Showing posts with label wedding gift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding gift. Show all posts

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Wedding Gifts

Some people register and then some people don't. Some guests like to buy gifts off the registry and some guests don't. I probably belong to the second set of guests. For some reason I always think I can come up with a super creative and thoughtful gift that you just didn't realize you REALLY REALLY needed or REALLY REALLY wanted. Sometimes I should just buy something from the registry.


These are some of my favorite gifts I've either given or gotten recently...or thought about giving or getting.


One of my favorite sellers on etsy.com is Boojiboo makes the most adorable vintage aprons. I've ordered them for myself, my mom, my best friend (bridal shower gift) and for a friend's wedding gift. 
Vintage Inspired Blue Cupcake with Solid PINK Half Apron
Vintage Inspired Black and White Damask Half Apron
The BELLA  Vintage Inspired Amy Butler Pink Tumble Roses Full Apron
The BELLA Vintage Inspired SWEET Roses Full Apron


I love nothing more then crepes with Nutella for breakfast. My sister recently got me this William Sonoma Crepe Pan Kit and then I bought it for a friend's wedding gift because I thought it was just so amazing. Visit a William Sonoma near you. :)  


Wiseimpressions on etsy.com has adorable keep sake plates that can be customized with the couples name and wedding date.  
Two Hearts Become One - Engagement - Wedding - Ring Bearer Dish - Gift - Personalize
Palomasnest does something similar, but in more of a clean line contemporary style. Also perfect for a wedding ring "plate" pillow.
as seen in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine THE SUN THE MOON THE STARS FOR YOU ring bearer bowl (TM) with gold leaf edge by Paloma's Nest- wedding or commitment ceremony
CUSTOM golden dove ring bearer bowl (TM)  with gold leaf edge- the original modern heirloom by Paloma's Nest- for wedding- commitment ceremony
Cute herb markers, pots, potting soil and actual herbs are a very personal gift for that couple that loves to cook together and only uses organic and locally grown products. 
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Markers
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Markers
A customized Nan Lawson couples portrait nicely framed :). One of my favorite finds on etsy.com EVER!!!
Custom Portrait for Ana
Corporanglass makes beautiful handmade blown glass pieces of art. I think a beautiful vase is the perfect gift because wedding gifts don't always have to be practical, they can also be beautiful. 
Slate Grey and White Blown Glass Vase
Large Turquoise Blue and White Decorative Vase
Charcoal and White Blown Glass Vase
Whitneysmith was one of my first etsy purchases and i adore my aqua lotus flower bowl. Hand made ceramic pieces of art that stand on their own and make any room more beautiful is another way to go. 
Bird Cake Stand Tower
Tulip Ceramic Vase in Yellow
Five Nesting White Ceramic Lotus Bowls
Bird Sugar and Creamer Ceramic Set in Robin Egg Blue


Dogwood Flower Ceramic Lidded Vessel
XOX



Monday, February 1, 2010

Key to my Heart

Holding an antique key in my hand, the key to my greatgrandmother's home on the island of Korcula, Croatia takes me back to my childhood. Entering the orange door that features two windows with iron cast designs in the Arneri Palace made me feel like I lived in an era far far ago. Running up the marble steps to reach the second story, only to run up the last flight of wooden stairs on all fours and pretend to be a kitty. My greatgrandmother, whom I'm named after, would always play along and yell as she heard the meows...How did a kitty get inside the house?  Where is this little kitten? Those memories I will cherish forever. So much so that when I first returned at the age of 16, a few years after she passed away at 98 years of age, I got on all fours and meowed. I felt at home.

Antiquity have always intrigued me. The artifacts felt heavy in my hands, heavy with love that carved/cast/molded them. Antique keys feel as if they belong to another time, a time where romance and chilverly live on. Where knights actually rescue their princesses from dangerous dragons, or at least write love letters marked with their singlet. Here are a few ideas on how to incporate an antique key into your wedding day.
XO

Tiffany&Co. came out with a key pendent necklace not too long ago. They have many options of shapes and sizes, along with metals and varieties to choose from. Price range is from a couple of hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars (depends on the number&size od diamonds) that you can choose from. Currently they're advetising it as the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, however I think it makes a lovely wedding gift from a husband to be to his future wife, or even a bridesmaids gift.that all the girls can wear on your special day.




http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/CategoryBrowse.aspx?cid=573050&mcat=148204&hppromo=VD1

Love the work photographer Olivia Leigh captured for Julie and Brett's wedding day.

Amazing, amazing boutonnieres by Etsy artist Sanctusatura that incorporate antique keys.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39370879

Gifts for groomsmen

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37141306

Gifts for bridesmaids


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29078036

Keychains for Mr. and Mrs.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39513308

Vintage key stickers you can incorporate into your favour's design, or seal your invitations with.



He who holds the key

He who holds the key