DIY Decor: Old Hollywood themed Bridal Shower

Below are some decorative ideas for an Old Hollywood themed shower.

1. Feather Poms.  These things are AMAZING.  Very easy to make.  See my previous post for 'How-to' details: http://loveleahlynette.blogspot.com/2014/10/diy-decorative-feather-pom-poms.html

2. Social Media Signs.  All you need is a printer, a picture frame, a glue gun and some trinkets to glue on the side of the frame.  Here, I used 3 small feathers and a plastic rhinestone flower to attach to the frame. 

3. Centerpieces. Vases, Crystals and Roses. Lots of Roses.  If you live in Los Angeles, this part is easy.  Two dozen long stemmed roses for less than $10.00?!?  Who does that?  The LA Flower Mart, Downtown LA, that's who.  If you don't live in LA, try to find a flower mart in your area.  

For the centerpieces, we used glass vases, strings of crystals, a roll of decorative mesh, long stemmed roses and mirror plates.  Cut the leaves off the roses before you arrange them.  Line the vase with the mesh (it doesn't have to be neat). Stick the roses in the middle of the mesh.  Add water.  Then, drape the crystals around the roses and the vase.  Finally, sit the vase on top of a mirror plate. 

 

Enjoy! And, Happy Decorating!



Love,

 

Leah Lynette

 

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DIY: Decorative Feather Pom Poms

DIY: Decorative Feather Pom Poms

These feather poms poms were GORGEOUS!!  They definitely made the room pop.  And, they were really easy to make.  The best part...they travel & store well.  After the feathers have been applied, just take the metal rod out of the center of the lantern, flatten the lantern & you're on your way.

 

 

The Task: Make fancy decorations for 'Old Hollywood' themed bridal shower 

The Ingredients: round paper lantern, ribbon, feather boas, glue gun

  

The Purchase Locations: Downtown LA - boa shop, Michael's



The Cost: Between $6.00-$15.00 each - depending on the lantern size

It took me: about 15 minutes per lantern 

 

HOW TO:

 

1.  Insert the metal rod into the center of the lantern.  Extend the lantern and lock the metal rods into place.

 

2.  Starting at the base of the lantern, start to glue the feather boa in a circular pattern around the lantern until the lantern is fully covered.  I did this by applying about 6 inches of glue at a time to the lantern, then sticking the feathers to the glue.   

 

3.  Tie a ribbon loop at the top of the metal insert for easy hanging. 

 

NOTES:  1. You need about 2 1/2 adult sized boas to cover an 8" round lantern.  2. Feathers crumbs were EVERYWHERE when I was done.  So, make sure you cover the floor or make these in a confined location where you can do easy clean up.

 

 

HAPPY DECORATING!!!

 

xoxo-Leah Lynette