Now everyone can buy $1 flip flops at Old Navy this Saturday, May 21st! :D :D :D
There's a limit of 5 per person, so bring your family and friends to help you collect enough lovelies for your reception!Good luck ladies!!!
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Showing posts with label thrifty find. Show all posts
May 20, 2011
Old Navy $1 Flip Flop Sale!
Hey readers!
Now everyone can buy $1 flip flops at Old Navy this Saturday, May 21st! :D :D :D
There's a limit of 5 per person, so bring your family and friends to help you collect enough lovelies for your reception!
Good luck ladies!!!
Now everyone can buy $1 flip flops at Old Navy this Saturday, May 21st! :D :D :D
There's a limit of 5 per person, so bring your family and friends to help you collect enough lovelies for your reception!Good luck ladies!!!
May 14, 2011
Old Navy Flip Flop Presale!
Hey readers,
Just letting you know if you have an Old Navy credit card, (or any of your family or friends...), you can take part in the Old Navy $1 flip flop sale going on tomorrow only, Saturday the 14th!
There's a limit of 5 per customer, and it's only in-store, but get a crew going with you and you should have a decent stock of them before the real crowds come!
Good luck!
Just letting you know if you have an Old Navy credit card, (or any of your family or friends...), you can take part in the Old Navy $1 flip flop sale going on tomorrow only, Saturday the 14th!
There's a limit of 5 per customer, and it's only in-store, but get a crew going with you and you should have a decent stock of them before the real crowds come!Good luck!
May 11, 2011
Craigslist Is A Bride's Best Friend
I know...craigslist...
The borderline between awesome and shady, great deals and spammers, because no one knows who's really on the other end...
But craigslist is so your friend if you know how to use it!
Just the other day I was doing my regular craigslist search for awesomeness, (because I could still use a few furniture items for the house and whatnot,) I found an ad for eiffel tower vases.
(Which did not come up when I searched for "wedding" and was in the household items section, so look in all sections to find potential hidden gems!)
Being obsessed with weddings, :) I couldn't help myself and viewed the listing.
" 20" Eiffel Tower Clear Glass Vases - $60:
20" Clear Glass Eiffel Tower Vases in excellent conidition.
Used once will silk flowers, no water has ever been in them.
Make great centerpieces for weddings and special events.
Have weighty base for stability.
Have 29 vases."
29 vases...for $60?!?!
I thought it was too good to be true.
So I quickly sent an email to the seller, (always put your first name only in the email to make things more personable and less spam-ish, without giving away your complete identity,) asking if they still were available and confirming that all 29 vases were in fact jointly priced for $60...and she said yes, all for $60, and left a phone number.
OMG MY JAW DROPPED TO THE FLOOR!
or rather, dropped to the table XD That works out to be $2.07 per 20" vase!!!
I. could. not. pass. this. deal. up.
I called right away, and scheduled the pickup at a large store plaza that was (generally) a midpoint between where we both worked. Great! A public area so I know I won't get mugged! XD
Usually I take someone with me just in case of shifty situations, (and I probably should have taken someone with me anyways,) but a public place is a much safer bet than a private residence. Never go to a private residence alone!
The seller was in fact the mother of the bride who used the vases, and the nicest woman ever!
She chatted with me about her daughter's wedding, told me what her centerpieces were like, asked what I was using them for, (to make things straightforward I told her I was planning on using them for my own wedding...telling her about my blog and hopes and dreams would have been TMI for a stranger! XD)
Meanwhile I had to keep myself from blurting out "OMG these are so cheap, do you know these things sell for at least $5 everywhere else?!?"
Then she helped me load up the car, I paid her the $60 in cash, (most sellers will not deal with anything besides cash for small purchases,) wished me well, and was off!
And now, I have 29 crazy-cheap 20" high eiffel tower vases, ready for unexpected increases of guests and centerpieces, proud and triumphant!!!
Whee! So in conclusion,
Craigslist is AWESOME!
The borderline between awesome and shady, great deals and spammers, because no one knows who's really on the other end...But craigslist is so your friend if you know how to use it!
Just the other day I was doing my regular craigslist search for awesomeness, (because I could still use a few furniture items for the house and whatnot,) I found an ad for eiffel tower vases.
(Which did not come up when I searched for "wedding" and was in the household items section, so look in all sections to find potential hidden gems!)Being obsessed with weddings, :) I couldn't help myself and viewed the listing.
" 20" Eiffel Tower Clear Glass Vases - $60:
20" Clear Glass Eiffel Tower Vases in excellent conidition.
Used once will silk flowers, no water has ever been in them.
Make great centerpieces for weddings and special events.
Have weighty base for stability.
Have 29 vases."
29 vases...for $60?!?!
I thought it was too good to be true.
So I quickly sent an email to the seller, (always put your first name only in the email to make things more personable and less spam-ish, without giving away your complete identity,) asking if they still were available and confirming that all 29 vases were in fact jointly priced for $60...and she said yes, all for $60, and left a phone number.
OMG MY JAW DROPPED TO THE FLOOR!
I. could. not. pass. this. deal. up.
I called right away, and scheduled the pickup at a large store plaza that was (generally) a midpoint between where we both worked. Great! A public area so I know I won't get mugged! XD
Usually I take someone with me just in case of shifty situations, (and I probably should have taken someone with me anyways,) but a public place is a much safer bet than a private residence. Never go to a private residence alone!
The seller was in fact the mother of the bride who used the vases, and the nicest woman ever!
She chatted with me about her daughter's wedding, told me what her centerpieces were like, asked what I was using them for, (to make things straightforward I told her I was planning on using them for my own wedding...telling her about my blog and hopes and dreams would have been TMI for a stranger! XD)
Meanwhile I had to keep myself from blurting out "OMG these are so cheap, do you know these things sell for at least $5 everywhere else?!?"
Then she helped me load up the car, I paid her the $60 in cash, (most sellers will not deal with anything besides cash for small purchases,) wished me well, and was off!
And now, I have 29 crazy-cheap 20" high eiffel tower vases, ready for unexpected increases of guests and centerpieces, proud and triumphant!!!
Craigslist is AWESOME!
May 9, 2011
Great Accessories Sale on Groupon!
Hey my lovely readers, do you have your accessories for your wedding day ensemble yet?
Well I would highly recommend looking at Send the Trend, which has a Groupon deal going on now for 3 accessories for $30!
This is a great deal considering every accessory is priced at $29.99 to begin with! :D
Just watch out for the monthly accessories service...if you sign up for it they will charge you $29.99 a month unless you tell the site to "skip a month" before the 5th of the month. Now I don't know about you, but I would forget to do this...frequently. XP But it is just an option for you after purchasing the 3 accessories, so as long as you opt out, there should be no problems!
Here are some of my recommendations:
If you mother wants pearls, but your a bit more of a modern girl, this Mallory Opalescent Cage Cuff seems to be a wonderful compromise! Classic yet fun, and a great way to bring some bling to your look!
There were so many earrings that I loved, but I have to say these two were my favorites--
Again, another fun play on pearls, modern pearl earring clusters!
And some classic crystal earrings that are so wonderfully elegant!
If you have a more casual look, or want a very understated necklace, this Virginia Love Necklace is just too cute to pass up!
Also, this headband seems to have enough sparkle for a wedding hairpiece, yet is understated, for those who would rather nix the tiara!
So as you can see, Send the Trend seems to cater to a variety of tastes, I would recommend checking them out--you never know what you'll find!
Happy shopping! <3
(As a side note, Send the Trend and Groupon gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
Well I would highly recommend looking at Send the Trend, which has a Groupon deal going on now for 3 accessories for $30!
This is a great deal considering every accessory is priced at $29.99 to begin with! :D
Just watch out for the monthly accessories service...if you sign up for it they will charge you $29.99 a month unless you tell the site to "skip a month" before the 5th of the month. Now I don't know about you, but I would forget to do this...frequently. XP But it is just an option for you after purchasing the 3 accessories, so as long as you opt out, there should be no problems!
Here are some of my recommendations:
If you mother wants pearls, but your a bit more of a modern girl, this Mallory Opalescent Cage Cuff seems to be a wonderful compromise! Classic yet fun, and a great way to bring some bling to your look!
There were so many earrings that I loved, but I have to say these two were my favorites--
Again, another fun play on pearls, modern pearl earring clusters!
And some classic crystal earrings that are so wonderfully elegant!
If you have a more casual look, or want a very understated necklace, this Virginia Love Necklace is just too cute to pass up!
Also, this headband seems to have enough sparkle for a wedding hairpiece, yet is understated, for those who would rather nix the tiara!
So as you can see, Send the Trend seems to cater to a variety of tastes, I would recommend checking them out--you never know what you'll find!
Happy shopping! <3
(As a side note, Send the Trend and Groupon gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
May 4, 2011
Guestbook Deal Only Til the 6th!!!
After seeing an episode of TLC's Extreme Couponing, I was very, very, intrigued...and wondered how I could do that!
So I google it online and I find this nifty coupon site, Hip2Save.
$40 worth of Paper Coterie products for FREE. Get $40 worth of merchandise, get $40 off, just pay shipping! :D (Click link for the coupon code.)
And Paper Coterie sells guestbooks. 30 page, fully custom, (except for the general design, can change the photos and wording of titles, headings, and text,) hard cover guestbook for $29.99.
So you do need to add another product to get the $40 discount, the cheapest thing they sell are custom 20"x13" posters for $14 that are made from a durable fabric that somehow sticks to the wall! Neat! Not to mention they have some really cool designs, how cute is this heart polaroid design?!
But hurry! This offer only lasts until May 6th!!!
Can I get a woot woot for affordable custom printed products?!? :D
Woot woot!
(As a side note, Hip 2 Save and Paper Coterie gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
So I google it online and I find this nifty coupon site, Hip2Save.
$40 worth of Paper Coterie products for FREE. Get $40 worth of merchandise, get $40 off, just pay shipping! :D (Click link for the coupon code.)
And Paper Coterie sells guestbooks. 30 page, fully custom, (except for the general design, can change the photos and wording of titles, headings, and text,) hard cover guestbook for $29.99.
So you do need to add another product to get the $40 discount, the cheapest thing they sell are custom 20"x13" posters for $14 that are made from a durable fabric that somehow sticks to the wall! Neat! Not to mention they have some really cool designs, how cute is this heart polaroid design?!But hurry! This offer only lasts until May 6th!!!Can I get a woot woot for affordable custom printed products?!? :D
Woot woot!
(As a side note, Hip 2 Save and Paper Coterie gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
May 2, 2011
Another Alert to All Thrifty Brides!!!
We have more amazing thrify-ness from The Christmas Tree Shop and the Dollar Tree! :D
First, we have The Christmas Tree Shop find, cute and comfy hooded terry wraps for just $8 each, in white, pink, blue, yellow and (I think) black:
These would be a perfect bridesmaids' gift, easy to customize, and a great way to get those cute getting-ready pics!
At the Dollar Tree, they're selling what most brides wait til June for...$1 flip flops!!!
You can get them in black or white designs or in black, dark blue, light blue, pink, purple, or yellow!
No more waiting in line at Old Navy ladies! Get these while they last!
Your welcome.
:)
(As a side note, Dollar Tree and Christmas Tree Shop gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
First, we have The Christmas Tree Shop find, cute and comfy hooded terry wraps for just $8 each, in white, pink, blue, yellow and (I think) black:
These would be a perfect bridesmaids' gift, easy to customize, and a great way to get those cute getting-ready pics!At the Dollar Tree, they're selling what most brides wait til June for...$1 flip flops!!!
You can get them in black or white designs or in black, dark blue, light blue, pink, purple, or yellow!No more waiting in line at Old Navy ladies! Get these while they last!
Your welcome.
:)
(As a side note, Dollar Tree and Christmas Tree Shop gave me nothing for doing this post, this is just my thrifty opinion!)
April 12, 2011
Wedding Postage Woes Fixed With the New Forever Stamp!
Yes, yes, I know. The Forever USPS postage stamps presently have the Liberty Bell on them, and while iconic, probably aren't pretty enough for your colored envelopes and carefully constructed invitations!
But wait! Coming on the 21st, a new breed of Forever Stamps will emerge!
Presenting: the Wedding Roses Forever Stamp!
What does this mean for brides? Or ladies-in-waiting even?
Well, if you buy these lovelies in bulk quantities on the 21st for $0.44 each, then even if you're planning your wedding for 2014, (or waiting another who-knows-how-many years for your sweetheart to propose,) these babies will still coverage your postage on any one ounce letter, (such as your thank you letters and RSVP envelopes,) no matter how much postage goes up in that time period!
As many married women know all too well, postage adds up. With the inflated guest list comes inflated multiples of Save-the-Dates, invitations, RSVP cards, and thank you letters, all of which need postage.
Now, unfortunately I couldn't find any reliable statements out there about using more than one forever stamp for envelopes that weigh more than one ounce. But for the sake of argument let's say you can get away with 2 of them for your Save-the-Dates and invitations.
So you're inviting 100 guests. Right now, the stamps are $0.44. In 2014, pretend the stamp prices have increased to $0.50.
Cost for Forever stamps now = $264
Cost for estimated stamps in 2014 = $300
Total potential saved = $36
Now, $36 in the scheme of the wedding budget may not seem like much, but $36 saved is $36 saved! :D
And we all know that postage prices will continue to rise, given the trends of the past several years.
So the point is, (if you can use two Forever stamps to cover your invitations and Save-the-Dates,) why wouldn't you buy them now?!
One good reason: "The best made plans of mice and men often go awry."
In other words, your intimate 50 person wedding in your mind may escalate to 100 or even more, given family pressures and whatnot. So you purchased only half the amount of stamps you need, and still need to pay extra.
BUT you still are saving some money, if not the amount you originally wanted to.
And if you buy too many for you to ever possibly use? Well now you can send all your letters/bills/etc. for a cheaper price than the present postage costs, and they look pretty to boot! XD
So, I guess this is to say to presently engaged and thrifty women: Buy these on the 21st before postage goes up again!!!
Edit: I have received some great postage information from a reader, and here is the scoop on postage for wedding invitations:
Starting on April 17th:
"1st class, 2 oz - $0.64 (previously $0.61)
1st class, 2 oz - odd size* - $0.84 (previously $0.81)
1st class, 3 oz - $0.84 (previously $0.78)
1st class, 3.5 oz - $1.04 (previously $0.95)
1st class, 4 oz - $1.48 (previously $1.39)
Postcards, 1 oz - $.29 (previously $0.28)"
And the new Forever stamp can be used for 1 oz mailings.
But wait! Coming on the 21st, a new breed of Forever Stamps will emerge!
Presenting: the Wedding Roses Forever Stamp!
What does this mean for brides? Or ladies-in-waiting even?Well, if you buy these lovelies in bulk quantities on the 21st for $0.44 each, then even if you're planning your wedding for 2014, (or waiting another who-knows-how-many years for your sweetheart to propose,) these babies will still coverage your postage on any one ounce letter, (such as your thank you letters and RSVP envelopes,) no matter how much postage goes up in that time period!
As many married women know all too well, postage adds up. With the inflated guest list comes inflated multiples of Save-the-Dates, invitations, RSVP cards, and thank you letters, all of which need postage.
Now, unfortunately I couldn't find any reliable statements out there about using more than one forever stamp for envelopes that weigh more than one ounce. But for the sake of argument let's say you can get away with 2 of them for your Save-the-Dates and invitations.
So you're inviting 100 guests. Right now, the stamps are $0.44. In 2014, pretend the stamp prices have increased to $0.50.
Cost for Forever stamps now = $264
Cost for estimated stamps in 2014 = $300
Total potential saved = $36
Now, $36 in the scheme of the wedding budget may not seem like much, but $36 saved is $36 saved! :D
And we all know that postage prices will continue to rise, given the trends of the past several years.
So the point is, (if you can use two Forever stamps to cover your invitations and Save-the-Dates,) why wouldn't you buy them now?!
One good reason: "The best made plans of mice and men often go awry."
In other words, your intimate 50 person wedding in your mind may escalate to 100 or even more, given family pressures and whatnot. So you purchased only half the amount of stamps you need, and still need to pay extra.
BUT you still are saving some money, if not the amount you originally wanted to.
And if you buy too many for you to ever possibly use? Well now you can send all your letters/bills/etc. for a cheaper price than the present postage costs, and they look pretty to boot! XD
So, I guess this is to say to presently engaged and thrifty women: Buy these on the 21st before postage goes up again!!!
Edit: I have received some great postage information from a reader, and here is the scoop on postage for wedding invitations:
Starting on April 17th:
"1st class, 2 oz - $0.64 (previously $0.61)
1st class, 2 oz - odd size* - $0.84 (previously $0.81)
1st class, 3 oz - $0.84 (previously $0.78)
1st class, 3.5 oz - $1.04 (previously $0.95)
1st class, 4 oz - $1.48 (previously $1.39)
Postcards, 1 oz - $.29 (previously $0.28)"
And the new Forever stamp can be used for 1 oz mailings.
February 1, 2011
Attention Buffalo Brides! Voucher for Half-Off Men's Apparel!
Are you a Buffalo gal and need gifts for your groomsmen?
Then sign up for SweetFind on the double and get their latest deal for the Riverside Men's Shop: $100 vouchers for $45!
You could get half off ties, socks, hats, pocket squares, button-down shirts, etc.!
There's a time limit for SweetFind deals however, so you have approx 16 hours left to snatch this one up!
So go over and plan your guy's ensembles for half price! :D
Just thought you'd like to know!
Then sign up for SweetFind on the double and get their latest deal for the Riverside Men's Shop: $100 vouchers for $45!
You could get half off ties, socks, hats, pocket squares, button-down shirts, etc.!
There's a time limit for SweetFind deals however, so you have approx 16 hours left to snatch this one up!
So go over and plan your guy's ensembles for half price! :D
Just thought you'd like to know!
January 25, 2011
More Comfy Cozy Winter Wedding Inspiration!
Here is some more lovely winter inspiration to feast your eyes on! Enjoy! :D
It would be too cute to serve soup in little hallowed-out gourds! <3
It seems to be difficult to pull off, however if you do this the day before, add a little lemon juice to the carved surface of each one so it doesn't brown, and stick them in the fridge, (or many friends' fridges), you should be fine. Just note that a pumpkin site says it will start to dry out and shrivel after 48 hours, so you don't want to wait too long with these.
Probably the only reason I would ever buy wedding stockings...just to keep my darn legs warm!
The lace ones are awfully pretty though :) A winter tidbit taken from Weddingbee's Miss Earrings!
The cutest (and most affordable!) outdoor lanterns I've seen for a winter wedding! Just make sure they don't melt beforehand!
Thank Design Sponge for the how-to for this fantastic idea!
I love the color of these faux orchids! They can be so pretty in deep burgundy!
Now if you're going for a more modern look, this take on the birds and branches theme could be very fitting:
All thanks to a dessert buffet post by Hostess with the Mostest.
Another more modern winter idea is to use these feather wreaths that I just love...they remind me so much of snow, so soft and delicate:
However I don't think it will be popular with the bf (tried to get something similar for Christmas XD lol)
More to come!
(What, you thought I exhausted my list of winter ideas already?!)
It would be too cute to serve soup in little hallowed-out gourds! <3
It seems to be difficult to pull off, however if you do this the day before, add a little lemon juice to the carved surface of each one so it doesn't brown, and stick them in the fridge, (or many friends' fridges), you should be fine. Just note that a pumpkin site says it will start to dry out and shrivel after 48 hours, so you don't want to wait too long with these.
Probably the only reason I would ever buy wedding stockings...just to keep my darn legs warm!
The lace ones are awfully pretty though :) A winter tidbit taken from Weddingbee's Miss Earrings!
The cutest (and most affordable!) outdoor lanterns I've seen for a winter wedding! Just make sure they don't melt beforehand!
Thank Design Sponge for the how-to for this fantastic idea!
I love the color of these faux orchids! They can be so pretty in deep burgundy!
Now if you're going for a more modern look, this take on the birds and branches theme could be very fitting:
All thanks to a dessert buffet post by Hostess with the Mostest.
Another more modern winter idea is to use these feather wreaths that I just love...they remind me so much of snow, so soft and delicate:
However I don't think it will be popular with the bf (tried to get something similar for Christmas XD lol)
More to come!
(What, you thought I exhausted my list of winter ideas already?!)
January 7, 2011
The Cricut's Here!!!
8DYes, the crazy lady got her Cricut for Christmas!!!
It's so pretty isn't it?! It's a collector's edition for National Breast Cancer Month, and came with the special edition Pink Journey cartridge! Plus Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials cartridges.
I got the special edition because it was a fantastic ebay find, an auction that had an incorrectly labeled title, so any passerby would think it was just a regular Cricut for sale. Not to mention that for other unknown but fortunate reasons, it was not being bid up as much as other Cricuts on ebay at the time.
I figured a collector's item would be worth more in the long run, in case I wanted to sell it after all the wedding preparations are over. Also that Pink Journey cartridge? Worth over $100 on average! 0.0 (A normal Cricut cartridge will go for approx $30 on ebay, depending)
After bugging my mom for two hours debating whether I should buy it or not, my mom offered to use her bidding program to help me out. I anxiously waited for the end results...and...wait, what? Who won this?! z***t?! Who the hell is that?!?
I called up my mom saying her bidding program didn't work, z***t won the auction, and started getting slightly frantic. Her response? "Oh, okay then, I guess we'll have to wait til Christmas to see if I really won the auction or not. :D" My mom is always trying to get "surprises" for Christmas gifts, lol.
So obviously I knew she had it :)
Ebay is, apparently, pretty good at disguising bidders names. I don't remember the exact number offhand, but I believe we won the auction around $185 plus approx $25 shipping. Which is a steal considering my mom sold the Pink Journey cartridge for me for $125! :D
(No offense to those who would have kept the cartridge, however I am fortunate enough to not have a breast cancer victim in the family, so I hope that I never need it.)
So, being gifted the Make the Cut! cutting program as well, I had to figure out how the hell to get this thing working!
Coming Up: Setting up your Cricut with Make the Cut!
November 24, 2010
A Rose By Any Other Material Would Be As Sweet?
Quick little blurb I had to share with you...
(And forgive me if I'm a bit flat today, haven't been feeling so great, I attribute it to stress of the upcoming graduate deadlines XP Anyhoo...)
I was surfing my usual group of drool-worthy wedding blogs, and while looking in the DIY section of Elizabeth Anne Designs, I found a tutorial for a pretty and pink dried flower wreath.
Well, pink is not my thing, but I though dried lavender would be lovely! The bride shared the site were she bought her dried goods, Dried Flowers 'R' Us, and obviously, I had to take a look to see if dried flowers was the secret mecca of having affordable florals.
Well I didn't find any crazy revelations, but I did find these!!!
With winter wedding thoughts dancing in my head, I thought these would be great to fill out any flower arrangements I would have!
You can get 400 rose heads for just $57 and 200 stemmed roses for $64!
Adding this lovely woodsy, wintery element to real flower bouquets/centerpieces/etc will help make them look more grand, large and full without paying nearly as much for real flowers!
Sounds good to me!
(And forgive me if I'm a bit flat today, haven't been feeling so great, I attribute it to stress of the upcoming graduate deadlines XP Anyhoo...)
I was surfing my usual group of drool-worthy wedding blogs, and while looking in the DIY section of Elizabeth Anne Designs, I found a tutorial for a pretty and pink dried flower wreath.
Well, pink is not my thing, but I though dried lavender would be lovely! The bride shared the site were she bought her dried goods, Dried Flowers 'R' Us, and obviously, I had to take a look to see if dried flowers was the secret mecca of having affordable florals.
Well I didn't find any crazy revelations, but I did find these!!!
With winter wedding thoughts dancing in my head, I thought these would be great to fill out any flower arrangements I would have!
You can get 400 rose heads for just $57 and 200 stemmed roses for $64!
Adding this lovely woodsy, wintery element to real flower bouquets/centerpieces/etc will help make them look more grand, large and full without paying nearly as much for real flowers!
Sounds good to me!
November 12, 2010
The Bargain Awesome-ness Just Keeps Coming...
Omg I think I'm in love. Well, obviously, with this wedding planning and all, but now with a website.
The 15 Dollar Store.
Okay fine. $15. Whatever. What does it have?
SHOES AND DRESSES!!!
And other attire and accessories, but I'm drooling over the SHOES AND DRESSES. All for $15. Somebody pinch me! 8D
It is clothing site for juniors, but I'm still young and short, so that is not an issue. Plus, shoe sizes are the same no matter what age you are!
This is all thanks to the lovely Miss Sloth from, yep you guessed it, WeddingBee! Thanks to her awesome bridal ensemble on a budget post, I have been enlightened!
I could get these...
or this...
or maybe this...
And look. at. this.
Affordable but very tasteful bridesmaid dresses!!! And they kinda look like those fancy twobirds bridesmaid dresses! (They're all the rage in wedding blogs these days) And they even come in gray/silver AND purple!!! And they're floor length so it could be appropriate for a winter OR a summer wedding!
I'm sensing serendipity here.
I mean I even could ask the lovely girlies to buy these now, because for heavens sake, they're $15 fracking dollars!!! 8D
These dresses could be dressed up very easily too, all you need is a pretty sash or big flower or something, but I can work with them!
*starts reading store return policies in my drunken dress excitement stupor*
Well, I just found one slight catch - all sales are final.
Boo :P So that means that if I do get said dresses, I would have to make sure they all fit now and pray they all fit later... *sighs* It could work...except I don't know if I want all silver or all purple...buy both maybe?
Yeah, I'm getting overly excited about this like I did with shoes before, however it is important to me that I get a bridesmaid dress that is affordable for all of my girls. Almost all of them are still getting degrees right now and don't have a couple hundred bucks to throw around on dresses.
It would be probably one of the most budget friendly dresses ever!
And these dresses were way cheaper than the shoes I was eying previously.
So...I know most of my bridesmaids-to-be know about this blog, (except for one...I think she might worry about me too much if I showed her XD) what you do think? :)
The 15 Dollar Store.
Okay fine. $15. Whatever. What does it have?
SHOES AND DRESSES!!!
And other attire and accessories, but I'm drooling over the SHOES AND DRESSES. All for $15. Somebody pinch me! 8D
It is clothing site for juniors, but I'm still young and short, so that is not an issue. Plus, shoe sizes are the same no matter what age you are!
This is all thanks to the lovely Miss Sloth from, yep you guessed it, WeddingBee! Thanks to her awesome bridal ensemble on a budget post, I have been enlightened!
I could get these...
or this...
or maybe this...
And look. at. this.
Affordable but very tasteful bridesmaid dresses!!! And they kinda look like those fancy twobirds bridesmaid dresses! (They're all the rage in wedding blogs these days) And they even come in gray/silver AND purple!!! And they're floor length so it could be appropriate for a winter OR a summer wedding!
I'm sensing serendipity here.
I mean I even could ask the lovely girlies to buy these now, because for heavens sake, they're $15 fracking dollars!!! 8D
These dresses could be dressed up very easily too, all you need is a pretty sash or big flower or something, but I can work with them!
*starts reading store return policies in my drunken dress excitement stupor*
Well, I just found one slight catch - all sales are final.
Boo :P So that means that if I do get said dresses, I would have to make sure they all fit now and pray they all fit later... *sighs* It could work...except I don't know if I want all silver or all purple...buy both maybe?
Yeah, I'm getting overly excited about this like I did with shoes before, however it is important to me that I get a bridesmaid dress that is affordable for all of my girls. Almost all of them are still getting degrees right now and don't have a couple hundred bucks to throw around on dresses.
It would be probably one of the most budget friendly dresses ever!
And these dresses were way cheaper than the shoes I was eying previously.
So...I know most of my bridesmaids-to-be know about this blog, (except for one...I think she might worry about me too much if I showed her XD) what you do think? :)
November 4, 2010
Another Great Christmas Tree Shop Deal!
13" Chargers are now only $1 each!!!
AND THERE'S MORE!
The lovely site Retail-Me-Not has a 20% off coupon for the Christmas Tree Shop for the dates of November 9th - 16th!
8D
Mark your calendars people!!!
AND THERE'S MORE!
The lovely site Retail-Me-Not has a 20% off coupon for the Christmas Tree Shop for the dates of November 9th - 16th!
8D
Mark your calendars people!!!
October 25, 2010
***Centerpiece Deal Alert!***
GAK!!!
Darn it all I wish I was engaged already!
Because I found another great deal on decor for winter brides!
If you have a Christmas Tree Shop near you:
1) Run over there!
2) Buy all the 3ft artificial evergreen trees starting at $7 each.
3) Enjoy your great buy and start of a fantastic centerpiece.
Too bad it's a little hard to justify buying 20 3ft evergreen trees XD
Your welcome :)
Darn it all I wish I was engaged already!
Because I found another great deal on decor for winter brides!
If you have a Christmas Tree Shop near you:
1) Run over there!
2) Buy all the 3ft artificial evergreen trees starting at $7 each.
3) Enjoy your great buy and start of a fantastic centerpiece.
Too bad it's a little hard to justify buying 20 3ft evergreen trees XD
Your welcome :)
October 13, 2010
The Dollar Tree Has Done It Again!
Attention all thrifty brides out there who love candles!!!
The Dollar Tree is currently selling 6", 7", and 8" long stem tealight candle holders for $1 each!!!
And you can buy them by the 48-count case!!! (assorted sizes)
This is definitely another deal I really wish I could purchase!
Just thought you'd like to know...
:)
The Dollar Tree is currently selling 6", 7", and 8" long stem tealight candle holders for $1 each!!!
And you can buy them by the 48-count case!!! (assorted sizes)
This is definitely another deal I really wish I could purchase!
Just thought you'd like to know...
:)
August 21, 2010
The Tastiest Flowers...
...are made of cupcakes! :D
Thanks to Ms. Locket from good ol' WeddingBee, another adorable idea comes forth!
(Not to mention that Ms. Locket is a central New York gal, :) love hearing about the rest of New York state for a change! It's not just New York City people!)
Too bad the cupcakes are just too casual for the shindig I'm planning...
Or I would so do it :D
Speaking of tasty flowers, I have been bouncing around the idea of including fresh edible flowers into the mix: in drinks, on desserts, etc.
In addition, purchasing or learning how to make gum paste flowers for the cake.
There is a great site for affordable sugar flowers, DiscountSugarFlowers.com. Most of the flowers are just around $1, and they look fantastic!
(I have an unhealthy fascination with orchids lately...they're expensive! They are a fundmental budget no-no...more on that later)
Fresh edible flowers online are a bit harder to find. Most sites suggest you either grow your own (and never, ever use any pesticides on them,) or get them from local farmer's markets.
But I have found some places online that sell them, some even for a decent price:
Sid Wainer & Son, 50 pansies for $18, plus required overnight shipping. Turned out to be $36 for my location:
Sid Wainer & Son, 50 edible orchids for $16! But if you get 100 of them they are only $68 total with ship!
(also available 100 for $78 at Marx Foods.)
The Chef's Warehouse, 50 Wild Hibiscus Flowers in syrup for $31.50:
I love these because Mrs. Cola mentioned they looked like Seymour from the musical Little Shop of Horrors! 8D Anything to get a musical reference in, lol!
Sid Wainer & Son again!, 50 lavender wands for $13, $49 total with ship:
And if you don't care what type of flower you get,
Marx Foods has 400-600 assorted flowers for just $61!!! 8D
for that price I would just buy them and pick out the purple ones! XD
Overall, great fancy touches for your already tasty wedding noms :)
Thanks to Ms. Locket from good ol' WeddingBee, another adorable idea comes forth!
(Not to mention that Ms. Locket is a central New York gal, :) love hearing about the rest of New York state for a change! It's not just New York City people!)
Too bad the cupcakes are just too casual for the shindig I'm planning...
Or I would so do it :D
Speaking of tasty flowers, I have been bouncing around the idea of including fresh edible flowers into the mix: in drinks, on desserts, etc.
In addition, purchasing or learning how to make gum paste flowers for the cake.
There is a great site for affordable sugar flowers, DiscountSugarFlowers.com. Most of the flowers are just around $1, and they look fantastic!
(I have an unhealthy fascination with orchids lately...they're expensive! They are a fundmental budget no-no...more on that later)
Fresh edible flowers online are a bit harder to find. Most sites suggest you either grow your own (and never, ever use any pesticides on them,) or get them from local farmer's markets.
But I have found some places online that sell them, some even for a decent price:
Sid Wainer & Son, 50 pansies for $18, plus required overnight shipping. Turned out to be $36 for my location:
Sid Wainer & Son, 50 edible orchids for $16! But if you get 100 of them they are only $68 total with ship!
(also available 100 for $78 at Marx Foods.)
The Chef's Warehouse, 50 Wild Hibiscus Flowers in syrup for $31.50:
I love these because Mrs. Cola mentioned they looked like Seymour from the musical Little Shop of Horrors! 8D Anything to get a musical reference in, lol!
Sid Wainer & Son again!, 50 lavender wands for $13, $49 total with ship:
And if you don't care what type of flower you get,
Marx Foods has 400-600 assorted flowers for just $61!!! 8D
for that price I would just buy them and pick out the purple ones! XD
Overall, great fancy touches for your already tasty wedding noms :)
August 10, 2010
Sometimes It Helps To Clean Out Your Closet...
Being influenced by the cute rose purse I found earlier, I continued the search for shoes, and found myself being drawn to shoes with cute little flowers on the toes:
Both lovely shoes, both terribly expensive XP
Move on to times when I'm not glued to a computer screen...
I was rummaging through the many, many items in my closet, and I realized that I already had a lovely pair of purple heels, purchased from Payless several years ago for prom...
Similar to this in dark purple:
Not a literal photo but you get the idea.
They are perfectly good purple shoes. They're sandals, with a bit of a heel, but doesn't look excruciating to wear...however they're missing that little bit of "wow factor"...
*looks at closet shoes*
*looks at drool worthy internet shoes*
*looks at closet shoes*
*looks at drool worthy internet shoes*
*realizes something obvious*
All I need are some purple flowers to put on the closet shoes! :D
So the search was on for lovely satin fabric flowers!!!
I looked at some flower hair clip sites, My Diva's Closet and Hairflowers.net, and then at the lovely handcrafted world of Etsy.
And I think I found something just wonderful:
Yes, they are headbands, but I'm sure I can either ask for the flowers only or just remove the flower from the headband once I get it!
AND they come in silver too! So at the very least, the bridesmaids can have matching fabric flowers, and they just need to get themselves some purple or silver shoes.
(If you haven't noticed I have been bouncing around the idea of the 'maids having purple and silver color scheme...)
Much easier than finding cute, stylish, affordable, mid heel purple sandals in a wide range of available sizes. :P
Only possible problem with these flowers is the size, 3 inches may or may not be too much for a regular pair of shoes.
Itching to try it out though :D
Both lovely shoes, both terribly expensive XP
Move on to times when I'm not glued to a computer screen...
I was rummaging through the many, many items in my closet, and I realized that I already had a lovely pair of purple heels, purchased from Payless several years ago for prom...
Similar to this in dark purple:
Not a literal photo but you get the idea.
They are perfectly good purple shoes. They're sandals, with a bit of a heel, but doesn't look excruciating to wear...however they're missing that little bit of "wow factor"...
*looks at closet shoes*
*looks at drool worthy internet shoes*
*looks at closet shoes*
*looks at drool worthy internet shoes*
*realizes something obvious*
All I need are some purple flowers to put on the closet shoes! :D
So the search was on for lovely satin fabric flowers!!!
I looked at some flower hair clip sites, My Diva's Closet and Hairflowers.net, and then at the lovely handcrafted world of Etsy.
And I think I found something just wonderful:
Yes, they are headbands, but I'm sure I can either ask for the flowers only or just remove the flower from the headband once I get it!
AND they come in silver too! So at the very least, the bridesmaids can have matching fabric flowers, and they just need to get themselves some purple or silver shoes.
(If you haven't noticed I have been bouncing around the idea of the 'maids having purple and silver color scheme...)
Much easier than finding cute, stylish, affordable, mid heel purple sandals in a wide range of available sizes. :P
Only possible problem with these flowers is the size, 3 inches may or may not be too much for a regular pair of shoes.
Itching to try it out though :D
August 7, 2010
Dancing Under The Stars...
After glancing at many a custom-lit dance floor, I was curious how to possibly DIY one myself.
The theater would already have lighting equipment, so I'm sure they would be able to set it up! The effect discs are called "gobos" and usually made out of metal or glass so they can withstand the heat of the lights.
After realizing cutting small details into sheet metal is a bad idea, (danger factor and the need for smooth cuts,) and that custom gobos cost about $100, I decided to look at some already-made, stock gobos.
Wouldn't it be lovely to dance under the stars? For only $12?
I think it would be :)
The theater would already have lighting equipment, so I'm sure they would be able to set it up! The effect discs are called "gobos" and usually made out of metal or glass so they can withstand the heat of the lights.
After realizing cutting small details into sheet metal is a bad idea, (danger factor and the need for smooth cuts,) and that custom gobos cost about $100, I decided to look at some already-made, stock gobos.
Wouldn't it be lovely to dance under the stars? For only $12?
I think it would be :)
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