An Earth Friendly Mother’s Day

Spring & Summer inspiration is upon us and I’m very excited for the warm weather, flip flops & trips to the beach!  I’ve taken a bit of a break from writing the past few weeks as my husband and I gave birth to our first baby.  We named him Lennon.  We’ve been marveling at our creation for the past few weeks and it’s given me some time to consider new and exciting posts!  Of course, I’m now a mom, and with that comes thoughts about my mother, my upbringing, parenting, and the upcoming holiday to celebrate moms everywhere.

If you’re planning your wedding or just starting to think about it, I’m sure you are also taking a moment to think about your mom not only for Mother’s Day, but also for something special you can do for your Mom during your wedding celebration. Weddings are a special time for both parents and equally exciting as I’m sure they can be a bit sad to see their sons and daughters growing up & starting new chapters in their lives, so taking time away from your celebration to honor your mother and all her hard work is a must!  Below are some wonderful & inspiring ideas for you to show your love & appreciation any time of the year.  Of course, we love dad’s too, and look forward to honoring them with a post closer to Father’s Day!

There are a lot of ideas out there for special gifts & we’ve collected eco-friendly, reusable, or otherwise amazingly chic gifts for you below.  We’re very excited to offer 22% off through Zazzle today as part of our Mother’s Day Celebration.  Just use EARTHDAYDEAL at checkout.  Check out the custom gifts we ordered through Zazzle below to get some ideas!  Simply use this link!  How amazing is that?  Enjoy your mothers!

Cheers!

 

Charms are super in right now & we admit, we love them too! Grab these at Stella & Dothttps://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/jewelry/charms

My Mom’s name is Rhonda & I ordered her this reusable mug from Zazzle. She loved it! Customize the colors & the letter. Also grab 22% off today! http://www.zazzle.com/mothersdaygiftideas?rf=238983245436654140

We are in love with this uber chic, customized pillow! Choose your colors & your letter for mom! http://www.zazzle.com/mothersdaygiftideas?rf=238983245436654140

Make Mom some earth-friendly bees wax candles! Super rustic & adorable. These would be great for your bridesmaids on your big day too! Learn how at Oh Happy Day! http://ohhappyday.com/2012/12/beeswax-candle-diy/

Mason jar lovers unite! Use beautiful, spring colors & leave some flowers for your mum!

Mom’s will never say no to a beautiful, homemade wreath! Get creative with succulents this Mother’s Day!

You knew metallic was going to show up! Find out more about these adorable concrete & metallic vases at Stylizimo http://www.zazzle.com/mothersdaygiftideas?rf=238983245436654140

I would love this gift! A homemade bunt cake & a beautiful banner!

I can never have enough luggage tags! Customize these colors & the back with Mom’s address/info. just in case she misplaces something! A wonderful gift. Grab it on Zazzle. http://www.zazzle.com/mothersdaygiftideas?rf=238983245436654140

Fun, eco-friendly & reusable place mats are a must! Use organic materials to boot!

DIY never tasted so good. Make an adorable in-home garden with recycled wood & reusable vases!

 

 

Mimosas, Banter & Hairstyles

Braids. Vintage. Up. Down. Side. Veil. Bun.  Well, you’ve got a few options for your wedding day hair.  When considering what’s right for your big day, consider weather first!  Also consider how much fussing you want to do with your hair be it during photos or while you’re bustin’ a move.  Many different styles will leave you fussing all night long, or being followed around by someone with pins while other styles won’t.  I knew I wanted a single side braid mixed in with a very loose up-do for my wedding.  I also wanted to incorporate a large, vintage head piece.  Eventhough I had a run through with my stylist, I was still in the chair for 3+ hours the morning of my wedding and ended up being very late getting in my dress.  Ultimately cutting time short for pre-wedding photo opps because of all the elements I wanted incorporated.

So, consider the timing of your ceremony as well as how many girls you’ll have at the hair dresser’s salon.  Be sure you are first in, first out and that your stylist is there for only you, if possible.  It’s all mimosas, banter about ex-boyfriend “what ifs,” and laughs until you’re running behind.  Also keep in mind, almost every wedding starts late, so no need to fret if you do end up a bit behind.  The guests are all waiting for you.  I’ve picked some of my top hairstyles for 2014 weddings below.  Remember this is your day to shine, so do something fun & dramatic!  Don’t be shy when you are the center of this magnificent day.  Have your hair say something.  xo

This inspirationa, boho do is amazing. Find more at: colincowieweddings.com

Another beautiful piece from Jannie Baltzer. http://janniebaltzer.com/

We’re in love with these bo-ho, vintage hairstyles & pieces from Jannie Baltzer. Find more: http://janniebaltzer.com

Simply leaving your hair down with a feature flower can be just as amazing as any up-do. If your dress is all sparkle, consider this! Source: ladydress.hubpages.com

Mid-length hair? Pair with a beautiful headband & some waves…a la organic! Source: womenhairstylespics.tumblr.com

We love this dramatic side up-do with the red lips & gold hair piece. Can you imagine what the decor must’ve been? Source: Pinterest: Emma Kempe

The ballerina bun will never go out of style. Pair it with a dramatic piece like this for an uptown wedding. Source: BridalGuide.com

Perhaps my favorite from this thread… the swooped back, loose up-do & beautiful fabric make this the ultimate bo-ho look. Source: elteecreative.tumblr.com

We love this fun & flirty braid. Source: boho-weddings.com

We love the slicked back, wave with a chic headband for short hair! Source: estacaodasfloresfloricultura.com

We love this hair piece & sleek, flawless up-do. Source: gindress

Keep it flowing & organic with this loose up-do. Source: decorationdemariage.tumblr.com

Simple & stunning. Souce: designlovely.tumblr.com

Headbands! Always a yes & a crowd pleasure. Doesn’t she look dashing? Source: colincowieweddings.com

Go for a big of that Mad Men vibe with this vintange make-up and hair! Source: weddingkeep.com

We love the organic, big floral pieces that are all the rage right now! Find this on ProjectWedding.com

If you have bangs this is an amazing side-do. Add in your favorite piece & a hot lip color & you’re set. Souce: decorationdemariage.tumblr.com

Short hair? Incorporate some curl, bounce & beautiful, organic pieces & you’re set. Souce: Intimageweddings.com

We adore vintage, as you know! Grab your beautiful vintage dress & pair it with a side swoop up do. Source: weddingsonline.ie

Braids are in & will always make you look young & fresh. Love the incorporation here of fabric! Source: Weddingchicks.com

 

 

☙ Blush is the new black ☙

Blush is the new black.  We too have given into this wonderful wedding palette craze!  Shades of pink, white, cream… beautiful shades of Spring & Summer flowers that have started to bloom.  The neutrals & blush blends that are popping up all over the weddingsphere are super couture & there are several ways you can achieve elegance throughout your wedding design without spending a ton of money!  We love the ideas we’ve been seeing on blogs and social media… what an exciting time to be a blushing (we had to!) bride.  Mix, match & have fun!

Our blush collection inspiration… enjoy. xo

Ruffled cakes are all the rage! Check out this design & more at Maggie Austin Cakes

We love this overlap look for your chairs! Grab some eco-friendly fabric at your nearest store & creat this look. Source: koyalwholesale.com

#DIY with tissue paper flowers. Affordable & recycleable…two thumbs up from us! Find out more at indulgy.com

A beautiful way to combine gold, silver & blush for you or your bridesmaids! Grab this at Nordstroms

Beautiful, rustic centerpieces are super chic & easy to do yourself! Source: Leonor on Pinterest

A perfect touch to your shades of pink wedding from BHLDN

We’re in love with this soft blush mini chic dress! Affordable ($60.00 USD) & adorable. More at HadAndHarps on ETSY

We love this little gray number! Cute & affordable at only $28.00 USD. Find via cutiepiegoodies on ETSY

Beautifully simple earrings! Love these for a bride in a simple blush dress. Find on ETSY via Marolsha for $26.50 USD

Rustic, chic & a nice blend of neutral shades… this is perfect for the ends of each isle, or centerpieces! Found via Projectwedding.com

We’re in love with the crown braid!

Love this statement piece from BHLDN

We are in love with Terani Couture. The beading is so romantic & inspiring!

The 3 piece suit. Our fave! This will make any lady’s heart melt. Source: Dresscodecustom.com

Adorable wedding dress with blush accents. via StyleMePretty.com

We’re swooning over this bouquet! A gorgeous blend of gray & blush/white hues. Via GavitaFlora.com

We love this beautiful decor piece. Create this yourself with recycled blush paper! Found via lover.ly

Fun signage painted in your colors via Nordstrom.

This is a fun idea for your guest book or a nice piece to have on your tables for guests to write thoughts, quotes or little tidbits of advice! Use scrabble letters & create these yourself! Found via Projectwedding.com

We love all things that glitter. These Jimmy Choos are amazing…

We’re suckers for anything with beautifully intricate floral design. These shoes would be adorable on your bridesmaids with short dresses! Via Loeffler Randall

Beautiful clutch for you or your bridesmaids! via NastyGal

The new color palatte for Spring & Summer. Mix & match neutrals, hues of grey & shades of pink

Succulents with hints of grey & blue paired with white flowers makes for a beautiful way to tie together your theme. Source: elizabethannedesigns.com

Ring Pink Blush Rose Quartz gemstone feminine jewelry – 14k gold filled powder pink ring. Via ETSY

Gotta have this grey gown from Matthew Williamson.