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Etsy has always been my favorite source for unique, handmade goodies but now that they have an actual wedding section, I am more in love than ever. There are so many talented designers creating original items for all of us to find. Etsy has offered my couples the ability to source original pieces that speak to them and share their story with all of their friends and family.
As you know, there is no possible way one could feature ALL favorite Etsy Shops in one post. That would be nearly impossible! So, today I am sticking with three. Check them out below.
The classic charm and modern style of Belle and the Beau captured my interest with their bold patterns in their Beau accessories! There is also a fantastically romantic and whimsical Belle section of their shop which offers “shoe pretties,” and other adorable accouterments for the ladies.
Sometimes a name says it all and that is certainly true in this case! A Southern Bucket has taken their passion for burlap and metal to create customized and functional buckets and vases. They will not only be a conversation piece at the wedding but they will also find a permanent place in your home.
Let be be the first to tell you if you already didn’t know… Once you get married, the line between mine and yours becomes very thin. The least we can do is identify our own silverware! Beach House Living creates these charming silverware and cake cutting sets that will not only compliment your day but will also eliminate any confusion when setting the table in the years to come!
Do you LOVE Etsy too? We would love to hear from you. Please let us know what your favorite shops are…
As we cruise through spring, we are gearing up for the sunshine of summer and the wardrobe shift that we love so much. Gentlemen, we are talking to you today. As the summer months draw near, the hot weather is not far behind. The thought of wearing a heavy tuxedo in 90 degree weather does not sound very comfortable to me at all… Today we are sharing some tips from The Art of Manliness on how to most comfortably wear formal attire in the summer months.
A Guide to Summertime Formal Attire
Trousers- Tropical wools or high end cotton weaves should be the fabrics you look for in a good pair of summer dress trousers.
Dress Shirt- Most men know to select cotton, but few realize the fabric make-up is only a part of the equation for staying cool. Search for weaves and weights that allow cotton to do what you want it to do – transmit the moisture and heat from your body right out to your surrounding environment.
Handkerchief – It’s not just for your nose, and the handkerchief does a much better job of cleaning off sweat than your shirt sleeve.
Stylish and Functional Hats- Panamas, Straw Fedoras, Tilleys, and Linen Caps are great options available and made from plant fibers and woven in a way that they can block light, retain their shape, and allow airflow.
We did a little window shopping at our beloved Mr. Porter to find a little summer time inspiration for our men.
1. RICHARD JAMES
Linen and Silk-Blend Chambray Blazer
2. RICHARD JAMES
Straight-Leg Linen-Blend Suit Trousers
3. UNIFORM WARES
300 Series Chronograph Wristwatch
4. ALICE MADE THIS
Edward Round Brass Cufflinks
5. LOCK & CO HATTERS
Straw Panama Hat
6. LANVIN
7. TURNBULL & ASSER
Ribbed Silk Tie
8. O’KEEFFE
Pebble-Grain Leather Derby Shoes
9. ILLESTEVA
Leonard Round-Frame Transparent Acetate Sunglasses
Oh the token lapel accessory… The Boutonniere! This pint size creation has a life all its own and is demanding more attention. As with the complimentary bridal bouquet, men’s accessories are embracing textures, fabrics and bobbles. Size, shape, color, texture and scent are all magnificent things to consider with when creating a piece that is as unique as the man you fell in love with!
Sometimes I come across things that are a little outside the box and today is no exception. I was doing a little research on American made craft beers for an event and came across a brilliant article on the Craft Beer blog. This site is chock full of info for the beer enthusiast from pairings to recipes. Speaking of pairings… have you selected the craft beer to compliment your cake? Well if you haven’t, don’t worry! The research has been done for you.
Andy Sparhawk, a Certified Cicerone, enlisted the help of custom cakery Tea & Cakes as he paired some of our favorite cake flavors with an enticing craft beer. I can’t say that the thought of pairing a beer with cake ever crossed my mind but I am loving the results!
Passion – Red Velvet & Legendary Red
If your zeal for your bride or groom is as fiery as the fans of this cake then you’re set. Red velvet aficionados seem to argue over the perfect recipe more than beer geeks grapple with Black IPAs. Tee & Cake’s red velvet has a pleasant corn bread character; likely from the buttermilk, which is a generally accepted ingredient in red velvet camps. We think that makes the bready flavors of Golden City Brewery’s (Golden, CO) LegendaryRed Ale a match made in heaven… with or without coconut and pecans.
Tee & Cakes: This pairing gave new meaning to the word comfort food. The beer made the whole cake taste like butter. Totally rich and decadent. Red velvet cake is the ultimate in comfort food desserts, and is a staple in the south.
Riding the Wave of Love – Coconut & Currieux
Coconut helps cool hot, spicy foods like Southeast Asian cuisines; Indian or Indonesian. It also quells American heat, like bourbon. Currieux is Allagash Brewing Company’s (Portland, ME) original barrel-aged beer, a Belgian-style Triple that is aged in bourbon barrels for eight weeks. While resting, the beer takes on some of the previous resident’s character; vanilla, coconut and residual whiskey flavors, that blend perfectly with the Triple’s fruitiness. Candy sweetness matches the cake to magnify a long wave of vanilla and warm sugar.
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing brought out the sweetness and cakeyness of the cake. It made the cake taste like the comfort food we know it to be. This is a simple and traditional cake, but one of the harder ones to pair. It seems like a heartier beer brings out the lightness in this cake.
Spicing Things Up – Carrot Cake & Maricaibo Especial
People get married because they are much better and stronger together than if they were apart—also, for the tax break. The same is true with carrot cake andJolly Pumpkin’s (Dexter, MI) Maricaibo Especial, a sour Brown Ale brewed with cacao, cinnamon and sweet orange peel. Both are amazing alone, but together, they really spice it up. The sugary sweetness of the cake is balanced by it’s more earthy ingredients of carrot and cinnamon, which helps cut the tart acidity of the beer. Meanwhile, the spices in the beer intensify the flavors of the cake. And, if the wild Maricaibo gets too out of hand, the carrot cake’s cream cheese frosting and cooling carrot calms things down before the police get called.
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing made the spiciness of the cake come out. We never would have imagined a sour beer could pair so well with something rich and creamy like a carrot cake and cream cheese icing. This was one of our faves.
Affinities – Grey Lady & Lemon Curd
Some flavors just go together; lemon goes with a lot. Maybe that is because it enhances the flavors it’s paired with. In Grey Lady, a Witbier brewed by Cisco Brewers Inc. (Nantucket, MA), the piquant esters (fruitiness) liven the tangy wheat flavors and sharpen the spice. When paired with lemon curd (a smooth lemon filling or topping) you flip the switch on a laser light show in your mouth!
Tee & Cakes comments: This pairing really brought out the lemonyness of the lemon curd. It was bright and fresh.
Father’s Day is June 21 and it is time to get shopping for something special! The question is, what do you get the man that has been there for you for your entire life? Okay, that may be too much pressure!!!
We found some of our favorite gifts for all types of dads. From the Sentimental Man to Mr. Adventure…
Peg and Awl’s name is mostly synonymous with reclaimed wood products including this hand crafted tree swing. Great for Olde Massive Trees and free spirited folk, this listing is for a tree swing made of reclaimed olde growth pine that was once a floor joist for a 19th century house.
It’s time for dad to start serving draft beer right in his own home. Until now, you had to make some expensive purchases and deal with large, clumsy kegs. The Krups BeerTender with Heineken Kegs lets him serve delicious draft quality beer in an affordable draft dispenser using a simple Heineken keg tube. The automatic cooling system lets you cool the beer to your preferred temperature while keeping it fresh for 30 days.
F-16 Fighter Jet Flight Simulators
This is for the dad that is not weak in the stomach or faint of heart! Flightdeck Air Combat Center is an authentic military flight simulation center providing everybody the chance to pilot a fighter jet flight simulator. Flight-gear, training and in-flight instruction are provided to ensure a challenging aviation-themed adventure that you won’t forget.
A photo flip book puts videotaped memories magically in motion. A tin full of favorite handwritten recipes perpetuates family traditions. And party favors crafted from snapshots along with laugh-out-loud recollections set the mood for what’s sure to be a memorable celebration.
Winner of the 2010 I.D. International Design Magazine Consumer Products Award, this small but mighty hi-fi system offers superb musical fidelity and the most versatility in its class. Minimal design packs maximum patented technology including invisible TouchLight controls, PowerDock connector for iPod/iPhone and digital clock radio with programmable alarm for radio, ipod or iphone. Found at CB2.
The perfect map for those of us with the travelling bug DAD. You can scratch off all the places you have been to and make plans to visit those you have not yet travelled to. The top layer of the map is gold and you need only rub the surface with the edge of a coin to reveal the lovely geographical detail beneath. It’s the perfect gift for those who have “been around block” a few times!
Burberry Sport Chronograph Watch
There is nothing better than the gift of time! Dad can wear this Burberry watch when living life for himself. With sleek gunmetal color, multiple functions, and a boldly streamlined face, its rugged and reliable design is just what he needs for after-work adventures and weekend odysseys.
We love you DAD!!!
For those of you that have seen this image floating through Facebook and Twitter, it appears Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge designed their wedding after another famous royal couple… Prince Charming and Cinderella!
Or did they?
Although the resemblances are still a bit uncanny, we can’t forget that Cinderella is blonde and Prince Charming wore lemon yellow. The stepsisters, on the other hand, appeared to wear strikingly similar attire to Beatrice and Eugenie including the sky high head pieces! Either way, we greatly appreciate the photoshopper that spent the time to put a smile on our face!
It is all a fairytale to me!
What comes to mind when you hear the word, “barbershop?” For some people, the picture of a barber pole pops into their head with images of old men giving a quick shave and buzz cut. Barbershops continue to pop up all over the country catering to men per usual, but with a modern spin. The stereotypical old-fashioned barber has been renewed with a fresh crop of young hip barbers with fading skills that would make their predecessors proud.
So ladies, you can have your manicures and pedicures while the guys can have their own variation of pampering. Hot towel shaves, straight razor shaves, a trim, styled cut, beard shaping, style consultations, facials, MANicures are just the beginning. If you man is not the type to schedule this for himself, get it as a gift and make the appointment for the morning of the wedding for a close shave and a relaxing facial. Most places cater to grooming events for pre-wedding pop ins and bachelor party events as well.
There are so many men that relish in the idea of being pampered and proper grooming but the concept of going to a spa is more than they can handle. I know this because I married one of those guys! These cutting edge MASCULINE barbershops are just the ticket…
These are some of our suggestions for local Barbershops…
Rayzors Barber Shop– Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. You are assured a great service in a comfortable, unpretentious environment at a reasonable price. They also cater to groups.
The Urban Shave Shop– By Appointment Only. The Urban Shave is a one chair barbershop based on the late 1800′s classic gentleman’s barber shop experience. This would make a specialized experience for the groom.
Dapper Jay’s Barber Shop – Open 7 days a week from 11AM to 7PM. Appointments taken. Specializing in all mens cut and hot towel shaves. They also book shave and grooming events for weddings.
Two Roses Inc.– Open 7 days a week from 11AM to 8PM. This blend of barbershop, caffe and tattoo parlor offers a unique 1940’s style vintage experience, with an emphasis on the finest details.
The Barber Surgeons– By Appointment Only. The Barber Surgeons are full service barbershop that can offer a classic old-fashioned shave and still deliver todays most modern haircut styles. Where else could you confidently order up a Lobotomy and look forward to it?
Bustle Blog By Liz Beck 