When I was scouting out stores for our registry, I have to say I wasn’t thrilled with the home decor options. Our style is more modern than most of what I found at the major department stores.. there just wasn’t anything that caught my eye.Â
If I had to do it over again, I probably would have registered at a place like Design Republic.
I love this casual dinnerware:
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and these Stretch Canvas Wallprints: (available in tons of colors and prints)
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and these adorable “Birds of a Feather” throw pillows by Hybrid Home..
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The Design Public registry sign-up page is here: http://www.designpublic.com/registry
December 19th, 2006
I have a weakness for all things letterpress.. sadly I didn’t get to use letterpress invitations for my wedding, partly because my theme had a lot of colors and design elements and letterpress is best used with simple, clean designs with two or less colors. The other part was that the practical side of me balks at paying such a premium for something that “will just be thrown away”.. but add in an actual use for these pretty things and I’m all over it! That’s why I had to post about these gorgeous coasters from Sesamepress.
At $10 for 8 they aren’t exactly cheap, but they certainly are reasonable. There are enough designs here to fit in with most themes, but I particularly like the “love” and flower motifs. They would be a lovely decorative touch for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or engagement party don’t you think? Or maybe for your cocktail hour, in place of those “Eat Drink and be Merry” napkins? (hint hint).
December 17th, 2006
$200 dresses they will never wear again, shoes that hurt their feet in colors that only match said dress, putting up with your endless wedding-talk and bridezilla moments, these are just some of the reasons that you want to thank your bridesmaids with a nice gift for participating in your wedding.
So many of the traditional gift ideas seem self serving, at least they did to me… are those earrings that match your wedding colors really a gift for them or for you? There’s nothing wrong with giving gifts that are meant to be worn or used on the wedding day, but its also a nice touch to give something more personal that has a life beyond the wedding day.
Here are a few ideas…
The new tiny 1GB ipod shuffles ($79) are a great gift for a girl who loves music. Chances are your bridesmaid might already have an ipod, but because the new shuffles are so portable (and cute!) she may appreciate having the smaller option to use at the gym or on a jog. One of the best things about apple products is that if you order them from the apple website, you can get free engraving. This adds a really nice personal touch to your gift.
For girls that love retro design decor, this midcentury piggy bank ($28)Â from raredevice.com would make a stylish and thoughtful gift.
For bridesmaids that like to sketch or write, check out this blank guilt edge journal also ($28) from raredevice.com:
For girls who love to read, pick out a book you know they would like and give it to them with one of these beautiful gift bookmarks from hookmarks:
For girls who love to accessorize, pick out a charm necklace from Charmed & Dangerous and personalize it with their inital. You could even put a picture of you and your bridesmaid in this photo locket charm necklace:
If your friend is a make-up lover she’ll love this Nars Multiple Orgasm Set ($49) from Sephora. (Nars Orgasm is widely recognized as one of the most flattering shades of blush on any skin-type!)
I keep thinking that I will print up my pictures from the bachelorette party and make a photobook on shutterfly or somewhere similar and give one to each of my bridesmaids. Another alternative would be to buy a beautiful brag book like this handcrafted suede one from elsewares ($68) and slip in a photo that you have of you and your friend together:
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I will probably keep adding more ideas as I find them, leave a comment if you have any suggestions to add to the list!
December 10th, 2006
