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DIY: Party Polka Dots

This one time, I bought a few bridal magazines and was quickly overwhelmed and vowed to stay away from them for a while.  You know how I feel about planning weddings....BUT, there are several ideas in these wild magazines to help throw a smashing party.  For example, these polka dots.  All it takes is a couple of corks and a dash of your favorite colors of ink.  Wouldn't this be a fun way to decorate for a summer soirée?


Speaking of weddings...I'm heading out to attend 2 {back to back} in California.  My fiance is in both. Craziness.  But the good kind of crazy.  I'm excited to see friends and get out of this humidity! I hope everyone has a fabulous week and a happy 4th of July!  Anyone have big plans for the 4th? 

See you back late next week! 

*Martha Stewart...of course
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26 comments:

  1. Laura TreveyJune 28, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    polka dots just make me smile :)

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  2. Jaime @ laviejaimeJune 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Wow- enjoy your trip! Where in Cali are you going?

    I'll be at the Cape for the 4th weekend! B)

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  3. Staci EdwardsJune 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    I love wedding mags for party ideas too! Hope you have a great trip, California is my favorite place!

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  4. Design EsquireJune 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Have a great trip!!

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  5. MichelleJune 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Love love love the polka dots! What a great idea!

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  6. Dayka RobinsonJune 28, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    so jealous!! :) enjoy that wonderful cali weather and have a great trip!

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  7. Kelly and SaraJune 28, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    oh super cute!!

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  8. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I heart polka dots. On clothes and shoes and anything else! please pack me too...i cannot take this heat anymore.

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  9. LindsBJune 29, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful week back home!! Enjoy the time off, you deserve it!

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  10. Mary Ellen (ME)June 29, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I think this is a project that even I can't screw up! Now, I just have to keep myself from getting carried away and "polka dotting" everything! I'll let you know how that works out for me! Happy vacay!! See you in a week!
    -ME

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  11. Anna @ IHODJune 29, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    oh I am loooving everything about this. Thanks for sharing dear:)

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  12. Chic ColesJune 29, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Those are just too cute and sounds like a somewhat easy DIY project!

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  13. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Love the polka dots aren't "perfect"...they're relaxed. Have fun at your weddings...I'm sure you'll have fun and pick up a few ideas!

    Happy 4th!

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  14. Laura@JourneyChicJune 29, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    You crack me up! When I was wedding planning, I subscribed to no less than THREE bridal magazines! Have a great time in CA!

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  15. Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling SpacesJune 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    the yellow dots..on pink is like cherry on the cake:)

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  16. Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling SpacesJune 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    the yellow dots..on pink is like cherry on the cake:)

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  17. pve designJune 30, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    My little girl will be back this weekend from sleep-away camp- when she called me crying that she missed me, I told her I would have to come chase her in her yellow polka dot bikini - then I felt a smile....
    polka dots make me smile!!!!!
    weddings too.
    pve

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  18. Carly AnneJune 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    This is an awesome idea. And, for the record, I agree totally about bridal magazines...

    XO
    Carly

    All this is Grace and Charm
    http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com

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  19. Katie LouJune 30, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Weddings are too much to grasp as a concept but what a lovely idea!

    I've got into designing accents for special occasions myself, tags for a start. simple components mixed together to make pretty pieces...

    ... if you like i've got a link through to my etsy shop on my blog if you fancy having a peek...


    http://www.katielou.co.uk/

    lovely blog by the way :)

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  20. Christi June 30, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    enjoy! these photos make me swoon!

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  21. forget.me.knot.weddingsJune 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I love these polka dots from Martha! I know even if you guys plan something small and don't even try it will be beautiful! See you at the wedding on the 4th!

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  22. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesJune 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    I love polka dots!

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  23. Design ActuallyJuly 1, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What a fun & easy project! Love the yellow dots. Have a great weekend!

    Be sure to check out the giveaway I'm hosting on my blog!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Love this as a simple but lovely decoration!

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  25. Fleur Anning PortraitsJuly 2, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Totally get what you're saying re planned weddings! I was exactly the same. I'm sure yours will be *delicious* :)

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  26. JesaJuly 4, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Pretty!!stumbled on your blog -lovely!!

    Love the polka dots!!

    Cheers, Jesa

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