Vintage French Fruit Crates

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

I just got some vintage french strawberry crates back in stock...

I haven't had any of these in the shop since last summer.

These crates are a little different then the ones I found last year.

They can be used for so many different things....

They are great for corralling your everyday dishes in. 

I like to sometimes display one of these crates filled with dishes on top of the table or counter.

You can also use these to hold magazines or books in.

I thought I would share a few images of crates that I posted about last year.

This particular french fruit crate was one of my favorites.

I love how it is lined with chicken wire.

I posted about it last year here...

I also used this style of crate as a dish drying rack in the kitchen.

I am hoping to find more of these for the shop,  I am currently out of stock...

This is a vintage french crate, that I posted about last year, you can read more about it here.

Here I shared an easy way to set dishes out for a summer barbecue.

I set a small milk bottle caddy from Holland on top of a stack of ironstone plates.

You can read more about how we love to use mason jars for glasses here.

Here I stacked three vintage french fruit crates together and used them to hold my vintage grain sack

runners and lavender pillows  made from vintage french textiles and grain sacks that I will be taking to the Remnants of the Past Show.

I have been busy trying to get everything together for the show next weekend.

I hope to see you there....

You can visit the Remnants of the Past Website to read more about it.

On another note....

My girls get home in a couple of days....

They have been visiting my sister in Atlanta, GA

I can hardly wait to see them, their room looks so empty at the moment : (.....

On a final note....

I hope you all have a safe Memorial weekend.

A special thank you to all of the men and women in uniform who have served our country and are currently serving our country, we owe so much to you for your service!

My heart goes out to all of you that have lost a loved one serving in the military, and to those of you that have lost loved ones under any other circumstances.

We sadly lost a brother 12 years ago in a car accident, life is too short and so unpredictable, be sure you let your loved ones know how much you love them.

Take Care,

Maria

Vintage Inspired Engagement Session

I know you lovelies are craving an uber-stylish engagement shoot to wrap up the week and, oh my goodness, do I have just the e-session for you. Engagement shoots are a great way to infuse your personality and maybe even a few unique ideas into your special day. Case in point: this "Rat Pack" inspired e-session. I completely admire this couple’s style. Everything from the cool outfits to the vintage bikes and the props really turn up the volume on the vintage vibe. These two clearly know how to have some fun and the fabulous work from Joleen Willis Photography is the perfect compliment to their creative personalities.

From Joleen... Sadie and Steven planned their engagement session to very closely correspond with their wedding, which will feature a "Rat Pack" flair. Sadie has an affinity for the clothing of the era, and Steven was happy to go along. Their session included a few carefully chosen pieces, including a vintage camera once owned by Sadie's uncle.

Photography: Joleen Willis Photography | Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Find more real engagements and engagement picture ideas by visiting our section Engagement Inspiration.

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Flora by Gucci-The Garden collection

Gorgeous Gardenia

The scent's floral heart is embraced by red berries and pears,and leaves the memory of delicate petals,warm frangipani flower,patchouli annd brown sugar.

Gracious Tuberose

Serenely beautiful, the brush of violet leaf top notes lingers into the tuberose heart, before leaving a bas of cistus and white ceddarwood.

Glamorous Magnolia

Sensous and compelling, the scent's freesia top note gives way to a heart of peny and magnolia and a memorable sandalwood base.

Wedding Bouquet Wraps, Handles and Holders Inspiration

The beauty of a bouquet doesn’t just stop at the flowers but is also found in the details; the handle. Have you decided on how you would like to “customize" your bouquet holder?  There are so many ways to bring uniqueness and personality to your wedding and the bouquet wraps are a perfect place to start. As every other wedding detail, inspiration for your bouquet holder can be found all around you! It can be pulled from activities you love to do together as a couple or from your wedding theme. Although the possibilities are endless, here are some ideas I adore. (image sourece)

 A timeless wrap consist on tie ivory ribbon around the handle with several pins inserted to hold the ribbon in place. The pins can mimic the button treatments on the back of your wedding gown. You can even ad a matching crystal brooch or some pearls. (image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

Lace bouquet wraps are supper trendy and they look very elegant. If your dress has lace, you can also mach the bouquet wrap with your gown. I love how they added the ruffles at the bottom of the wrap to completely mimic the bride's dress. (image sourece)

If you want to add a POP (pop of color) to your bouquet choose a holder made out of ribbon or fabric on your wedding colors. Fabric - including lace - would allow you to incorporate texture and patterns, as well.
Adding  brooches, rhinestones and charms are great way to bring your wedding theme to your bridal look in a settle and elegant way. Many brides include an  object with sentimental value like a family brooch or cameo.

Ribbon can be twisted and braided to create texture on the holder. (image sourece)

For a natural look utilize botanical elements.

For the rustic bride nothing better than burlap

Or choose something out-of-the-box... (image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

For more bouquet ideas visit my series 25 Stunning Wedding Bouquets by clicking here.

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10 Gorgeous Wedding Hair Tutorials

Hey there lovely readers! I thought I’d wrapped up this wedding wednesday by giving a collection of 10 gorgeous and inspiring wedding hair tutorials. These looks are all perfect for a garden wedding, or for your rehearsal dinner or bridal shower...oh-so-stylish! However, whether you're a bride-to-be in search of casual DIY hair for a wedding related event, are in a wedding party or just want to get dolled up for night out with your honey- these gorgeous styles are bound to make you shine!  Click in the link at the end of each post to get the step-by-step tutorial.

1. Airy Updo - A soft, airy, wispy updo is romantic, but also a little whimsical. High buns are also very trendy right now. (Style Me Pretty)

2. Chestnut Bun - Simple and elegant. (A Cup of Jo)

3. Half Up Half Down- the demi chignon otherwise known as ‘half up half down’. (Bridal Musings) | 4. The Side Chignon- Fresh, easy style is as modern as it is timeless (Martha Stewart Weddings)

5.Twilight Bella Swan Inspired Wedding Hair- An step-by-step video tutorial (Luxy Hair)

6. Mademoiselle Updo: prim and proper with a side of quirk and vintage | 7. Jazz Age Hairstyle: vintage chignon inspired in the 1920's. Find these two and more wedding hair tutorials on the BHLDN webpage.

8. Beehive: it is a timeless, elegant, classic hairstyle that looks great with a fringe or without. (Bridal Musings, they have a section called "beauty school" with a ton of wedding day tutorials and tips)

9. Fishtail Udo: (My Yellow Sandbox) | 10. Ballerina Bun: stylish, chic and classic (Signature Series)

What do you think, my dears? Would you do your own wedding hair?  xo

More inspiring bridal hairstyles right here:

• Hair Comes The Bride - Part 1 and Part 2
• {Wedding Trends } Braided Hairstyles - Part 1 and Part 2
• {Wedding Day Beauty} : Flower Power

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