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October 8th, 2008 at 18:35:28 by Christina

My mother made these baskets for the bathrooms at my sister's wedding, but they could just as easily be used for a flower girl or for a shower. They take very little time to put together and no sewing is required. She bought 1 yard of polyester satin on 39th Street in the garment district as well as 2 white baskets with handles and plastic liners on 28th Street in the floral district.  She made the paper flowers that you see on the basket handles out of crepe paper and stamens that she found at... Read More...

May 14th, 2008 at 10:33:56 by Francesca

Perhaps it's the libra in me, who always wants things to look pretty. Perhaps, it's the writer in me, who associates paper with my message. Perhaps, it's the organizer in me who sees wrapping paper and ribbon flourishes as the finishing touch. Whatever the reason, I've always been drawn to paper goods. I've talked about this before in entries about invitations that I've made. But this time I'm talking about wrapping paper, paper boxes for gifts and food and favors, and the ribbon and glitz to accompany... Read More...

May 12th, 2008 at 16:09:27 by Francesca

In case you haven't noticed, I'm on a DIY kick lately. Last week, I wrote to you about the DIY bouquets I made for my bridesmaids' communions, all of which could be used for a wedding. While I was working on the bouquets, my mom, Regina Di Meglio, was making edible favors for the guests at all three communion parties.  She made lemon cookies that she decoratively iced and white chocolate lollipops in the shape of a cross. The shape of the cookies was different for each of the three girls making... Read More...

February 12th, 2008 at 12:16:37 by Francesca

Italians must have fabulous favors or bomboniere at their weddings. They are the talk of the town and become a symbol of your relationship for generations to come. The favors must be the type of elegant, beautiful object that women can display on a hutch or in a china cabinet. So far, I've struck out with most of my ideas. But I found some really cute, affordable favors that would be perfect for my American nuptials or other wedding-related events such as bridal showers. Here are some of my favorites... Read More...