Mother's Day Brunch

Mother's Day is quickly approaching so why not show mom some love by throwing her a Mother's Day brunch!  I have put together some ideas to make a pretty, easy and affordable brunch for mom. Enjoy! 

1. Lavender Lemonade 2. Lantern 3. Ranunculus 4. Festive Straws 

5. Letterpress Card 6. Napkins 7. Lavender Cake

Fruity Italian Cream Sodas

I was in the mood for something exotic (ha, ha) and fruity.  This Italian cream soda made with a fresh mixed fruit syrup was just the ticket! It is so easy to make.  I suggest making these for a party and wowing your guests. You could make the syrup days ahead of time, just be sure to pop it in your fridge.  If you have a wedding coming up, this would be a fantastic mocktaill.  Or add booze and sip on the ultimate wedding cocktail that is gorgeous and fresh!  

Our DIY Wedding

ALL PHOTOS BY PAPER ANTLER

DIY White and Yellow Pom-Pom Garland:

Supplies: White string, hot glue gun & glue, favorite colored poms.

Take white sting and attach the poms evenly with hot glue, alternating colors.  Hang & enjoy!

DIY Paper Circle Garland:

Supplies: Fun paper (magazines, old novels, scrapbook paper, wrapping paper), string, hole-puncher.

Make circles out of paper; punch 2 holes on tops, string circles evenly.  Hang & enjoy!

DIY Invitations:

Supplies: Card stock, bird punch, edge punch, silver thread, computer, RSVP template, glue stick.

Print invitation information on cardstock for RSVP cards and wedding invites.  Punch edges to give them a classy, professional look (I used Martha Steward brand for edges and the birds). Punch out 2 birds on invites.  Wrap thread around top of invites.  Add a fun scrapbook paper under part of the birds using a glue stick.  I made postal stamps using my artwork (bird-themed) at Zazzle.com, easy & affordable.

DIY Happy Tears Table:

Supplies: Old table, old picture frame, paper, hankies, sweet little bin, spray paint.

Find an old table, sand it down and spray paint it a color you like (I used robin’s egg blue).  Make a sign that says, “Happy Tears, Please Take One” and frame it.  Arranged old and new hankies in a bin you enjoy and place on table for guests to use during the ceremony.

DIY Bridesmaid Flowers & Groomsmen Boutonnières:

Supplies: Sturdy sticks, white spray paint, tissue paper, hot glue, string, yarn.

Spray paint sticks white & allow to dry. Take 4 various sized & colored tissue paper squares; (I used teal and light aqua) bunch & twist to form a flower & glue in place.  Take yarn (I used goldenrod) and separate until fuzzy wool is left.  Take a bit of wool and glue in center of flower. Glue flowers to branches.  Assemble branches into a bunch and tie with twine or string. To make for groomsmen repeat only on a much smaller scale.  Attach to suits using a decorative push pin.

DIY Bouquet:

Supplies:  Fresh flowers, flexible wire, satin ribbon, antique broach, decorative push pins.

Arrange fresh flowers (I used all white flowers) and secure with wire.  Hide wire by wrapping the stems with satin ribbon (I used a teal ribbon).  Pin on antique broach in center & push pins at top/bottom.

DIY Treats Table:

Supplies:  Old-fashioned or favorite candy & treats, vintage bowls, decorative take-away bags, cloth.

Collect candy & treats (I made white/dark chocolate covered apples) & arrange it neatly in fun, vintage decorative dishes.  Cover table with a vibrant cloth. Have guests take away candy using fun bags. If you desire, make a fun sign to hang above table (mine said, ‘sweets’ & I used leftover paper & glue).

DIY Whimsical Signs:

Supplies: Old wood (both flat & in stick form), paint, wood glue.

Paint a white background almost to edges on flat wood.  When dry, add letters (J + H) or words (Wedding with an arrow or Just Married or Mr. & Mrs.) using a bright color (I used teal).  Glue stick to sign with wood glue & allow it to dry. Dig hole & secure in ground or nail signs to trees.

ALL PHOTOS BY PAPER ANTLER



A Wedding That Keeps On Giving





I hope this finds you warm & well & that your holiday was full of laughter & good cheer.  My husband & I were blessed to get to sneak away for a road trip to the great, but cold state of Wisconsin to see our family & friends for our first Christmas together as husband & wife.  It was wonderful, refreshing & just what we needed to warm our hearts this December.

Speaking of marital bliss, we are excited to announce that our lovely October 8th, 2011 wedding is featured today on Project Wedding's blog, One Lovely Day.  Grab a warm beverage & pop on over to this wedding blog to read about Josh & I or to marvel at Paper Antler's wonderful photography of our day.  Here is a small taste of their talent with the photographs below.

  



I Shall Give Thanks: A Little Wedding Sampler



The day was perfect, the setting amazing.  Our wedding, that October 8th, 2011, took place amongst the rows of goldenrod cornfields in quaint Oakland, Iowa.  The sun outlined the surrounding farms that found their homes nestled between fields of crops & dancing wildflowers.  Birds came to this vast, open country to sing a cheerful tune, just as I had arrived in a similar fashion.  I would marry my one true love- Joshua.  As friends & family started to arrive our excitement multiplied.  How wonderfully blessed we felt as 3p.m. approached.  Here are a few of our wedding photos by these lovely gems, to wet your palates.  Keep watching for the rest.  And be sure to read Paper Antler's blog, featuring their photographs of our special day.  Happy Saturday!







I love wildflowers.









Sweet Adelaide, my niece.









10.08.11

Our Wedding (Video)

Josh & I recently got married in Oakland, Iowa. It was an elegantly simple & beautifully autumn blessing of a day. I want to share this video, done by our wonderful photographers, Paper Antler with you all. It was such a wonderful day & we even had a rainbow make an appearance. Here is a glimpse of that October, 8th 2011:
heather + josh from paper antler on Vimeo.