DIY: GIFT GLOBE

Gift cards get a bad rap as being impersonal but I think it's all in the presentation! Check out this super easy Gift Globe craft! It's two gifts in one, customizable and sure to be a hit!

ADHESIVE: For this globe I chose to use a little red wagon and attached a miniature flocked Christmas tree. I attached the tree to the wagon with a couple of dabs of Krazy Glue!

COAL DIRTY SANTA GIFT

Candy Canes and Glitzy Shortbread covered in Icing and Sprinkles are a holiday staple but what about the not so sweet side of the holidays? Even the Naughty Deserve Something Nice!  Check out this super cute and easy Dirty Santa gift!

 SUPPLIES:  BALL JAR.  CANDY COAL. MASON SOAP PUMP LID. TWINE. PRINTED TAG

JANUARY FAVORITES

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WINTER LOOKBOOK

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I WEAR THE CROWN {free print}

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DËSIGN: CRAFT HOUR

Designing the perfect Craft Night was so much fun.

I was inspired by the bold black and white striped design of the  Zoës Kitchen Girls Night In Party Pack printables by The Tomkat Studio! 

A few sheets of striped craft paper from Paper Source was perfect for creating envelope liners for my invitations!

Guest signed in to receive future #withlaquin event updates and the chalkboard name tags were a hit!

Crafters created acrylic trays from photo frames and adornments such as chevron fabric, glitter scrapbook paper and foil dots!

Blogger Madison Miles of Keeping the Creative styled her finished cork board tray on the spot with props from her handbag! I received these beautiful Art Deco earrings from local artist Casey Williamson as a hostess gift!

Attendees received a swag bag of goodies featuring Naughty but Nice Kettle Corn! Want to check out the other goodies included in the swag? Follow me on Periscope {canuemagine} for my upcoming Trash Bag or Swag Bag chat! I'll talk about curating a good swag bag and how to make your swag bag interactive!

I had so much fun crafting with these super talented ladies! Want to attend a #withlaquin event? Make sure you are following me on social media! {links on the sidebar}

Check out my Zoës Kitchen Party Pack review to find out what we snacked on while we got crafty!

DËSIGN: ZOËS KITCHEN PARTY PACK {sponsored post}

When Zoës Kitchen reached out to me to try their new catering Party Pack, I could not turn them down! 


Zoës Kitchen is amazing; their Mediterranean inspired cuisine is always fresh and flavorful!

In conjunction with The TomKat Studio, Zoës is now offering a variety of themed catering packages. From a Holiday Soiree to a Girls Night In and even a Game Day theme, Zoës is taking the work out of entertaining.

DËSIGN: TASSEL CLUTCH DIY

Two of my favorite things … Tassels and a DIY! 

DËSIGN: FASTER THAN PRINTS!

I absolutely love social media and staying connected through different media mediums. Truth is though, sometimes I feel guilty about how far behind I get on my posts and videos! Inspired by the funustle [fun + hustle] of the social world,  I bring you 4 limited edition prënts! Available for a limited time in my etsy shop! Links below each print!

 I eat faster than I blog!

DËSIGN MASHUP: DIY ACRYLIC FRAMED SCARF

INSPIRATION:
1.FRAMED HERMES SCARVES: EMILIA de PORET

2. DIY LUCITE FRAME:RAIN ON A TIN ROOF

3.CUSTOM LUCITE FRAME: HONEY & FITZ

DËSIGN MASHUP: DIY GARMENT RACK

Sometimes it's not about reinventing the wheel more so just spinning it in a different direction. As a crafter by heart, I'm a sucker for a DIY! I spend hours scouring popular sites like Etsy and Pinterest looking for ideas to make my life easier and keep my pockets full of more than just lint. Google image search is my go to if I can't figure out how to put my problem into exact words and 9 times out of 10, after hours of research, I get close but not exact! So... I'm super excited to share with you some of my favorite DIY MASHUPS!

1.IN HONOR OF DESIGN: DIY GARMENT RACK

2. ETSY: RUSTIC INDUSTRIAL RECLAIMED RACK
*. URBAN OUTFITTERS: INDUSTRIAL STORAGE RACK

GIFT: CHIC TRAVEL KIT

Always the gracious guest, I never like to show up empty handed! So when I accepted a spur of the moment invite to a going away party I was scrambling for an appropriate gift for the traveler.

LOOT: Airborne. Vaseline. Kleenex Pocket Pack. Altoids. Nivea. Mini Lint Brush. Sephora Beauty on the Fly clear makeup bag.

DËSIGN: IKEA HACK

Every IKEA lover loves a good IKEA HACK and although this one is super simple, I love getting a bang for my buck! 

LIMITED EDITION: LOVE MAP

Surprise a good friend or the love of your life with a custom love map  or timeline. We'll take a few of your favorite memories and create a special one of a kind watercolor keepsake! Get creative and send your love on a scavenger hunt or keep it sentimental and take a stroll down memory lane. 

ALOHA: RETIREMENT BREAKFAST

ALOHA:  What's better than a trip to Hawaii? An island themed retirement party of course! 


JOIN US: Soft coral and pink colored Evites were accented with a gold palm tree.LEI:We created this beautiful fresh flower lei and brought a little bit of Hawaii to the guest of honor! 

'ahui: Gold Vases held colorful Gladiolus and Palm Leaves, creating simple yet  elegant tropical arrangements.

Votive candles flanked equally stunning windowsill arrangements.

SOUTHERN HAWAIIAN: A southern cuisine was only appropriate and a creamy grits bar is a great way to let guest control their main dish! Toppings included bacon crumbles, sausage, cheddar cheese, asiago cheese , portobello mushrooms and green onions.

Small clip on chalkboard signs guided guest through the breakfast buffet. SWEET TREATS: An assortment of pastries included cheese danish, mini cinnamon buns and blueberry muffins.

HEALTHY: Selections of Yogurt, Granola and Fresh Fruit rounded out the breakfast buffet. 

I SPY:A flamingo playing in the sand! 

CONVERSATION PIECE: A large Straw umbrella anchored the buffet bar.

QUENCH: Guest refreshed at a beverage station featuring green apple  infused water, orange juice and Starbucks coffee!
Chalk it up! 

Large Chalkboard signs looked awesome on our Monticello beverage dispensers! 

ALOHA: It's not a send off without custom luggage! This twist on a guest book gave guest a chance to leave messages for the guest of honor on custom postcards.

VENDOR CREDITS:
Design &Styling: ëmagine
Grits: Culinard
Florals: Sourced from Davis Flower Warehouse
Tropical Birds: West Elm
Chalkboard Signs & Suitcase: Hobby Lobby

DËSIGN: STRIPES & ROSES

When a diva celebrates 60, it’s all about class, style and flair!  This super chic Stripes & Roses Celebration was all of that and a scoop of popcorn! 

Nibble: The Hampton Popcorn Company striped tins  were a perfect pair with these super cute Black & White Striped mini treat bags via The Party Fairy! 

BYOB in style: Guest enjoyed a beverage station 

with  custom monogrammed cups and whimsical straws! 

prënts

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DËSIGN: TUTUS & TENNIS SHOES

Custom Downloadable Tutus & Tennis Shoes  invite available now in our Etsy shop. New designs to be added so favorite our Etsy Shop to stay in the loop or send us a custom request!