His and Hers Personizled Plates

Shevon Gant Ceramics

Shevon Gant Ceramics

His plate, your plate, our plates.  Shevon Gant creates His and Hers Personalized Plate Sets.  This plate is hand built and made with smooth porcelain clay. The shape of this plate is really special. I designed it to feel well in your hands as well as serve food beautifully. There's no sharp or rough edges on this plate making it easy to clean and care for. This plate set is glazed with a sweet and classic satin white glaze. This plate is made to order. 

See more from her Etsy shop Shevon Gant Ceramics.

Winking In Brooklyn

There is a bit of winking going on in Red Hook Brooklyn.  Winkworth is a beautiful lingerie shop (and beyond).  Every item is a gem and the attention to detail is their motto.   This shop sells the items that will keep you two playing "Catch Me, Catch Me" for many years to come.

Winkworth
pinkworthbklyn.com 
718.243.2296

Wink Worth

   

Something Blue: Something For Your New Home

Urban Heirlooms

OOOOh Love To Love You Baby

Another Stationary Show find.

Beehive Kitchenware/ Heart Pancake Spatula

You may be humming the Donna Summer hit "Love To Love You, Baby", every time you flip a pancake, omelet, or grill cheese sandwich.  Beehive Kitchenware has just the right element of style and function.

Heart Coffee Scoop

Heart Tea Strainer

PS everything isn't heart shaped check out more here.

Bridesmaids Custom Designed Bags

Frame Purse

Custom designed bags, will sound expensive, but the company Elemental Threads takes the expensive out of the equation.  Give your bridesmaids something special, personal and unique without breaking the bank.  You can also design accessories which include headbands, earrings, and more.  Be a Bridalista (my made up word for a stylish bride with chic ideas).

 Zippy Pouch. 

 Ruffled Tote

Log on for more ideas

Elemental Threads

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An Unexpected Retweet Thank you

I recently saw in my Twitter stream a thank you.  Thank you?, thank you for what?  After I clicked the link, I had and idea.

Most couples will give their bridal party personalized gifts, which are wonderful.  Then I saw Toms.com Twitter Thank-you.  Toms.com will give one pair of shoes away to a child in need for every pair they sell, and they are close to giving away their one millionth pair.  You can help by giving your bridal party a pair of Toms shoes.

Toms.com

Now before you go awarding me The Most Clever Idea From A Bridal Blogger Of The Year Award, Tom has a wedding page (smarty pants).  This page has a Wedding Toolkit you can easily download.  The PDF file includes ideas for you to celebrate using this unique gift idea.  The shoes range from $44.00 to a Vegan Wrap Boot for $98.00.  It is a win win win everybody wins.  Below the Thank-you video that got me all stirred up.

Sterling Bridesmaids Gifts

Spending out of control which means you still don't have your bridesmaids gifts and you have  only $20.00 to spend for each girl.  Well I found something quite lovely, the Tiny Text Sterling Silver Initial Necklace by Nina Jackson.  A gift like this is personal, chic and depending on the style of the wedding the maids can wear the necklaces on the wedding day.   Your friends will love the personal touch.

Visit 

Beads In The Belfry

for more beautiful jewelry ideas.

 

Top 10 Wishes

Wishpot is a new, online social shopping site that makes wishes come true. This can happen with the simple click of a button! Taking the guessing out of gifting, the ingenious website lets the bride and groom-to-be let their family and friends know exactly what gifts they want on the big day, with smart, easy-to-use bridal registries. A win-win situation, the bride and groom are ensured to receive the gifts they want, while wedding guests are ensured to find the perfect gift, at the perfect price. These wish lists can be anything in the world and today electronics are what couples are wishing for. Here are the top 10:

1. Nintendo Wii Console
2. Apple Macbook Pro Notebook
3. Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera with 18-55mm + 75-300mm lens
4. Apple iPhone
5. Le Creuset® Caribbean Blue Round French Ovens
6. CB2 Stemless Cocktail & Wine Glasses
7. DeLonghi Perfecto BC24 Indoor Grill
8. KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 10-Piece Hard Anodized Cookware Set
9. iRobot Roomba 4230 Remote Scheduler Robotic Vacuum
10. Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-Piece Knife Set

For more info Wishpot's Most Popular Items
See My Wish List for Weddings

Loose Change

Pawilli Purses

When you were in need of an extra $10 to get into the club, wasn't it your college buddy that handed you a ten spot, then gave you an extra $5 for a drink. Who was it that took you out to dinner with all the trimmings to celebrate the new job and even paid for the cab ride home. And when your car was low on gas, it was the best friend forever that rolled into the gas station jumped out and filled up the tank of your gas guzzler with premium. Every time you have promised to pay her back and she will just wave and say "You would have done the same in reverse".
I found a gift that I think your BFF would love. Pawilli creates a 10" or an 8" clutch in an assortment of fabrics. They begin at $31.00 and Patricia loves custom orders, which means you can order colors that coordinate with your wedding. Get different color and pattern for each friend and slip that ten spot inside for good measure.

My Wish List: Cake Stands

Spiral Cake Platter Artful and Home South African Pottery

See More of my Cake Stand picks:
The Wishpot

The Final Day of The EAOC Treasure Hunt

Team EAOC

It is the 4th and final day of the EAOC Treasure Hunt and I hope you all have had a good time shopping. Today we have the most appropriate phrase for Sunday June 21, 2009:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Here is a summary of the rules for more info and participants visit Team EAOC on Etsy

The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.

Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa - VirtuousCreations.etsy.com - at vc1@bellsouth.net. Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in.
Again, good luck and have fun!

Get A Clue, The 3nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

We Have 2 winners already!
You could be next!
There are still great prizes to win
Your 3rd phrase is below



SUMMERTIME BARBEQUE


See More info at
Team EAOC Shop announcement

Here are the participating Etsy Artists


goodenoughtoeatsoap.etsy.com
angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com
fangirlnista.etsy.com
gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com
BklynMoMos.etsy.com
honeychilddesigns.etsy.com
mct43.etsy.com
collectiveelements.etsy.com
yarncoture.etsy.com
amberdawnaccessories.etsy.com
michemozaix.etsy.com
misskart.etsy.com
melrosefields.etsy.com
safiyabeauty.etsy.com
barehandedpress.etsy.com
beinspireddesigns.etsy.com
beyondjewellery.etsy.com
runakodesigns.etsy.com
blossomingtree.etsy.com
eternallegacy.etsy.com
uzuri.etsy.com
osceolapottery.etsy.com
virtuouscreations.etsy.com
velvetbox.etsy.com
SatinDollCo.etsy.com
sarenzobeads.etsy.com
3pieceonline.etsy.com
claudiaolivos.etsy.com
theivorymagnolia.etsy.com
myjunkytrunk.etsy.com
favorsrus.etsy.com
wanderingmoon.etsy.com
mochachild.etsy.com
thesoapseduction.etsy.com
jamilajolie.etsy.com
wirequeen.etsy.com
thegifthutch.etsy.com
blaisedenvy.etsy.com
sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com
jarvisgift.etsy.com
designbcb.etsy.com
greenfamilytree.etsy.com
kezzmit.etsy.com
beatriceclay.etsy.com
cabcomp.etsy.com
akuadesigns.etsy.com
ibeautiful.etsy.com
handsthatsing.etsy.com

Get A Clue, The 2nd Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Todays phrase June 19th

Here Comes The Bride

Go Go Go Dig For The Gold

Get A Clue, The 1st Day Of The Treasure Hunt

Today's the day! Day 1 of EAOC's Summer Madness Treasure Hunt. Look below for the phrase of the day then head over to teameaoc.etsy.com for all the rules and list of participating shops.

Today's phrase is:

"Graduation Class of 2009"

Now go digging for gold

The Treasure Hunt is On

Keep checking for clues will come in a few hours so keep checking.

Etsy Artists Of Color

Team EAOC on Etsy (chcek here for the list of participating artists)

Team EAOC MySpace

Etsy Artists of Color Facebook

Twitter.com/eaoc

Mark Your Calendars! The Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Just simply search through the participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in various listings. The letters will be hidden amongst one of the listing’s photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to the “Summer”. The phrase will change each day. It’s that simple! Not only will you will have an opportunity to win a prize but you will also get to visit the shops of many very talented artists and maybe find a few new favorites. No purchase is necessary but if you happen to come across that one item, (or maybe two) that you just can't resist by all means BUY IT! :-) Now, are you ready for Summer Madness? We thought so. Come join in on the fun and good luck! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.
Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa at vc1@bellsouth.
Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in. Again, good luck and have fun!

EAOC Treasure Hunt

Visit Etsy Artists of Color

Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion! The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions forum beginning June 18 and ending June 21. Each day the treasure hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Peruse through participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in listings. The letters will be one of the listing photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to summer. The phrase will change each day. Simple right? You will have a chance to visit the shops of very talented artists and maybe find a new favorite.

You could win unique gifts.
The Summer phrases will be posted at these links:

www.eaoc.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/teameaoc
www.twitter.com/eaoc
etsy artist of color facebook group

There are over 40! artists participating.

Good Luck Mates! ARGGGH (That's suppose to be that pirate sound)

The Wishpot

Before Tying the Knot, Think Wishpot
Take the Guessing out of Gifting with Easy-To-Use Wedding Registries

Aren’t wedding bells easier to ring when the bride & groom get the gifts they wished for? New, online social shopping site Wishpot makes this happen with the simple click of a button! Taking the guessing out of gifting, the ingenious website lets the bride and groom-to-be let their family and friends know exactly what gifts they want on the big day, with smart, easy-to-use bridal registries. A win-win situation, the bride and groom are ensured to receive the gifts they want, while wedding guests are ensured to find the perfect gift, at the perfect price. After all, give the perfect gift and you just might be upgraded to a better table at the reception.
Sound like a typical registry to you? Look closer. While other online sites do offer registry services, the bride and groom are limited to that single retailer. Wishpot, on the other hand, enables users to select items from anywhere on the web. As any smart shopper would agree, why limit yourself to one store when you can have them all? If that weren’t enough, Wishpot offers price comparisons and sale alerts to keep your registry within reach of even the most budget-conscious guest. Unsure of what you want? Consult Wishpot’s wedding experts for unique gift ideas and tips, seek advice from other couples, or even check out the current, top registered items.

How exactly does Wishpot work? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1 – sign up. 2 – download the Wishpot button to your toolbar. 3 – go shopping! While browsing your favorite bridal & wedding gift sites on the net, drag and drop items you like into the Wishpot button on your toolbar. The items will be automatically added to your registry. Set any price comparisons or sale alerts, then send to your guests! With numerous easy to use and share features, Wishpot is the ideal solution for your wedding registry needs, wishes, and wants!

About Wishpot
Launched in 2007 and awarded Best Social Shopping site in 2008, Seattle-based Wishpot is a free social shopping service that makes it easy to save and share interesting things users find from anywhere on the web. Once collected, items are stored and organized using simple online lists, which can be kept private or shared with others. From wedding and baby to gadgets and indie, any kind of list can be created! Users can collect and discover products they like, recommend their favorite things, share and explore gift suggestions, receive price comparisons and sale alerts, and ask for opinions and advice. Once the Wishpot toolbar is downloaded, items from any online store or website can be saved with the simple click of a button. Start shopping, storing, sharing, and saving with Wishpot!

And just in case you didn't get the link:

WISHPOT

Perfectly Plated

Jessica Rust Designs

When Jessica was getting married she found gifts from an industry that didn't match her aesthetic. She made it her business to set the perfect table.

As a graduate of the prestigious Parson School of Design, tabletop designer, Jessica Rust designed a great selection of high-end porcelain plates, mugs, and platters that are sure to be treasured for many years to come. Some of her favorite bridal picks from the collection, the Your Home dinnerware is a great option (where family/friends can submit photos of the newlywed's home to be immortalized artistically), to the Love Bug platter {with names of the couple and wedding date), which balance style and luxury perfectly. The Family Tree collection is a great way to commemorate the two families coming together and the Birch Mugs are a perfect balance of whimsy and sophistication.
Best of all Jessica Rust Designs plates are dishwasher and microwave safe. Now there is no excuse for everyone to do the dishes.

Love Bug


Family Tree


Birch Mugs


Silhouettes

Gifts for Grandma

And Grandpa, Auntie, Big Sis, Mommy Dearest, and the rest of the clan (if you can afford it). I loved this from the first time I saw this. Digital Photo Key chains are such a nice gift for the Grands. Their Brag Book now becomes a sweet compact little doohicky they can easily whip out for everyone to see. You load up your favorite photo's from the wedding and you can even personalize them for each side of the family. I am sure his Auntie Nana doesn't want a picture of your Uncle Joe doing the Electric Slide. Unless, of course, you are playing matchmaker.
Most of these Digital Key chains are priced under $30 and even some under $20. Below is a small sampling of the many styles available. My initial inspiration came from Target Sunday Advertising insert (insert your zipcode for savings in your area), check out Digital Photo Key chain for $19.00.


Overstock.com had a large selection Digital Key chains and prices too.

Digital Phot Veiwer Available at OverStock.com


NexTag also has a great selection of Key chains beginnig at $14.00


Pink Digital Key Chain

Compare, save, and have fun with technology.

Cashmere For Brides

This is a simply fantastic gift for your bridesmaids. They have indulged all your wacky wedding whims. Defended you when no one agreed with your choices and even pulled your shirt tail when you went too far. These are the kind of friends that always have your back. They are your girls, sister friends, BFF's, home girls, true DEF friends (drop everything for), and they know where the bodies are buried. Give these friends a warm hug from you, every time they use this. Below the fabulous details:

Cashmere For Brides
White + Warren

Traveling for a destination wedding or your honeymoon is made easy and luxurious with White + Warren's Bridal Travel Set.
The set includes White + Warren's signature travel wrap. suede-soled slippers and a silk pouch for easy packing. Available in 9 colors from black to azalea. There is a set to match any color scheme.

The set retails for $350 and is available at White + Warren

PS: This is a great gift for his mom too. Get your brownie points and remember I Do is supposed to be forever.