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Millionaires&Shortbread Since one half of the blue-eyed baking squad is currently blogging from waaaay across the pond in London, we figured we'd bake you lovely duckies a British treat. Shortbread. Millionaire's shortbread (ooooh aaaah). The Queen of Creative Reuse: Bright Ideas for Incandescent Bulbs The incandescent bulbs that shone so merrily in the Queen's palaces all her life and yours, Dear Reader, is going to be phased out by the federal government. They will eventually no longer be allowed to be sold in the United States. People will be looking for creative things to do with all those incandescent lamps (subject of a future Trashy Wench blog, I'm sure) and all the bulbs in those lamps, regardless of whether they are working or burnt out bulbs. The incandescent bulbs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, all with wonderful curves of all shapes, sort of like the Wench and her wonderful female friends! Here are some pictures of bright ideas of what others have done with their curvy little bulbs:

Diy Projects « Categories « Bow Ties & Bliss For my soon-to-be sister-in-law’s bridal shower, I incorporated lots of paper doilies in to the decor. I used them for signage, for the guestbook, for coasters, and so on. It’s incredible what you can do with a simple paper doily, and they cost around $1-$1.50 for 25 doilies! What a deal! Doilies have got to be one of my most favorite budget-friendly wedding details. There is truly so much can that be done with them… take a look at these lovely ideas! Thursday Tips: Let There Be Light! « Advice It’s amazing how lighting can completely transform a space–it can take old barns and bland banquet halls from totally lame to completely spectacular. Quality lighting will set the mood for your reception and will up the quality of your photos. There are so many options to consider when it comes to shining the light on your ceremony and/or reception–paper lanterns, chandeliers, string lights, luminaries, rope lights, candles, twinkle lights, not to mention the countless DIY lighting projects that are out there! Lighting your venue doesn’t have to be crazy expensive either–read on to find out the best places to get lights and some cost effective DIY projects. How stunning is this first photo? This simple tent is transformed into a starry night using twinkling white lights.

Paper Bouquets Posted June 24, 2011 | 6 Comments Today we’re bringing you a round-up of 10 handmade wedding bouquets that are made to last forever. That’s right, lovelies – no throwing away the bouquet at the end of the night! Instead, place in your love nest and admire for years to come. A Cozy Kitchen & Churro Tots Happy Wednesday, beautiful people.Factoid for you: Getting my car serviced stresses me.To deal, I totally made Churro Tots. Throw in stress eating and calls to dad, and it some how made everything okay. I encourage it!Last week I went to a cookbook release party at Border Grill and they had churros…in tot form!

Janus by Micha F. Lindemans Janus is the Roman god of gates and doors (ianua), beginnings and endings, and hence represented with a double-faced head, each looking in opposite directions. He was worshipped at the beginning of the harvest time, planting, marriage, birth, and other types of beginnings, especially the beginnings of important events in a person's life. Janus also represents the transition between primitive life and civilization, between the countryside and the city, peace and war, and the growing-up of young people. Glamour and Grace The lovely Sarah is back again this month with another fabulous DIY! This one is so simple and chic, I know you all are going to love it! Happy spring, readers! I have been so excited to share this month’s DIY project with you!