My favorite part of the party planning was making all the flower arrangements. I’m not much for having a perfect arrangement. I prefer the “I just picked it from my garden” look. Finally a great opportunity to put those vintage glasses and vases to good use.

These She Says, He Says game cards were a fun collaboration with the bride and groom. Inspired by this.

I love love these yellow acacia blooms. They really brighten up the room. And these alstroemeria flowers are economically cheap and pretty for a simple arrangement.

Hor d’oeurves and croissant sandwiches. Bacon wrapped water chestnuts, pineapple teriyaki meatballs, petite pate chauds, pesto basil pasta, and my brother’s special crab bruschetta cakes. (A big Thanks!! to our friends, and especially the guys who took the helm at the last hour to grill all the food!)

The last week has been a whirlwind of crafting and decorating and cooking and last minute details, but everything came together beautifully for my sister’s bridal shower this past Sunday. I threw her a garden tea party themed shower since she loves both so much . I started with a simple color palette of chartreuse, bright and pale pinks, pastel turquoise, and mustard, but I think it became an explosion of colors by the end, which is fine by me. I’m not much of a matching type person. There’s quite a few photos I want to share, so this post is going to be divided into several editions. Only a few more weeks until the big wedding day!

January is definitely an ideal month to load up on clearance Christmas decorations and Valentine goodies. These woody critters are so damn cute.

Pink paper crepe flowers and an orchid plant. A gift for my sister, who is desperately trying to get that green thumb working.

Hot tea, John Audubon and those white crepe paper roses I’ve been working on these last few weeks. It’s an ode to the Queen of Hearts. These little teapots are a sweet last minute find at the Guild Shop.

A sweet mantle for the almost newlyweds. Pom poms and flowers everywhere.