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DIY Rustic Table Numbers Tutorial
You may remember this post, where I introduced Allie and Tim’s Purple and Grey Virigina wedding from this past May. She included a lot of DIY personalized touches, including these rustic table numbers...
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DIY Personalized Hangers Tutorial
I came across this wedding DIY blog months ago and was inspired by her craftiness! In scrolling down, I especially loved the personalized bridesmaid hangers, which I had seen all over, but for $30 a...
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DIY: How to Turn an Old Book Into a Ring Box
For those who don’t already know, the “t” in spot of tea designs stands for my name, Tara. That name, along with my sister’s, Melanie, are named from the epic novel Gone with the Wind by Margaret...
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3 Tools for Party/Wedding Planning
I’m only 30 but at work I’m surrounded by lots of younger girls. I remember being that girl, watching all the women a few years older than me starting to fall into the wedding/baby mode. When a few of...
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DIY Guitar Case Card Box
I’ve seen a big trend on Pinterest and wedding blogs of brides making or decorating a box for guests to include their cards. Music has always been a bit part of our relationship as we’ve attended...
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How to Make a Soda Can Cake
If there is someone in your life who really likes a certain soda or beer, then you should make them a soda/beer can cake this holiday! For my new father-in-law’s 60th birthday, we made 2 of these...
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DIY Wedding Hairpiece
Today is a date that used to be very special to D and I. It’s our original dating anniversary and marks 10 years together. It will always be a special date, but now we have a new one, September 22nd....
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Year of Date Nights: December
In April, 7 bridesmaids and I helped to host a bridal shower in which we gave the bride-to-be a gift to last the whole year. Read the opening explanation about “A Year of Date Nights” here. This gift...
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DIY Mix and Match Frames
Ever since I was little, I have loved old photos and genealogy. So when I saw the trend of using family wedding photos at the wedding, I knew I wanted that for our big day. (photo credit: Brad Ross...
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Thank You, Merci, Gracias
Those who know me personally, will not be surprised to learn that my Thank You cards were the first things I crafted for my wedding! They just seemed so disconnected to me that it was easy to get on...
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DIY Wedding Floral Arrangments
(Note: This is not from MY wedding, but Allie’s very beautiful Grey and Purple Virginia wedding from May!) This is what every bride’s car looks like the morning before their big day right? No? Well...
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Quick and Easy: Valentine’s Day Treat
Here’s a quick and easy treat you can make for Valentine’s day! First, make your typical Rice Krispies Treats, as directed on the package. After they’re dried, cut and lay them on wax paper and let...
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Baby Shower Gift: Monthly Onesies
You may remember reading about my Year of Date Nights group gift where we gave a new couple, Allie & Tim, 12 gifts at her bridal shower that would last the first year of her marriage. Now I’m back...
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Year of Day Nights: April
In April 2012, 7 bridesmaids and I helped to host a bridal shower in which we gave the bride-to-be a gift to last the whole year. Read the opening explanation about “A Year of Date Nights” here. I’ve...
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Crazy Coupon Lady
As I’ve mentioned before, Derek and I both grew up in a coupon using household. I recently learned something cool about coupons that I wanted to share: stacking. Exhibit A: last week’s collection of...
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DIY Floral Belt Slipcover
You may remember this post all about how I made the floral hairpiece for my wedding: I love that floral piece but don’t think I’ll find too many places to be wearing it any time soon. Instead, I...
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White Wine Peach Sangria
Sangria is a perfect, light drink for a summer day! Like so many recipes, a sangria has plenty of room for flexibility and alternatives, depending on what you have on hand. The recipe shown here is a...
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Baby Girl Nursery: Painted Canvas Wall Art
Once we knew what gender we were expecting, I got right to researching, brainstorming and dreaming about the nursery. Our guest room, which would now be the nursery, was already painted a light grey...
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Here’s another recipe created for my baby shower! It’s based on this one shared at AllRecipes.com with a few changes, as noted! Supplies: 2 heads fresh broccoli (Allie’s version used 3 heads of...
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Sand and Sea Cupcakes
I’ve seen a lot of cute beach themed cupcakes on Pinterest lately (like this one that I pinned over two years ago). Since we were headed down the shore for our family reunion, I decided to make a set...
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