Banner Art

Talking about the two new banners from Lisa Leonard inspired me! I went on a hunt to find other banners that could have many uses for a wedding (and then can be used after!) - I love how they add a personalized aspect to weddings. If you are a crafty, DIY bride you could probably make these but, for me? I would much rather find something that LOOKS like I made it! I am just not good with scissors, sewing, and paper...thankfully, others are! I love the look and feel of having homemade items to personalize your wedding! I also love that these can be used in your home after the wedding! There are so many things you purchase for a wedding that are "one time use" so, anything you can buy for a wedding that has a use AFTER the big day is good for me!  Here are some fun banners I was able to find:

String of Words Alphabet Discs - 12.99

From Mod Cloth - buy here!

This set has many uses! You get 36 thick, sturdy paperboard circles printed with letters reproduced from Victorian wood type and equipped with metal grommets, as well as a ribbon to tie these letters together! Make anything you want....over and over! Perfect price for a banner that you can use at the wedding, reception and then at home!

Love Red Glitter Burlap Banner - 26.00

From Etsy seller Funkyshique 

I have blogged about this Etsy store before....and even hosted a giveaway with her! So, you know I absolutely love her things! (I giveaway things I am in love with and would want for myself! ;) haha). Anyway, I just think her designs are great! They are all handmade and from working with her in the past I can tell you she is SO NICE too!

MR. and MRS. wedding chair hanger signs - 10.00

From Etsy seller CowCountryCreations

Fun Mrs. and Mr. chair banners have a vintage look and are accented with little rhinestone details. The ribbon colors can be changed to match your wedding theme. I thought the price was perfect for two!

Pennant Banners by Lisa Leonard

Had to share another new design by Lisa Leonard - the pennant banner! Each pennant is hand-cast and then hand-stamped with a large 1" letter. Price starts at $44 and includes 4 pennant flags, each add'l flag only $9.

Today TWO people will win a hand-stamped pennant banner with up to 6 flags! Click here to enter!! Good luck (and let me know if you win!)

New Lisa Leonard Designs

I absolutely adore Lisa Leonard designs so, when I saw an email from her today announcing a new decor line I immediately wanted to share!

 Fairy wands, banners, magnets and bowls

 Adorable to use in engagement sessions, at your wedding and then in your home! Banners are $46 for four hearts, each add'l heart only $9. You get to choose your ribbon color, too!

Perfect for your flower girl right? Fairy wands are $26 and can be personalized with a name or special phrase up to 16 characters 

Act quick to get this special discount (valid until Mar 26th): use coupon decor20 for 20% off your entire order!


Also, I know you will be interested in this....Lisa Leonard is hosting a giveaway right now for an oval wall hanging!!! (love it!)

Giveaway Thursday

I LOVE giveaways! I love hosting them, I love entering them and I especially love winning them! I have been scouring some giveaways today that might interest my followers! Some are ending quickly so act fast!

Win 50 invitations and a pair of earrings! Ends Mar 25th!

Win a personalized hanger! End date Mar 31st!

Pick the Fall 2011 catalog cover for Bonny ends April 1st

Win a Ring Bearer Bloom Bowl end April 1st

Cake pops are popping up all over!

Last week, I arrived back in Southern California from a trip to the Mexican Riviera. My first stop: Starbucks! To my utter surprise and delight, cake pops! Seriously? Oh yes. 

The plan was hatched to unveil these babies as part of their 40th year celebration! There is a cute little story on Starbucks blog where they talk about cake pops. I absolutely love the honesty about how hard these little babies are to make - I have tried and failed many times! So, if you haven't seen these in stores yet, here is the deal: 

You get three flavors:

Birthday – Vanilla cake and icing, dipped in pink chocolate and fun white sprinkles.
Rocky Road - Chocolate cake and icing dipped in dark chocolate, rolled in mini marshmallows and roasted almonds.
Tiramisu – Vanilla cake and Starbucks® coffee icing, dipped in mocha chocolate and topped with a chocolate coffee bean.

I have personally tried the Rocky Road and Tiramisu. The Birthday Cake must be the most popular! It is always GONE by the time I make it into my Starbucks! My favorite of the two, hands down: Rocky Road (but, it's my favorite ice cream, too!). The Tiramisu, they say, is made from Vanilla cake but, it's a flavored cake - not just vanilla. It was a little on the sweet side for me. All three pops are under 200 calories and they are just enough to have your cake and eat it too! 

Of course, my brain went straight to the price! I have seen some bakeries selling cake pops for $3.00 each! Starbucks has them priced at $1.50 each, 2 for $2.50 or 6 for $7.50. My thought was that cake pops are now affordable for wedding showers or even dessert stations at weddings! I have yet to ask my local store if you ordered even more if you could get a better price....but, it couldn't hurt to ask right? Even if the answer was no, the lowest price would be $1.25 each and I think that is pretty affordable! Have you tried them? What was your favorite flavor?

We have a WINNER!

I spent a cold, rainy afternoon going over the entries for the March giveaway and am happy to send a little sunshine out to...SHANNA!! Your comment was chosen by our handy, dandy friend random.org!

We will contact you later today to get your information! Congrats again! And for those of you who didn't win, there is still a 15% discount code (good till the end of March!) you can use in Tessa Kim's shop: GLWTK11. Also, don't worry....a new giveaway is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Get ready for a SPRING TIME SURPRISE! 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Will the luck of the Irish carry over for you? Our March giveaway is coming to a close and our lucky winner will be chosen in just TWO DAYS!! I am pretty excited about this beautiful ensemble! A feather fascinator and a birdcage veil from Tessa Kim. I also happened to locate another Tessa Kim giveaway going on and I wanted to let you know - because there is also a 15% discount code attached to it, so even if you don't win the giveaway...you are still a winner!

ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY HERE! 

So, if you love Tessa's designs as much as I do make sure you also enter the giveaway at Grey Likes Weddings for $150 store credit! And, that's not all! Love & Lavender ALSO has a giveaway going on for a $100 store credit to Tessa Kim's website!! They are also picking a winner this Saturday! Wahoo!