DIY Burlap Wreath

Though not really an event piece, more so a home decor piece, however this burlap wreath was so easy to create I hope it inspires you to DIY your own burlap event decor. Goodness knows I die over it!

Super simple and quite affordable. The one thing that kept me from completing this sooner was the fact that my darling fuzzy lover Lancelot seemed to LUUUUUVVVVEEEE the burlap wreath. And, with all my confessing, when using a hot glue gun you cannot actually burn yourself (!!!!!!!!), remember the glue can seep through the burlap and give you second degree burns - dang my serious accident-proneness.

First, get all your supplies together.

The padded wreath and burlap ribbon I purchased at Michael's.
The ribbon I found at Anthropologie.

PS, after Christmas you can score incredible deals at craft stores. Additionally, check your newspaper and more importantly online for weekly coupons! They can really save you money on more expensive craft store purchases.

Then I plugged in the ever scary glue gun and started wrapping the burlap around the wreath. (Before I started to glue I did a test wrap to make sure I would have enough fabric to cover the entire wreath twice.) I did not take off the plastic covering on the wreath because I felt like it stabilized the shape.

Covered Wreath!

I decided to leave the access burlap attached and create a flower out of it, enter-twining the gorgeous thick mustard yarn I had.

He loved it!

At first I was going to possibly wrap the ribbon around the wreath and maybe add the butterflies, but in the end I decided to leave it simple and gorgeous.

Perfect Spring Door Decor!

Have you made a Burlap Wreath?

Please, Share!

Dessert Bar

I love the idea of a dessert bar for an event. Whether it is a wedding, baby shower, corporate event, or even an intimate cocktail party, it always is a focal point and talked about for weeks after.

PS, It can be an extremely affordable way to create a great display. If you don't have the display pieces on-hand, plain colored and glass rentals are very affordable. Bulk candy and some cupcakes, one color of flowers in some vases and some candles would totally be amazing!

First, get yourself at least a 6 foot table. I like to keep all my serving wear the same color and use glass containers, like apothecary jars. This let's your dessert and candy really be the star of the table.

When designing your table also consider flowers, lighting, simple props and what is going to be above/behind the table. Also, where is this going to be located in your space? It should be a focal point and used to move people. It does not necessarily have to be located near the exit, but it should make sense in the flow of your party. If people can't move or get to where they are going they will leave and/or be super uncomfortable the entire time. Neither is a good thing.

Now the fun part, start with a great linen (always, start with a great base) and build from there. Think multi-level, but within reach of people. You don't want people to have to plunge themselves over a cake just to get to the jelly-bellies. Think color theme and gorgeous accents.



The neutral colors here really work.




Wouldn't this be a really fun child's party?
So simple, so affordable and the pendant banner you can DIY!




I love the pom-poms!




Wedding bliss!




Love the blues and whites!
You could make the white branches - Michael's has great branches that you can spray paint.




Black, white, and copper!




Great Mod table!




A little burlap has to sneak-in. Fab baby shower design. I love the mirror!

Have you done a dessert bar? What did you include?

Happy Thursday Lovelies!

Go to Fabric?

What is your Go to Fabric right now? What are you loving, cannot get enough of, DIY/blog stocking? Dying to plan an event just to so you can use this most-sought-after-fabric?
Burlap
It should not come as a shock to anyone who has been around me for the last year, but I am dying over burlap. I even purchased some amazing bags at Architectural Salvage, Aurora, Oregon a couple of months ago and have been lusting after every DIY burlap guide I can find.

Its Rustic Elegance to Perfection and I am Head-Over Heals for it.

PS, you can usually purchase burlap at a craft or fabric store for fairly inexpensive. Additionally, most drape and linen companies now have quite a selection of different weights, colors, and styles. I have even found awesome prices on Etsy and Ebay.

Here are some of my favorites:



Gorgeous Outdoor Space




Drape Burlap Over Lighting for a Warm Glow




Perfect Space!




Burlap and White *Twinkle Lights*




Anyone Looking for a Perfect Way to Wrap Xmas Gifts? What about favors?




You can find this on Etsy!




Burlap and Peonies



More Burlap Curtains used as a defining element of a space.



So simple!

 What's your Go to Fabric?

BHLDN

I was debating whether to post this post here or on my other blog, arthurandlancelot.blogspot.com. I have blogged about my love affair with BHLDN, the amazing bridal store created by Anthropologie, on it a number of times, however since creating this little lover of an event planning blog I agreed with myself that this should go here. (Good Decision!)

Not only amazing for weddings, this site is incredible for holiday party planning, event dress, every day fab decor for your home! I particularly have been waiting for them to have a sale. In pure DIY, let's save some mulla fashion, I have been site stocking it to have a sale section since its inception and low and behold today I discovered those all guiding words:

Sale

Here are a some of my favs from the Sale selection:



These D'Orsay pumps are gorgeous!




Bright Plum and Brown Suede




Garland Pom Poms!




Birch Napkin Rings



Suspender Pitcher! This would be amazing with flowers for a centerpiece!



Hat Pin...so classic, so elegant!




This Tinsel Flutter Sleeve Dress I have been dying over. May just have to get this for this year's Holiday Party Season!




So clean and rustic. Just my style!


What are you lusting after from this site?

What have you already purchased? (P.S. Seriously jealous!)

A little taste of Event Decor

So much inspiration, so many parties to plan...



I love the soft edges of the linens and the random birch branches!




The huge balloons and the green hydrangeas!



Love the chalkboard-esq framed Menu - rustic elegance at its best!



Chalkboard table numbers - these are so easy and affordable to make!
Chalkboard paint comes in spray (my personal favorite) and traditional roll-on.



Dying...Dying...The dress, the garden, the iron gate and the Chandeliers!



So simple, so classy!



Flower pomadores! These are perfect for a wedding, bridal or baby shower, garden party.



Love multi-level seating!



Simple or Glitzy ???

Glam up a barn

TWINKLE LIGHTS!