According to Kasi: February 2015

A Very Lilly Birthday

LillyPulitzer

As I approached my 25th birthday I knew I wanted to do something different

I usually do a dinner out at one of my favorite restaurants

But this year I wanted it to be a little more special

So I combined my favorite things:

Lilly Pulitzer, food, and drinks!

I already had a set of plates that are surprisingly durable

So I didn't have a problem buying two more sets to complete the mix matched look!

They are just so cute!

I also found this piece of fabric to match my plates

(print Hotty Pink First Impressions)

And napkins in the adorable seahorse print (floaters)

I already had a couple wine glasses and a pitcher from before my wedding

I found those adorable smaller cups for a steal on Ebay (to match my napkins)

And I mixed up my favorite drink:

The Queen Bee

1 part pineapple juice

1 part St. Germains

1 part gin

1 part champagne

I also made my girl scout cookie samoa cake, but this time cupcakes

And I made a two layer version with the frosting as filling and a buttercream frosting

In my best rendition of HPFI

I won't be decorating cakes for a living any time soon...

And as always I had to have some lilies

And they're still blooming a week later

I also got a reunion with half my bridesmaids too

And the MOH wore Lilly of course in the blue Let's Cha Cha Pattern

My top is called the Iona Sleeveless Silk Shell in Resort White Crossed Lions

It's still available!

It was a great birthday present to me thanks to some gift cards from Christmas!

I had a great party

And I'm super happy with how all my Lilly stuff turned out.

Thursday, February 26, 2015
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Lilly Pulitzer DIY Coasters

DIY

Good morning!

Its a snow day here in NC

Even my building closed and that (as I've been told) NEVER happens.

I could just lay around all day watching the Bachelor and drinking coffee:

But instead I opted to check some things off my list!

I put some mail in packages but I can't leave the house to mail it

so that wasn't really a check…

Then my super bright popover reminded me:

I still have a TON of Lilly Pulitzer Agenda pages

Hence my project of the day: DIY Lilly Pulitzer Coasters

I found the instructions on the link above but I have my own shortened version below:

1) You will need:

Lilly Pulitzer Agenda pages or print your favorite prints from online, just be sure to let them dry all the way before you start. (kudos if you noticed my popover matches my agenda)
Mod Podge
Smaller brushes or sponge brushes like this
Tiles (I used these tumbled marbled ones but others have used the slick tiles)
Plastic or something to put down underneath the project to protect your surface!

2) The first step I took was to cut out the Lilly print. I made sure to cut the square a little bit smaller than the top of the tile. These tiles have rough edges and the paper won't stick to an edge that's missing.

3) Next I wiped off the tiles to make sure there was no dust then laid them out on my plastic sheet.

4) Once I removed the cat from the situation I was able to begin. I put Mod Podge on the tile and laid the paper square on top of this. I made sure to rub out any bubbles or wrinkles. Then let it sit for 10-15 minutes until completely dry.

5) Once the Mod Podge has dried completely it's time to put a layer on top of the tile. Make sure you brush in one direction only. I do thin layers to avoid build up. This is also a good time to check for bubbles/ ridges. Let it dry until its no longer sticky.

6) Layer the Mod Podge as much as needed. A couple coats was good for me. I made my last coat a little thicker just in case.

Ta-Da!