nc tornadoes + paper inspiration

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a nice weekend.

North Carolina suffered MAJOR damage on Saturday from severe storms and tornadoes. There are many people who lost loved ones, are injured and many still without power.

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If you would like to help out, please visit the Triangle Red Cross homepage to donate. Funds raised will help feed and shelter those who are homeless and to rebuild the affected areas. Our neighbors could really use some positive vibes.

On a more positive note, while feeding my weekly Martha Weddings appetite, I came across some lovely wedding paper inspiration that I just had to share with you.

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One - This non-traditional approach to wedding programs made my heart skip. Confetti? In your program?! Yes, please.

Two - Lace and doilies are often used in table settings, but I love how it was incorporated into the invitations. Who says an inner envelope has to be solid? Such a great detail!

Three - If you're planning to have guests sign a book, this could be a fun way to spice it up. Have your guests write on small cards and then insert them into their own special envelope.

Four - Placecard + personalized guest gift = genius! Each guest will receive their own single, personalized set of stationery.

Five - Most couples spend a good chunk of their budget on flowers, but what happens to all of those gorgeous buds after the reception? These printed bags are PERFECT to have guests pick their flowers as they leave.

Six - Shake up the ceremony programs by printing them in several different color schemes. Keeps in interesting, no?

Brides & Grooms, what fun paper did you/will you incorporate into your wedding?

Okay, let me hear it - which one is your favorite? Hard to pick just one, but I'm loving the stationery + placecard set.

xoxo,
Kat

holiday sweet tooth

Welcome back from the holiday rush! I know, I know, we're not out of the woods yet with New Years Eve just around the corner! Therefore, I feel confident in continuing posts about holiday treats ;)

I have a HUGE sweet-tooth and I completely indulged this past weekend (slash week). Pumpkin pie, cookies, fudge, Momma's mincemeat fruitcake...the list goes on! However, I didn't get TOO creative. My sister gave me Bakerella's book Cake Pops for Christmas and this is my next big adventure!

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I think the snowmen are oh-so-appropriate with my very first WHITE CHRISTMAS in North Carolina! Proof. Amazing, right? Although, I must say I feel lucky that this is a rare happening. De-snowing my car this morning took about 45 minutes. I don't think I would want to do that on a regular basis!

Anywho, I think these cuties are on the docket for next year...

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Adorable, no?

Okay, so stuffing-my-face aside, I'd like to reiterate how much I LOVE winter weddings. Romantic, magical, {insert ooey-gooey adjective here}. So to keep with the sweet tooth theme, here are some lovely eye & taste candy for any brides planning for a winter 2011 wedding! :)

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What's a winter wedding without a beauuuutiful cake? If you can imagine it, I'm still looking for some fun, winter recipes to bake/cook up for the coming weeks! If you have something scrumptious, please share in the comments :)

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and have an amazing time ringing in 2011!

xoxo,
kat