The Pretty Purveyor

11.18.2013

The Royal Wedding | a Bachelorette

This weekend my friend Lindsey and I hosted a 'Royal Wedding' themed bachelorette party for our royals-obsessed bestie Jenn. She's a classy lady, so this theme was an obvious choice. We had fun putting the party together - complete with DIY fascinators, 'blue sapphire' ring pops, a British-styled table and a DIY photo booth with hilarious prop masks of the royal family. We even played the 'naughty knickers' game which was great fun. The bride-to-be went home with William & Catherine, Their Story, a fab coffee table book that doubled as our guest book. And in case you plan on throwing your own 'Royal Wedding' themed party, the decorating is made easy by the free printable cupcake toppers and bunting banners from The Pretty Blog and the free printable prop masks found here. The bachelorette was a fitting tribute to one lovely lady and a final farewell to Prince William; the one who got away.

J xx

11.13.2013

Luxe Christmas Tree Ornaments

clockwise: Swarovski // Waterford // Diptyque // Kate Spade

Let it be known to all of you that I have an obsession with Christmas tree ornaments. They're like diamonds; the more the merrier! I can't resist a decorative object any day of the week, so a tree full of them sends me into a state of euphoria. Especially when they're as luxe as these baubles. I reckon Ms. 'Violet Eyes' would have approved of these ornaments… They're dazzling!

J xx

11.08.2013

Christmas Ornament Vases

Gimme Some Style

I had to repost this adorable holiday DIY project shared by Liz at Gimme Some Style. Liz and her hubby are co-owners of a coffee shop in Kansas City called Quay Coffee. Their business partners decked out their coffee shop for the holidays last year with these sweet Christmas ornament vases that adorned each table. How cute is that! For more on this DIY project, head over to her blog. I'll definitely be making some over the holidays!

J xx

Gimme Some Style

11.06.2013

5 Years | Christmas at Galeries Lafayette

I just can't express how beautiful Paris is. It's been 6 long years since my first trip to Paris and I promised myself I wouldn't wait forever to go back. Lately I've been thinking it's soon time to plan my big return. Winter 2014 perhaps? The Christmas decorations alone at Paris' premier department store, the Galeries Lafayette are enough to convince me that I should plan a holiday trip to Paris next year. Take a look back at the last 5 years of beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Galeries Lafayette. How magical! I must see Paris at Christmas time, I must!

J xx

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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Swatch, the Swiss watch company.

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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dome of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann store, Swarovski unveiled their 'Century' Christmas tree.

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'Rock N' Mode' Christmas tree, chimes to the tune of 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'. Festivities included live rock music performances throughout December to enhance the shopping experience.