{New} Item in Etsy Shop!

I don't know what it is, but I've been bitten by the "shabby chic" bug lately.  Need proof?  Just check out my etsy shop!  I recently added yet another shabby (& oh-so-chic) {NEW} item to my shop...a Personalized Rustic Wreath!  It's PERFECT for year around use!  I went with a neutral palette since it will coordinate with just about everyones favorite color scheme.  ...& for $48 each, it's a steal deal!  Check it out!

{Ode} to Purple...Jute Letter, that is

Oh purple, how I love thee.  You're my favorite color & never let me down.  I had to share the jute letter I just completed for one of my customers.  She's going to use it at her wedding this weekend.  I LOVE the color palette (I wonder what gave you that impression)!  The deep shades of purple look great against the twine.  It's a great example of rustic chic!  Want your own jute letter for an upcoming event?  Check 'em out on my etsy shop!  Custom orders are my fav!

What your favorite color???  Is there a particular color scheme or pattern that you'd like to see in my esty shop???  How about different types of accents your diggin' right now???

{Fun} with Photoshop Lightroom 4

This week I installed Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 onto my laptop.  Needless to say...I'm in LOVE...seriously, in love...like the kind of love where your heart skips a beat.  I had no idea that this software would be so easy to use AND make my pictures look effortless.  Just a few clicks & voila!  A new and much improved version of my original photographs.  Too cool!  Of course, I still have a TON to learn but I feel like I'm off to a good start.  If y'all have any tips/tricks/pointers/resources on Lightroom, I'm all ears!

Here are some before & after pics I took of a scrapbook I just completed for one of my clients.  Like the scrapbook???  You can find it in my etsy shop.  They are completely customizable (letter, floral accents, colors, etc.)

Before

After

{Featured Party} Tractor Chic 1st Birthday Party

Hello again, Married in May readers!  I'm excited to share today's wonderful featured party with you - a beautiful Tractor-Inspired Rustic Chic 1st Birthday Party created by Randi of Two Chic Events, for her son Brigham. The inspiration for Brigham’s party came from her farmhouse fresh home decor.  The party was decorated in a similar theme with john deere green, yellow and touches of blue.  I’m in love with the color scheme & Randi's attention to detail.  Her designs & styling are fabulous!

{Giveaway} Married In May Designs - Jute Wrapped Letter

Spring is in the air ~ and you know what that means...spring cleaning!  Since I'm cleaning out my current inventory to make room for upcoming projects, I thought it would be neat to try something new on the blog. We're kicking off our 1st giveaway!  This week one lucky winner will be the new owner of a custom jute wrapped letter (letter of your choice) courtesy of Married in May Designs!  Perfect for your new spring/summer home decor!

{Inspiration} From Your Perspective

It seems like I haven't written a post in AGES!  Well, I'm working on new items for the etsy shop...& it got me thinking....I should ask y'all for inspiration!!! 

So here's the challenge: What color scheme/pattern/item/theme are you totally diggin' right now?