Gram's Dresses

by Meredith

My friend Dani had another bridal shower this past weekend - one with just friends. She loves everything vintage so her friends threw her a 'vintage-styled' shower and we all wore old dresses.  To find something great I went straight to my Grandma Helen's basement and found these two gems, both hers from the 1950s. Here my friend Sarah and I model them.

Pretty Petits Fours

by Meredith

For something sweet at your next party, make petit fours. I'm making these delicate little cakes for my friend's bridal shower this weekend and using a new recipe from Taste of Home magazine.

Great Weekend

by Meredith

Saturday I held a bridal shower for my very good friend who is getting married in September.  It turned out perfect.  While she was opening gifts I tried making one of those 'bow bouquets' made out of the bows and ribbon from the gifts given.  The tradition is that then the bride will use it at her rehearsal.  It turned out pretty well!  All you need are two paper plates, a stapler and scissors.  Staple the two plates together for more stability and cut a hole through the middle.  Decorate with bows and fold the ribbons in half and loop with a knot about four inches down so part sticks up on top and the rest can drape down through the center hole.  This will allow the bride something to hold onto!  Let me know if you have any questions!  I'm happy to explain better!

Sunday I took a walk with Jesse by Minnehaha Falls, as you know I love that area. It was a perfect Minnesota Spring day.

Bridal Showers Galore

by Meredith

We're on the cusp of wedding season and bridal showers are starting to pour in. Recently, I've been  having some fun wrapping the gifts. Of course there are many options for paper products and some can be expensive. Here's a quick tip, check out your local dollar store. They can have some awesome finds when it comes to this. Then get creative wrapping because you can afford ribbons and bows!  Sometimes you can even take some leftover paper and wrap it around a second time to give a layered look.  (See the second gift I wrapped.) I'll let you know when I come up with more ideas! Please share if you have suggestions too!

 

  

 

  

Here is another great post for inspiration too from blogger, Older and Wisor.