Archive for February, 2008
How Can DIY Bride Better Help You?
In an effort to better serve you, I've created the poll (below) to help me focus on the areas of DIY you're interested in. I'd be delighted if you'd take a moment to tell me what you want. Please feel free to add suggestions in the comments or shoot me an email via the contact form, ...
Portovert Declares March DIY Wedding Month
If you're not yet familiar with Portovert, you absolutely must visit immediately after you read this post. One of my favorite sites on the entire world wide web, Portovert exemplifies all that is great in the bridal community: high style, smart & friendly writing, and incredible ideas and resources for a green wedding. It thrilled me ...
DIY Bride in Crafts 'n Things Magazine
Hey DIYers, The April issue of Crafts 'n Things magazine is on the shelves and there's a project from my book in it! Check out page 28 for Crystal Drop Cake Jewelry and a short & sweet review of the book. There are other cool wedding projects inside from different contributors. I've seen the magazine at large ...
Louisville, Washington DC, St. Louis: Catch Darcy Miller & Wendy Kromer at Macy's
Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart Weddings is going on tour with Wendy Kromer in the coming week or so. Catch them at Macy's in Louiseville, Washington DC, and St. Louis on the following days: Sunday, March 2 1 – 3pm Macy’s Oxmoor 7900 Shelbyville Road Home Store, 3rd Floor Louisville, Kentucky 40222 RSVP: 502.423.3356 Thursday, March 6 6:30 – 8:30pm Macy’s at Tyson’s Corner 8000 Tysons ...
Eco-Fabulous in Toronto
Canadians, you're not to be left out in this eco-fabulous wedding weekend. The first Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show (EWLS) is this weekend, March 1st and 2nd, at the Design Exchange in Toronto. E Sponsored by Absolute Tent & Event Rentals and Weddingbells, The Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show will feature a diverse collection of stylish ...
Love Is In The Air: Eco-Luxe Weddings
Thinking an eco-friendly wedding is for you but have visions of granola and tie dye? Never fear, my posh-minded Southern California brides, you're in for a very special treat. Pink Cloud Events is hosting their first Eco-Luxe event, Love Is In The Air, this Friday, February 29 from 12 - 4 pm at the Avita ...
Workshop Wednesday: Rub-On Vase
Ok, that title is really bad. Forgive me - I'm nursing a post-bday celebration weekend brain. (Why does it take so long to recover from fab parties? I didn't even get tipsy and I'm weirdly out of it days later.) Enough about me. Today's project uses rub-on transfers and a clear glass vase to create a ...
Quick & Easy Table Decor: Covered Vase
This is filed under "Why didn't I think of that?". Here's a quick way to add instant impact to your centerpiece vases: cover them with placemats. Home by Sunset has the step-by-steps on how to do this super-easy, super-inexpensive project to take your centerpieces from nice to WOW. (Found via Heavy Petal - a really cool ...
Craftier-Than-Thou: Feeling The DIY Pressure?
The ever-wonderful OffBeatBride.Com just posted a recent interview with me about my book and about the current state of the DIY wedding world. (Thanks, Ariel!) One of Ariel's questions, "How do you suggest combating the “DIY-er than thou” frenzy that some crafty brides work themselves into?", has been on my mind quite a bit. It's certainly ...
Wedding Community Acronyms
Hello, newbies! If you're new to the online wedding world, you're probably scratching your head over all of the wedding-related acronyms found in the bridal community. Here's a quick cheat sheet of common acronyms to help you navigate your way through the forums. BF - Boy friend, Best friend BIL - Brother-In-Law BM - Bridesmaid, Banquet Manager, Best ...
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