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August 3, 2015

Tricia & JJ – Wedding Prints

Tricia & JJ Custom wedding designs for tables, menus and donation card.

*note: Tricia & JJ’s wedding prints and design are based off their wedding invitation ordered through Wedding Paper Divas. I studied the design carefully to ensure their menus, programs and donation cards had corresponding typography and flow. Tricia’s style illustrates timeless…

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July 22, 2015

diy Bridesmaid Chalkboard Signs

Bride and Bridesmaids getting ready in the morning | Alex Inspired

Recently I have noticed pre-ceremony signage is trending on Pinterest and Instagram. Last year I created signs when I was a bridesmaid for my friend Sam. Together we spelled out :“Just Wait ‘til you see her” which we texted to…

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July 19, 2015

Sunday Snapshots – Matrimony Morning

Sunday Snapshots - matrimony morning | Bride and Bridesmaids getting ready in the morning | Alex Inspired

July 2, 2015

Oh Canada

Canada Day Essentials. "Eh" pillow, Hudson's Bay pointe blanket, Hudson's Bay vintage crate | Alex Inspired

O Canada! Our home and native land… Oh Canada indeed! Every post on Pinterest seems to be about the 4th of July… So here’s my take on easy Canada Day décor for all you Canucks out there. Here’s my glamorous cardboard…

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June 28, 2015

Sunday Snapshots – In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen! - Alex Inspired

Welcome to the inspired eclectic kitchen!

June 25, 2015

Celtic Chimes

DIY Celtic Wind Chimes | Alex Inspired

Ok, so my good friend Captain Crunch dropped off a few awesome items for me. Don’t worry his name isn’t really Captain Crunch; he also goes by Captain Chaos. He always brings me the coolest things. In this batch there…

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June 14, 2015

Sunday Snapshots: Life Before Selfies

Sunday Snapshots: Alex Inspired| Life before selfies, time of the photobooth

In a simpler less narcissistic time, the word “selfie” was non-existent. However, Photo Booth photography was something “selfie” like according to today’s standards. Photo booth photography today seems like a lost art. I found a few family gems which made…

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March 13, 2015

Antique Gramophone Bar

Antique Gramophone Turned Bar | Alex Inspired

So, I bought an antique gramophone. Actually, what I purchased was the shell of a gramophone, which I was fine with. It’s pretty gorgeous. I spotted it at Antiques on Victoria, a local antique store. I was pumped. It’s built…

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November 21, 2014

Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking

2014 Holiday Thrift Story Challenge | Thoughts from Alice - a wonderful compilation of DIY Thrifty Christmas Projects!

I was recently invited to participate in a fun holiday challenge from the lovely Alice, from ThoughtsFromAlice. Her challenge, simple and thought provoking: Purchase an item from a Thrift store with a price tag under $25.00. The item could also be…

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October 16, 2014

Tea Towel Trick-or-Treat Bag

Tea Towel Trick or Treat Bag, make your own Halloween treat bag from two tea towels!

  “Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Not too big, not too small, just the size of Montréal!” I was out and about, browsing through Homesense, when I came across the fall linen section. Tea towels,…

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October 8, 2014

Mum’s Mantel

Mum's Mantel - DIY Fall Decor | Alex Inspired

I have been admiring all of the lovely fall/Halloween mantel décor on Pinterest. YET, instead of becoming inspired, I felt a pang of jealousy. For I do not have a mantel to decorate! When in doubt, call your mum and…

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May 20, 2014

Laura & Phil – Save the Date!

Library Card Save the Date

Save the Date – Authors, Laura & Phil Love in the library, quiet and cool Love in the library, there are no rules Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime I fell in love in the library once upon a time…

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