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American Dreams

04 Jul 2010 1 Comment

by barbedlotus in Finds, Gift Guides, Rambling, Written by Meghan Tags: 1950, 4th, america, american, american dream, article, blue, classic, dream, etsy, feature, fifties, fireworks, gift guide, gold, patriotic, rambling, red, retro, white

The American Dream is really a thing from the 1950s. Okay really the phrase was first coined in 1931 by James Truslow Adams and the ideal of the phrase is the same ideal that Declaration of Independence talks about in it’s second sentence. But the American Dream that we have all grown accustom to as being the meaning (the house with the picket fence, 2.5 kids and a dog version) is very 1950s.

: Retro Rocket Rascals Space Cowboys Fabric – $7.75

: 6 Cherry Cola Votive Candles – $6.95

: Lil Miss America Posh Petti Tutu – $32.95

: Boat Dock 12×8 Photograph – $55

: Hepburn Retro Locket Necklace – $28.50

: Rockabilly Corset Girl – $450

: Retro Toy Party Printable Circles – $10

: Marilyn One Piece Swimsuit – $85

: I Love Lucy Scrabble Tile Pendant – $6.95

: Fifties Diner Waitress Apron – $29

: The Joan Holloway Necklace – $49

: Vintage Style Fifties Merry Widow Veil – $75

: Recycled Coca Cola Star Earrings – $4

: 50s Bathing Beauty Bottle Opener – $5

: Retro Inspired Tea Length Wedding Dress – $450

: Love Me Tender Elvis Card – $4

: American Summer Upcycled T-Shirt Dress – $42

: Painted Quills Old Glory Earrings – $50

: Beautiful Floral Cotton Velvet and Lace Dress – $300

: Just a Girl Vintage Inspired 5×7 – $10

: 1950′s Sunbeam Mixer – $48

: 1950s Clip on Pink Rhinestone Earrings – $9

: Large Coca-Cola Advertizing Arrow – $52

: Mid-Century Christmas Decorations – $12.50

The Etsy artists and finders featured in this article are:

loverdoversclothing, audreyandgrace, flirtbuttons, PinkSaguaro, ellanacouture, monkeybear, lunaparkfoundry, janinebasil, sevenpoppies, RedLetterVintage, ThreeRiversFabric, alicewphotography, PaperandPigtails, PeriodCorsets, Lanyapi, oneaviandaemon, DelightfulDoodles, RalphBejamin, birdcrap, StrawberrieRose, bravaboutique, FunkyRecycling, WoodcraftsandCandles, and nikkimyer1127

Honey Mooning

03 Jul 2010 5 Comments

by barbedlotus in Finds, Gift Guides, Rambling, Written by Heather, Written by Meghan Tags: bag tags, bath dough, beach, blanket, bow, bra, bubble bath, chainmail, corset, cuff, cuffs, door hanger, etsy, finds, gift guide, handmade, heart, honey, honeymoon, hoodie, journey, just married, lingerie, love, map, mask, masks, moon, panties, passport, rambling, romance, romantic, soap, suitcase, sweater, swimsuit, tags, towel, travel, trip, underwear, vacation, wedding, whip

The planning, the partying, and the inevitable stress are finally over. Now it’s just you and your sweetie off to your honeymoon paradise. What you get up to during this little getaway, well let’s just keep that between the two of you.

: Around the World in 80 Stamps Suitcase – $230

: Key to My Heart Crystal Chainmaille Bra – $200

: It’s Your Birthday Quarter Cup Silk Bra – $98

: Struck Tighties – $10

: Soft Handcuffs – $12

: Tie Dye Beach Blanket – $40

: Olde World Map Passport Cover – $5

: Bubble Bath Dough – $12

: Ebony Bondage Cuffs – $65

: Sassafrass Camisole – $34

: Oh La La Maillot – $115

: Just Married Bridal Hoodie and Pants – $84.95

: Just Hitched Gitch Set – $29

: Petite Ruby Leather Mask – $25

: Spiced Mahogany Soap – $4.25

: Ophelia Black SIlk Playsuit – $175

: Sexy Sheer Black Lace Mask – $18

: Wedding Door Hanger – $8

: Mens Paisley Swimsuit – $40

: Gothic Rose Vacation Planner Clutch – $28

: Cat o’ Nine Tails – $125

: Pinup Rockabilly Skull Corset – $80

: Honeymoon Bag Tag – $30

: Emerald Green Leather Cross Cuffs – $45

The Etsy artists featured in this article are:

missbrache, Harajuku, syllishirts, Lalilouche, venusinchains, OnTheInside, corsetfactory, leathercassandra, OublietteLeather, AsteraLeather, theselvoinghands, kvodesign, CestSuperbe, yasminbochi, downstairsDesigns, michealangela, LittleMetalMisster, joyeverafter, sugarcanetrain808, ToadLillie, ShopRedLeaf, layla, cskippy2000, and tiffanymillerdesigns

The Cake is Not a Lie

01 Jul 2010 1 Comment

by barbedlotus in Finds, Gift Guides, Rambling, Written by Amber Tags: bird, birds, bouquet, bouquets, bride, butterfly, cake, cake charms, cake stand, cake topper, cake toppers, custom, etsy, finds, flowers, fork, forks, gift guide, groom, handmade, leaf, leaves, marriage, ninja, personalize, personalized, rambling, tree, underlay, wed, wedding, wooden, zombie, zombies

Hi it is me! (Okay so it is Amber since you all probably can’t guess who me is) This is my first blog that I have written, Meghan the more talented with computers normally handles most of it. But if I don’t get banned from doing it after this one maybe you will get to hear more from the Amberness later. . . and yeah I might get to doing the post blog thing here in a minute. I have a bad habit of getting distracted. Okay focusing on wedding cakes now. . . I took a few cake decorating classes last year and loved it. So I this blog has some really neat looking cake toppers, pre-made eatable (Yes eatable is word I promise) flowers, and other cake needs. Now go forth and enjoy because here the Cake is not a lie!

P.S. Thanks to Meghan who is getting this actually set up on the page.

: Dancing Bride and Groom Arch Cake Topper – $34.95

: Custom Likeness Wedding Cake Toppers – $210

: 12 Butterfly Silhouette – $12

: Customized Wedding Ninjas – $65

: Tree Stump Sculpture Custom Cake Topper – $55

: 25 Sugar Hydrangeas – $19.50

: 20 Edible Butterflies – $9.95

: Personalize Acrylic Cake Topper – $18

: Custom Color Cake Server Set – $25

: Custom Lookalike Cake Topper – $450

: 2 Gum Paste Rose Bouquets – $55.97

: I Do Cake Table Letters – $19.99

: Desert Plate – $15

: Zombie Couple Kokeshi Doll Cake Toppers – $40

: Zombie Wedding Cake Topper – $50

: Wedding Cake Ribbon Pull Charms – $25

: Love Birds Cake Topper – $89.95

: Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Cake Forks – $13

: Edible Sugar Fall Leaves – $24

: Wedding Cake Underlay – $29

The Etsy artists featured in this article are:

patysclay, AmoreBride, triciatrisha69, SweetPixiePie, MilanCreations, SugarRobot, sweetpetalbakery, MissErikas, MeantToBee, RomancingJuliet, sophieskeepsakes, weddingcollectables, goodydevi, licoricewits, BeachHouseLiving, jotaysgel, greenTdesigns, temple7e, urastarhouse, and andiespecialtysweets

Favored Guests

30 Jun 2010 1 Comment

by barbedlotus in Finds, Gift Guides, Rambling, Written by Meghan Tags: alice, bag, bags, bird, bird seed, birds, bookmark, bride, bubbles, candle, candles, carmel, chalk, chalk board, clip, confetti, cookie, crayon, cupcake, custom, etsy, favor, finds, fleur de sel, flower, flowers, french, gift, gift guide, groom, gun, handmade, hibiscus, lavender, leaf, leaves, marriage, marshmallow, marshmallows, muslin, mustache, pendant, perfume, pinata, pinatas, plant, plantable, plants, present, preserves, preztel, rambling, ramblings, sachet, scrabble tile, soap, succulent, tattoo, temporary, terrarium, terrariums, wand, wed, wedding, wonderland, wrapper

Wedding favors are a bit of your big day to take home. I’ve seen many ideas for favors, ranging from treats to trinkets. I think one of my favorites is giving your guests disposable cameras and having them take all the pictures before the end of the wedding reception. Another I like is giving the guests seedlings to take home.

I found a great site dedicated to handmade weddings that had some really cool favor ideas. It’s called Do It Yourself Weddings. I can’t decide which idea was my favorite, the hot cocoa in a bottle or the CD favors. They do make a good point on the CD favors, if you do them wrong they are illegal. However there are tones of indie bands out there, that if you pay a small fee to would let you use their music on the CD if you give them credit. Make a good little CD insert with info on each of the artists and where to find more of their music and they’d probably be more than happy to be part of your wedding.