Bali...{Wedding}

We spent our  New Years holiday in Bali, celebrating my cousins wedding  at Karma Jimbaran

The wedding was absolutely breathtaking an arbor adorned with white roses and greenery greeted guests at the end of the thick flower petal isle, the Bride looked absolutely stunning her hair was swept to one side and pinned with orchards. The photos really do speak for themselves.

(The above photos are credit to the more professional photographer/ friends at the wedding)

The Reception flowers were also amazing, I was trying to figure out how I could walk out with them all under one arm.

A super thoughtful bonbonniere with our names also doubled as a placeholder, these beauties will definitely be going up pride of place on our Christmas tree 2012.

Congratulations, may your lives together be full of love and laughter.  

To my surprise the stunning Jessica Stein of the (super famous) blog "Tuula" is friends of the Bride’s family, it seams you can’t go many places these days without running into another fabulous blogger.

Via: Tuula

Peeking over the fence...The Joneses have a Zebra print floor!

Welcome back, here is a sneaky of a gorgeous Home tour from younghouselove have you experienced the awesomeness of the House crashing button, if not please make sure you take a peek over the fence and get amongst it.

I love a chair with a handle!

Jewel box powder room

Stop it now...No kidding a zebra print floor!

London Inspired Christmas Table {DIY}

I received a message from a very dear friend living in London…It read along the lines of “Sam please help me with some Christmas table Inspiration {or rather Instructions}”.

With the theme "London" in mind {having never been there} however It seams like a town rich in history and literature mixed with an eclectic modern vibe I "shopped the home" for a few items to help me create two London looks:

Basic table setup

Linen tablecloth (Ikea)

Table Runner (Ikea)

Plate chargers (I used black)

White dinner plates

Wine glasses

Modern British Table – Option 1

Paper doily (Dollar store) used as coasters

White Christmas tree (dollar store)

White pot (Ikea) to put dollar store Christmas tree into

Mirror ball Tree ornament - These make great take home gifts for your guests (A memory of the occasion)

Black and white twine to tie around napkin (like a gift)

Vintage London Table – Option 2

1 x vintage book

vintage napkins (I got a set of 8 vintage napkins from the thrift store 50c each)

Various vintage candle holders, brass, glass, white

Clay tag Tree ornaments - These make great take home gifts for your guests (A memory of the occasion)

Scrap of paper for place cards

Vintage books are hilarious and rather inexpensive, I bought this one for $1 from an antique shop

The December 2011 Issue of Real living Magazine also has some great table setting inspiration

I am seriously lusting over that gold cutlery set....

Have a gorgeous London Christmas Al!

The Chihuahua who attempted to steal Christmas {Giftwrap}

Somebody was way to exited and couldn’t wait for Christmas day, Bella attempted to open her Christmas present early however she was sprung in the act by the Mr. Snaps to me as gift was wrapped with extra care and a whole lot of twine.

Tree with the lights on.

Some of you might remember my DIY paper doily lights from last year.

Does anybody like gift wrapping more than me? here is this years Christmas all wrapped up, I used a mixture of white and brown paper I embellished this with cute little Christmas reindeer stamps in silver, presents were tied with silver or black and white twine, paper doily's and mini pegs, Instead of name tags I cut out letters {either initials or full names} free hand using glitter fabric.   

 

A big warm welcome if you are a new follower of Black Velvet Chair please feel free to leave me a comment, I love meeting new people and would love to say hello.

Sequin Garland {DIY}

Just wondering if I am the only one whom if thrilled when your hole punch explodes all over the floor as it reminds you of weddings in the 80's and 90's where people threw confetti to celebrate. This DIY By Caitlin Wilson reminds me of just that!

What you will need:

1. A circle die cut or punch

2. Colorful paper- metallic and a sparkly

3. A sewing machine and thread

 

 

The how to:

Step 1. Cut out a bunch of different colors of paper with the hole punch

Step 2. Organize them by color in the order for the garland.

 

Step 3. Line backsides of circles together to make it go faster.

Step 4. Sew them together.

I think a Christmas tree full of these would be so effective, mental note for Christmas 2012.