Launching a NEW blog!

hello friends! i want to thank all of you who have been following I Heart Pretty since it launched in early 2011..this blog has been more successful than I could have ever imagined thanks to you! i have decided to launch a NEW blog and business, and i don’t want any of you to feel left behind! The new blog is Paper Heart at www.onepaperheart.wordpress.com. Please follow the link and subscribe to the new blog, which goes live on Monday morning so you won’t miss any of my fabulous finds and posts! Also, I am launching an online store that will be filled with fresh finds and gorgeous vintage pieces, which you can check out at www.etsy.com/shop/PaperHeartStore. thank you for everything you have contributed to I Heart Pretty..and i look forward to seeing all of you over at the new site! please feel free to message me with any questions or comments! click on the banner below to be directed to the new site…Paper Heart! i hope you all have a wonderful friday!

i heart all of you…

xoxo…makenzi b.

 

a dose of lovely…

hello friends! i hope you are all having a lovely monday morning. today i wanted to give you a dose of lovely inspiration to start the week off right. enjoy and have an absolutely wonderful day.

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.

 

get inspired…

hello friends! today i want to share some lovely little bits of inspiration. let me know what you love. have a lovely sunday evening.

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.

 

ringing in the new year…

hello friends! i can hardly believe we are saying goodbye to another year. this year has been amazing and there is so much to celebrate while ringing in the new year! today i want to inspire you with a few things that get me in the spirit of celebrating. for me NYE 2012 is all gold, gaudy, and anything that sparkles and shines. enjoy the inspiration and have a fabulous NYE! see you in 2012!

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.

Junebug by Badgley Mischka

Cheers necklace by Kate Spade

Vintage 50s Stangl 22KT Grenada Gold Cigar Ashtray

Cheers Ice Bucket by West Elm

Custom garlands by Ashley Meaders are the perfect addition to your party!

Tory Burch Novelty Classic Mini Bag

Vida Long Sleeve Mini Dress by Riller & Fount

Pavé Surround Large Stud Earring by Kate Spade

Onyx Stone Pendant Necklace by Tinley Road

Faux Wrap Dress by Parker

Cluster Short Necklace by Tinley Road

she makes stuff…

hello friends! i am a huge fan of little details…and always prefer them to be hand-made. so what could be better than Ashley Meaders? um, nothing? ashley is talented at making a variety of different crafts for any event. i am loving her decor for weddings…and i think they could also work well at baby showers, too. check out some of her amazing creations and let me know what you think! she is taking custom orders to check out her website..and have a lovely tuesday afternoon!

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.

fabric stuffed hearts

hand made flower installation

at dinner, each guest had their own heart with their name hand-stitched and attached with a safety pin.

colorful paper mobiles were created to hang over the tables

invitations were made in the shape of popsicles and then hot glued on sticks.

custom fabric quote bubbles made for Google's annual Oktoberfest in Atlanta.

custom made cake topper

tissue paper fringe

custom made photo booth backdrop made of pink paper and fabric garland

 

swing made for a wedding out of fabric

a fabric installation was created over the entryway to make a big impact as people walked in. it was made of braided fabric, hand-sewn garland, fabric strips, and lights.

fun valentine decor

smilebooth backdrop for a wedding made out of peg board, spray painted junk found out the thirft store, flowers, fabric bunting, and braids.

 

fabric flower garlands

DIY wedding

the 1960s are back…

hello friends! i am getting so excited for the fall season…and it’s right around the corner! the cool weather will be much appreciated, but what i’m really excited about is what we’ll all be wearing. fashion this fall has stepped back in time to the 1960s and it is divine! dalmatian coat? yes, please! bows are big again this fall and bright colors are everywhere! i love the dainty dresses and feminine wool tops. check out what i’ll be wearing this fall season! i hope it inspires you to start building your fall wardrobe. happy shopping and have a lovely wednesday!

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.

WHAT PIECES DO YOU LOVE? LIKE? DISLIKE? WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED TO WEAR THIS FALL? SHARE YOUR FALL FASHION WITH US!

 

 

 

surround yourself in positivity…

hello friends! i have missed all of you so much! i took a little personal holiday to refocus some things, but now i’m back and ready to get back into design!

today i have a lovely treat for you! studio mela has some of the most delightful and whimsical artwork…and i am loving it! studio mela is all about happy colors and fun design! check out some of my favorites below and have a lovely weekend!

i hope you heart these, too…

xoxo – makenzi b.