It's Wedding Wednesday, but today what I really feel like celebrating is how amazingly creative the blogging community is. I swear, bloggers are the go-to experts when it comes to ANY creative conundrum. So what's on my mind today? The ever-challenging hostess gift!
I feel so fortunate that my bridesmaids are hosting a wedding shower for me in early August. I just know that it's going to be lovely in every way, as these girls ALWAYS pull out all the stops in terms of thoughtfulness and creativity. That said, I want to make sure that my hostess gift for them equally reflects the love and care they always show me.
After some failed attempts at googling variations of "chic hostess gifts," I finally decided to go straight to the ultimate sources of style... my blogging friends whom I consider to be the ultimate stylemakers!
Visit Christine's blog
HERE!
Visit Bradley's blog
HERE, and get a Diptyque candle
HERE!
Visit Krystal's blog
HERE, and get
Tablescapes HERE!
Visit Haley's blog
HERE, and buy the hostess set
HERE and the placemats
HERE!
Visit Alex's blog
HERE, and buy the champagne flutes
HERE!
Visit Sue's blog
HERE, and buy the serving set
HERE!
Visit Carolyn's blog
HERE, and buy the ceramic bowls
HERE! (PS. shop Tilly Maison
HERE!)
Visit Ashley's blog
HERE, and get the champagne flutes
HERE!
I hope you enjoyed this fabulous inspiration as much as I did!
xoxo A
Great round-up! With so many wedding events coming up this summer I will definitely keep this list handy! Absolutely love the chalkboard painted wine bottles! Such a great way to personalize a traditional hostess gift. Found your blog through Luella & June, now following :-)
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love this, annie!! your boards look amazing. i might need a tutorial haha!
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Seriously, this is the best thing ever! All these ideas are so fantastic and unusual. I'll will be utilizing this for serious for the bazillion weddings I have coming up.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great round-up. Thanks for sharing so many fun ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas that I will definitely use!!!
ReplyDeleteAnnie - your blogger friends have such fab ideas! My favs are the orchid, the flutes, and the perfectly imperfect bowl. Use them all together in a buffet vingette!
ReplyDeletegreat picks! this is such a fun post. i love the orchid and gold bowl :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteFantastic picks ladies...I'm always up for inspiration! (c:
ReplyDeletethanks for having me, lovelies! so fun. LOVE the rest of the picks!
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Thanks for hosting Annie, this was so much fun!! I can't believe I didnt say the orchid, that is my go to gift for people!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous post and roundup! All wonderful ideas ladies. I think I'm going to have to pin Amy's DIY vase idea to my files for a future project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me Annie- I absolutely love every single item featured! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'll take one of each
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Thanks for having me over with all these fab ladies! Not only do I have some great gift giving inspiration, but I LOVE the layout you did here...blown away actually! xx
ReplyDeleteLove all features!!! Carolyn's gold accented ceramic bowl + macaroons + a friendship bracelet (from Elizabeth’s post << http://thenowstylebook.blogspot.com/2011/06/go-out-get-yourself-some-friendship.html >>) would be the ultimate:)!
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