finger prints

i assisted a gorgeous wedding at the allerton hotel this past weekend, + the guest book was a finger print tree - amazing! the groom painted a beautiful silhouette of an oak tree + the guests' thumbprints became the leaves of that tree. it turned out beautiful (although i had to monitor the painting closely, especially after cocktail hour!). i'm sure it will make for a gorgeous + memorable artwork in their home. much like their guestbook, there are so many crafty things you can do with finger prints - who would've known? 

green wedding shoes fingerprint tree guestbook.
see what i mean - its amazing!

handmade (literally!) save the date 

wall art

tell a story with your fingerprint.

DIY fingerprint necklace by sarah ortega.

• chriselle tutorials are beyond inspiring.
• sequin your clutch!
• download peonies + pearls banner temples here!
• what a gorgeous background for wedding dress photos.
• what are your favorite sweet treats?

have a great wednesday!

*leah bell

bow tyin.

ladies, don't you agree we should buckle down + learn how to tie our man's ties? its been a goal of mine for a while + i feel like i'm almost there (can't quite do it without christian talking me through the steps). i never thought about how a bow tie works - do you know? perhaps this guide may help.

via linen, lace + love.

{check out these handmade bow ties on etsy. i need to take sewing lessons!}

via madebygigi.

via nicebuzz.

couldn't resist posting this dog bow tie :) via jalina colon.

have a great monday!

*leah bell