OMG it’s here again! I LOVE Halloween and each year keeps getting better and better. And since it’s my favorite time of year, what better way to celebrate than to play with hair and makeup for our annual Halloween card? Keeping up with tradition, this year I’ve got the hair and makeup need-to-know for a DIY perfectly spooky Miss Peregrine from Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home of Peculiar Children. I first read the book awhile back (and loved it!) and after seeing the movie, it was a no-brainer. This HAD to be this year’s costume! Simply follow these steps and you’ll be just as glamorously spooky as Miss Peregrine herself! HAIR Step 1: Prep hair with heat protector. Use a pliable medium hold hair spray for curling. When curling wrap and pin. Allow hair to cool before removing pins. Step 2: Remove hair pins, and start to pick the curl … Read More
Beth & Joe Classically Gilded Wedding Stationery Featured on Style Me Pretty
We’d be lying if we said we didn’t do a little dance to see our creations for Beth & Joe’s classically gilded wedding stationery featured on Style Me Pretty. Their wedding was a home run and their love story is one that reminds us all what weddings are all about! We were excited to be working alongside some of the best local vendors under the guidance of Imoni Events. Together we helped create Beth & Joe’s dream wedding at the green and gorgeous Westin Keirland Resort and Spa. The entire venue was drenched in the delicate and lovely florals from Petal Pusher and with the help of Elyse Hall Photography, every spectacular moment was captured. You can take a peek at the full story of Beth & Joe at Style Me Pretty here. The classic style of the black and gold theme within the wedding allowed us to create the elegant … Read More
How Many Wedding Invites Should I Order?
Welcome to the idieh design GIRL TALK SERIES! We’ve made it our mission to guide brides in their wedding journey with some legit advice about wedding stationery, planning, and all things in between. We want every bride’s experience to be as smooth as possible. So we’ve gathered all the best tips and advice you could possibly need to help plan the wedding of your dreams. Find more tips & tricks here. When it comes time to order those wedding invites, many brides just count the number of their guests on their master guest list and think, that’s that. Well, we’ve got two things that every bride needs to know before they order too many or worse, not enough, wedding invites. TIP #1: No. of Invites ≠ No. of Guests First things first, you do NOT need as many wedding invites as you have guests! While it might seem like common sense, … Read More
Classically Gilded Wedding Stationery | Scottsdale, Arizona
This gorgeous and classic wedding theme was a home run! The lovely, and oh so in love, Beth and Joe, collaborated with the best of the best to create their dream wedding and let me tell you, their dream came to life. We always look forward to working with our favorite local vendors and this time was no exception. Imoni Events brought everyone together to create this classic and romantic wedding, set in the extravagant Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The entire wedding stationery set focused on classic, yet modern, style with the elegant touches of gilded calligraphy. The warm gold hues combined with the classic use of black, white & ivory made the entire event cohesive, and what we love to call, branded! Hints of delicate and timeless inspiration featured throughout the wedding stationery were complimented perfectly with the fresh orchids and lilies from Petal Pusher. Not to mention the stark white against the … Read More
Cricut: Meet the Maker – DIY Whimsical Wedding Stationery
It’s no secret that I adore my CRICUT EXPLORE™ and I jumped at the chance to design a DIY wedding invitation suite for their recently launch wedding collection. They asked me to focus on a whimsical theme, and since whimsical and playful are right up my alley, it was a no-brainer to create this DIY Whimsical Wedding Stationery suite. Since I had so many amazing ideas that were inspired by the whimsical theme, I brought the magical touch to the entire wedding suite. For a further look at the full DIY Whimsical Wedding Stationery theme, check out Part One & Part Two. To put the icing on the cake, the awesome team members from Cricut invited me for an interview so their clients could meet the maker behind the designs. {Cue the confetti!} I was stoked! Not only did I get to design an exclusive wedding stationery collection, but the people behind Cricut were so impressed … Read More
DIY Whimsical Wedding: Part Two
In Whimsical Wedding Part Two we put the CRICUT EXPLORE™ to good use for the wedding day stationery. We already discussed the awesome wedding invitations, envelopes, reception cards, and R.S.V.P’s in DIY Whimsical Wedding Part One, but now we’ve got all the stationery you’ll need for the day of your wedding. These elegant and, of course, whimsical designs are the labor of love and inspired by putting the fun back into the daily grind. To learn more about my process, have a look here! I love using my CRICUT EXPLORE™ to design and bring my creativity to life! The wedding guests will adore the escort cards. The stylish look will help bring the whimsical wedding theme to life, while at the same time directing your guests to their assigned tables. MAKE IT NOW! Of course, the modern twist of the table numbers help your guests identify their tables in unique style. The spunky … Read More
DIY Whimsical Wedding: Part One
We’re back with our CRICUT EXPLORE™ to create this oh-so-magical and easy DIY Whimsical Wedding Stationery suite. Not only are these designs beautiful, they are easy, making a win-win for any bride-to-be. The unique and beautiful designs of the Whimsical Wedding series were a labor of love & you can learn more about the process here. I really strive to make the day to day hustle more fun and I love using my CRICUT EXPLORE™ to design and create! Where’s a better place to start than the actual wedding invitations themselves? These gorgeous and spunky designs are a great way to customize your own wedding stationery and go off the beaten track. MAKE IT NOW! Where there’s an invite, there’s an envelope. That’s right, you get to make these yourself too! These in-style and beyond cute envelopes and envelope liner designs will make your guests feel extra special as they open your wedding invitations. MAKE … Read More
7 Rules for Cutting Your Wedding Guest List
Welcome to the idieh design GIRL TALK SERIES! We’ve made it our mission to guide brides in their wedding journey with some legit advice about wedding stationery, planning, and all things in between. We want every bride’s experience to be as smooth as possible. So we’ve gathered all the best tips and advice you could possibly need to help plan the wedding of your dreams. Find more tips & tricks here. As a bride to be, you’ve got a lot on your plate when it comes to planing your big day. One of these being the wedding guest list. No matter what type of bride you are or what type of wedding you are having, every bride experiences a moment of ‘Should I invite them?’ At idieh design, we’ve gathered the seven rules you should keep in mind when making cuts to your wedding guest list. Keep in mind, these … Read More
Mediterranean Quinoa with Olive Oil Fried Eggs
I love dishes that can be meant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this fast-paced lifestyle that we live in, it really pays off to be versatile in the kitchen and be able to look like you pulled out all of the stops for each meal (especially with us instgramming everything that we eat), but being able to pull it off with ease and finesse, that’s what really counts! Sauté some vegetables and tomatoes together to make a salty, Mediterranean sauce, then serve it atop a healthy bowl of quinoa and a crispy olive-oil fried egg (my latest obsession), then call it a day. Plus, eggs make anything acceptable to pass off as a breakfast dish, so don’t let anyone fool you into thinking otherwise! Mediterranean Quinoa with Olive Oil Fried Eggs Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa 4 tbsp. olive oil, separated 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced into half moons 2 garlic cloves, … Read More
DIY Sweet Sixteen: Part Two
idieh design is back – this time with more spunky and fun party favors for the DIY sweet sixteen birthday bash! Last time, we got the party started with the invites, cake topper, and the birthday girl’s tee decal. Now, it’s time to focus on the peeps that help celebrate the big day! The party guests will absolutely love this hip and eclectic Wink Art Print. It will add a truly unique addition to any teen’s room! MAKE IT NOW! And what’s more awesome than tiny little boxes filled with surprises? Almost nothing. Your guests will adore the cute and colorful Party Favor Box design! Whether you fill yours with sweets or maybe even nail polish (!!!) is up to you. MAKE IT NOW! Seriously, these little boxes are to die for! An awesome way to bring the party guests together is the DIY Leather Necklace. The girls will tap into their creative … Read More