Turn a paper doily into a ruffle for a vase with these simple steps from David Stark.

Looking for a unique way to decorate your floral arrangements? I came across this adorable idea in Country Living Magazine. So simple, yet so elegant. You can literally turn a paper doily into a ruffle for a vase with these simple steps from David Stark.

To make an Elizabethan Collar:

To allow an inexpensive paper doily to turn a plain white vase (or other color) with flowers a beautiful display:

1. Remove the solid center from a six- to eight-inch doily by cutting in a circle with a sharp craft knife.
2. Fold the remaining ring in half, to form a C shape.
3. Starting at one end, accordion-fold the paper five or six times, making firm creases.
4. Unbend the collar. Slip it over the neck of a vase and affix with double-sided tape.

Just goes to show you don't have to spend alot of money to make a grand display. For some more of Stark's great ideas check out his book "To Have and to Hold."


Source: Country Living Magazine

Cake Wrecks ... You won't believe what you see!

"... but if you try sometimes ... you just might get what you need." I don't think so. At least not in this case. This is the story of a bride who wanted a simple little wedding cake.

What she wanted :

And, what she got ....

So glad I wasn't the Bride's MOH! I imagine there were not tears of joy at ths sight. And, this was created by a professional baker (so be careful girls when you pick your bakery) references, references, references!.

Check out Cake Wrecks. It's a fun site you will want to bookmark. The site is all about Cake Wrecks, defined by any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy, inappropriate - you name it.

Marilyn Monroe Inspired Halter Dress in Chiffon!

Evening wedding? Looking for a black tie wedding theme or black and white? We have the perfect dress.

This is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous and available at our Get Go Retro shop! A mid-length empire waist halter dress to drool over!

A black cocktail or evening dress inspired by the one that was worn by Marylin Monroe. Bottom made of a half circle, back exposed, tied around the neck. Made of shimmering chiffon.

Great for a night out, dancing, for the bridesmaids or even the bride! And you can wear it again and again!