I won a giveaway this week! Winning something is always exciting, and I was thrilled to win a $50 gift card to Neiman Marcus from The Stylish Planner. Thanks, Jeannine!

Now onto the hard part: what to buy? I’d like to spend no more than $50 beyond the gift card. The only exception would be if there’s something I’ve been wanting for awhile, such as the Jack Rogers Navajo sandals (however, I don’t see any on the site right now I like).

Here are a few of my possibilities:

Self-Inking Stamp from Three Designing Women ($38.90)

Cuisinart Griddler ($99.95)

Cole Haan Air Rianna Sneaker ($62)

Now, if I was interested in spending more than $50, one of these two bags would be at the top of my list:

Cole Haan Saddle Denney Bag ($169)

Tory Burch Caroline Satchel ($475)

What would you buy with my gift card? I’m open to all suggestions!

Well, it happened. I knew it would. I’m pretty sure it happens at some point to everyone who reads blogs while they plan a wedding.

Yes, we’re 24 days out from K + C’s wedding, and I just found another celebration full of projects I’d like to incorporate. It’s Max and Margaux’s — did you see their five-post extravaganza on Once Wed earlier this week? If not, check it out here: I, II, III, IV, V.

Back to reality. Amazing braided rope ribbon entrance arch? Um yeah hi not gonna happen:

However, there are a few projects that might feasibly be incorporated at this late juncture.

Adorable stuffed heart cake topper? Perhaps.

Heart-adorned dessert cups? We might be able to work something out.

Now for the toughie. Ohhh amazing braided rope swing, I love you. Dad? I’m thinking this one’s all you.

You’ll just have to wait a month to find out what we’re able to make happen!

P.S. Very important!! If you haven’t seen Max and Margaux’s stop motion film, please do so now. It’s by Shark Pig and it’s only 47 seconds long, so no excuses.

Max & Margaux Stop Motion from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

P.P.S. I want. A lot. A lot lot.

All photos c/o Our Labor of Love, all details c/o The Flashdance

Just added this week! I hope you’ll check them out.

Authentic nautical chart envelope liners two ways (you install or I install!)

Custom escort card or place card flags (buddies with the original custom cupcake flags)

Thanks for looking!

Our apartment has a lovely, glossy black door, but last spring I decided it needed a little sprucing up. I’ve been meaning to share my mini-project ever since! This was my inspiration:

{via Martha Stewart Weddings}

And this is what I came up with:

The letters were about $3 each from JoAnn, and the can of spray paint was about $4. I already had the ribbon. I’d love to add a little boxwood topiary in a terra cotta pot on the right side of the door, but for $10, I’d say I’m doing okay for now!