HWTM: Strawberry Dessert

I know it's officially fall... but if you're like me and live in the Los Angeles area (particularly my area) it's still an depressing 92 degrees outside. So instead of fight the heat, maybe embrace these last few weeks of warmth by having a bbq outside with some friends by the pool?? I always struggle with good dessert ideas for the heat - everything yummy always seems to melt or go bad. So the next time you have a little outdoor soiree try out these adorable little cream cheese filled strawberries on your guests! (From the official Hostess with the Mostess website - which is amazing, you must check it out for your next party.) They are sooo super simple and you probably have everything you need at home.

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And there you have it! So super easy and a sure way to "cool off" this early fall season =)

DIY: I Heart You!

My partner in crime!

 Elsie Larson is probably one of my favorite "blog people." She doesn't know me, and I only know her through her blog - which I stalk everyday. She also has the most adorable vintage shop, Red Velvet. How clever is that?! There are just some people that you get excited to check out what is new on their blog.. and then you are never disappointed. That is A Beautiful Mess (Elsie's blog). I would admit that probably close to have of my pins on my DIY board on Pinterest are from her blog. Most of which I adore, and never get around to do. But last night, I was determined to do a project for me. Not a client, no creating garters for orders. Just fun. and just for me. The way crafting used to be haha. So I decided to spruce up some jeans w/ some "love" from one of my favorite DIY's on ABM and they turned out awesome! Check out the full post from Elsie HERE - but all you need is a pair of jeans, and some fabric paint and you're good to go! We also took it a step further and make elbow hearts on some old blazers =)

Freebie Friday: Coffee!!!

Happy Friday! Today, I'm excited to share with you this fun freebie from one of my favorite new blogs - Wild Olive. I'm seriously obsessed with her blog and shop. Cuteness overload. Over on her blog this week she did a series called Coffee Week and it was amazing. Earlier in the week she featured this FREE download to make your own coffee embroidery piece - I love love it so I had to pass it on to you. Be sure to check out the rest of her Coffee Week and make something fabulous this weekend friends =)

Wedding Vendor Spotlight

I thought I would just take a blog moment to say a HUGE thank you to some special vendors who helped make my wedding day amazing. When planning your wedding, there are the majors: venue, rentals, caterer, etc. But there are also TONS of details and sometimes those vendors are harder to find or harder to find good ones because there are sooo many people out there selling this and that. So, if you happen to be planning a wedding and looking for the perfect details to your affair, maybe this little directory of gems will help you out a bit. I used all of these vendors for my wedding and they were AMAZING. Nothing short of perfect and I would HIGHLY recommend them all to you. All the photos were taken by the amazing Margaret Jacobsen and the vendor links are below each photo. Enjoy the eye candy =)

THE dress... yes, it was $40! (Thrifted)

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The Shoes!

ModCloth

 "LOVE" Hanger

Flowers

Primary Petals

 Vintage Plates 

The Vintage Table Co.

 Flower Girl Tutu

Tutu Source

 Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Annabelle's Coffee

GIANT Cupcake

Bake You Happy

The Bridesmaids Dresses - They picked their own!

The Music Man - Alex Miller 

Alex Miller Music

DIY Fill In The Blank...

A few weeks ago, I was thrifting and came across this amazing wood frame. The wood detail was immaculate and ah, I dunno it just called to me! Oh perhaps it was the fact that it was like $1. Anyways, I brought it home and it sat here with no intended purpose. Then, I went through my DIY "wishlist" {a list of things that I'm dying to do but I "don't quite have the time - but I will one day"} While looking through my wishlist, I stumbled across this amazing project by the fabulous Amy over at Lemon and Raspberry. She has such an amazing blog and seriously inspires me in so many ways! She posted a while back this awesomeness and I knew instantly I needed to try it for myself on this beauty. So be sure to check out her post for more details and step by step instructions. But as you can see, it's pretty easy! You just wrap fabric around the backing of your frame, add your letters ::maybe a tatter =):: once you put the glass back on, you can use a white board marker and change up your sign whenever you want!

I followed Amy's basic instructions, only I had some extra letters from when I made my "bride and groom" signs for our sweet heart table. I got them at Staples in the "signs" section and they worked perfectly!

So now this hangs on our thin wall beside our door so that we can see it on our way out =) Thanks Amy!

A Taste of Autumn

Happy Monday bloggers! Just had to share with you a little taste of a beautiful autumn shoot I was apart of this past weekend with my rentals and hair pieces. The location was stunning, there were tons of real pies, and... wait for it... there was a giant horse. Crazy, I know. So here is a little prettiness to get your week going, while I wish it wasn't 90 degrees outside and actually felt like autumn =)

photo by: Megan Christine Photography

from my phone <3

Pinterest Picks: Bowties

If you follow Tasteful Tatters on facebook, you already know there has been a buzz about me starting a "bow tie" collection for fall... well I thought long and hard (like 3 seconds) and I decided I'm doing it! I've gotten sooo many inquiries over the last few months and even made a couple for a bride a few months ago - but it's official we're going to have a whole bow tie collection this coming winter! Are you excited? Hope so! Here are a few cute photos I found via Pinterest to fuel my excitement ~ Happy Friday friends!

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DIY Round Up

I've been sooo super busy lately with photoshoots and making veils and garters like a crazy person! You'd think I was getting married again =) Speaking of which... did you see our wedding was blogged the other day HERE? eek!

Anyways, the busier I get the more projects I want to do (isn't that the way it always is?) So, since I can't do them all today... or tomorrow, or the next day - I thought I'd share my favs with you in hopes that someone somewhere is making something fun! Hopefully you like them =)

 Lace Table Top

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Magnetic Antique Tray Wall

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Bow Paper Clips

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Office Pin Boards

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Boho Chic Inspired Shoot

I had the amazing opportunity to style and provide rentals - as well as build some! for this shoot featuring non-profit Nakate. The girls from Nakate approached us about styling a wedding featuring their jewelry to show how brides can support the cause on their big day and still have an ultra fun and chic wedding. I loved the idea and I think it turned out beautifully! And the ladies over at Style Me Pretty thought so too - so blessed to have them feature it on their amazing site. Here are just a few of my favs from the shoot!

 

ummm I want one!

Yes, I built that. Power drills and all!

my table made from wood palettes!

If you are interested in learning more about our rentals or if you'd like them at your next event you can get all the info HERE!

Other amazing vendors:

Photography + Concept: Brienne Michelle Photography
Jewelry/beads: The Nakate Project
Floral Design: Petalicious Flowers
Paper Goods: The Pomegranate Basket
Cake: Amanda Christine Cakes + Confections (amandachristinecakes @ gmail . com)
Hair: Anna Quinn Design
Makeup: Kiara’s Makeup Artistry
Dresses: Forever 21
Bride + Groom: Natalia and Lavar Simmons
MOH/Best Man: Meghan Christine Lubeck, Christian Baptiste

Baby Tatters in Real Weddings

I just wanted to share with you some of my Baby Tatters from the Tasteful Tatters Shoppe that have recently been in some Real Weddings! I always say my pieces get cuter when they are on cute kids and these flower girls are no exception! They look like they could be in a magazine =) My good friend from college - and floral stylist extraordinaire over at 1703 Event Studios contacted me a little while ago about making some custom pieces for her 3 flower girls for her wedding at the Marvimon in LA. The photos were taken by Laurel Dailey and I think they are absolutely adorable!! And the Tatters are cute too =)

Hair How-To

I have long hair. And I don't brush it... to may hair dresser's dismay, and I rarely wash it. So needless to say, it ends up in a giant bun on top of my head 90% of the time. In high school my mom used to call it a bird's nest. Birds are cute, so I took it as a compliment. Well, with my new red hair I have been scouring the web for some sassy hairstyles to match my sassy color. I am a low maintenance kind of girl and if it takes me more than 20 min to get ready then I'm over it. This is one of my favorite style ideas I found and it is soooo super easy! Check it out and if you have any awesome hair tutorials, leave me a comment I'm always open for more!

Keiko Lynn has probably one of my favorite blogs. She has great taste and I am always inspired from reading her blog. So check out the full hair how to HERE and be sure to check out her amazing blog!