Hankies for Mom

Mother's Day is approaching and whether you need a special gift to honor her on her day or as a thank you for helping with your big day, these hankies would make sweet gifts for mom.

Linen Whites

Fragile Garden

Garter Lady

Stitchberry

Stephanie's Unlimited Creations

Happy Planning!

Details: Asking Your Wedding Party

I love hearing how a bride and groom ask members of their bridal party to stand up with them on their big day. Here are some cute and memorable ways to ask...

Freebies: 

Download this chic card to ask your bridesmaids via The Wedding Chicks.

Photo Credit: Christina Diane Wedding Photography

Bike Card. LOVE. Select your design color, text color and whom in the party you are asking. You have 21 colors to choose from! Also from The Wedding Chicks. See more about it here.

DIY:

Will You Be My Cards from Paper & Thread. Get the detailed tutorial here.

Photo Credit: Rani Lu Photography

Labels:

Did you find the perfect gift? A piece of antique jewelry for your maids? Special fancy lotion as a thank you in advance? Stick a label on the box or container and you have a unique way of asking them to be part of your day. I'm sure you could also DIY a label. Here's a cute one from Tie that Binds.

Cookies:

Who doesn't love a yummy cookie??? Get to your maids through their stomachs. It would win me over in a heartbeat. I rarely turn down food. Especially these sweet treats.

The Flour Pot: Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cookies 

I haven't actually tasted these, but they're on the O Magazine's: O List!

I love the box this cookie from Weddingish comes in!

Etsy Finds:

I can't ever leave out cute finds from Etsy! Here's what I found...

Will You Be My Bridesmaid (S/6) from MD Cards & Gifts

Pink Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cards (S/3) from Modern Scrapyard

Will You Be My Bridesmaid Dress Cards (S/6) from The Inspired Note

Bridal Party Cards from La Belle Vie Design

Flower Girl & Ring Bearer Cards:

Along with these sweet cards you might include a Build-A-Bear Bride or Groom. Check them out here.

Classy Bride

Happy Planning!

Favorite Posts from 2010

This has been a wonderful year for Aisle with Style. I added an author (the lovely, Jannah), doubled the number of posts from 2009 and twice as many of you tuned in every week. Thank you faithful readers! It's so great to know I'm not writing just because I like to hear my own voice (or however that translates over cyberspace!).


Here are 10 of my favorite posts from 2010:


Spring Programs

Pocket Bridesmaid Dresses

Are You Leaping?

Coral Part I & Coral Part II

Yellow. The Color of Summer.

Not Your Mother's Veil

Groomsmen Gifts

Fleece-Lined Tights

Alabama Wedding

I'm so excited for what's to come in 2011; I hope you are too!


Happy Planning!


Stephanie

Bridesmaid gift idea for your winter wedding: Fleece-lined Plush tights

Tights can be a really fun way to mix up your bridesmaids' style, especially in the cooler months.

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While picking up a pair of fabulous-fitting jeans at the Denim Bar before my Groupon could expire, I came across these ingenious tights by Plush.

They are fleece-lined so they keep you nice and warm without adding any bulk! Don't you just love it when form and function come together so nicely? I tried mine on last night and they were oh-so comfortable, soft, and flattering. They were even thin enough to wear with heels.

Plush Fleece-lined Tights ($34)

If you are getting married when or where the weather could prove to be frightful, these might be a great way to pull off a short bridesmaid dress and keep your lovely friends warm and smiling on your big day. (Teeth chattering can be so distracting when you're trying to say "I do.") Plus, unlike that persimmon or fuchsia dress that you chose, your 'maids actually will wear these again, to the tune of skirts and dresses with boots and heels even when Jack Frost is in town.

After braving harsh temperatures in NYC and feeling as though her style suffered because of it, designer Jennifer Kim dreamed these up. Thanks, Jennifer! Her products come in a variety of styles, including leggings and hats.

Choose to see la vie en rose,

Jannah

Christmas Gift Extravaganza: Books

I personally love to read! It enriches your life in a way so few things can these days in our tech savvy world. If the sweetheart in your life loves to read like I do, pick up these books at Barnes & Noble for her to read over the holidays. If she has a Nook or Kindle, be sure to see if you can get the book you want as an ebook. 


For the woman in you life:

Dragon Tattoo Trilogy

The Help

For your daughters:

Little Women

Anne of Green Gables

Holiday Books:

Olivia Claus

A Christmas Carol

Happy Planning and Reading! 

Stephanie

Woodland Gift Ideas

Everyone is into woodland creatures right now. I'm seeing them all over baby blogs for nurseries and across most mainstream stores! Here are a few items I'm smitten with this fall. Be sure to swoop up a few for your friends and family.

Row 1: Jonathan Adler Fox $135.00 - West Elm Metallic Leaf Dessert Plates (S/4) $28.00 - Gifts Define Mobile Owl $110.00
Row 2: Pottery Barn Woodland Creature Ornaments (S/4) $26.00 - Pottery Barn Woodland Organic Duvet Cover & Sham $25.00 - $99.00 - Cocoon Couture Kids Bean Bag $99.95
Row 3: Shaw Floors Canopy Rug $359.00 - $1439.00 - Pier 1 Imports White Bird Salt & Pepper Set $3.00 - Graphic Spaces Forest Sapling Bookend $80.00
Row 4: Wall One Composite Woodland Wall Decor $29.95/ea - Restoration Hardware Deer Antler $129.00 - Sleepy King Peony The Woodland Bear $28.00

Happy Planning and Gift Giving!

Stephanie

Christmas Gift Extravaganza $100+

Some of this afternoon's items are truly luxurious. If you're looking for something special to give this holiday season, check out these items from Etsy.

Row 1: Aquamarine Necklace $132.00 - Snowskirt $150.00 - Hand Carved Porcelain Lace Bowl $475.00

Row 2: Handcrafted Leather Handbag $139 - Reclaimed Pine Farm Table $1200.00 - Fashion Noble Coat $279.00

Row 3: Custom Upholstered Twin Headboard $299.00 - Wanda Fitted Jumpsuit $145.00 - Delicate Knit Doe $350.00

Row 4: Pearl Multi Layer Necklace $188.00 - Ranunculus Nesting Bowls $250.00 - Sterling Crystal Pendant $238.00 

Don't forget to check out this morning's post with items from $75 - 100.


Happy Planning and Gift Giving!


Stephanie

Christmas Gift Extravaganza $75 - 100

To kick off this week of the Christmas Gift Extravaganza, I'll finish out the focus on Etsy. Tomorrow we'll move on to more themed gift ideas, babies, men, all things gray and white. For now, let's enjoy the more luxurious things of Etsy!

Row 1: Acrylic and Ink on Canvas $100.00 - Vintage Shabby Chic Green Fan $82.00 - Steampunk Cufflinks $75.00

Row 2: Green Felted Slippers $82.00 - Grey Cashmere Pillow $90.00 - Hobo Camera Purse $75.00
Row 3: Yellow and Green Mommy and Me Aprons $79.00 - Milk Glass Spice Rack $75.00 - Aqua Vintage Antique Vanity Set $85.00
Row 4: 24x36 Chandelier $95.00 - C'est Si Bon Pillow $89.00 - Mahogany Candlesticks S/3 $85.00

Don't forget to check out last week's gifting posts here, here & here.


Happy Planning and Gift Giving!


Stephanie

Free Download Friday: Gift Edition

I found this download for tea bag tags on Ruffled Blog. All you need is your favorite loose leaf tea, a Holiday mug or teacup and a few other materials to have that perfect extra gift stashed in your gift closet. You never know when a neighbor is going to stop by with an unexpected gift during the holidays!


Click here to get the tutorial and the tea bag tag download.

I would pair a sampling of tea with a great little mug like this!

Anthropologie

Happy Planning and Gift Giving!

Stephanie