Fêtes & Fashion: Vintage Houndstooth

Ok so, last week thought I would touch on the topic drawing fashion and fêtes together. But now I'm seeing more and more of a correlation around me everywhere. They are sooo relative, I'll highlight it in a post whenever it comes to mind. I went out to dinner with a few friends last week, and one them wore a really cute houndstooth coat. And a few minutes ago I saw a guy in a TV commercial with a houndstooth bommer jacket. How perfect is this trend for fêtes& fashion?! This print has been around forever and a day. I confess.. I own a few pieces myself. I especially love the combination of black & white with a splash of pink. Check out how she paired her houndstooth look with pink lips.
Fashion
Vintage houndstooth

Loloscube


Stylehop


Marieclaire

Fêtes
These houndstooth cookies are the cutest! Love the pop of pink!

TeresaMcfayden

Lots of houndstooth inspiration found at this party, using houndstooth wallpaper!

Design Dump

The cutest fabric party hat by Kate Landers Events

Feelin' Hues of Blue..

I'm loving the fabulous blue hues seen in this bridal shower designed by Lollipop Designs! I can totally see this design easily working for a baby boy's shower. Check out Green Wedding Shoes for additional images.

Rinse, Reuse, and Repurpose!

Save your aluminum cans! Ok so what.. call me a hoarder then... But sometimes you just never know when these babies will come in handy. :-) Hey think of it as one more way to go green.
I especially like the look of the can without the label. I'm thinking of using carnation milk cans for an Easter centerpiece. It gives off a fresh organic spring feel(at least to me).

photo from chicmapsbynikki

Bridella
These tea tins has sort of a vintage appeal.

Martha Stewart


Re-Nest


check out ehow for DIY instructions

Fêtes & Fashion: Ruffles!

Call me a girly girl if you will,cause I love ruffles! I always have my eyes on fashion fads and trends, and ruffles doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon. They've been hot for quite time. From tops, dresses, skirts, shoes.. the list goes on. Though I believe that every style isn't for everyone, I do believe if you don't want to wear it, decorate with it! Fashion can very much relate to the events and parties. So try some ruffles.. I just can't get enough of them, from Fêtes to Fashion!

Ruffle Leather Jacket

Victoria Secret

Ruffle Top

Shopbop
Necklace

Etsy
Don't want to wear it? Entertain with with!

Ruffle plates, compotes, bowls, pedestals you name it! So femme, so chic!

Cottagechic

Ruffle Napkins and place mats.. Cute!

madaspenhome

Swoon! Wouldn't this be great for a shabby chic shower? Love it!

sweet&saucy shop

Egg-stravaganza!

Anyone entertaining this Easter? Here are a few creative ways to put your egg cups to use.

Instead of using votives, be creative! I think these are too cute. Try it out, click here for DIY instructions.



Who else but Martha Stewart will come up with something like this...

click here for DIY instructions

Bottoms Up: Get in the St. Patty's Day "Spirit"

This one is especially for coffee lovers..
Irish Coffee

1-1/2 oz. Irish Whiskey
2 sugar cubes
Freshly-brewed coffee, dark roast
Homemade whipped cream
Ground cinnamon, optional

Preparation:
Brew a pot of your favorite dark roast coffee. Whip up heavy cream until firm, but not stiff. Do not sweeten. Heat your Irish Coffee glasses by filling them with hot water. (Always serve hot drinks in a preheated glass.)
In the heated glass, dissolve 2 sugar cubes in the fresh brewed coffee. Add Irish Whiskey. Top with a dollop of freshly-whipped cream, and for an extra kick sprinkle cinammon on top.
Try substituting your favorite spirits and liqueurs for the Irish Whiskey.
Always serve with a napkin for dabbing whipped cream moustache.
Don't serve with straws as the trick is to sip the hot coffee through the chilled whipped cream.

I'm a Martini Lover..
Baileys Irish Martini

Ingredients:
3 1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream
3/4 oz. Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
Shot of strong, cold coffee
Chocolate sprinkles

Preparation:
Drop some ice cubes into a shaker and pour over Baileys. Add Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey, then a shot of strong cold coffee. Shake vigorously and serve in a martini glass. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
For more St. Patricks Day Recipes head over to Fine Living

Hit or Miss: Balloons at a wedding?

Would you have balloons at your wedding? If it looked like this I WOULD! I love these over sized round balloons. It seems to add a fun sort of whimsy. This is a hit for me. Regular balloons... not so much. What's your take?






For more pics of this gorgeous wedding head over to wscottchesterblog.