Frenchie and Flea

Friday: Fabulous Finds for Your Summer Wardrobe

>> Friday, June 11, 2010

Hello, lovelies! It's time for another edition of Friday: Fabulous Finds with Lauren Noel! I'm basically IN LOVE with the style board she put together this week - these pieces are definitely worthy of summer! Thank you Lauren!

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Summer is here and I’m swooning over all the lovely things I have been seeing lately! I am currently obsessing over floral prints and nautical patterns. I just can’t get enough of either, which is unfortunate for my wallet… I found some adorable items that are just perfect for this sunshine season! I especially LOVE this Vera Bradley floral clutch! Aren’t the bold bright colors and sweet floral print a great combination!? I think everyone should add some of these great prints and patterns to their wardrobe! Happy shopping!

1.Geo-Floral Scarf 2. Nautical Striped Top 3. Vera Bradley Poppy Clutch 4. Floral Knit Skirt 5.Grey Slouchy Rolled Shorts 6. Wild Pair Nautical Flats

- Lauren Noel, San Francisco Style Unveiled

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Have a fabulous weekend, everyone! See you Monday!
P.S. Thank you so much to to Ana of Live & Enliven for posting our Home Tour on your lovely blog!
P.P.S Today is the LAST DAY to SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS for the Couples Casting Call!!!!!!

Obsession: Dottie Angel

>> Thursday, June 10, 2010

Have you all seen Dottie Angel's work? I'm sure you have (Down, Out & Chic just posted about her and I was SO delighted I had to share!), because she's so incredibly talented and takes the most GORGEOUSLY styled photographs. I am mildly (ok majorly) obsessed with her style, her work, and...well....her! You MUST check out her flickr stream, her blog, and of course her Etsy shop so you can pick up a lovely for yourself! I'm eying these for my home...

Are you swooning? Do you not LOVE her color choice and her eye for detail? Sheesh! I'm in love!

Wedding Wednesday: Color Inspiration

>> Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Hi everyone and happy Wednesday! Can I just say again I am so happy to be sharing wedding inspiration with all you on Emily’s great blog! Today I have a some fun color inspiration to share with all of you. Since summer is here (well for the most part) I am in the mood for bright, colorful and all around cheery color palettes. I hope you enjoy these unique color stories and they bring inspiration to you for your celebration!

Pink Lemonade
Palette: Lemon, Cotton Candy Pink, Pale Blue
1. Paper Rosettes 2. Bouquet on books 3. Mini Cake on plate 4. Favor boxes & paper straws

Summer at the Boardwalk
Palette: Yellow, Cream, Blue
1. Tent 2. Vintage Suitcase 3. Wedding aisle with lemon 4. Bride and Groom & Bouquet on chair

Antique Turquoise & Yellow
Palette: Golden yellow, Turquoise, Burlap
1. Tablescape 2. Escort Cards 3. Porcelain Nesting Bowls 4. Dresser Knobs

- Megan Shuler, Forget Me Knot Weddings

Calling All Couples!!!!!

>> Monday, June 7, 2010

Frenchie & Flea is styling an upcoming wedding/bridal shoot with the wonderful Untamed Petals and extremely talented Gina Maxine Photography! It will be in August on the Central Coast, CA.

I am looking for real couples who would love to share their REAL love in front of the camera! Married, engaged, dating - whatever - we want to hear from YOU! So if you're in love and want some amazing photography to keep forever, please send your photos and a little bit of info about your love story to emily@frenchieandflea.com.

The shoot will most likely fall on a weekend in late August. We will take "model" applicants through the week and be in touch by early next week with more details! Thank you!!

DIY: Ribbon Embellishments & Monograms

>> Friday, June 4, 2010

So you may remember the Fabric Covered Kraft Letter project I did for the baby shower a couple months ago...well, this is another spin on those! I am obsessed with these Kraft letters from Paper Source, and think there are SO many creative ways to decorate and use them! I LOVE giving them as gifts, and these two were recent presents for my flower girl, Sophia, and her new baby brother Carlo! (Ok, I know the C is slightly girlie for a little boy - what can I say, I love yellow and I tried to make it boyish with the brown, OK?). You can use whatever paper, fabric, and ribbon you have in your craft cupboard and create the ultimate personalized monogram present! I covered these in gift wrap sheets from Paper Source, and did the edges with chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon (and a hot glue gun). Now lets get to the embellishments...

Cut four strips each of a wider ribbon and coordinating thinner ribbon in the same lengths.

Trim the edges if you'd like...

Start layering them on top of each other in a cross pattern...

Use a dab of hot glue in the center between each ribbon layer.

After the 4 layers are cris-crossed and glued together, find a button to affix to the center.

Then cut two longer strips of the wider ribbon to make the hanging ribbon pieces (is there a name for those?) and attach to your letter. These are also GREAT package toppers, pins, or would be adorable affixed to a homemade greeting card.

For a super easy and more feminine embellishment, just find a bunch of coordinating ribbon in different colors, textures, and widths (I used some tulle ribbon, the same chocolate gingham, mint green vintage seam binding ribbon and some hand dyed pink silk ribbon) to create a fabulous layered ribbon.

Tie them all together in a lovely bow and use a dab of hot glue to affix to your letter!

Seriously, these would be adorable hanging on bedroom doors, above a bed, or on a bookshelf.

Semi-Homemade Cookie Sandwiches

>> Thursday, June 3, 2010

Semi - homemade Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches = EASY + DELISH! I made these last week, amidst moving boxes and kitchen disaster, and found that you can totally be Sandra Lee and make yummy stuff in the kitchen that's not entirely from scratch (but still looks/tastes kind of scratch-ish). So I bought some Funfetti Cookie Mix and Frosting...

And had some Rainbow Nonpareil Sprinkles and Guittard (YUMMMM) white chocolate chips....

And made these little sandwich cookies that are slightly reminiscent of circus animal cookies (did you love those like I did?). All you need to do is follow the cookie instructions, use the frosting in between two cookies and gently smoosh together. Then melt the chocolate with a TINY bit of cooking oil (makes it more smooth and drizzly) and drizzle over the top in a criss-cross pattern. Sprinkle away with rainbow nonpareils (or any sprinkles!) and you have easy and QUICK cookie sandwhiches. These are great for a party, gift, shower, or to take to your kids school or to the office for a birthday. Enjoy!

PS I stilllll haven't unpacked my camera charger, sorry again for the lame iPhone pics. Hey, I try ;)

Wednesday: Weddings - Bridal Shower Inspiration

>> Wednesday, June 2, 2010

f&f is thrilled to another edition of Wednesday: Weddings with Megan Shuler today! She has created some amazing bridal shower (or even wedding) inspiration boards for your next soiree! I especially love the Pancake Breakfast (click here for all the lovely details from Design*Sponge) and the DIY Paper Pennant Garland (click here for step by step instructions on how to create your very own!). Loving these inspiration boards...enjoy!

Hello lovely readers!
Today I am excited to share some bridal shower inspiration that
is easy to create for your next event...