Vintage Clip Art for DIY Projects

I adore vintage clip art. I want to use it everywhere. Wedding signs, menus, programs... you get the picture (no pun intended!). I want to share a sampling of the swoon-worthy clip art available (for free!) right here on the web. Who says we can't have champagne on a beer budget?

Credit: free stock images courtesy of clker.com & openclipart.org

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Show Me a Sign

Show me a wedding sign, and I'm smitten. Show me a truly original, unique-to-you wedding sign, and I'm head over heels. Huge props to Joni Lay, designer and illustrator at Chocolate Butterbean in Atlanta, Georgia. Aren't these custom wedding signs to die for?

Credit: Joni Lay, Chocolate Butterbean

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A Bevy of Beverage Dispensers

As a bonafide follow-up to my previous post, I wanted to share my hand-picked selection of whimsical beverage dispensers in all shapes, sizes, and price points. For purchasing information, please see below. Enjoy!

1 - White Ceramic Drink Dispenser with Metal Stand, Classic Hostess, $108
2 - Green Glass Beverage Dispenser, Classic Hostess, $50
3 - Apothecary Beverage Dispensers, Horchow, $249
4 - Remembrance Jug, Classic Hostess, $64
5 - Handblown Beverage Dispenser, Gumps, $79
6 - Beverage Servers, Horchow, $350
7 - Beverage Lemonade Dispenser, Classic Hostess, $40
8 - Vista Pedestal Lemonade Dispenser, Classic Hostess (& Touch of Class), $50
9 - Clear Glass Beverage Servers, Horchow, $100
10 - Global Amici Lemonade Jar with Spigot, Kitchen Clique, $65
11 - Paris Hammered Glass Beverage Dispenser, Classic Hostess, $96
12 - Savannah Drink Dispenser, Classic Hostess (& Horchow), $70
13 - Charlestown Dispenser, Jaf Gifts, $88
14 - Glass Beverage Dispenser, Fresh Finds, $60
15 - Cairo Beverage Dispenser, Modern Dose, $242
16 - Spigot Jug, Brylane Home, $30
17 - Glass Spigot Decanter, Brylane Home, $70
18 - Three-Tier Spigot Jug, Brylane Home, $50
19 - Green Bell-Shaped Drink Dispenser with Stand, Classic Hostess, $110
20 - Gallon 'Ball' Jar with Spigot, Lehmans, $30
21 - Beverage Dispenser with Rack, Classic Hostess, $40

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{DIY} Beverage Stand

I am completely enthralled with DIY beverage stands. From a self-constructed lemonade stand pre-ceremony, to 'serve yourself' pre-mixed elixirs at the reception, the possibilities are endless.

Pre-ceremony, try serving yellow or pink lemonade (spring), peach iced tea (summer), apple cider (fall), egg nog, or hot chocolate (winter). Display clear plastic cups, small glasses, or mason jars next to your drink dispenser(s). For an extra-chic touch, offer drinking straws or stirrers.

To save yourself a bartender at your home reception, try pre-mixing a few 'signature' drinks and set them up in beverage dispensers so that your guests may help themselves. This works especially well for backyard receptions. Here are some ideas of which I am especially fond:

A rustic, self-constructed lemonade stand is given a dose of country charm with mason jars, wildflowers, and a hand-painted sign.
Credit: JK Photography

What could be better than cookies? Cookies with drinks! Give your guests options by offering multiple drink choices, and switch it up with ladles in top-opening jars. A colorful banner gives your beverage stand some character.
Credit: One Love Photo

Chalk boards are a cute way to announce your beverage stand, and a hand-sewn linen adds a cheery focal point to an otherwise simple display.
Credit: Fred Marcus Photography

Paper straws and vintage milk bottles make any drink irresistable.
Credit: ModernLola (for drinking straws)

Tie the knot with these adorable knotted drinking straws.
Credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

Save money (and look marvelous doing it) with a DIY reception bar. Pre-mixed drinks allow guests to pour their own and act as their own bartenders.
Credit: Project Wedding

Stay tuned tomorrow for a hand-picked selection of the most unique (and affordable) beverage dispensers on the worldwide web!

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Farmtastic

I may be partial to farm weddings, as our wedding will be a farm wedding... but I don't think the charm and warmth of these weddings will ever get old. Likewise, I fell in love with this one:

Jan & Rob

Credits:
Venue: Private home in the Berkshires
Bride's dress: Custom by Christina Kara
Bridesmaid dresses: Calypso
Groom's suit: Brooks Brothers
Caterer: Max Ultimate Food
Music: Housatonic Philharmonic/Sarah Borges
Photography: Elisabeth Millay
Blog Feature: Snippet & Ink

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{Blingful} Brooches

As an extension of my adoration of fur coats and shrugs over wedding gowns, I wanted to shine light on the beautiful brooches that hold it all together. And they don't stop there... from wedding gown sashes to bouquet wraps, the broochabilities are endless.

I created a collection of some of my personal favorites:

Credits:
1 Good Luck Brooch - luxandlove
2 Bird on Branch - skylark studio
3 Vintage Treasure Brooch - staroftheeast
4 Mainspring Steampunk Brooch - 10PMjewelry
5 Majestic Amber Dragonfly Brooch - jeannie689
6 Bavarian Crystal Brooch - Victorian Trading Co.
7 Victorian Cameo Bow Brooch - Victorian Trading Co.
8 Old Vermont Brooch - Victorian Trading Co.
9 Victorian Bumblebee Pin - Victorian Trading Co.
10 Queen Anne's Lace Brooch - Victorian Trading Co.
11 Flower Brooch - Wedding Mountain
12 Crystal Vintage Brooch - Wedding Mountain
13 Starfish Crystal Pin - Wedding Mountain
14 Cameo Brooch - VisualConcepts
15 Ruffle Gardenia - SmittenXOXO
16 Jilliann's Winter White Brooch - jilliann
17 Chiffon Flower Brooch - VieModerne
18 Bowie Brooch - KirstenKuehnDesigns
19 Champagne Gray Brooch - Katarzynna
20 Brooch No. 8 - luckyyao

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Woodsy Whimsy

I created this inspiration board to give rustic chic a soft, pretty, whimsical side.




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It's Official... I Won!

Priscilla of Boston has posted the official results of their contest, "How Does Priscilla of Boston Inspire You?" I am so excited to have won the Grand Prize in this contest! Not only is Priscilla of Boston gracious to provide a wedding gown of my choice, but my fiance and I get to go on a mini-vacay to NYC in April to attend the Priscilla of Boston Spring Fashion Show! I am so, so grateful.

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Vintage in Vogue

I designed this color palette, inspired by carnival candy, brought to life by brancoprata's (StyleCircle) inspiration board:





Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings (poms and wedding cake), My Vintage Vogue (bathing beauties), Alessandra Mortola (ice cream sundae and cherry cup) and Nicole Hill Gerulat (table setting, bar, cobbler and recipe box).

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Warm Wishes

I am head-over-heels in love with faux-fur jackets over wedding gowns. This one from Anthropologie is my favorite:


Here are a few of my other favorites, compliments of Elaine over at StyleMePretty:



Click here for seller information.


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Vintage Whimsy

Now that I'm on a self-proclaimed label kick, I wanted to share these wonderful vintage label templates from WorldLabel. They all fit Avery 5162 or 5164 labels. Just download the template and voila! Instant awesomeness.

Click Here for Templates

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