DIY Stone Table Runner

Bella Breakdown We are always looking for great DIY ideas for bringing the outdoors in. This easy Stone Table Runner is a beautiful way to show of some gorgeous stone colors and add some interest to your table. All you’ll need for this DIY is: •Floor Mat •Glue Gun •Scissors •Stones Start by cutting the mat to size. We like an elongated rectangle about a foot wide. Next, use your hot glue gun to attach the stones to the top of the mat so that the rubber bottom is protecting your table. Once the hot glue tries you’ve got...

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How to Make Chalkboard Wine Glasses

Bella Breakdown We love easy DIY’s that bump up your hosting status and seriously impress your guests. These fabulous Chalkboard Wine Glasses are not only super cute and easy to make, but they really come in handy at a party, keeping who’s drink it’s straight all night! For this simple DIY you’ll need: Masking tape Wine glasses Paintbrush Blackboard paint Chalk Start by taping off the glasses to mask the bottom of the glass and then paint the un-masked area. Repeat the process for all your gasses they leave to dry. Take off the masking tape then write on...

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DIY Paper Party Garlands

Bella Breakdown In case you haven’t heard, without some cute DIY colorful paper garlands, you might as well not even have a party. Where would people take cute Instagram pictures in front of? What would guests talk about over craft cocktails? Don’t worry, if you missed the boat we’re here to take you ashore. These two party garlands are super cute and simple; with a little extra time and TLC you’ll have some gorgeous garlands in a snap! For the first garland start by cutting pieces of light colored velum into medium sized circles – a circle cutter really...

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Drink of the Day: Bee’s Knees

Bella Breakdown What could be more perfect for a Spring picnic or Summer barbeque than a refreshing gin cocktail filled with everything we love about bees – sweet golden honey and a sting at the end!? 2 oz Gin ¾ oz Honey Syrup ¾ oz Lemon Juice Grapefruit Bitters Start by pouring your lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker. The, add your gin, some ice and give it a good shake. Pour into a frosty glass and top with a few drops of grapefruit bitters and garnish with a wedge of lemon. Enjoy the...

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