Keep It Simple

Thursday, April 21, 2011

I adore the Big Apple, of course, and this clever alternative to more traditional vases! We've seen floral arrangements tucked into tea tins, julep cups, mason jars and even light bulbs, so why not iconic printed paper cups? Perfect for a chic New York City wedding, don't you think?

Image from Flowers Chic and Cheap by Carlos Mota, editor at large of Elle Decor.
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41 comments:

  1. LucindaApril 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh how I love NY!!!!

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  2. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh yesss!!! So in love!!!kisses

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  3. JohannaApril 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This is my kinda decor and so much more personality. I love this!

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  4. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsApril 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    these are so cool-

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  5. jillian :: cornflake dreams.April 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    v cute! something to put in giftbags for visitors :) xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  6. a little black cloud in a dressApril 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I was driving past a high school on the way to the gym this morning and saw a young girl walking to school & she was wearing an I<3NY shirt & a flannel, cut offs & high heels. Très chic. New ork is talking to me this morning.

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  7. Tiffany KadaniApril 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    These are fantastic! So cute and hip.

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  8. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a cute idea!

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  9. NikkiApril 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    This is great! I'm so sad because I had to reply no to my first NY wedding in May. My neice is due the same weekend. It was a tough choice and I did try to ask my Sister if she minded if I missed...she said I couldn't go ;)

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  10. SigneApril 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Very cute :)

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  11. Proper PaigeApril 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    So clever! What a great idea!

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  12. ashley nicole catherineApril 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    so charming! and i think "keep it simple" is definitely a mantra i will keep in mind for my big day. one of my bffs got married and kept a blog about the planning process. she posted a "simple is beautiful" button throughout the duration which i just loved.

    xo.ashley

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  13. Laura *You Stir Me*April 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    oh i love this! Just my style - still interesting but cheap and functional!!! And, you can use any kind of cup you wish:) My friend just had a "fast food" themed 30th bday and it would have been fun to use McDonalds cups for centerpieces!

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  14. postcards and prettiesApril 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    YES!! these are so cool. Who doesn't ♥ NY

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  15. JenApril 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Happy Thursday Sweetie! I like! I like!

    Oh, and have you ever posted pics of your bedroom? I would LOVE to see your "headboard alternative"! It sounds so cool!

    xo

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  16. AmberApril 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    cute cute, i love me some NY

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  17. VictroiaApril 21, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Sweet love for the big city!

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  18. rebeccaApril 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    sing it with me... "one hand in the air for the big city"......

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  19. DianaApril 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    What a fun idea!!! Who doesnt love NY!!!

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  20. lizzieApril 21, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    that is such a wicked idea, lena! brilliant.

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  21. this free birdApril 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    how cute is this? love that it's not overly trendy or cliche. pretty!

    xo,
    c

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  22. The DemoiselleApril 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    why on EARTH didn't I think of that?! Precious.

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  23. IsabelApril 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    i love this. it is such a great idea.

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  24. Gorgeous GlamApril 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Cute and creative! xo

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  25. Kayla PooleApril 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    clearly I'm biased on this one. very cute.

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  26. Soulful MamaApril 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Very cute :-)

    ~ Clare x

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  27. audrey marieApril 21, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    mason jars will always be my favorite - but this is such an unexpected twist!

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  28. JillianApril 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    love this idea. and love ny. it's the best!

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  29. RebeccaApril 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    can't imagine it lasting very long, but cute regardless!

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  30. Super BurbsApril 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    adorable! Picturing it in a very minimal red, white and black party. Mostly white with pops of red and black. Love!

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  31. ErinApril 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    SP cute!!!

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  32. AshleighApril 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I <3
    this
    idea.

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  33. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    So simple, sooooo cute!!
    happy Easter, my sweet friend!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  34. Kimia KlineApril 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    new york is my heartbeat! i love this idea :)

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  35. PalomaApril 23, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    a champagne toast in these babies at a more formal affair? i mean, how perfect would that be?! love!

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  36. J.April 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Totally, such a fun idea!

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  37. Life,StyledApril 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Yes, I do think too!!! So a great way to honor an amazing city! And I do love simple ;-))

    xoxo
    kristi

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  38. Mighty BurnsApril 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    lol I love this!
    I want to cups man! Of course I worry I will be a super cheesey new new yorker with decked out I heart NY everything! mmm must watch that

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  39. Roxy TeApril 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    My kind of "vase" :)

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  40. BrooklynnApril 26, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    i love details that ground a wedding and make it feel like the night celebrates two people getting ready to spend forever together in the midst of all the fairy tale romance. it strikes such an endearing balance, and these are right up that alley.

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  41. EmmaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    The photographer of this image is actually William Waldron:

    http://www.williamwaldron.com/projects/flower-book/

    Carlos Mota, author compiled this images for his book, Flowers: Cheap and Chic.

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