Rustic Barn Weddings and Gatherings

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCx0gHa6tqY8TYbCikVnIoxDwNDlK_CI1Yy9C9s6vDDbPc7yunFxYBihopS_Ad_v6QaFBeZe8hbZUEZuOWQRCJ-aE_rJBh3acNeXa8CPqPxdA6VwbQgXdUDNk3jLMCRHc835q2JhkJu3D/s1600/barn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCx0gHa6tqY8TYbCikVnIoxDwNDlK_CI1Yy9C9s6vDDbPc7yunFxYBihopS_Ad_v6QaFBeZe8hbZUEZuOWQRCJ-aE_rJBh3acNeXa8CPqPxdA6VwbQgXdUDNk3jLMCRHc835q2JhkJu3D/s320/barn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><!--StartFragment--> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNdX3dY61G-VjwBMbRUswHgyagDAVdXKqlFpTl3XQrwRwZwegx0vjRmYsSFRrGeIs_L4KjDONZILWwNeVQi2-Scw381DW_ybLC0j00VO3j_IN60yCttJQFFvtlztJHbV6shYO-2EFczQS/s1600/barnlights+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOng5uBjDrWoDnY2-CamuFKGUOFPc0vhWGejmfrwhyphenhyphenUhSsM5lFvTQJSc440F0FHDu6ucnqLAcVW7SfPz45P4RX-mTJHKECzWtYUtiHpkIjImLgPzxAwT1MSV0YAsUo5OlnurUgV8XU9KS4/s1600/barnlights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOng5uBjDrWoDnY2-CamuFKGUOFPc0vhWGejmfrwhyphenhyphenUhSsM5lFvTQJSc440F0FHDu6ucnqLAcVW7SfPz45P4RX-mTJHKECzWtYUtiHpkIjImLgPzxAwT1MSV0YAsUo5OlnurUgV8XU9KS4/s320/barnlights.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNdX3dY61G-VjwBMbRUswHgyagDAVdXKqlFpTl3XQrwRwZwegx0vjRmYsSFRrGeIs_L4KjDONZILWwNeVQi2-Scw381DW_ybLC0j00VO3j_IN60yCttJQFFvtlztJHbV6shYO-2EFczQS/s1600/barnlights+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNdX3dY61G-VjwBMbRUswHgyagDAVdXKqlFpTl3XQrwRwZwegx0vjRmYsSFRrGeIs_L4KjDONZILWwNeVQi2-Scw381DW_ybLC0j00VO3j_IN60yCttJQFFvtlztJHbV6shYO-2EFczQS/s320/barnlights+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Fall is a great time for intimate gatherings with family and friends.  Fall brings families together as people are thinking about coming home, spending time with loved ones and it’s a romantic time for a wedding.  You can set the setting for your guest as soon as they walk in by hanging wreaths of wheat and sitting decorative corn stalk bundles wrapped in fall foliage.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Fall is filled with beautiful rich colors of reds, oranges yellows and browns, as well as comes with an array of natural decorative pieces, such as pumpkins, acorns, cornucopias and gourds.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">A perfect location for a fall gathering is in a rustic, natural yet intimate setting, such as a barn.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">It can be casual yet elegant.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Decorating options are limitless.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Most barns have exposed beams, which provide lots of great lighting options such as hanging elegantly draped strands of white twinkle lights or lanterns.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Paper lanterns can be a less expensive alternative.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">You can also use carved pumpkins with decorative patterns, rather than scary faces, or use paper bag luminaria to light a pathway, aisle or just to simply add more decorative lighting.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">If you live in a climate where the leaves change color in the fall, use them as decoration.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">For weddings, instead of an aisle runner, sprinkle leaves and fall colored flower petals down the aisle.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>   </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">If you do not live in a climate where the leaves change in the fall, you can by decorative silk fall leaves.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">You can also sprinkle these along with flower petals on your tables as decoration.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Also consider using carved out pumpkins as your centerpiece vase to put beautiful rich fall flower bouquets in.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;"><span>  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; font-size: 21px;">Whatever your event, whether it is a wedding, special event gathering or Thanksgiving, fall is the perfect setting for an intimate gathering with friends, families and loved ones.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvIPJ3GdeJ9FsmlDGmzK2k4rPYPZhmTdA6k82WhkQPRaom3enurCI8TA1ReHmAxu5grDK21OzAAZJJt44kwSXOnpXXTA5g6m1hB_oPR_VjUDe1Dvt80x4XCWCzIh5u02jWjAi8m8Ak9pq/s1600/Fall%252BWedding%252BTable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvIPJ3GdeJ9FsmlDGmzK2k4rPYPZhmTdA6k82WhkQPRaom3enurCI8TA1ReHmAxu5grDK21OzAAZJJt44kwSXOnpXXTA5g6m1hB_oPR_VjUDe1Dvt80x4XCWCzIh5u02jWjAi8m8Ak9pq/s320/Fall%252BWedding%252BTable.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via google</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman; 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Rustic Barn Weddings and Gatherings

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Vintage....Lost & Found

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOiCGoxD0NI9rJZPZs8oJEsWoCAiiDPSM1jb5M5uRTl2rUeEavyWcWkSU_2m9W1mBvVM2klyeptfT28MjfK-RTDnQ2DAiyAbyiiQWEmJ7uBl8KcZX0ifInCFKaw-5KUUXPteJmuQyNxlX/s1600-h/rent_vintage_furniture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447251191740352178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOiCGoxD0NI9rJZPZs8oJEsWoCAiiDPSM1jb5M5uRTl2rUeEavyWcWkSU_2m9W1mBvVM2klyeptfT28MjfK-RTDnQ2DAiyAbyiiQWEmJ7uBl8KcZX0ifInCFKaw-5KUUXPteJmuQyNxlX/s400/rent_vintage_furniture.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Looking for those great vintage trunks, chairs, and suitcases? Try</span> <a href="http://www.vintage-rentals.com/index2.php#/rtext_3/" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/http://www.vintage-rentals.com/index2.php#/rtext_3/');" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" target="_blank">found</a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">an event decor and prop resource supplying brides, event planners, designers and photographers with unique vintage items to give their presentations character, style and originality. Using resources and connections across the country, Jeni is usually able to find that unique item y</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">ou have been dreaming about!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIld2fAWJHSuc7ejFwr3VPgo4sRX8G5SO5xYQ1bkbhDhMRMVokqHFkk1I9KnQt_9xyigr2ZCGYOZsg7ZTInRA2PeSUKB696aObF9Gz_pxSEBvGD0uRSWsYOipQp8CG831SzJFXRuCFhDFm/s1600-h/vintage_wedding_rentals.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447251589933944562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIld2fAWJHSuc7ejFwr3VPgo4sRX8G5SO5xYQ1bkbhDhMRMVokqHFkk1I9KnQt_9xyigr2ZCGYOZsg7ZTInRA2PeSUKB696aObF9Gz_pxSEBvGD0uRSWsYOipQp8CG831SzJFXRuCFhDFm/s400/vintage_wedding_rentals.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKT293tq0u26ciq1gDsvhtbZr2yD6qITAP5uSNhJEXk3JygWRHKnmf2cw4TDJKX4EB032920LL-J9YAGSE9tcKsK3GE-t5TkG30KyZgcR_xiT2GhhfdeLYmcWaqSVU8nzC46YUIRFZSqf/s1600-h/rent_vintage_props.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447251501462903106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKT293tq0u26ciq1gDsvhtbZr2yD6qITAP5uSNhJEXk3JygWRHKnmf2cw4TDJKX4EB032920LL-J9YAGSE9tcKsK3GE-t5TkG30KyZgcR_xiT2GhhfdeLYmcWaqSVU8nzC46YUIRFZSqf/s400/rent_vintage_props.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Images Via:</span> </span><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Wedding Chicks</span></a></span>

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Fashion Fridays: Autumn Romance

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Fashion Friday: Halloween Beauty

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Fashion Fridays: Tim Burtons Dark Delights

<a href="http://www.timburton.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Tim Burton</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> has an incredibly twisted and creative imagination, which I love. There is something beautiful in his deliriously dark <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/tim-burton-halloween-fashion-1009?click=pp"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Harpers Bazaar</span></a> photo shoot!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOGphqSpLnC63bUHl78mfkty83apURM8P5scR3E7rFrTs2P7A_-f_j_wHlc9FSVQ3jvKXI8T8818PB0pM7XrTw__vNRbmC1b4mYc9FcU9-7DuWnffoLGwsGsiplBbU-VHRGQNGjww85yP/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-01-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821377985731970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOGphqSpLnC63bUHl78mfkty83apURM8P5scR3E7rFrTs2P7A_-f_j_wHlc9FSVQ3jvKXI8T8818PB0pM7XrTw__vNRbmC1b4mYc9FcU9-7DuWnffoLGwsGsiplBbU-VHRGQNGjww85yP/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-01-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJfV6Z9rs1OIYdVOHxJL4M3NKWxSGMZLVBRjeN6LTEVIbLE9g5lBDJH1ia0q9XhrTqa2vZzVLWOAmaSrriolW9k3lZVBWTAGO2rr55OniC-cyS-TlIwI148fH4VegKMCFszJMcwKKVee4/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-03-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821393065139330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJfV6Z9rs1OIYdVOHxJL4M3NKWxSGMZLVBRjeN6LTEVIbLE9g5lBDJH1ia0q9XhrTqa2vZzVLWOAmaSrriolW9k3lZVBWTAGO2rr55OniC-cyS-TlIwI148fH4VegKMCFszJMcwKKVee4/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-03-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESlot4fzDgLQWeQyRFBCld6iJ4dccJfvNo66BXXC-3_HQrza2lvGuyIzi2GT0xpgLIYsOOHOLZYRpmCMOgh8rYL3SMJJd5HluE1lB_ev2x9JHBCLlb2aC9XibGa248cpG4En0mlSa0Uv8/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-11-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821558533999282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESlot4fzDgLQWeQyRFBCld6iJ4dccJfvNo66BXXC-3_HQrza2lvGuyIzi2GT0xpgLIYsOOHOLZYRpmCMOgh8rYL3SMJJd5HluE1lB_ev2x9JHBCLlb2aC9XibGa248cpG4En0mlSa0Uv8/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-11-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNWVQq0dOiUlqHNI1DgPEz-G1ZiMJl1HU64Sa2d0BXTHmn4kyFFsNWJ0c84sq7XU5YdVcuumam2wm7lG3rDI5mKzqc6pdVvKdUiNYv76_D_wwLOHrfluYGcTd6Vgi-lIVcTBgKfSuiWKd/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-10-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821408672475682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNWVQq0dOiUlqHNI1DgPEz-G1ZiMJl1HU64Sa2d0BXTHmn4kyFFsNWJ0c84sq7XU5YdVcuumam2wm7lG3rDI5mKzqc6pdVvKdUiNYv76_D_wwLOHrfluYGcTd6Vgi-lIVcTBgKfSuiWKd/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-10-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwX2Bslit-3yeu4H6uy8yUCGIvTnpNjxyL6t224o6l7_XEFzGopnWEPXGs3QvGGJplvFHDySuKMYeU7-6Ftra6752VTEkbtYQAtzDurfiy8nByCuxiLiyH4BEI3sMvYVDNFb5fOxgAJBB/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-04-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821400961998706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwX2Bslit-3yeu4H6uy8yUCGIvTnpNjxyL6t224o6l7_XEFzGopnWEPXGs3QvGGJplvFHDySuKMYeU7-6Ftra6752VTEkbtYQAtzDurfiy8nByCuxiLiyH4BEI3sMvYVDNFb5fOxgAJBB/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-04-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcL0TnYmsD1YWjpQ2Em1IYSWj6-9ioB34JJ6xGslo1fjcV6A01yQKR6qL_lkwoL1ZVH44l2hfsqBVqZ46jlffkzK0LRiyMJFlcebKGX2kkK45I1YEBh4HwS-ByfsQ2aVpZZen80cod6c0h/s1600-h/tim-burton-fashion-1009-08-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390821901798137298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcL0TnYmsD1YWjpQ2Em1IYSWj6-9ioB34JJ6xGslo1fjcV6A01yQKR6qL_lkwoL1ZVH44l2hfsqBVqZ46jlffkzK0LRiyMJFlcebKGX2kkK45I1YEBh4HwS-ByfsQ2aVpZZen80cod6c0h/s320/tim-burton-fashion-1009-08-de.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a>

Fashion Fridays: Tim Burtons Dark Delights

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Spooky Spirits

<span style="font-style: italic;">Rouse your guests "spirits" by </span><span style="font-style: italic;">serving up a little black magic -- in the form of cocktails made with vodka that's as dark as night</span>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTRXNH-r8YUdxhQU_hlOaLArEugOOAqJXJtOoNX0QxOg2RJD2SclrLQ0jpDY8TzbI2ObMYizTQ69c0CU160nfHbVYl7GhvDwvU-DQFIA3yZ_4C-NkYs4XrJxaZdG2RrtUwf-yVwpd_Onv/s1600-h/la100282_1003_spookyspirits_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389752149476414514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTRXNH-r8YUdxhQU_hlOaLArEugOOAqJXJtOoNX0QxOg2RJD2SclrLQ0jpDY8TzbI2ObMYizTQ69c0CU160nfHbVYl7GhvDwvU-DQFIA3yZ_4C-NkYs4XrJxaZdG2RrtUwf-yVwpd_Onv/s400/la100282_1003_spookyspirits_xl.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image and Receipt from <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Martha Stewart.com</span></span><br /></span><p style="font-style: italic;"><b>Ghost in the Graveyard</b><br />Serves 1<br />2 ounces black vodka<br />2 ounces creme de cacao or coffee-flavored liqueur<br />1 scoop vanilla ice cream<br />Pinch of finely grated nutmeg, for garnish</p><p style="font-style: italic;">In a glass, combine vodka and creme de cacao, and set aside. Place a scoop of ice cream in a highball glass, and slowly pour vodka mixture over ice cream. Garnish with nutmeg; serve immediately.</p><p style="font-style: italic;"><b>Screwed-Up Screwdriver</b><br />Serves 1<br />1/4 cup ice<br />1/2 cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice<br />1 1/2 ounces black vodka<br />1 black licorice twist, for serving</p><p style="font-style: italic;">Place ice in a tall glass. Pour juice into glass. Pour vodka over the back of a cocktail spoon into glass so it sits on top of juice and creates a layer of black. Slice 1/4 inch off each end of licorice, and use as a straw. Serve immediately.</p><p style="font-style: italic;"><b>Berry Scary Martini</b><br />Serves 1<br />1 cup ice<br />1 ounce black vodka<br />2 ounces cherry juice<br />Fresh raspberries and blueberries, for garnish</p><p style="font-style: italic;">Combine ice, vodka, and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker; shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Thread raspberries and blueberries onto a cocktail skewer, and place in drink. Serve immediately.</p>

Spooky Spirits

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Fashion Fridays: Natural Elegance

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >Creme Brulee, gold and copper with a touch of sage creates an elegant and natural color palette for a Fall wedding. Couldn't you see yourself getting married at the<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> <a href="http://www.figueroamountainfarmhouse.com/" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">F</span>igueroa</a> Mountain Farmhouse</span>, in those amazing </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >Christian Louboutin sequined ballerina slippers?</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetftY3uGm99s6mJyHb1in5_IoOmoYMTTnk6jhwwZgtfq-i-PWn4bUwBfg3z3xaLPVF_odVnZDMLLppj1rlKHfPWs2NnUb4lxeEfmmEwZhxM21016ElSOA0ly1-ak0JBueAt65_rfHwZEO/s1600-h/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkJ1OTBPeHV2M2hHWXV6LWQ0WWl5TUEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387896652724734242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetftY3uGm99s6mJyHb1in5_IoOmoYMTTnk6jhwwZgtfq-i-PWn4bUwBfg3z3xaLPVF_odVnZDMLLppj1rlKHfPWs2NnUb4lxeEfmmEwZhxM21016ElSOA0ly1-ak0JBueAt65_rfHwZEO/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkJ1OTBPeHV2M2hHWXV6LWQ0WWl5TUEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" >Gaudi Comb | Mimco $35<br /><a href="http://mimco.com.au/" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Mimco</span></a><br /><br />Button Earrings $25<br /><a href="http://yesstyle.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Yes Style.com</span></a><br /><br />Hansel & Gretel Maxi Dress by Irwin & Jordan $391<br /><a href="http://my-wardrobe.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">My Wardrobe</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/baby_alpaca_vest/thing?.mid=ecard&id=2982528" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a></span> <div><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" >Baby Alpaca Vest $775<br /><a href="http://vivre.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Virve</span></a><br /><br />Christian Louboutin Sequined ballerina shoe $628<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://brownsfashion.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">Brown Fashion</span></a><br /></span></div>

Fashion Fridays: Natural Elegance

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Fashion Fridays: Autumn Bride

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ONzac7WOnzV04w6B1T4oSzLgFjXvEnIQrCmSkU2mOXGaHB1X_FnIl5DRHe9eWpW-uqPfcm93G8BkVWcArq2P7B5pjFc6u_i95dBaMRGfMMLBKPPf-YDBnom8Wu8kLIpMxPAeyXLpBmVo/s1600-h/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnpxYW91cG5iM1JHaWNaQ19CYnFMamcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385611103387344690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ONzac7WOnzV04w6B1T4oSzLgFjXvEnIQrCmSkU2mOXGaHB1X_FnIl5DRHe9eWpW-uqPfcm93G8BkVWcArq2P7B5pjFc6u_i95dBaMRGfMMLBKPPf-YDBnom8Wu8kLIpMxPAeyXLpBmVo/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnpxYW91cG5iM1JHaWNaQ19CYnFMamcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Using this season's colors of nomad and creme brulee, <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=389555"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Carcudda</span></a> creates a stunning inspiration board for a Fall or Winter wedding.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vera Wang Gown</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><a href="http://www.verawangonweddings.com/"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Vera Wang</span></a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jacket</span><br /><a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">My Theresa</span></a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_7">Marc by Marc Jacobs</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Bow Jewels Bow Ring</span><br /><a href="http://couture.zappos.com/n/multi_view.cgi?product_id=7434603&color_id=38788&view=multi&ref=multi-button#" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Couture Zappos</span></a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mother of Pearl Necklace </span><strong style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">$1,485</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vivre</span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: rgb(220, 238, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_9"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_12"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_12">Betsy Johnson Pearl</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Multi </span><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_13">Charm Bracelet</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Zappos<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: rgb(220, 238, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_9"><br /></span></span> <div style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Sterling Flower </span><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: text; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_19">Whimsy</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Ring</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><strong style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:78%;" ><strong style="font-style: italic;"></strong></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:78%;" ><strong style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$</span>60 </strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><strong style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://jansjewells.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: normal;">Jan Jewells</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><br />Isharya Gypsy Earrings $175</strong></span> </div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://net-a-porter.com/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Net A Porter</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">Bronze Aries </span><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1253934629_15">Platform Shoes</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"> by Terry de Havilland $559</span><br /><a href="http://my-wardrobe.com/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">My Wardrobe</span></a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div>

Fashion Fridays: Autumn Bride

Using this season's colors of nomad and creme brulee, Carcudda creates a stunning inspiration board for a Fall or Winter wedding. Vera ...

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DIY Tufted Moss Ring Pillow

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMXTRLvtUdpEl5f1Fy0kvq4HzLHBi4LoHsj47MfdjCHeOjwEjHGm2r2XpFKRO7bJoet9OFd1TBpyyaiEFHp9ZdmDmpJmVMm3zeHwDJZAtAYWJ2J-msJo7nDMEDh9rPYOjVCIbfk35aFjd/s1600-h/diy-tufted-ring-moss-pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384226723989919698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMXTRLvtUdpEl5f1Fy0kvq4HzLHBi4LoHsj47MfdjCHeOjwEjHGm2r2XpFKRO7bJoet9OFd1TBpyyaiEFHp9ZdmDmpJmVMm3zeHwDJZAtAYWJ2J-msJo7nDMEDh9rPYOjVCIbfk35aFjd/s400/diy-tufted-ring-moss-pillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">What You’ll Need:</strong> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A 5″ x 5″ X 2″ piece of Styrofoam</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> 2 feet ribbon (2″ wide)</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> 3 yards of ribbon (1/4″ wide)</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A 6″ x 6″ scrap of fabric</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A handful of sphagnum moss</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Straight pins</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Round-headed corsage pins</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">. A pair of scissors</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCudtJVCgioDQoo62G7acPVWXnh69iwPAq3EAJhNlFibXlbn9KN0tYF1E1yiTMbFh8g2Fj4wYqGRYbfAapMIdGZcGeeDU0_1wf7JCfcN7wCRtLFgQlEKtbF4Cvbp2APJHc3luRlIkFgg/s1600-h/diy-moss-ring-bearer-pillow-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384226714236587442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCudtJVCgioDQoo62G7acPVWXnh69iwPAq3EAJhNlFibXlbn9KN0tYF1E1yiTMbFh8g2Fj4wYqGRYbfAapMIdGZcGeeDU0_1wf7JCfcN7wCRtLFgQlEKtbF4Cvbp2APJHc3luRlIkFgg/s400/diy-moss-ring-bearer-pillow-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 343px;" /></a><br /><strong style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Instructions</strong></div> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">1. Center your fabric face up on the Styrofoam square Fold the fabric<br />edges over sides of the Styrofoam and secure with straight pins. Wrap<br />the corners neatly and pin. (see figure 1)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">2. Turn your Styrofoam over so the fabric side is down. Take your<br />sphagnum moss and stretch it out across the top of the Styrofoam. Be sure<br />that the moss completely covers the surface. (see figure 2)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">3. Cut a length of the skinnier ribbon and run it diagonally across the<br />mossed surface. Attach both ends of the ribbons on the sides of the<br />Styrofoam using straight pins. Repeat this process to create a diagonal<br />grid of ribbon on the top of the pillow.</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">4. Take your corsage pins and stick them into the points where the<br />ribbons intersect on the pillow top. (see figure 4)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">5. Turn the pillow on it’s side and pin the end of the wider ribbon in<br />the center of the side, using your straight pins. (see figure 5)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">6. Wrap the ribbon around all four sides, concealing the fabric edges and<br />skinny ribbon tails. Pull it tightly as you go and keep the ribbon edges<br />lined up with the edges of the pillow. (see figure 5)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">7. When you pass your starting point, fold under the ribbon tail and pin<br />it down using your corsage pins. (see figure 6)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">8. Trim off any loose moss bits.</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">9. Cut a 12″ length of the skinnier ribbon and tie it to the corsage pin<br />in the center of the pillow. Attach your rings by tying a bow. (see<br />figure 7)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><strong>What it costs:</strong><br />Styrofoam square $.90<br />Ribbon $3.00<br />Corsage Pins $2<br />Small bag of moss $1.80<br />Total = $7.70</p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Project created by </span><a href="http://www.lalalaurie.com/" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" target="_blank">Laurie Cinotto,</a></em></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> Via <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7568/diy-wedding/once-wed/diy-tufted-moss-ring-pillow-2/?currentPage=1" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Once Wed</a></span></span><br /></p>

DIY Tufted Moss Ring Pillow

What You’ll Need: A 5″ x 5″ X 2″ piece of Styrofoam 2 feet ribbon (2″ wide) 3 yards of ribbon (1/4″ wide) A 6″ x 6″ scrap of fab...

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Inspiration Board: Fall Sienna, Honey, & Creme

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydpXgDfMZFW1uJBsqz98gQahT49IKNBt7j8A438ranesOdNw_aheelQmgtwSfMnzz1bXVDziU5BeiwFblOFKkWasjY8qoKVr7byTwLaDJ77xBCOxlFkGTC1SmZLhmLNoMx5M7UDFjWBSJ/s1600-h/palette21.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376374736118207266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydpXgDfMZFW1uJBsqz98gQahT49IKNBt7j8A438ranesOdNw_aheelQmgtwSfMnzz1bXVDziU5BeiwFblOFKkWasjY8qoKVr7byTwLaDJ77xBCOxlFkGTC1SmZLhmLNoMx5M7UDFjWBSJ/s400/palette21.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Inspiration board created by <a href="http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Besty White</span></a>. </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span>Burnt Sienna, honey yellow and warm brulee </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">are beautiful transitional colors from Summer into Fall</span>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Mood:</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> Warm, Romantic, Rustic</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Get the look:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The Bride and Bridesmaids: The bride in a warm ivory gown. To add drama to the wedding gown add a sienna sash. The brides bouquet is sienna colored peonies. The bridesmaids would look stunning wearing shades of sienna and honey yellows. Delicate ivory blooms give the bridesmaids a monochromatic look.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><br />The groom and groomsmen</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">: The groom and groomsmen wear chocolate brown suits, with vintage ties. A mini ivory boutonniere for the groom, sienna and honey boutonniere's for the groomsmen. </span>

Inspiration Board: Fall Sienna, Honey, & Creme

Inspiration board created by Besty White . Burnt Sienna, honey yellow and warm brulee are beautiful transitional colors from Summer into Fa...

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DYI... Another Great Rustic Centerpiece

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJV4VjQHR3FpfUvMgy5JDtmapcUB_YIaWLxDrV7Pd8YKB4J-ERjwdb9HNPjdfYOYbADBqMgb8g5054iyCvrj8DkpA-A1ATHeVjHG4Wp7sX5V_s7HqoWOexYevKc_pv1ITVqlrH8UmyS9I/s1600-h/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373830393762082098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJV4VjQHR3FpfUvMgy5JDtmapcUB_YIaWLxDrV7Pd8YKB4J-ERjwdb9HNPjdfYOYbADBqMgb8g5054iyCvrj8DkpA-A1ATHeVjHG4Wp7sX5V_s7HqoWOexYevKc_pv1ITVqlrH8UmyS9I/s400/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" /></a> <br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I found these simple </span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">rustic candle centerpieces</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> at <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7530/diy/decor/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces/" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Once Wed</a>. Perfect for a fall wedding!<br /><br /></span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEi9a2vXKbMXTqevJtnNg1tUvsYe9KDm9Z_V4ouGKIL5WACxRvLtXX_ufL98NuKcTDaYUvaXVy59RCYU1qudAYImZX9-VTSST4U1WzgNPFM-JQbfY5HRGogNvK9I1M_uwdIxAL7jylNhe3/s1600-h/rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373830386480822162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEi9a2vXKbMXTqevJtnNg1tUvsYe9KDm9Z_V4ouGKIL5WACxRvLtXX_ufL98NuKcTDaYUvaXVy59RCYU1qudAYImZX9-VTSST4U1WzgNPFM-JQbfY5HRGogNvK9I1M_uwdIxAL7jylNhe3/s400/rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a><div style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 74); line-height: 18px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,fantasy;font-size:85%;" ><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong>What you will need:</strong></p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">· slice of wood ( 11′ diam x 2.5′ h)<br />· glass cylinder vases ( 11′h, 9′h, 6′h x 3.5′ diam) you can find these at<br />Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael’s Crafts, and Hobby Lobby<br />· pillar candles ( 3 varying heights to fit in each vase)<br />· ribbon & yarn<br />· fabric, wood, or dried flowers<br />· double sided tape<br />· scissors</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong>Instructions:</strong></p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">1. Cut 3 pieces of ribbon/yarn (one arms length per piece). Wrap each vase with ribbon/yarn. Attach ends of ribbon/yarn with double sided tape to surface of vase. I chose to wrap with a knobby yarn, satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon to create a variety of textures. I also wrapped the ribbon/yarn at different heights on each vase to create more interest.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">2. Attach fabric/wood/dried flower to a piece of ribbon and tie around tallest vase.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">3. Insert pillar candles into vases. arrange cluster of vases on wood slice, keeping the sides with the tape facing the center.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">4. Arrange fabric/wood/dried flowers on wood slice around the vase cluster. Light the candles and enjoy your rustically elegant centerpiece!</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">FYI: The wooden flowers shown are no longer available for purchase. I would suggest creating fabric flowers or heading to a local craft store and picking up some dried botanicals. If you are interested in creating these centerpieces in large numbers, I would suggest ordering the vases in bulk.</p></span></div>

DYI... Another Great Rustic Centerpiece

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2009 Fall Color Fashion Report

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">With Fall right around the corner we move from bright, vibrant colors to the rich, deep hues of Autumn. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Here's</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> <a href="http://www.pantone.com/Pages/Pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20644&ca=4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Pantones</span></a> color forecast for Fall!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_N87Yohy3m7sf9mVjhMjoM7wOU5hua-AO8qoebNxVsimSc29khtvlrg8OEEzskN6HRDfobXFR_jc1kOrLFEDfj4asLY9X3sgVnNmFjv7RendRH0yLTRcO4B7nlSnt7oYhilVnC4Uannsv/s1600-h/pantone-top-popular-colors-fall-2009-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371858897757057474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_N87Yohy3m7sf9mVjhMjoM7wOU5hua-AO8qoebNxVsimSc29khtvlrg8OEEzskN6HRDfobXFR_jc1kOrLFEDfj4asLY9X3sgVnNmFjv7RendRH0yLTRcO4B7nlSnt7oYhilVnC4Uannsv/s400/pantone-top-popular-colors-fall-2009-1.jpeg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 159px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >Colors - Top Row: </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >iron, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >purple heart, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >majolica blue, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >American beauty, honey yellow<br />Bottom Row: </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >rapture rose, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >burnt sienna, warm olive, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" > nomad, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >crème brulee</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">For the next couple months I'll feature inspiration boards with these color combinations. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Feel free to share your inspiration boards with us!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0dqKcj9rqVVTvVe_BoSmextffJFzTJ4rYJWEb-79zG-3XYghfuWRgMvI5T3XxjrKIDgm76RH44cc4Q-GqE4P5S65NhHXBqb_kvYNrYqGMLeeQcYnpf0Xm4OzrjkHVGum9T6ejXtq2V6Z/s1600-h/Untitled-21+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371920773568717010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0dqKcj9rqVVTvVe_BoSmextffJFzTJ4rYJWEb-79zG-3XYghfuWRgMvI5T3XxjrKIDgm76RH44cc4Q-GqE4P5S65NhHXBqb_kvYNrYqGMLeeQcYnpf0Xm4OzrjkHVGum9T6ejXtq2V6Z/s400/Untitled-21+copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SWj9GOckJ1DQJmBIaqEnvSsnJxkLO5k9GpHIrWawhNCK06UKgm-ebO9DT6Ak6xyZJoRg7m1uslLmujEWj4ZtWVzadTafkV8y1KEMy53p8VOZSFaI44uEndh1xgxngvEfwDSD-4RKm08z/s1600-h/Untitled-2+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371920856661425234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SWj9GOckJ1DQJmBIaqEnvSsnJxkLO5k9GpHIrWawhNCK06UKgm-ebO9DT6Ak6xyZJoRg7m1uslLmujEWj4ZtWVzadTafkV8y1KEMy53p8VOZSFaI44uEndh1xgxngvEfwDSD-4RKm08z/s400/Untitled-2+copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"> <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:georgia;" ><strong>Stress Relievers</strong></span></em></span> </p> <div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></em></span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> </div>

2009 Fall Color Fashion Report

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