I started saving wine corks years ago because I knew I could always find something to make out of them. Eventually friends started saving them as well and every once in a while one of these friends will send me a special delivery in the form of a big bag of corks. Ah, it's always nice to have friends who drink a lot of wine, huh?
So...there's never a shortage of wine corks around here.
One of the projects I had floating around in my head to make with these corks was a decorative initial to hang in our kitchen near where we keep our wine.
So that's what I did.
Here's what you'll Click Here to Read More
Monthly Archives: January 2013
DIY Decorative Initial Made From Wine Corks
I started saving wine corks years ago because I knew I could always find something to make out of them. Eventually friends started saving them as well and every once in a while one of these friends will send me a special delivery in the form of a big bag of corks. Ah, it's always nice to have friends who drink a lot of wine, huh?
So...there's never a shortage of wine corks around here.
One of the projects I had floating around in my head to make with these corks was a decorative initial to hang in our kitchen near where we keep our wine.
So that's what I did.
Here's what you'll Click Here to Read More
A Beautiful Handmade & Sweetly Sentimental Blue, Purple & Yellow Wedding at The Mill at Fine Creek
Teryn and Matt's wedding, held at The Mill at Fine Creek and photographed by Rebekah Hoyt Photography, was beautiful from start to finish. From the venue itself to the gorgeous floral arrangements, to the hundreds of thrifted glass bottles carefully placed on each table, Teryn put a lot of love into making their wedding day as beautiful as she could. And it definitely showed!
In addition to the wedding details, Teryn provided handmade necklaces to each of the bridesmaids, a monogramed tie clip was given to her husband-to-be, and even details like her garter and the flower girl's headband Click Here to Read More
Now Accepting Wedding Films + A Call For Submissions From My Home Country of Iceland
As a business owner and purveyor of all things pretty, crafty and stylish, I'm always looking for new ways to provide the best experience for you when you come to visit Fab You Bliss. That's my job. And even though I take it quite seriously, I always want you to be happy and have fun with what you find here. And what's more fun than seeing some great short films every now and then, right?
Yep, I've been toying with the idea of bringing you more wedding films for a while, I just haven't gotten around to getting the site ready and putting the word out...until now. So I'm really excited to finally Click Here to Read More
A Twin Willows Forest Wedding with a Shower of Rose Petals
Danielle and Ryan met through an online dating site. How neat is that? Love always finds it's way, right? Lucky for Danielle and Ryan it did for them as the two could not be more compatible!
Their wedding was beautiful, genuine and full of whimsical fun. It was held in the forest on a hot summer day, the perfect place to take a break from the heat of the mid day sun. And while the guests enjoyed the shade of the trees as they exchanged their marriage vows, Danielle and Ryan surprised them all with four rose petal canons that went off just as they were announced husband and wife. And what Click Here to Read More
“Burning Love” Firehouse Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Today's inspiration shoot was designed around a charming refurbished firehouse located in Newberry, SC. Constructed in the late 1800’s and expanded during the Great Depression to house the city’s fire, police, dispatch and jail, the Newberry Firehouse Conference Center offers 21st Century amenities with the flavor of days gone by.
Today's featured couple are Megan and Matt Cook, married four years ago, but you’ll see their ‘spark’ for each other is still going strong. This lead the team to refer to the shoot as “Burning Love”. Complimenting the venue's charm and history, they Click Here to Read More
A Dreamy Grecian Inspiration Shoot Featuring Dresses by Deborah Lindquist
If you saw yesterday's post, you'll know I featured fabulous photographer Mariel Hannah yesterday too. And why not with the beautiful work she produces, right? Today's fashion inspired shoot was put together around dresses designed by Deborah Lindquist, an amazing designer who has been featured in countless magazines such as People, Vogue, Brides and much more. There's also a film from Timeless Motion at the end of the post which shows a little behind the scenes of the shoot. It's a fun film. But what I like best is you can see the the movement of the dresses. They would make a perfect bridal Click Here to Read More
Double O Private Ranch Engagement Session
Michael and Amanda's engagement session was photographed by Mariel Hannah Photography at Double O Ranch, just 30 minutes outside of Bakersfield. It is a brand new venue but it's already hosted several weddings. Complete with a barn and acres of land, it's a perfect location for that all American country wedding. The property is owned by Amanda's aunt and uncle so naturally they will be hosting both their ceremony and reception there as well. They are currently planning a shabby chic wedding using similar creams, pinks and browns they are wearing in this shoot.
Photographer: Click Here to Read More
12 of My Favorite Looks From The Elie Saab Spring-Summer 2013 Ready To Wear Resort Collection
Have a conversation about the top fashion designers from around the world and I'll bet you anything the magnificent craftsman Elie Saab will be mentioned in the first few minutes. As a favorite designer to many in Hollywood as well as other high profile elite spanning the globe, Elie Saab builds his fairytale creations using simple designs and precious resources, while always maintaining a form of sophistication. Beautiful garments made to highlight a woman's silhouette are his specialty and his spring-summer ready to wear resort collection for 2013 definitely shows his artistry at it's best. Click Here to Read More
A Rainbow of Colors Fill This Fun & Festive Basin Harbor Club Wedding
Vibrant colors and the natural beauty of Basin Harbor were the central themes of Elizabeth and Ford's Vermont wedding. Even though the bride and groom lean more towards the traditional side of things, they decided they wanted their wedding to be relaxed, fun, and festive...kind of like a party. And that it was!
Photographed by Orchard Cove Photography, the magenta, blue, green and orange bridesmaids dresses from Dessy blended perfectly with the handsome and fun look of the groom and all his groomsmen. I love the checkered shirts and pink polka dot ties. And the gorgeous seasonal flowers provided Click Here to Read More
Extra, Extra…Saturday Wedding Special: A Message To a Bully + Some Gorgeous Wedding Goodness From Around The Interwebs
I had an awful day yesterday! Usually I try to stay as positive as possible with what I post here. But the fact is...life isn't always perfect and I don't want to pretend it is here. As much as we all wish we could avoid it entirely, conflict can worm its way into even the most well meaning person's life.
Nicole Ryan Photography via Style Me Pretty
So why was my day so horrible you may ask? Well...I had a run-in with a bully. This person was rude and harassing as a way to try to get what he wanted. Even more irritating, he acted as if he was an authority on legal issues pertaining to running Click Here to Read More
A Happy DIY Fall Wedding at Stonewall Farm in New Hampshire
Sarah and Justin's Stonewall Farm Wedding in New Hampshire couldn't have been on a better fall day. It started started off with a wonderful first look which had Sarah smiling from ear to ear. And the smiles kept on coming throughout the day. The almost completely DIY reception decorations were so well thought out and included so many personal touches. Their tables were decorated with take home artichokes, basil and rosemary Salts which came with a recipe for a dip. Justin's boutonnière included real hops as the couple are both beer aficionados. They even included a cigar bar for outside for Click Here to Read More
The Girly Girl in Me…On Fire…with a Bullhorn
HUGE Confession...I'm a girly girl fashionista trapped inside the body of super casual, some would say overly "au naturel" lady. That's right. Full disclosure...I don't have a closet full of fabulous clothes and accessories and I'm not much for wearing loads of makeup. That's probably why I love writing this blog so much, because it's my opportunity to vicariously live in the world of fabulously pretty things I can't always have.
That's okay though...if it's inspiration for me, I'm guessing it's inspiration for you as well and that's my main goal. Take this very soft pastel wedding inspiration Click Here to Read More
A Sweet Delaware Engagement Session + The Couple’s Adorable Labrador Retriever
Six years ago when The Hubby and I took our engagement photographs we didn't have our puppy Quinley. And so even though I love our engagement images, it feels like there's a piece of us missing given she's not in them. Because of this, I HIGHLY recommend to any couple who has a dog, (or other pet you love), to include them in your engagement session. Today's couple Devon and Doug did just that by including their lovable yellow lab Riley Jane in their session seen here. And aren't they all just the cutest? Photographed by Kate's Lens Photography, Devon, Doug and Riley Jane's engagement session Click Here to Read More
