Tory went to the Stanford vs. Notre Dame football game with some friends this weekend, so I took advantage of my alone time by getting crafty! I’m not really a seamstress so I’m pretty proud of this project: I made button throw pillows for our bedroom. It was time consuming, but I’m happy with how they turned out! I followed this tutorial (more or less).
Here’s the cost breakdown (I purchased all of my supplies at Joann’s):
(2) 14″ x 14″ premium square pillowforms: $11.98 (50% off)
1 yard of waffle weave muslin fabric: $5.99
6 wooden buttons: $1.86 (also 50% off)
Fusible interfacing: $1.59
Everything else I had on hand (thread, scissors, etc.)
Total: $21.42 for not one, but two adorable pillows 
And the best part is that the covers are removable and machine washable! Woot!
Here’s how they turned out:
And here’s a peek at the rest of our bed. We are currently in the process of decorating our bedroom (after 15 months of living here!), so that was the true inspiration behind the pillows. We were able to purchase the awesome Abigail Paisley bedding from Crate & Barrel that I wanted so badly using gift cards we received as wedding gifts. After that I was inspired to finish the room! So far we have painted, added hardware to our nightstands and dresser, purchased and painted the bedside lamps and a vintage fan (both from ebay), and made a display for my jewelry using one of the escort card displays from our wedding.
We still have a couple more labor-intensive projects in this room. Most notably, we will be covering the hideous (in my mind) mirrored closet doors, and making a capiz shell chandelier (like this). I did check off another project off the list this weekend – turning our Ikea Malm headboard into a fabric covered wonder (which I’ll post pics of later). It’s coming along!
Remember when I won that contest on Project Wedding? Bird and Banner came up with the sweetest design for us. I would have posted these sooner, but wanted to wait until I had actually sent them out to our friends and family! These postcards were letterpressed by Spark Paper (don’t they have the cutest website?!) on wood veneer. I love the way they turned out!
I love the handlettering and crosshatch detail in the hearts.
The darling monogram on the reverse:
It truly is the little things in life.
Our little hand (errr head?) model, Abbey:
Incidentally, these cards received a little shout-out on one of my favorite blogs awhile back – Oh So Beautiful Paper
All photos in this post by Rochelle Mort: www.rochellemortphotography.com
We arrived at Newcastle Wedding Gardens a little behind schedule, but more or less on time. We were whisked into the bridal suite where my gown (and our flowers!) awaited me.
A lovely shot of my gown in the gardens.
Our gorgeous bouquets, by Martha of Blooms by Martha Andrews
More dress pics!
The lace on my fancy pants!
Helping mom with her earrings
Mama zipping me up.
My facial expression cracks me up in this one:
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I thought it would be fun to compare my original inspiration board to the finished ‘product’.
Here’s my inspiration (look here for photo credits):
And here are the actual results (photos by Rochelle Mort Photography):
I’ve been thinking about what I want to do with my wedding dress. I know I’m not keeping it; the mere thought horrifies most people, but I can’t see the point. Why would I allow it to take up space in my closet or my attic? To pull it out at random moments and reminisce? I have wedding photos for that. And since I’m not planning on having children, I won’t need to pass it on to anyone. As if my potential daughter would even dream of wearing it. I LOVE my dress and I think I do OK in the style department, but honestly, would you wear your mom’s dress? I thought not. Who knows what it might look like to a young lady 25 years from now.
There is a trend in the wedding photography world at the moment called Trash the Dress sessions. Now, I don’t consider myself a ‘trendy’ person, but I really think they’re on to something here. The sessions are fun, whimsical, and often turn out gorgeously (Google it!).
The only good reason that I can think of to NOT trash my dress is that if I do, I might not be able to sell it. But I do wonder if I could just have it cleaned – REALLY well. I guess it just depends on how trashed it gets. I’m loving these shots:
JK Photography
JK Photography
Perez Photography
Isis Photography
Alison Conklin Photography
Erin Johnson
Tara Swain
J Nichols Photo
Anyone else planning on trashing their dress, or have already done so?
