Bridesmaid Gift Idea

You have chosen you best friends to play a special role in your wedding day as your bridesmaids. For all their dress consulting, flower choosing, enveloping licking and bridezilla melt down moment comforting. - and (wink wink) bachelorette party planning - you want to give them something special without completely breaking the budget. Every girl loves a new handbag! So I found a fantastic solution via Davie and Chiyo on etsy. They make lovely dupioni silk clutch bags that are customizable. And better yet - they offer a packages just for your wedding.

Since every bag doesn't need to look the same, there won't be any question as to whose bag is whose. I really love this idea. Want to get to know this designer better - check out their blog.

Don't have a budget yet? Here is more information on how to plan your budget and get a budget worksheet via realsimple.com. to get you started.

Vintage on Etsy.com

   It's Wednesday! And that means it is time to share with you my weekly etsy.com finds. I love to support the handmade arts. But I have spent the last few weeks, during my blog break, cleaning out old boxes and looking through old art projects.  I even had a Yart Sale (yard + art = yart) to try and sell my old art to make room for new projects. All this got me thinking about the phrase "one man's junk is another man's treasure".  Nowadays we refer to this as recycle/ reusable items. So here we are - Vintage Finds from Etsy.com sellers for you. These vintage finds can all be used on your wedding day. From a pocket watch for your groom to a vintage chalk board for a sign; a white satin pocket book to a 1960's casual crocheted white summer dress each an item to add to your classic-vintage inspired wedding.

White Ball Clasp Clutch ($5) at Lea's Vintage / Time Flies brass packet watch ($35) at Ring Ring Ring /  Vintage 1950's Princess Jewelry Box ($46) at Mod Human / XL Vintage Frame Chalkboard ($116) at Blue Bell Bazaar / 3pc Bronze Heart Key Charms ($3.25) at DIY Closet .

Vintage White Lace Trim ($5.75) at Little Red Mercantile /   Fantasy Shoes ($250) Everlastinglifashion / Flower Girl Basket ($40) by Bragging Bags / Vintage 1960's Crochet Dress ($124) at 13 Bees / Embroidery hoop chalkboard ($35) at Bliss in a Tea Cup / 1980's Vintage Party Dress ($32) at Decade's.

Check out other etsy.com finds (even if just for inspiration) from past postings:

Garden Themed Wedding 

Rock and Roll Brides

Crafty Finds

Wedding White

Eco-Friendly Weddings

Sadie Olive Vintage Item Website

Something Blue

Here are some fantastic handmade items to help you find your Something Blue .... 

Mr and Mrs Egg Nest ($13) by Dear Jes / Musee Clips ($20) by Sweet Grass Mill / Custom Order Tie Collection ($137) by Tux and Tulle / Monday Morning Up-cycled Brooch Necklace ($28) by Bee Vintage Resdux /  Amazonite Stacker Ring ($22) by Get Noticed / Bonnie Blue Dress ($49) by Lilliput Chipmunk / Blue Pint-Sized Ball Mason jar ($10) by Seasonables / Tiffany Blue Bow Clutch ($75) by Davie and Chiyo / Custom Garter Tropical Caribe ($45) by Peterene Design / DIY Kit Aqua Ribbon Brooch ($10) by Bustle / Blue Box Elder Ring ($150) by Minter and Richter Designs / Hanna Vintage Bridesmaid Dress ($795) by Bellina Bridal /  Shoe Adornments ($42) by Feathers and Frills / Spotted Enamel Earrings by Destiny's Creations.

Inspiration: Vintage Bouquet

I have been working on a personal project that has me diving into a vintage mood. So I  having a feeling many of the posts this week will be vintage inspired. Even if you are not planning a vintage wedding, I will be sure to include a few things just for you too.

Photograph by Laura B Scott Photography

The Vintage Clutch

For those of you who don't know me, I LOVE accessories. (I was even once-upon-a-time an accessories manager at Urban Outfitters in Philly.) I can thank my mom for this. Growing up, she was never short of what seemed like the perfect pair of earrings, shoes or even bag when I needed. And to this day, when we go shopping, we spend more time accessorizing the outfit then choosing the clothes. Having the smallest closet in the world right now has not stopped my love for accessories. I thought I would share with you some lovely little finds on today's visit to etsy.com. All of these items are handmade. Many of them can be custom made by the artist. They make a perfect gift for bridemaids, mother-of-the bride or perhaps your something blue on your wedding day. All clutch bags are under $150.

These clutches were all found on www.Etsy.com

Silk Kimono clutch ($75) at Puck513's shop , Blue Bridesmaid clutches ($117) and the white vintage with marcasite brooch ($69 & my personal favorite!) can be found in Rejenerate / Shiny Ivory with brooch ($75) is found in Percyhandmade / White Dame clutch with ivory ribbon ($45), Black & Ivory Damask with blue clutch ($45), Ruffle Clutch with champagne ribbon ($75), Chain Wristlet with pink ($65) & Baguette Silk Rose Clutch ($110) can be found at A03Design / Baby Blue with pearl blossom ($49) at MichaM's / Custom Designed Beaded with flower ($145) found at FarmGirlFancy / Feather Netting Clutch in pink or white ($60) at AngeeW.