews; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 3/4 cup red and green M&M’s; 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt

Holiday Panettone Ingredient List

In a 2-quart glass jar, Layer: 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel, 3/4 cup dried cherries, 3/4 cup golden raisins, 3/4 cup diced dried apricots, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Spiced Hot Cocoa Ingredient List

In a 50-ounce glass jar, layer: 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 2 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla powder (available at baking-supply stores), 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Keep in mind these items as hostess gifts as well. If someone is hosting an event, this is a great way to say thanks.

Often a great source of new color palette ideas as well as nesting tips, decor8 is my go to source for keeping things unique and chic here at ellyB events.

This is the blog for you if you want to get ideas not only for your event day but beyond. Understand how you can carry color palette’s that may have inspired you off into your newlywed life.

True confession: My favorite color is red so naturally this was the colors for my bridal party. When we moved into our new home I knew my husband would never allow me to bring red into our bedroom so instead I opted to go with a crimson, black and off white color palette for our living room. This way I will always have a piece of my wedding day with me.

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