Y’all know I love bunting. If you love bunting, too, you might want to think about snatching up a few lengths of my newest Etsy offering! It’s the bunting from Kate’s wedding, and though I think the navy + yellow + white palette is crisp and classic, I’d be happy to pull together a custom combo for you. Just so you know, this stuff is top of the line, with tons of fun patterns including blue and yellow madras, rope knots, polka dots, and seersucker. It doesn’t get much better than this in the merry world of bunting!

P.S. I’ll be offering up a few more items from K + C’s wedding in the next few weeks, so if you like their style, keep your eyes peeled!

P.P.S. All of these photos are the handiwork of the super-talented Jenna Cole and & Unlimited! I can’t wait to show you even more of their beautiful images soon!!

Clearly, I needed to share this scented (scented!) pancake ring as well as these croissant earrings, both available on Etsy. Thoughts?!

{via The Purl Bee}

The Ribbonerie bills itself as “the ultimate ribbon store,” and I have to say, I think I agree. They’re based in San Francisco, and any of you lucky enough to live nearby should make a visit immediately. Happily, they will sell you ribbon over the phone if you don’t. I was on a mad hunt for coral ribbon for a Peach & Pearl project and was coming up empty-handed in my usual haunts. Then I saw these color options:

And that’s just for satin ribbon. Hallelujah! The ordering process was quick and easy, and I would highly recommend! What’s your favorite ribbon source?

There will be much more to come from Kate + Cormac’s wedding, but I thought I’d pop in with this simple DIY before the pro pics arrive! As one of our projects, K and I put together tons of beribboned drink stirrers for the reception. They were easy to make and a big hit with guests.

I’ve heard from lots of brides that made something similar and were disappointed when they had piles left over at the end of the night because they sat unused on the bar. My tip? Ask your bartender to stick one in each drink before handing them over.

For this project, you will need wooden skewers, ribbon (I like using 5/8″), and a sharp pair of scissors.

Begin by cutting your skewers in half. J was my right hand man for this step, so I’ll have to double check with him as to the method he settled on, but I believed he used the mini saw from a utility tool.

Next, cut a length of ribbon (approximately 8 to 9 inches should do). Fold the ribbon in half, then fold it in half around the skewer.

Pull the tails through the loop you’ve created…

…then cinch the knot tight. If you’d like, notch the ends for an extra-polished look.

Of course, if you’d prefer I do the heavy lifting for you, I have a few for sale in my Etsy shop. Colors are completely customizable!