Chaotic Color

While I love a beautiful white, restful room/outfit/style, either in modern, urban farmhouse or shabby glory... the chaotic color vibe pulls me in, at least for a little while. Just long enough to get my toes wet in something eclectic, before I retreat back into sterile, predictable comfort. I think I get whip lash changing back and forth, so while my slipcovers went back on today, I felt drawn to these photos. Just like this lovely home above of jeanhclee. For some reason, I'm sensing a familiar color pattern of pinks, oranges and greens. Bright colors have a jolt of energy to them, you know? Perhaps my body is clinging to these sprightly images as a subconscious way to burst me out of this crazy,stressful fog I've been subjected to lately.

Awake is the New Sleep cover art, Ben Lee

Before the Voyage photograph by elle moss

hobby holly tutu inspired prairie girl portrait by Oh So Posh Photography

award ribbon canopy bed, Chrissie Rucker

Colorful ribbon woodland chandalier mobile tutorial by A Fanciful Twist

Connecting the Dots via decor8

Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Trash the Dress Wedding Photography by Lynn Michelle

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Sew in Love thread on wood spools photo by Iris Inspired

One Very Pink Party

a fanciful twist mad hatter tea party (all photos here)

Have you ever wanted to throw a party just for the sake of doing something pretty, and unexpected? Just to host a little get together to get your mind off of other things and relax, a chance to test your creativity and to get inspired, a chance to test your creativity ... to imagine the possiblities of new color combinations and infuse them with new (or old) favorites.


see more photos and ideas of this party here


pink ruffle cake how to


fabric flower hair piece how to OR order yours from Handle & Spout



pom pom how to


garland wedding cake how to


butterfly straw decor how to


lollipop tree

Maybe only one or two other people will be in attendance, but the number doesn't matter because it is all about the joy of creating a lovely atmosphere. And to share a few laughs and sweets, to take some lovely photographs, in a lovely room, while wearing something smashing...



favor bag garland how to


floating taper candle table runner


Tissue Ball Falls how to



paper rosette how to OR buy them here

Lots more cute pink party decor ideas at Stem Parties!



to learn how to set a lovely tablescape (step by step photos here) by Centsational Girl




vintage party dress from timeless vixen vintage



bug and boo cupcake toppers


party inspirations at the party dress


With an abundance of ideas, easy craft kits and goodies, remarkable finds and ideas on Etsy and elsewhere, plan for a ladies retreat and host a dessert and pink strawberry lemonade party for once. So, what are you waiting for? and where's my invite ;)

Forever Flowers

I frequent wedding blogs quite often. Once Wed and Vintage Glam are two of my favs. A regular contributor, La La Laurie offers this lovely tutorial on making fabric flowers, specifically bouttonnieres, but I am sure you can do much more than that.






In fact, all of her tutorials are amazing, such as her tree stump pedestal cake stand in detail here on Etsy's Storque with tons of lovely featured picks!



or her bird and flower garland.



You can visit her blog, or even purchase some of her goods in her Etsy Shop!