DIY | Driftwood Spheres

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This week we are going to warm up your winter with a hint of summer.  This summer we create a beautiful and unique lake house chic wedding.  One of our favorite elements was these driftwood spheres.  It’s a unique decoration you can add to your next event or home decor.  Follow these steps to create your own:

{1} You will need: a styrofoam ball, hot glue gun, hot glue, brown paint, paint brush, branch cutter, and driftwood sticks.

{2} Paint your entire styrofoam ball in brown paint.  Be sure not to use spray paint as it will melt the styrofoam.

{3} Cut your driftwood sticks into shorter pieces with a branch cutter.  Keep in mind the size of your sphere will be the size of the styrofoam ball plus the size of the wood you cut times two.

{4} Hot glue your driftwood one piece at a time.  Be sure to find pieces that nestle closely to one another.

{5} Once done fill in any caps with thinner pieces of driftwood.

{6} Enjoy your new piece of decor!

To view step by step instructions with pictures (however, they use cork – just use your driftwood instead!), visit Laura Orr Interiors.

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Wedding Wednesday | Peach & Chic Lake House

 

One of our favorite Pauleenanne Design weddings of the summer!  This chic lake house wedding was the perfect fit for Jaime & Jason who live right on Lake Ontario.  We took neutral tones of the Robach Center venue and incorporated peach accents throughout.  I was so excited to hear the couple wanted to incorporate driftwood in their look!  We used loose driftwood on half the tables and create beautiful driftwood spheres for the other half.  But my favorite driftwood element had to be the boutonnieres by Rockcastle Florist.  I told them about the driftwood focus and they took it away to create something beautiful in an often overlooked area.  We hope you love this wedding as much as we did!  To learn more about Pauleenanne Design weddings, visit our website.

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Dream Wedding | Pin It To Win It Contest

We’re so excited to be teaming up with Rockcastle Florist for a very special wedding give away. It’s a Pin It To Win It Contest!

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All you have to do is build a fabulous board of your dream wedding.  Make sure your board has at least 50 pins.  Be sure to also like and follow Rockcastle Florist and Pauleenanne Design on Facebook and Pinterest.  Once you’re done, simply post a link to your dream wedding Pinterest board on both Rockcastle Florist and Pauleenanne Design’s Facebook pages with a brief description of your signature wedding style.

If you need a little inspiration, be sure to check Rockcastle Florist and Pauleenanne Design on Pinterest.  Combined we have over 300 boards to get your creative juices flowing!  We can’t wait to hear about the unique looks you come up with!

By entering, you will be eligible for a chance to win a very special wedding prize package valued at over $300!  Win a signature design bridal bouquet by Rockcastle Florist. Winner will receive a complimentary floral consultation and bouquet or floral design equivalent, valued at $150.  Win a bridal emergency kit & planning consultation by Pauleenanne Design. Winner will receive a bridal emergency kit filled with wedding day essentials, perfect for those unanticipated uh-oh moments. Winner will also receive a two hour planning consultation to create a detailed wedding budget, create an extensive day of wedding timeline, & receive vendor recommendations.

Submissions are due Friday January 24, 2014 by midnight.  We will select our favorite look and the winner will be announced on Monday January 27, 2014.

And know that contest applicants may be current engaged individuals, or individuals winning the prize on behalf of an engaged couple.  So even if you don’t have a ring on your finger, you can still participate.  Join and find out more at our Facebook event.

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