*Holly Create* Baby Shower

A good friend of mine who was hosting a baby shower asked me to help with the decorations. 

 Of course I wanted to since party planning is one of my favorite things.

The baby shower was gender neutral but the hostess did not want to use the typical green and yellow.  She found this invitation from Print Smitten on Etsy...so ADORABLE!!

The hostess requests were to use chevron print table runners, make a backdrop for brunch buffet, and use the invitation for inspiration. 

Invitation purchased from Print Smitten via Etsy

Pinwheels and bunting are the "in thing" right now and I was able to find some great paper and wrapping papers in the perfect colors and chevron prints.  For the OH BABY sign I used one of my old frames and stapled cardboard to the back.  I purchased chipboard letters from Hobby Lobby and covered them with navy scrapbook paper.  I then hot glued the letters on the board. 

Using the stork from the invitation as inspiration I made a wooden stork with a fabric bundle to hold cards and decorate the gift table.  My husband built a wooden box and filled it with concrete to hold the stork.  The bundle is made from navy fabric, dipped in a mixture of Elmer's glue and water.  I wrapped it around a balloon and let it dry over night. 

This is the chair from my living room...just something cute for the mom-to-be to sit in while opening gifts.

 The hostess created WHO'S THAT BABY? game using a chalkboard that I had given her in the past.  

She made the cute game cards too!

The table settings with the chevron runner, a mix of milk glass vases, ribbon tied napkins, and mini-pop tarts.  It's all in the details!

 Mini pop tarts made by the hostess and our friend who helped with all the food preparation and set-up.

The hostess wanted a favor that was something the guest could use so I made mini-notebooks.  I covered notebooks with scrapbook favors, added some color with more paper, and then hand stamped the guest name on each book.  The best part was the favors doubled as place card settings.

The hostess made yummy syrups to create your own mimosa or flavored sparkling waters.  I made the bunting for the ice buckets. 

And last but not least the name tags for the guest, using the stork from the invitation.  What a fun party, this was one lucky Mom-to-Be!!  I am so glad I my friend asked me to help...so much fun!!

What I've been up to...

I know I haven't posted a lot lately.

It doesn't mean I haven't been working on projects because I have.  I have just been working on stuff for myself.  Such as redecorating my kitchen and living room and though it is a slow process it is coming together. 

Here are a few sneak peaks.  I look forward to when I have it all done but I am still searching for a few things before I can say it is done.  

Such as a pallet and and a great idea for a decorative wall...

A little side cabinet...

An old ladder...love...love...love....

Crocheting granny squares for a cute pillow, inspired by Rose Hip

A roadside find....

New tile back splash!  I found all of the hexagon tile in someones garbage pile.  Saved us lots of $$ plus I think it looks like chicken wire!?

New vintage chandelier...

Kitchen table make-over...

A little organization for message taking...

A make-over for a client....

A gift for my brothers new home...

And a New Idea for Holly Do. Boutique!

These past few months have been full of thinking about Holly Do. and what I want it to become. I know I have been ignoring my blog and also haven't posted a lot of furniture for sale.  But that should end soon as I have tons of stuff sitting in my garage to paint.  I should be posting a desk and end table next week!  

It has been good to have these past couple of months to brainstorm my next plans for Holly Do.  I want to start an Etsy shop, I'm participating in a craft fair in May, and best of all, my husband is going to teach me how to build "things" during his summer break. I'm so excited to see this all come together soon!

*Holly Create*

I found a caned back chair awhile ago that was in bad shape, but the caning was great!  Which is unusual, usually it is the other way around!

So I cut off the top and had it sitting in my shed until I thought of something for it.  I was thinking I was going to do a picture frame like this from All Things Thrifty.

But then I started thinking about earring frames and realized that this may be perfect.

I painted it with a pretty blue color, distressed it and then glazed

it with Martha Stewart's metallic glaze.

It works perfect as an earring display...don't ya think??!!

"Holly Create"

I had the privileged of coordinating a wedding at the restaurant where I work. 

When I  met with the bride she also asked  me to do some of the styling for her

Big Day.  

I was thrilled, especially since she and I share the same style so I knew this would be FUN!

She had lots of inspiration photos for me to work with 

so here are some of the "props" for her wedding.

These are all basic photos and I am looking forward to seeing the photos from the photographer!

The "Vows Sign" was place at the front door of the ceremony. 

I wrapped a flower wreath around the top of the milk can.

This large sign was placed behind the head table.  

When the spot lights were on it looked amazing!

I made this sign "just for fun" because I though it was so cute.

Here is the start of the dessert buffet.  It turned out great.  

I also had the privileged of  baking many of the goodies for the buffet. 

She had Vanilla Whoopie Pies, Mini Berry Pies, Mini Chocolate Cupcakes 

and Caramel Corn...yum...yum!!

Another sign directing guest to the reception.

The bride asked me to make her guest sign-in book.  Though this was a challenge and did a lot of research to learn how to make a book...I LOVED the whole process. 

I plan on making many more books in the future.

The ring bearer pillow, so delicate and perfect.

I created these frames for the guest sitting chart.  My husband created this amazing easel out of birch branches.  He came up with the idea by himself...he sure knows my style!

What a fun day...

and among all of the excitement coordinating and styling the wedding my husband went to the hospital to pick up our new Foster Child who was only 2 days old.  

We are so excited to take care of her for now and if it is in God's plan she may become permanently apart of our family...WHAT A DAY!!