gift ideas

do you have friends that love all things creative... this fabulous paint by number plate from anthropologie is the perfect gift. it's something different.

tip: this would be a fun craft idea during your bridal shower... each guest can paint a plate for the bride to be . a present to remember for a lifetime!

rustic look

found at: oncewed

What you will need:

· slice of wood ( 11′ diam x 2.5′ h)
· glass cylinder vases ( 11′h, 9′h, 6′h x 3.5′ diam) you can find these at
Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael’s Crafts, and Hobby Lobby
· pillar candles ( 3 varying heights to fit in each vase)
· ribbon & yarn
· fabric, wood, or dried flowers
· double sided tape
· scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut 3 pieces of ribbon/yarn (one arms length per piece). Wrap each vase with ribbon/yarn. Attach ends of ribbon/yarn with double sided tape to surface of vase. I chose to wrap with a knobby yarn, satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon to create a variety of textures. I also wrapped the ribbon/yarn at different heights on each vase to create more interest.

2. Attach fabric/wood/dried flower to a piece of ribbon and tie around tallest vase.

3. Insert pillar candles into vases. arrange cluster of vases on wood slice, keeping the sides with the tape facing the center.

4. Arrange fabric/wood/dried flowers on wood slice around the vase cluster. Light the candles and enjoy your rustically elegant centerpiece!

DIY: flower pot

DIY: oncewed.com

here's an easy way to make an inexpensive flower pot that matches any theme for your event. all you need is some easy to work with fabric, adhesive spray, scissors, and cheap light weight containers (ikea).

TIP: making your own flower pots will save you money, therefore, you can take the extra funds and add more flowers to your arrangement.

the color white

who knew Zara had a home section?? i stumbled upon there website while browsing through nabefabrics French blog. Zara Home is just as amazing as there clothing...

here is a fabulous way to use the color white. the accents of gold silverware adds a touch of elegance to the table setting. white can be used for any occasion, weddings, dinner parties, holidays... just be sure to have the stain removal pen handy!

TIP: when using white, you may want to find white linens that have embroidery embellishments to add texture instead of another color.

color progression

found at: project wedding

absolutely love this color scheme... the different tones of grey turned into slate blue with a mix of chocolate brown shows appropriate progressions of color that give a rich elegance to a wedding or event.

TIP: when choosing your colors for any event, make sure you shop around with paper or fabric swatches to make sure your colors blend well. don't go by memory, i promise it won't look the same once you get home.

project wedding is a great resource in finding color combinations if you don't have anything in mind or don't know where to begin looking for a color scheme.

easy to remember

finally, a calendar that will never let me forget anyone's birthday!!! i am the absolute worst a at remembering important dates, therefore, i just purchased this fabulous calendar for myself and for three other family members... hopefully this works!

found at: www.galison.com

bon appetite

found at: www.stephmodo.com

found at: www.mintdesignblog.com

try this new recipe i found... im dying to try it, let me know if you do!

Green Apple

i love this dessert candy bar. this birthday bash was elegant but had creativity written all over it. amy atlas is one of my favorite event planners that specializes in high end dessert tables, she is located in New York City. this is one of her creations!

keeping things simple allows all they yummy desserts to pop out!

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simple display

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009 AT 11:49AM

by nabefabric.blogspot.com

if your looking for something simple, but elegant, tones of cream with bold single stemmed flower arrangements is the way to go. the cream background allows the bold colorful flowers to stand out even more!

when using glass jars, flowers tend to stand out more because the stems become part of the arrangement. also, glass jars are recyclable, if you start collecting them now you will have plenty of jars for your wedding arrangements.

tip: when choosing a background color palate, keep it simple. keeping things simple, allows added details to stand out more. you can find great color schemes in House Beautiful Colors For Your Home

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cream delight

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AT 8:57PM

Jcrew has simple but elegant bridal gowns that custom fit any body shape and size. let's not forget about Jcrew's men's attire!!

using a bird accent in a garden theme , works extremely well and brings life to every decorative piece...

tip: buy two little birds and place them in a vintage bird cage. place the birds on the gift table or even on dinner tables with some flowers around the cage!

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new york new york

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 AT 1:20PMwe arrived just before midnight ready to hit the streets. times square was as busy as can be... my husband surprised me for our two year anniversary and my twenty-fourth birthday! our trip was so fabulous and full of good street food!!!

Update on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 1:13PM by Lorelei G

the morning of my birthday we headed over to the famous Magnolia Bakery... lets just say you can have your cake and eat it too...!! many brides have selected their wedding cake from this delicious place in the city...

the beautiful Plaza Hotel sits on the corner of Fifth Ave. and Central Park. it is the perfect location to have a beautiful and elegant wedding. you can take pictures in the city then cross the street into nature... magical!!

as we were walking through China Town, we came across this amazing little fish market... China Town is a must see next time you visit NY

i want to thank my wonderful husband for my fabulous surprise trip... thank you for two years of LOVE, LAUGHTER, and JOY!

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save the date

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 AT 3:22PM

so i think this has to be the cutest save the date card i have ever seen. the concept is so fun! this personal touch is a great way to share your love story with your guests before they watch you walk down the isle!

photo by 100layercake.com/blog

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my tumblr

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 AT 3:48PM

i had a friend that recently introduced me to this wonderful webiste called tumblr.com. you create your own page and download anything that sparks your fancy for free! it works like an online roladex that keeps track of all the cool things you spot and want. you can always click on the downloaded image and go back to the original source.

visit my tumblr account at loreleib.tumbrl.com

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project wedding

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 AT 1:10PM

See more reviews of BodaBella by Lorelei on Project Wedding.

check it out! project wedding is a fairly new online source full of wedding ideas and tips. please contact me if you have any other great wedding sites i can give a shout out to!

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little details

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 AT 12:15AM

i thought this was so clever! this wedding tree is a great way to remember all your guests and it also presents itself as an instant art piece afterwards. being creative with the little details is what makes your wedding day unique and memorable. it seems that guests tend to remember the non - customary things that take place at weddings.

photos by Jonas Peterson

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inaugural post

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2009 AT 3:00PM

welcome to boda.bella!

i grew up in portland, oregon. my husband and i have been married for almost two years, wow time flies. we are loving married life in slc. my interest in wedding coordinating came to me long ago. i started boda.bella because i believe everyone deserves a perfect wedding day. i hope my website can give you an idea of how i can help you create your perfect day. my blog will serve as an ongoing message board on what's hot and what's not for your wedding day.

i am so excited to share all the great wedding ideas i have with you,

lorelei