PRETTY PINS

INSPIRED BY THIS: KIDDO BIRTHDAY

 

I fell in love with this adorable circus birthday party for little Lily over at the Charlaanne blog.

INSPIRED BY THIS: CAMP WEDDING

I absolutely fell in love with this camp inspired wisconsin wedding. So many perfect details and styling. The bride has an adorable wedding rental business here

Photography by Sergio Mottola

DIY GOLD ANIMAL BOTTLE STOPPERS

We're going to a wedding this weekend and I wanted to make a fun little kitchen DIY for their gift- hence the birth of these gold animal bottle stoppers. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

-little plastic animals (I got mine at michaels)

-cork stoppers (any craft store)

-gorilla super glue 

-gold spray paint

I started by spray painting the animals, make sure you give them a good 3-4 coats. Flip them from front to back, top & bottom each with their own coat. Make sure you didn't miss any spots before you move on to the next step. TIP* Make sure you use animals who's bellies fit directly onto the cork. My first (failed) attempt I used animals who's feet were the only part glued to the cork. I quickly realized that these weren't going to stay attached. I then used animals where I could attach their bellies directly to the cork and they worked perfectly. Make sure the animals are dry and the next step is to glue the animals down. I put some gorilla super glue onto the cork and then pressed the animal down and held for 30 seconds. And thats it, they're done. Happy DIY!

THIS SPACE

So, I think I am a bit of a sucker for vintage "clutter"(??) for lack of a better term. I love the pops of teal and globes nestled into this gorgeous home, also their kitchen is perfection.

INSPIRED BY THIS

WATERMELON MOJITO

We recently hosted a 1st day of summer party and served this signature cocktail. It is so fun and perfect for summer, one of my new favorites!

Watermelon Mojito, serves one.

8 mint leaves

juice from one lime

4 chunks of seedless watermelon (seedless is important)

1 Tbs white sugar (or simple syrup)

1.5 ounces of white rum (1 shot)

club soda

Directions: Muddle the mint leaves, lime juice & watermelon. Add sugar and mix well. Fill glass with ice and add white rum. Top off with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge and sprig of mint leaves.

YUM.