Glass jars as vases

I know I've mentioned before about my hoarding habits inability to throw away reusable items like glass jars. There's just entirely too much that you can do with them.

They are so versatile, but one of my favorite uses definitely has to be as a vase. So when a few of us were hosting a shower for Ashley and my friend Amy said she had an idea for vases if I had any mason or other glass jars, I couldn't wait to see what she had come up with.

It was honestly just as easy as cutting out paper to wrap around the jar, use clear tape to fasten it together and then finish it off with either a piece of ribbon or twine. It's such a simple idea but works incredibly well. (In fact, simple ideas are my favorite. They mean less time and work involved!)

By using paper and ribbon with the colors of Ashley's upcoming wedding, we were able to keep a consistent theme and it also added to the decor element of the shower. Not to mention these were items that we already owned, so there's less cost involved, too. Such a fab and easy project to try for your next event.

What to wear: Bridal Tea

I had hoped to get this posted last week before I went to a bridal tea for Ashley on Sunday, but forgive me
as I was at Disney World with the fam last week and it was non stop adventure—no time for blogging!

Regardless, I think this is a timely post no matter what time of year since bridal teas seem to always be going
on year round. Since a tea is a bit of a dressy occasion, I tend to wear my "Sunday best." But really, any
nice dress or pants will do.

In this post, I've thrown in a flowy godessy look from Giuliana to illustrate how you can still be occasion
appropriate even if you aren't into more structured types of clothing. And there's also a fun blazer/silver pant
combo from Naomi Watts in case you are feeling a bit more trendy and adventurous. (However, you might
want to save the cream/white/silver combo for the bride-to-be to wear!) Otherwise, you can never go wrong
with black and white combos or anything bright, colorful, or patterned and in tailored options.

Just remember to keep it all balanced...and classy.