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beeswax candles
I love these little beeswax birthday candles. Beeswax candles are always my favorite....
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Pantone Color -BeeswaxLast week we talked about the color of 2011 from Pantone which was Honeysuckle Pink. But, another Pantone Color announced last week that will also be popular in 2011 is Beeswax. So today, we are talking beeswax. That yummy honey yellow hued color that makes you think of gorgeous candles and a soft glow. I found the below pictures at a new "favorite" blog of a gal that writes about fashion, Mojan Sami. We will see this color come out in the spring in fashion which will quickly translate to weddings. Having a spring or summer wedding? Considering wearing the gorgeous beeswax co...
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Acorn cap floating beeswax candles for an autumn weddingEtsy is a treasure-trove of wonderful goodies, I can’t tell you how much I love it. I spotted these tiny floating candles, made from beeswax filled acorn caps, and just thought they would be beautiful for an autumn wedding. In bowls of water, perhaps like below with addition of colourful autumn leaves, they would look simply stunning on your reception tables. What a genius idea they are – what do you think? They’d go really well with this idea for place cards made from oak leaves. They are available from Etsy seller Green Baboon Designs....
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BlockedLooking for a unique way to display your wedding photos after the wedding? A new hot trend is to create custom photo blocks. Often made of wood or beeswax, these custom photo blocks display your cherished memories in beautiful wall art. The collection below comes from Waste Not Recycled Art, but there are many other businesses offering the same type of service. Seattle-based wedding photographer, One Love Photo, prints images on tissue paper and then encapsulates the images on beeswax. The results are true works of art (see below). ...
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Create a Romantic “Green” Glow for Holiday WeddingsThis is a special time for many couples, who are getting engaged this week. So exciting! My goal is to inspire you with easy ways to plan a more eco-friendly wedding. Thinking about a holiday wedding for 2010? Candles seem to be a “must-have” for Christmas and winter weddings. After all, they create a beautifully romantic setting for any wedding. As you start looking for candles, think about choosing 100% beeswax wedding candles. While they come in the lovely natural beeswax color, many brides are surprised to learn they also come in rich, vibrant colors that would be perfect for a holi...
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Shower Favor Idea: The Soap & Paper FactoryYou may want to pass this post along (subtly) to whoever’s planning your shower, Houston bride. Trust us, she’ll be glad you did. The Soap & Paper Factory makes natural scented beeswax candles, stationery, soaps, bath powders and more, then wraps their paraben-free, phthalate-free yummies in eco-friendly, recyclable, totally beautiful packaging. Soap & Paper Solid Perfume We especially love S&P’s solid perfumes—little travel-size, purse-size pots filled with heavenly fragrance in solid form. Made from pure jojoba and beeswax, in aromas including Jasmine, Gardenia and Orange...
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Fabulously Wed DIY Project: Perfume LocketsHi there, FABULOUS readers! As I was browsing through Glamour and Grace blog recently I came across this wonderful DIY perfume locket by Sarah Montes. It instantly reminded me of an adorable perfume locket I had when I was young. It was truly my favorite thing. Just think of how happy your bridesmaids will be to receive such a thoughtful and sweet gift like this from you. Truly handmade with love. The directions below are from Sarah Montes. Materials (will make 5-7 lockets, depending on size): 2 tbsp Beeswax 2 tbsp Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil Essential oils (some great scen...
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TapersFavor Idea: Hand-dipped beeswax taper candles....
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Green Wedding Bells are Ringing in Hollywood! Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford are Planning a Green WeddingThe recent news of Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford planning to tie the knot in a green wedding ceremony is inspiring brides across the country to “think green” as they plan their own nuptials. According to Zimbio, Mr. Harrison said: “I haven’t thought about greening my wedding. My wedding was always going to be green!” In celebration of this eco-exciting news, I thought I would share some practical and affordable ideas that have a “celebrity green wedding” feel without the celebrity price tag. Again, a special thanks to Mr. Ford and Ms. Flockhart for helping to shine a spotli...
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Organic-inspired TablescapeWe created this organic dinner table for one of our fabulous gourmet chef brides. The table was composed of tobacco-colored linen, beeswax candles, small thyme, sage and basil arrangements and the bride’s favorite, donut peaches. Large branches covered with mini-LED lights and dripped with crystals hung as lighting fixtures over each table. Organic Tablescape...
