The Apropos Blog
Behind the curtain of some of the Valley's best eventsDIY- Table Centerpiece
One thing to consider about creating your own centerpiece is the time spent on making it. If you have the time and the resource, that's great. If not, then I highly recommend that you find a trusted florist that can create your centerpieces. Materials needed: 2 vases...
Friday “Luv” Fact!
Happy Friday!!! Do you know why the engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand? It was thought that a vein in that finger ran directly to the heart! Isn't that romantic? It is definitely a symbol of love. Visit Elegant Men's Rings to...
Hump Day Hot Tip! – Pre-Wedding Party Guest List
Here's a question that may have crossed your mind: Is it okay to invite a co-worker or a friend to a pre- wedding party like the bachelor/ bachelorette party but yet they are not invited to the wedding itself? The answer is no, it is not okay. But of course there is...
DIY – Homemade Bath Salt
This weekend's DIY project is going to be "homemade bath salt". Materials: 1 cup Epsom salt; 2- 3 tbsp baking soda; 1- 2 tblsp glycerin; food coloring; essential oil of your choice; glass jar (from Michael's or your preferred craft store); ribbon. Now, enjoy the show!...
Hump Day Hot Tip! Bridesmaids’ Gifts…
I was talking to one of my friends just recently and she mentioned that she was just a bridesmaid a few weeks back. Being involved in so many weddings, I asked her, so what pretty gift did the bride give you? To my dismay, the bride did not give her or any of the...
DIY – Tissue Flowers
This month's series of blogs is going to be about DIY projects and I am going to start it off with the tissue flowers. If you know me, you know how much I love getting down and dirty. I handmade my own cards from birthdays to Christmas cards to my son's invitations,...
Hump Day Hot Tip!- Budget Killer…
Here you are doing your best to stick to budget but yet kept going to Michael's, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's and all the other stores where you can do some impulse buying. That is not going to help with sticking to budget. yes, it's only $3.00 or maybe $5.00 but how many...
Wedding Theme – Christmas in July!
Chandler, AZ - Current temperature- 106 degrees; 20% precipitation; 22% humidity; dew point at 60. Enough said. It's hot in Arizona at this time of the year which inspired me to have cool thoughts in mind like Christmas. Therefore, we are doing Christmas in July...
Hump Day Hot Tip!- Before going to a bridal show…
Newly engaged? Getting things planned for the big day? Tackling bridal shows? Most definitely a must!!! And yes, expect to be bombarded by some of the exhibitors and expect to give out information like your name, address, phone number, wedding date, and email...