Show and Tell: Re-create a Downton Abbey-style Wedding for Less

February 22, 2013 By 7 Comments

Author and weddings expert Cara Davis shares a few of her favorite tips for throwing an upstairs-style wedding on a downstairs-size budget.

The wedding of the season appears to be that of Downton Abbey‘s Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley. The popularity of the series has brought about a renewed interest in 20s-era fashion, as evidenced by the spring 2013 bridal collection from Jenny Packham and the fall 2013 styles of Sarah Seven.

If the grandeur of the Granthams has you dreaming of vintage touches and ornate headpieces, consider these seven must-haves for a Downton-themed garden wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. The Venue
Shop around for an all-inclusive wedding package at a bed-and-breakfast, historic mansion, or botanical garden. Package deals can be very affordable, and the more options included, the fewer planning headaches for you. A church ceremony is perfectly suited for a Downton theme, and you can even get away with a quiet reception of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres afterward. [Read more...]

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Centsational Girl

September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We loved getting to know the crafty, thrifty guru behind Centsational Girl in our recent holidays issue. She has some great tips for cutting costs while staying impeccably stylish—she calls it “diamond style on a dime.” We’re especially smitten with her latest project—a navy and coral budget-friendly redo of her eldest’s college bedroom. Check it out!

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Beyond the Refrigerator Door

September 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Encourage your budding little Picasso or Cassatt by using his or her artwork prominently in your home. Here are a few of our favorite creative ideas from around the web.

Artistic DIY’s

Your kid can curate a rotating show of masterpieces in this fabulous frame project from Lolly Jane.


Natalie of SmART Class made this fun photo project with her daughter as a birthday party decoration, but we think it would make a fun art piece for permanent display! [Read more...]

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What We’re Reading Now: The Homes I Have Made

September 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We just stumbled on the fantastic blog The Homes I Have Made by Marine wife Megan, who’s a pro at taking military housing units from boring to beautiful. She shares the befores and afters of her DIY decorating projects, with lots of fun tips and crafts along the way—we’re especially impressed with her vinyl “tile” backsplash.

Head over to her blog to tour her cute and crafty homes in Japan, California, Virginia, and (her current project) North Carolina.

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Ruffles & Stuff

August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  

One of our favorite bloggers is Disney Powless of Ruffles & Stuff. She designed this darling headband (modeled by Disney and her precious little girl, Paige) for our Summer 2011 issue. It’s the perfect DIY preppy accessory for a first-day-of-school outfit.

Be sure to check out Disney’s two projects from the “Crafts for Kids” section of the Holidays issue of fresh style.
 

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