{Homemade: Table Runner}

Oh boy do I have an easy 'Homemade' project for you today my dears!  One of the simplest ways to use vintage handkerchiefs is to make a table runner out of them.  Here have a look-see...

To create, just place the handkerchiefs so that they overlap a bit and viola! 

L-O-V-E this idea.  Such a fabulous and easy way to decorate the table, don't you think?  And it is a darling idea for a bridal shower or baby shower.

Styling Tip:  For a wedding you could also use one major color of handkerchiefs per table (pink, purple, blue, yellow), and instead of having table numbers on escort cards - have a color, or you could even use colored cards and have guests names written on them.

xoxo to the moon and back,

~ k

...image via the bride's cafe

{Styled: A Small Table}

It's the perfect piece to use for your cake table...

Don't you think?  Ooh, I do.

Styling Tip:  For the photo it looks like the cake was moved all the way to the front of the table, however, nothing else is needed if you move the cake and the flowers to the center of the table.  I think it would be simply perfect! 

Yet, you could also add other desserts to the table, pretty china plates and vintage forks would look lovely, and the addition of a doily or piece of lace would be fabulous as well.  Plus, a small table like this works perfectly as a welcome table, a favor table, an escort table, a guest book table...lots of options really!

xoxo to the moon and back,
~ K

...photography by elizabeth messina via style me pretty

{Star of the Week: Mint Crates}

I am excited that today is Tuesday!  Why do you ask?  Well, my cousin and her hubby leave for New York early this morning ~ which means I get to puppy sit Gus!  There is just something about a puppy that is so fabulous, no?  I just might have to share a picture of him and all his adorableness.  Oh, and I hear he is a good cuddler too!

Anyhoo, enough puppy talk and on to the 'Star of the Week' this week ~ mint crates!  I have two of these lovelies, as you can see...

And while they are very similar on the outside, they are different on the inside.  However, they are the most perfect shade of mint green EVER!  Yet, I do have to tell you that these crates are solid and quite heavy.  I was surprised at how heavy they were when I had to lug them all the way to the car.

Goodness, there are so many ways to use and style these pretties, that I don't even know where to start...as I have bunches of ideas swirling around in my head!  And I am sure you too could think of a handful of ways in which to use as well.  And because they are so versatile and such a fabulous color ~ they were an easy pick for the 'Star of the Week' this week.

xoxo to the moon and back,
~ k

...photography by over the moon vintage rentals

{Purchase Peek: Footed Metal Tray}

Here is a little something I purchased this weekend...

I just couldn't resist this piece on Etsy as the price (even with shipping) was just right.  And while I rarely buy pieces online (because of shipping fees), this piece was just so fabulous that I had to buy it.  Oh and do I have some plans for this lovely piece...you will just have to wait and see ;-)  But here are a couple hints ~ think planter and organizer. 

Hope you lovelies had a fabulous weekend.  I am looking forward to a great week here at OTMVR, as I get to see all of the pages of the website design this week...YIPPEE!

xoxo to the moon and back
~ k

...images via harmonica jane

{Star of the Week: Glass Corn Holder Trays}

Okay, I know what you are probably thinking ~ what's so special about corn holder trays?  Well if you think about the size of corn, then you can start to see how these little trays could be so fabulous to be the 'Star of the Week'...

They are the perfect size to hold macarons!  Also, cake pops, cookies, mini cupcakes, etc... not to mention a handful of other useful ways to use that are non-dessert related ;-)  Tell me loves, what would you use them for?

xoxo to the moon and back
~K

...photography by over the moon vintage rentals

{Repurposed: Wood Soda Crate}

In last week's 'Repurposed' post I showed you a soda crate used as a caramel corn holder for a dessert table ~ well for this week's 'Repurposed' post I figure why not show you another way to use a wood soda crate at a wedding!  Fun, no?  Yet, I am sure I will be showing you lots of other ways to use them as time goes on ;-)

So today it's all about repurposing the wood soda crate to be used for an escort area at a wedding.  Have a look-see at this darling escort area...

Here the bottom of a soda crate is being used to hold key chains and names for seating.  And while I know this is just one crate, a handful of them would sure look fabulous all lined up! 

And how darling is the idea of key chains as escorts?  I love that each key chain represents a different table...so find your name, and your destination. L-O-V-E it!  Here are a couple more closeups for you...

It looks like simple, small, gold screw in hooks (something like these) were used to hang the key chains from...however, small nails and pushpins would work just as well.  And just think of all the options of things you could hang or pin...like keys!  Oh, you bet your buttons I am loving the creativity here!

xoxo to the moon and back
~ K

...photography by jen huang via style me pretty

{Perfect Patina}

On skeleton keys, and a chandelier...

Have I told you that I L-O-V-E rust?  No.  Well I do ;-)

xoxo to the moon and back
~ K

...images via french larkspur (edited)