2 years

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fall barn wedding

forget me not wedding gown by sarah seven

dried wheat bridal bouquet by LeRoys via etsy

for the bridesmaids micha barton in plaid D&G dress

custom wooden wedding signs by DesignsByRobynLove via etsy

rustic farm wedding invitations by TwoCardinalDay via etsy

vintage gravy boat from havenvintage via etsy

sugar leaves topping sweets make a warmer alternative to the tradtional white tower by andiespecialtysweets via etsy

after the harvest fine art photography by YannPendaries via etsy

mason jar chandelier by BootsNGus via etsy

farm fresh soap wedding favors by oldgatesfarm via etsy

smores brownies by reeaadd via etsy

barn greeting card by lilypadprints via etsy

lamb fine art photograph by YesandAmen via etsy

vacation

my etsy shop will be going into vacation mode till december.

if you'd like to have jars shipped before december, 

please make your order before monday.

my mason jar reproductions

currently in stock:

wabi-sabi white

canary yellow

emerald green

aqua blue

ดอกอัญชัน from seed to cup

on one of my first days in thailand, i was introduced to dok un chan or butterfly pea tea by a new friend.  it was bright purple & sweet.  i was quickly hooked & set about learning how to make it myself.

buy organic dried butterfly pea flower tea from monpraon via etsy

soon, i discovered the tea came from drying the blue flower of a beautiful vine.  these vines are everywhere, & i began collecting the seed pods from the streets & growing my own.

butterfly pea vine seeds via amazon

here is how to make this very healthy & beautiful tea.

growing the vine

you will need:

• butterfly pea vine or clitoria ternatea seeds
• seed starting tray or mini paper cups
• soil
• planter
• air tight jar

1. simply put the seeds into the tray
2. once they sprout move them to a larger pot
3. once those become substantial, put them in the ground near something they can climb
4. when the flowers fully bloom, pick them from base
5. dry the flowers & keep in an air tight container

preparing the tea

you will need:

• carafe or teapot
• sugar or stevia
• any sort of fresh citrus juice
• dried butterfly pea flowers

1. add the sugar & flowers to the pot (for my size, i used 3 blooms)
2. add boiling water
3. to make it turn purple, add the citrus juice

benefits

• this tea is an exotic way to introduce color to your table & i personally think the process of turning colors could be gorgeous at a party or wedding.
• good for circulation & blood
• for healthy hair
• & beneficial for vision

"for the benefit of mister kite"

title quote by the beatles

inspired by

the elephant that just walked by my house

& 

let me give him a petting

vintage japanese elephant coin bank from hootandeye via etsy

ferris wheel fine art photograph by Raceytay via etsy

gourmet caramel apples by TheAtomicApple via etsy

vintage carnival carousel dress from VintageFrocksOfFancy via etsy

bear & unicycle fine art print by jangoArts via etsy

nowhere to go but up fine art print by ginaconti via etsy

vintage brass fire juggling batons from TheCornerStoreBK via etsy

hand painted italian moka by BeatrizMacias via etsy

handmade resin earrings by anaweisz via etsy remind me of kaleidoscopes & fireworks

eco chic classic striped messenger bag by ikabags via etsy

custom circus tent sugar cookies by BeesKneesCreative via etsy

antique french carousel horse from GraceRestoration via etsy

natural cotton candy lip balm by sakurabathandbody via etsy

this is from inside our apartment.  i ran out & fed him.  i love living here! 

overwhelmed?

do you have a party, wedding, or big event to plan but no inspiration?  

do you have a design problem in your home & no ideas how to solve it?  

no idea what to wear or maybe you have an outfit you love but it's just not working?  

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flutterby wedding

inspired by 
a friend
...
they'll know who

butterfly cake via martha

serve the cake with dollops of mango puree by milkbutter via etsy

etsy's MamaTita makes some beautiful invitations & kits

bhldn's ethereal monarch gown is covered in hundreds of butterflies

vintage beaded clutch of VintageAndVictorian via etsy

my canary yellow mason jars at gaelgallery via etsy

vintage dress i'd wear to this wedding  ;) from VeriteVintage via etsy

wildflower seed bomb favors to keep the butterflies around from BigRockPaperCo via etsy

the annual blooms & butterflies exhibit at the franklin park conservatory for the location