DIY: Stenciled Water Carafes

We made these pretty, simple, and functional table numbers for a wedding photo shoot awhile back. You too can make your own water carafe table numbers!

 I also thought they would be super cute for Mother's Day.  Instead of stenciling numbers, why not stencil "Mom" or a heart?  The options are endless.  Here's your How To:

Stenciled Water Carafe
 Glass Carafe 
(buy at any home store: Sur La Table, Home Goods, Target, etc)
Craft paint
Paintbrush
Stencils (or make your own!)*
Tape

1.) Tape stencil to outside of water jug.
*(To make your own stencil, find numbers online - google images or find a font you love - and enlarge them to the correct size to fit on the outside of the jug.  Print and cut out center to use as a stencil).

2.)  Using craft paint, paint in the stencil.

3.) Remove the stencil, and fill the jug with water....or wine!

Rachel Moore Photography

Spotlight: How to Wear "Spring" Around Your Neck!

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We're all dreaming of Spring aren't we?  I know I'm longing to perk up my outdoor deck with color - bring on the flowers!  So why not bring a little "life" to your everyday jewelry?  Enter With Roots, a jewelry company based in Brooklyn that focuses on tiny terrarium jewelry.  Wha-huh? How is this possible?

Apparently the jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, and earrings) thrives off of close contact with your very own body heat and the exposure to everyday sunlight.  They contain reindeer moss, charcoal, and a small amount of soil.  Prices range from $40-$65. Not bad for a living piece of jewelry that survives because of your own personal eco-system!

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Valentine's Day gift, anyone?  Check out this darling heart necklace...feel free to let my husband know :)

xo

Kate

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Flea Market Find: Under The Sea!

There is an amazing little antique store down the street from my house.  One of my favorite ways to wile away an afternoon is to walk the few blocks and wind my way through the different booths.  I never know what I'm going to find, but I always find something!  It's a little dream of mine to have a booth there - I'd love to fill it up with all my favorite little trinkets: candlesticks, vintage barware, amazing table lamps, unique jewelry...

One of my last trips through, I found these cute little fish dishes.  They were piled up on a shelf that was completely overflowing with odds, ends, junk, and treasures.  I've probably walked past them a hundred times, but something about this last time made me notice them.  I decided to spruce 'em up with a little spray paint I have laying around the garage...silver, grey, peacock, and cream.  Totally beachy and over the top - but that's why I like them!

They'd make an adorable hostess gift.  And can be used in so many ways! Soap dish, jewelry catcher, candle holder in the guest room...the list goes on.  Whimsical and a little goofy...I love them!

New Year - Pamper Yourself!

Before Christmas, I was asked to be a guest blogger on Wedding 101's website...as a West Coast Contributor, if you will!  The original post was a holiday gift guide for the special people in your life.  Now, it can be a post about New Years Gifts for YOU (or someone special).  There is no time like the present to pamper yourself!

See the original post here .

1.)  Yummy Coconut Mango Candle from Maison Luxe in Hermosa Beach, CA is perfect for your bedroom or home office - set the mood with a delicious scent. $24

2.)  Agate Slice Trivet from Gumtree in Hermosa Beach, CA will look gorgeous on your new (flea market score!) coffee table. $69

3.)  Anything from Everlane in California  - this company makes the most comfortable t-shirt he (or you!) will ever wear, not to mention affordable! They have great products for all the men in your life.  I purchased some for my husband for Christmas and they are fab!  $15 t-shirts.

4.)  City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte at Pages Bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA - a whimsical novel about love, magic, danger, and suspense.  The local authors just had a book signing here in California. Call to get a signed copy sent to your sister – she’ll love escaping with this one! $16

5.)  Lavender Laundry Soap from Old Faithful Shop in Vancouver, BC. Not only does it smell delicious, it looks so beautiful sitting on the shelf.  Laundry has never looked so good. $29.95

xo,
K

Gift Idea - Notebooks

What to buy for a hostess gift? A stocking stuffer?  A thank you for a sister or a friend who has been especially thoughtful of you this year?

A Rifle Paper company notebook - $7.95 for 2:

One can never have too many notebooks….leather bound, fabric covered, silvers, golds, bright turquoises, moody purples.  Collect them all.  Write your thoughts.  And don't worry about filling them up in order, keeping them organized, or writing everyday.  Any time you need inspiration, a pick me up, or a reminder of just how far you've come, simply pick one up and open at random.  

It will show you how time is your friend.