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You’ll crush on: DIY salt dough eggs
With the weather being cold and rainy (or, in our case, snowy…) we thought it was about time to find a new Creative Crush. With

Lucky in love?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re celebrating your Irish heritage today and lucky in love or just want some luck to rub off on you

Get inspired by: boho floral
A bouquet of wildflowers. Natural colors. A floral crown in your hair. Love how this sounds? Then you’ll love the boho floral look for your

3 tips for spring weddings
Okay, we say this about every season, but we really, really, really mean it about spring – it’s the perfect time of year to get

Wedding trend: sleeves are in!
You’re going to see something different at this season’s weddings: brides are covering up a little more in wedding gowns with sleeves. All types of

We’re loving: bold gold foil
Sometimes, you just have to be bold. Like when you’ve met a big goal. Like when you’ve arrived at a major milestone. Like when you’ve

Get inspired by your school colors
If you love your school colors, your graduation party is one last chance to show them off. You could do it with your school mascot

Don’t forget! Top things to include on your wedding program
Wondering what to include on your wedding programs to make them both unique and helpful to guests? Here’s a list of the top things to

5 tips for great senior photos
Everyone has their senior photos taken. And everyone wants theirs to be unique. So how do YOU make yours stand out and show your personality?

Get inspired by tropical sweetness
Pineapples are so sweet – and we’re not just talking about how they taste! Did you know they’re considered a symbol of hospitality in the

5 tips for announcing your engagement on social media
Is there a diamond in your future? When that special moment comes, you might want to race to post the news on social media or

You’ll crush on: “I Said Yes!” free printable signs
He asked (finally), you said yes (actually, you shouted), and now it’s time to announce your engagement. Ummm…how do you do that in a way

We’re loving: bold herringbone patterns
The herringbone pattern is making a big comeback in the fashion world in elegant twills, rustic tweeds and wool. Because you’re all about setting trends

Got the ring! Now what?
Did you get engaged over the holidays? Are you hoping for some Valentine’s Day bling? Congratulations! Once you’re done looking up for your gorgeous ring,

We’re loving: photo graduation announcements
Everyone will love hearing the news of your big accomplishment – graduating from high school! When you make that announcement, do it in a way

Get inspired by hearts
Hearts – they’re not just for Valentine’s Day anymore. A heart theme wedding is sweet and romantic any time of year, and there are so

We’re crushing on…glam glitter vases
This year, we decided that Valentine’s Day needed to be a little more glam. Knowing how much we love glitter…and getting flowers… Voila! We decided

We’re loving: saying “thanks” with style
Writing thank you notes for bridal shower and wedding gifts is a must. But the task will be pleasant when your thank you notes are