tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55435950150605451012012-02-16T14:47:37.133-08:00Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-62781260680899208062011-03-05T13:59:00.000-08:002011-03-07T13:50:03.819-08:00Damask is a trend near and dear to my heart as we used a lot of damask in our wedding back in 2008. It is one of those trends that is a classic and here to stay! Here are some of my favorite damask touches for the big day made by some of the lovely ladies of the Etsy Wedding Team!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581454301549371170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq6zUyAlrZ4/TXVPHY3tHyI/AAAAAAAAAKU/3fu00b19sKM/s400/damask.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div>Damask Invitation by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67536845/wedding-reception-invitations-wedding?ga_search_query=damask&amp;ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5850103">Oh So Sweet Prints</a> Black And White Damask With Green Accent Amenities Box by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63332562/small-program-decor-amenities-box">Lacey Claire Designs</a> Printable Damask Petal/Candy Cones by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61557541/printable-wedding-paper-cone-set?ga_search_query=damask&amp;ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5478807">Print Your Party</a> Damask Wedding Wishes Note Cards by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60754543/post-card-wishes-damask-design-pk-of-200?ga_search_query=damask%2B&amp;ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5544573">Cut The Cake</a> Bridal Pouch by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51208180/black-and-white-damask-satin-bridal?ga_search_query=damask%2Bbridal%2Bpouch&amp;ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5384769">luly612</a> Damask Bird Cage Card Holder &amp; Green Berry Pomander by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68314907/large-bird-cage-wedding-card-holder">MackensleyDesigns</a></div></div></div><br />Happy Planning!<br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-6278126068089920806?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-89551949268315125032011-02-01T17:38:00.000-08:002011-02-01T17:43:55.988-08:00Last week I was contacted by Jen, a writer for <a href="http://www.thebesthudsonvalleywedding.com/">www.TheBestHudsonValleyWedding.com</a>, who was interested in featuring my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64982666/the-lillian-purple-moss-and-flower-ring">LILLIAN moss ringbearer pillow</a>. I was delighted and the article published today and I had to share! Check it out here: <a href="http://besthudsonvalleyweddingever.com/wedding-inspiration/color-inspiration-oh-so-versatile-purple">Color Inspiration: Oh-so Versatile Purple</a><br /><br />Thanks Jen!<br /><br /><a href="http://besthudsonvalleyweddingever.com/images/stories/purple-natural.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 496px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 579px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://besthudsonvalleyweddingever.com/images/stories/purple-natural.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8955194926831512503?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-68502244298319158302011-01-31T06:25:00.000-08:002011-01-31T06:37:41.765-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG5U0knyI/AAAAAAAAAJw/1h0sfxKu49I/s1600/DSC_0292.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568356677434253090" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG5U0knyI/AAAAAAAAAJw/1h0sfxKu49I/s320/DSC_0292.JPG" /></a> I recently had a custom order from a sweet Philadelphia bride and I fell in love with the color combination:<br /><br />Royal Blue &amp; Peridot! I created a ring bearer pillow, two flower girl baskets and three junior bridesmaid pomanders and after seeing how gorgeous these colors were together I decided to offer a few different sets in my shop.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4_9ZNiI/AAAAAAAAAJo/jrsSIXCH7As/s1600/DSC_0280.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568356671834109474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4_9ZNiI/AAAAAAAAAJo/jrsSIXCH7As/s320/DSC_0280.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4njvl7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/k1gcYYRvh5w/s1600/DSC_0286.JPG"></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003555/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and">Ring Bearer Pillow &amp; Flower Girl Basket</a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4njvl7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/k1gcYYRvh5w/s1600/DSC_0286.JPG"></a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div><div></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div><div></a></div> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div> <div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"> </div></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"><div></a></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4njvl7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/k1gcYYRvh5w/s1600/DSC_0286.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568356665284073394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TUbG4njvl7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/k1gcYYRvh5w/s320/DSC_0286.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2"></div><div></a></div> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67003205/the-abigail-ring-bearer-pillow-and?ref=v1_other_2">Ring Bearer Pillow &amp; Flower Girl Pomander</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-6850224429831915830?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-53567386861100446662011-01-19T07:09:00.000-08:002011-01-20T12:35:42.850-08:00<div><div>Welcome to the first installment of Real Brides! One of my favorite things to do when I was planning my wedding back in 2008 was meeting other brides, hearing about their planning process and also getting peaks at real weddings. I loved seeing what flowers they had chosen, bridemaid dresses, hearing about vendor experiences and who doesn't love hearing a great proposal story?<br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>So I have decided to start a new section on my blog all about real brides, their experiences and even give you a peak at their gorgeous weddings. For the very first installment, I interviewed Ashley Harris, a sweet Arkansas bride with an adorable little boy who had all but given up on finding love. She had even started a blog called <a href="http://onwingsofpigs.blogspot.com/">"On Wings Of Pigs", </a>as she was convinced <em>he</em> wasn't out there and she'd find him,<em> 'when pigs fly.'</em> Enter Mr. Right, her now-husband, Jason. Ooooh I love a good love story!!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTb-88JBc9I/AAAAAAAAAJA/77O9ddu5MQI/s1600/0248.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563914712552403922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTb-88JBc9I/AAAAAAAAAJA/77O9ddu5MQI/s320/0248.jpg" /></a> <strong>How did your Mr. propose? </strong>Jason had always talked about how a proposal has to be done "right" and it should be this planned out, perfect thing so when he finally got the rind in his hand it was like torture for me because I knew there were not going to be any opportunities any time soon for just me and him to go do anything where he could plan something right and actually surprise me like he wanted to, so he took me completely by surprise when (as I was hanging up clothes in my closet and picking on him about how we were going to have to wait and wait and wait) he called out my name and I turned around to find him on one knee in the floor behind me with the ring. Surprise indeed!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>Wedding date:</strong> October 24, 2010</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong>Wedding colors:</strong> Aqua blue</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>How did you find most of your vendors?</strong> I'm so blessed to have photographers for a mom and sister (<a href="http://www.brookshirephotography.com/">http://www.brookshirephotography.com/</a>) and luckily my sister helps to coordinate and plan weddings too. The wedding that they shot before mine just happened to be in Hot Springs, too, so they had the pleasure of finding a florist that was absolutely amazing and so we never looked any further than him. The biggest dilemma that we faced was the venue because everywhere I looked at on the internet just wasn't "the place" for me. It was like someone elses dream wedding, not mine. Since we wanted to get married in Hot Sptings, we decided that nothing said "Hot Springs" more than Bathhouse Row. We were looking at the other side of the street for empty buildings that we might could rent and fancy up and then we came upon <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Regency-Banquet-and-Special-Event-Facility/133985226616302">The Regency</a>. It was affordable and the caterer (who owend it and 3 other fabulous restaurants) came with it!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><strong><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTiahWrAn4I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/0crMZSiWhaA/s1600/0090.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564367237428584322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTiahWrAn4I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/0crMZSiWhaA/s320/0090.jpg" /></a>What was your favorite detail from your wedding?</strong> My flowers were probably one of my biggest "wow" things, especially one arrangement at the door where the florist included a pigasus (flying pig) next to the guest book.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>What was one thing you stressed about that after the fact wish you hadn't? </strong>I really left the stressing to my sister who was taking my wants and ideas and handling the rest of the details for me, so there really wasn't one thing I had to stress about. BUT the one thing that I was very specific on was the wedding cake because I wanted a french croquembouche cake/ I wanted it in a tall rectangular tower not a heap of cream puffs on a plate. It didn't turn out like anything I wanted, in fact, it was like all the pictures that I said that I didn't want it to look like, but it totally didn't matter when it came down to it because it was just a cake. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTiahghF6OI/AAAAAAAAAJY/zGjbp2fkqR8/s1600/0005%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564367240071342306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTiahghF6OI/AAAAAAAAAJY/zGjbp2fkqR8/s320/0005%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></strong></div><div><strong>The funniest moment of your wedding day? </strong>Definitely when Jason, Ty and I walk down the aisle after the ceremony and we go upstairs to bustly my dress and chang up my hair and the fire alarm goes off! The first thing I though of was that one of the kids or groomsmen had pulled the fire alarm but it turned out that is was raining so hard outsie that water somehow came into the building where the system was and set it off. Lucky for my my Daddy is a jack-of-all trades and saved the day! </div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>My 80-something year old uncle even added a little blush to my cheeks when he announced what a "hot" marriage we'll have if we set off alarms!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><strong>The most emotional moment, where it hit you that you were getting married?</strong> When we started up the aisle. It was the moment when everyone was finally away from me and there was no jabbering and no stress and no drama and all the stress just melted off of me and I felt like "Finally!" All the stress of the morning just disappeared and I had that fairy tale feeling of realizing my dreams really were coming true.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>One word to describe how you felt inside when you saw your groom?</strong> Peaceful</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>One (or a few) piece (s) of advice you's like to give to other brides that you learned from going through the wedding planning process?</strong> The thing that I did that I'm so thankful for is I let me mom and sister handle and plan it all! I would totally recommend that every bride utilize those that are willing and capable of helping, there is no sense in shouldering it all yourself.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>The other thing I would recommend is something I never realized the value of until you look back on your own wedding and everyone elses weddings and see how pivotal it is. <em>Your attendants are almost as big of a decision as your groom. </em>Okay, not quite. But think of them with as much seriousness because THEY will set the tone of your wedding. THEY are the ones around you all morning. You want to surround yourself with the tried and true, the ones that have your back no matter what and that want everything good in the world for you. If one of your girls doesn't handle stress or is the kind to cause stress, maybe they'd be better off at the guest book or in a guest seat. You need to have <em>la creme de la creme</em> on your side. Brides, you won't realize how important this is until it's your wedding day and you either have great girls and an enjoyable day together, or you don't have it.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>What is your favorite part so far about being a Mrs.?</strong> I love that it really is like being part of a team. It's not me against the world anymore, it's US against the world. And everything's better when you have someone to enjoy it with. Even the bad times don't seem as bad because there's someone there with you, supporting you. THAT is my favorite part, but I also love the little things. Going to sleep with him next to me. Being silly or lazy or grumpy together. It sounds so cheesy, but life really is better when you have someone you love to share it with you.<br />.</div></div><div> </div><div><em>Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your wedding experiences in your own words, I enjoyed it so much! I know readers will enjoy it too and hopefully take away some good tips and ideas. Best wishes to you and your handsome groom!</em></div><div> </div><div align="center">Gorgeous photos by <em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.brookshirephotography.com">Brookshire Photography</a></em> </div><div><br /></div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTb-8oxb_7I/AAAAAAAAAI4/O0ZiDXfhVOU/s1600/0090.jpg"></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5356738686110044666?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-89443316398026277052011-01-17T14:33:00.001-08:002011-01-18T13:12:18.397-08:00A color combination I am LOVING this year and seeing a lot of is purple and green. From florals to invitations to accessories this is a bold color combination sure to make a statement to be remembered by your guests! Here are some of my favorites:<br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTTD5HdAHdI/AAAAAAAAAIg/gsvGW9KHdvk/s1600/Blog%2B-%2Bpurple%2Binspiration.jpg"></a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563627547452394114" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TTX5xux6SoI/AAAAAAAAAIw/oNuwqAwlbXM/s400/Blog%2B-%2Bpurple%2Binspiration.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Invitation by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/InvitingMoments?ref=seller_info">Inviting Moments</a> Wedding Card Box by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaceyClaireDesigns?ref=seller_info">LaceyClaireDesigns</a> Amethyst Starfish Bobby Pins by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellScapes?ref=seller_info">ShellScapes</a> Floral Cake Topper by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItTopsTheCake?ref=seller_info">It Tops The Cake</a> Guest Book by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/itsmyday?ref=seller_info">ItsMyDay</a> Tissue Pomanders by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pomtree?ga_search_query=pomtree&amp;ga_search_type=seller_usernames">pomtree</a> Centerpiece <a href="http://thirty-threeevents.com/gallery/">by thirty three events</a> Flower Girl Rosette hair clip by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetlyFallen?ref=seller_info">SweetlyFallen</a> Light Green Clutch by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesocialseam?ref=seller_info">The Social Seam</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Moss &amp; Purple Dahlia Ring Bearer Pillow and Green Berry Flower Girl Pomander with Purple ribbon by me, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mackensleydesigns.etsy.com">Mackensley Designs.</a></div><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8944331639802627705?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-72918258128055444732011-01-11T13:51:00.000-08:002011-01-11T14:12:51.009-08:00One of my favorite wedding-ish things to do is to scour the internet for pretty inspiration boards. When creating my 2011 line of peacock feather accessories, I came across these two boards and fell in love.<br /><div align="center">. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_e00uOzszPYg/Sn9aJe06aJI/AAAAAAAACDM/cisX2Cy1Y88/s400/Peacock+Inspiration+Board.jpg" />Source: <a href="http://gedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/08/inspiration-board-pretty-peacocks.html">ge designs</a></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.belleamour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/peacock_board.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 435px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 652px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.belleamour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/peacock_board.jpg" /></a> Source: <a href="http://www.belleamour.co.uk/2010/05/inspiration-board-peacock-hues/">belle amour</a></div><div align="center">.</div><div align="left">Which prompted me to combine two of my favorite things (feathers and bling) and that is how the AVA Collection was born.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65716495/peacock-feather-guest-book-with-aqua">The AVA Guest Book:<br /><br /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207400724.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 429px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207400724.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.207400810.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 436px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.207400810.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65717684/the-ava-peacock-feather-ring-bearer?ref=v1_other_1">The AVA Ring Bearer Pillow &amp; Flower Girl Basket:<br /></a><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207410424.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 448px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207410424.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.207410199.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 457px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.207410199.jpg" /></a><br /><div>In some cultures the peacock feather symbolizes kindness, patience and good fortune, what a perfect and appropriate addition to your wedding day!</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-7291825812805544473?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-3038378177269088482011-01-10T12:13:00.001-08:002011-01-10T12:20:00.097-08:00I am honored to be included in so many great treasuries on Etsy and while they are all gorgeous, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d274fb818d16d910da727f9/you-will-always-have-my-heart?index=2">this one </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaceyClaireDesigns">LaceyClaireDesigns </a>was just too pretty not to share!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 396px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560653701233289666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TStpFGT4qcI/AAAAAAAAAIY/N6YYw79125Y/s320/You%2Bwll%2Balways%2Bhave%2Bmy%2Bheart.jpg" /><br /><p>The colors, item selection, it is one of those treasuries that really inspires. Maybe it will inspire you too!</p><p>Happy Planning!</p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-303837817726908848?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-16067714114720052442011-01-05T18:30:00.000-08:002011-01-05T18:44:19.158-08:00Happy 2011!<br /><br />I have to admit, I have been terrible about keeping the blog updated lately but it is a brand new year and I am ready to get back to posting! I have so many great ideas and designs in the works for the new year that I am very excited about sharing.<br /><br />I am also looking forward to writing more about love, wedding planning tips and real stories from brides on the road to the alter.<br /><br />For now, I have a few pictures of some recent accessories I have created. As you can see I am really into nature themes right now and am going crazy with the moss trend! A lot of the items I am designing I can picture being the perfect addition to a backyard or woodsy event! It is going to be a beautiful year.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.204516572.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.204516572.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.204504097.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.195311344.jpg" /><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.195308790.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.195308790.jpg" /></a> <div><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.195344071.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.195344071.jpg" /></a><br />Until next time, Happy Planning!<br /><div> </div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-1606771411472005244?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-53591764694007179012010-08-16T17:40:00.001-07:002010-08-16T17:44:54.152-07:00I was so excited to find out that my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43468553/polka-dot-guinea-feather-flower-girl">Guinea Feather Flower Girl Pomander</a> had been featured on the front page of Etsy last week! So many lovely warm items, makes me look forward to Fall, check it out!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.craftcult.com/archives/fp/fp_13307.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5359176469400717901?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-55832174424203048352010-08-01T09:02:00.001-07:002010-08-01T09:18:06.624-07:00It seems like the latest trend has been moss and I am loving it. More and more weddings are going green and incorporating outdoor ceremonies and what better way to decorate than to use the resources found in nature!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 413px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 497px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oZuFDni50Qs/SXU5nuQPdHI/AAAAAAAAGE4/MZlq1egqIAY/s1600/336.jpg" /></p><p align="center">(Source: Snippet &amp; Ink)</p><p align="left">My latest moss creations include a unique ring bearer pillow and moss pomanders to line your aisle or decorate your reception. Both great pieces for your outdoor themed event!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52562207/the-lillian-moss-and-flower-ring-bearer">The LILLIAN:</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TFWa63nH8CI/AAAAAAAAAHM/nJUOiXJUFvE/s1600/NEW.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500472856054067234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TFWa63nH8CI/AAAAAAAAAHM/nJUOiXJUFvE/s320/NEW.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50794310/green-moss-pomander-with-white-ribbon?ref=v1_other_2">Moss Pomander Balls:</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TFWa6_xc5cI/AAAAAAAAAHE/yXm7l6hR81s/s1600/moss+pomander3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500472858244867522" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/TFWa6_xc5cI/AAAAAAAAAHE/yXm7l6hR81s/s320/moss+pomander3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5583217442420304835?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-46378104946419790622010-07-06T11:56:00.000-07:002010-07-06T12:02:48.061-07:00I am happy and excited to announce that Mackensley Designs is reopening today and ready for business! Can't wait to get back to crafting and designing and working with all you lovely brides (and grooms!). Come visit! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.MackensleyDesigns@etsy.com">Mackensley Designs</a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 508px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs439.ash1/24241_339399211550_288476691550_4161133_1948040_n.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4637810494641979062?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-91255869587830341312010-05-05T16:06:00.000-07:002010-05-05T16:11:29.177-07:00<a href="http://alittlefruity.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/pink_baby_carriage.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://alittlefruity.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/pink_baby_carriage.jpg" /></a>Mackensley Designs is temporarily closing as my husband and I prepare to welcome our first baby on May 19th! The shop will reopen tentatively in July. Check back then for your favorite wedding accessories as well as fresh new items!<br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you and happy planning!</div><br /><div>Mackenzie Hensley</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-9125586958783034131?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-42582619284769785932010-04-19T13:24:00.000-07:002010-04-19T13:30:23.235-07:00I have been creating several new bouquets lately! All bouquets are made with quality silk flowers and come with a free matching bout for your groom. <div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461948349600094834" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S8y9Fddx2nI/AAAAAAAAAGs/9fyOXER85ls/s320/Bella1.jpg" /></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461948351895934530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S8y9FmBJlkI/AAAAAAAAAG0/iUcsT4iCybc/s320/Fuschia+Peony5.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461948360424883410" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S8y9GFynBNI/AAAAAAAAAG8/viKjmdTItqk/s320/pinkrose2.jpg" /></p><p>Happy Planning!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4258261928476978593?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-44294302526457898022010-04-19T13:20:00.000-07:002010-04-19T13:23:46.223-07:00Recently worked on a custom ring bearer pillow for a lovely bride getting married in Hawaii. Loved it so much I listed it in my shop as a regular item! Can't wait to see pics of it in action in their tropical ceremony. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S8y7Yef5SXI/AAAAAAAAAGM/eF6c8CPKnYM/s1600/island+pillow2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461946477271665010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S8y7Yef5SXI/AAAAAAAAAGM/eF6c8CPKnYM/s320/island+pillow2.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4429430252645789802?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-15177322125078091322010-03-03T12:38:00.000-08:002010-03-03T13:07:05.885-08:00I absolutely love receiving custom orders as it forces me to think outside the box and get my creative juices flowing! Recently, I had a request to create a wreath (which at the time wreaths weren't even offered in my shop) and I am so thankful I took on the task because I am in love with the result!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.127275812.jpg" /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.127275815.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.127275815.jpg" /></a><br /><div> The Vintage Glam Wreath is covered in ivory and white flowers including roses, hydrangea, carnations and peonies. I also added white feathers to give it that vintage look! </div><div align="center">.</div><div>Thanks to the inspiration of one of my lovely etsy customers, I am now happily <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41835242">listing this wreath in my shop </a>and looking forward to making more wreaths to add as well!</div><div align="center">.</div><div>Contact me if you'd like me to create a custom wreath with your colors and personal style for your big day! </div><div align="center">.</div><div>Happy Planning!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-1517732212507809132?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-37133767289338589132010-02-22T12:55:00.000-08:002010-02-22T13:02:51.719-08:00<div><div><div>Everyone loves sparkle! The stars, the sun reflecting off the ocean, that gorgeous diamond you might be wearing on your ring finger! The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41258989">Elise Ring Bearer Pillow </a>is bright white with a white bloom and a gorgeous sparkly brooch fastened in the middle. The vintage style brooch is detachable for you to wear after your wedding as a sweet reminder of your big day!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441176049597881170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S4LwydylG1I/AAAAAAAAAGE/DEC7VloDkGk/s320/ELISE1.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441176039917725778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S4Lwx5upqFI/AAAAAAAAAF8/yUAip-LhK6s/s320/ELISE2.jpg" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441176034599704178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S4Lwxl6vFnI/AAAAAAAAAF0/m0s7Z_kquq8/s320/ELISE3.jpg" /> <div><div><div><br /><div>Happy Planning!</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-3713376728933858913?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-7490402686534764742010-02-07T12:50:00.000-08:002010-02-07T12:59:02.578-08:00<div><div><div><div>Proudly display the initial of your new last name with fun custom fabric monogram letters! Great for hanging on venue/church doors. After your wedding, use to hang as a wreath on your front door as a reminder of your special day!</div><div></div><br /><div>I have several fabrics and ribbon colors to choose from, just ask!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435608324274550242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S28o-MqKdeI/AAAAAAAAAE8/i5PqfpiV5A8/s200/Fabric+Letter+6.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435608554739834130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S28pLnNXnRI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Q8SUsBXZa3I/s200/Fabric+Letter+3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435608330936681122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/S28o-leigqI/AAAAAAAAAFM/Sc3cxZducPg/s200/Fabric+Letter+2.jpg" /><br /><div></div>Happy Planning and Geaux Saints!! :)<br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-749040268653476474?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-81881187416994602772010-01-25T13:04:00.000-08:002010-01-25T13:14:35.404-08:00Spring is coming soon (Can you tell I am over winter already?) and it is a season for not only love and romance but trying new things!<br /><br />So in the spirit, I have entered the wide world of decoupage! It involves some sticky glue and a little bit of a mess but I am absolutely in love with the results. Such a sweet, vintage look. I plan on making some more wedding card boxes for my shop this way in addition to my traditional painted ones.<br /><br />Happy Planning and stay warm!<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.117650954.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 401px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.117650954.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.117651489.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 507px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.117651489.jpg" /></a> <div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8188118741699460277?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-54766498383743119122010-01-21T08:04:00.000-08:002010-01-21T08:08:21.145-08:00<div>I am so excited to announce that Friday was my last day in Corporate America! </div><br /><div></div><div>After nine years with the same company, I am so grateful to be able to move on and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy at home. I am also extremely excited to be running my etsy shop full time and to expand and start developing all the ideas I have had floating around in my head for so long.</div><br /><div></div><div>It is a very exciting new chapter in my life and I couldn't be happier. Be on the lookout for new items coming soon!! Wedding season is fast approaching!</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4275700486_bc2daef914_m.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5476649838374311912?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-33502003970801652102010-01-06T05:12:00.000-08:002010-01-06T05:21:54.676-08:00One thing I love about living in Texas is the fact that it stays relatively warm for most of the year. I'm not sure what is going on but it has been abnormally chilly here the past few days and it has me dreaming about sunshine, fresh flowers, gardens and all things spring!<br /><div align="center">~</div>It also reminded me that spring and summer wedding season is on its way and I decided to do a tweak on a favorite from last year, the ring bearer birds nest. You can check it out in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mackensleydesigns.etsy.com">my shop </a>for more details!<br /><div align="center">~</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com//il_430xN.113978898.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.113978808.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p>Hope everyone stays warm! :)</p><p>Happy Planning!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-3350200397080165210?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-87241355607631748062009-12-29T09:46:00.000-08:002009-12-29T09:58:36.673-08:00<div align="left">My baby sister got married this past weekend and I was completely honored and excited to create several items for her wedding! Her colors were white and blues which worked great for a December winter wedding.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center">Wedding Card Box:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4226042950_847814b873.jpg" /></p><p align="center"> Flower Monogram Letters:</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4207085520_a72b42cc58.jpg" /> Flower Monogram Letter and Bridal Bouquet in action:</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4220251958_e12c3c26d1.jpg" /></p><p align="center">Little sis and Me: </p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 209px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4220250156_d20451bc45_o.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4220250814_e441cee2b5.jpg" /><br />Congratulations and Best Wishes!!<br /><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8724135560763174806?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-7276289865079851812009-12-28T09:19:00.000-08:002009-12-28T09:20:53.936-08:00<a href="http://valplibrary.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/5b585d_merry-christmas-blue-style.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://valplibrary.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/5b585d_merry-christmas-blue-style.jpg" /></a><br />I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!<br /><br />XOXO<br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-727628986507985181?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-47042269690630934502009-12-01T05:56:00.000-08:002009-12-01T06:00:57.450-08:00<div>Congrats to Nicole, the giveaway winner from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sourismariage.com/">Souris Mariage</a>! Nicole selected the green berry pomander with navy ribbon as her prize. </div><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for participating Nicole and keep an eye for your pomander, it should be arriving in your mailbox soon!</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3801112833_47f64b14d3.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4704226969063093450?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-42057988971071554842009-11-23T06:27:00.000-08:002009-11-23T06:43:43.601-08:00I am so excited to announce the new Etsy studio is almost complete! I am so in love with my new space and can't wait to get to work. I'd been dragging out all my projects and working in the kitchen/dining room to fulfill orders so it is a very nice change!<br /><br />Introducing the new home of <em>Mackensley Designs!</em><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SwqdwR0vbbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/oNHXFk54I54/s1600/etsy+studio+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407307755355598258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SwqdwR0vbbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/oNHXFk54I54/s320/etsy+studio+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SwqdwQWDvQI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/TcROKRi0rko/s1600/etsy+studio+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407307754958470402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SwqdwQWDvQI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/TcROKRi0rko/s320/etsy+studio+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SwqdwL-8sJI/AAAAAAAAAEI/xSTefHWrNrY/s1600/etsy+studio+4.jpg"></a> <div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Swqdvzcws7I/AAAAAAAAAEA/1MBtyFjdQes/s1600/etsy+studio+5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407307747201954738" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Swqdvzcws7I/AAAAAAAAAEA/1MBtyFjdQes/s320/etsy+studio+5.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Happy Planning!</div><div>XOXO,</div><div>Mack</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4205798897107155484?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-41908444471750255492009-11-19T06:26:00.001-08:002009-11-19T06:32:47.625-08:00<div><div>I was so excited and honored when I was emailed by Mouse and ask if she could feature Mackensley Designs on her lovely blog <a href="http://www.sourismariage.com/2009/11/guess-who-i-found-whilst-trolling-etsy.html">Souris Mariage</a>. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 117px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZvV5XLCD7MQ/Sv3cifyjxzI/AAAAAAAAChc/80jHYCUDCCc/S660/souris+mariage+masthead+crop.jpg" /> <div></div><div></div><div>Go <a href="http://www.sourismariage.com/2009/11/guess-who-i-found-whilst-trolling-etsy.html">check it out </a>for all her fun wedding posts and to enter for a chance to win a flower girl pomander from my shop!</div><br /><div></div><div>Happy Planning!</div><br /><br /><div>XOXO</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4190844447175025549?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-37618723369546933692009-11-09T06:20:00.001-08:002009-11-09T06:32:01.114-08:00I am now offering another unique pomander in my shop! For those feather and polka dot lovers....<br /><br /><em>The Polka Dot Guinea Flower Girl Pomander </em>(Say that 3 times fast!):<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 453px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.100038709.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 441px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.100038765.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Brown and caramel inspiration:</div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 448px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://pics.gallery.weddingbee.com/391.hot-chocolate2.jpg.resize" /> (Source: <a href="http://www.weddingbee.com/">WeddingBee)<br /></a><br /><div align="left">Happy Planning! </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-3761872336954693369?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-28435814722290328302009-10-30T08:06:00.000-07:002009-10-30T08:16:26.248-07:00<div><div>I've been waiting anxiously to write this post for a while now. :) My husband and I are very blessed and excited to announce we are expecting our first little one in May 2010!</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4055604854_48daf30d13.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div></div><div>We are over the moon happy about starting our family and can't wait to see what the future holds. </div><br /><div></div><div></div>Ok, end gushing and back to etsy orders! :)<br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-2843581472229032830?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-50770718878432994202009-10-23T06:29:00.000-07:002009-10-23T06:52:14.549-07:00<div align="left">I recently worked with a sweet bride whose wedding was Mickey Mouse themed as her and her fiance' are huge Disney fans. I immediately envisioned lots of blacks, deep reds and whites with some mouse ears thrown in for fun.<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 439px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4037318002_e94ff1b795_o.jpg" /> <p align="center">(Sources: <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/">FancyFluors</a>, <a href="http://www.fantasiafloral.net/">Fantasia Floral</a>, <a href="http://www.disneybridal.com/">Disney Bridal</a>, <a href="http://www.invitations%20bydawn.com/">Invitations By Dawn</a>)<br /></p><br />Using all of these images as inspiration, we created this classic red, white and black wedding card box to be used at her reception:<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3981107991_a7d72176fe.jpg" /><br />Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Teresa! Thanks for choosing us to contribute to your special day.<br /><br />Happy Planning!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5077071887843299420?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-11399983222655446432009-10-11T10:43:00.000-07:002009-10-13T10:48:11.014-07:00One year ago today, I married my very best friend beneath a sun shining just for us and surrounded by those that mean the most. I will never forget that day for as long as I live and I will never forget the look on his face as he promised to love me forever.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 478px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images1e.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp8%3A8%3Enu%3D3243%3E7%3C%3B%3E832%3EWSNRCG%3D32398%3A%3B%3A72886nu0mrj" /><br /><div align="left">Because of his love I dream bigger, live braver and trust deeper. I try harder, land softer and breathe easier. Because of his love I smile wider, laugh louder and live happier. He is a big reason I opened up my etsy shop, I definitely couldn't have done it without his support and encouragement.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://images1e.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp892%3Enu%3D3243%3E7%3C%3B%3E832%3EWSNRCG%3D32398%3A%3B%3A9283%3Cnu0mrj"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://images1e.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp892%3Enu%3D3243%3E7%3C%3B%3E832%3EWSNRCG%3D32398%3A%3B%3A9283%3Cnu0mrj" /></a>Happy Anniversary!! It's only the beginning. :)<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-1139998322265544643?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-31213410585950792772009-10-05T13:08:00.000-07:002009-10-05T13:33:29.357-07:00The vows have been said, you've been kissed and pronounced husband and wife. What better way to show off your brand new last name, than by displaying your new last initial at your reception!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 404px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3887763097_01b2979bba.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3887683455_c241dd7c78.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3887683455_c241dd7c78.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3887685355_15d2234487.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3887685355_15d2234487.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30414908">Flower Letter Monograms</a> are made with a wooden backing and are covered in your choice of white or ivory carnations and your color choice of ribbon.<br /><div></div><br /><div>They are a fun way to personalize your special day and are a compliment to any venue!<br /></div><br /><div>Happy Planning!<br /></div><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-3121341058595079277?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-10778476793348659632009-09-27T10:03:00.000-07:002009-09-27T10:08:22.174-07:00Took a rare break from Etsy this weekend to celebrate my 29th birthday! Still hanging on to my 20's by a thread! The Hubs took me out to eat to celebrate and I got to spend time with a lot of family, it was perfect. Thanks to everyone for making it such a special day! Now, back to work. :)<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3958411055_faa97649b5.jpg" /><br /><br /><p>XOXO,</p><p>Mack</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-1077847679334865963?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-82846544786887142972009-09-22T05:14:00.000-07:002009-09-22T07:22:39.254-07:00After officially setting up shop in May, I have been hooked on Etsy ever since. Etsy has also touched someone else in my life, my sister-in-law, Ginny. She not only is the mother to my adorable nephew Evan but she also started up her own shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7616903">SillyCheeks</a> which contains all kinds of fun and precious baby items such as nursing aprons for mom, fun hair bows and baby shower gift items. Together we cover two of lifes greatest events... getting married and starting a family!<br /><br /><br />First comes love, then comes <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6874173">marriage</a>, then comes <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7616903">baby</a>. Check her out!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.89786062.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.90606619.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.90593308.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8284654478688714297?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-90076892001617669862009-09-17T16:00:00.000-07:002009-09-17T16:53:34.765-07:00It has been under 90 degrees all week and in Texas, that can only mean one thing...that Fall is here!!<br /><br />It is only mid-September but I have had the pleasure of creating several fall inspired wedding card boxes for upcoming October and November nuptials.<br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3872464976_eb866c98ab.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3872464976_eb866c98ab.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3782382453_0bf2f79c2d.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3782382453_0bf2f79c2d.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3898466012_1816438735.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3898466012_1816438735.jpg" /></a> </div><div>I've also been drooling over other fall inspired items from some very talented Etsians! Check out these great shops!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.87004181.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 430px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.87004181.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">Isn't this warm orange poppy tea bag holder adorable?</div><div align="center">Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6544776">Marci G's<br /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.89855704.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.89855704.jpg" /></a></div><div>This shop is full of full gorgeous wreaths for any season!</div><div> Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6862219">TwoInspireYou<br /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.76495866.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 430px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.76495866.jpg" /></a>This pillow is a bold modern touch to any decor!</div><div>Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6940037">Modernality</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.88436298.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.88436298.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">These gorgeous earrings are not only great for fall but year-round wear!</div><div align="center">Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5002680">Beautiful Details Jewelry </a><br /><br /><div></div><div align="left">I love not only the cooler weather but all the warm bold colors that fall always brings!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-9007689200161766986?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-76888302258093837162009-09-08T17:10:00.000-07:002009-09-09T08:14:04.565-07:00I have a secret.....<br /><br />Though I've been married for almost a year now I still LOVE reading wedding blogs. Not only does it help me keep my shop fresh with items and ideas but I love all the pretty colorful fabrics, papers and inspiration boards like the one below:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/07/03/peacock_colored_wedding.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 658px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://abbyjean.typepad.com/style_me_pretty/images/2008/07/03/peacock_colored_wedding.jpg" /></a> (Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/">StyleMePretty</a>)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">I LOVE the bold pops of green and blue and I have to say, it appears the peacock theme is indeed very trendy right now! Which gave me inspiration for a peacock wedding inspired ring bearer pillow. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379254312073995986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SqbzS9uoptI/AAAAAAAAADQ/n1-JP3V3ZiA/s320/3.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SqbzTulTLdI/AAAAAAAAADg/fJfDYcYcZa8/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379254325188177362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SqbzTulTLdI/AAAAAAAAADg/fJfDYcYcZa8/s320/5.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SqbzTMiWpbI/AAAAAAAAADY/5BLcK38X1do/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379254316049016242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SqbzTMiWpbI/AAAAAAAAADY/5BLcK38X1do/s320/2.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Who knew feathers could be so fun?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Happy Planning!<br /></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-7688830225809383716?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-85061996126656648902009-09-03T05:07:00.000-07:002009-09-03T05:29:26.562-07:00It is always the best feeling in the world to open up my email and read that one of my listings has been featured or made it to the front page of a website. It just never gets old and I am so very grateful for the exposure!<br /><br />This morning's email let me know that for the next day or so one of my wedding card boxes was going to be on the front page of <a href="http://www.myhandmaderegistry.com/">http://www.myhandmaderegistry.com/</a>. Of course I hurried over to take a look! And there it was on the bottom row, my aqua and red wedding card box!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 406px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377212357547141442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Sp-yJkVwKUI/AAAAAAAAADI/jnYzK6cCeu4/s320/myhandmade+registry+feature.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.79784393.jpg" /><br /><p></p>A big thanks to Liz for including my item in her registry and another big thanks to myhandmaderegistry.com for featuring Liz's list on the front page!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-8506199612665664890?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-45178784047830825422009-09-01T06:44:00.000-07:002009-09-01T07:30:07.095-07:00<div>Since officially opening up shop back in May, we have created over 80 wedding card boxes. Wedding season has kept us nice and busy, keep them coming! I often get a lot of requests for the same color themes or to create an exact replica of one of my previous boxes posted on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mackensleydesigns/">flickr</a>. While these boxes are beautiful, every once in a while I get to work with a bride with a color scheme I have never created with before and it gets the designing dork in me very excited!</div><br /><div></div><div>The bride, Karolina, introduced me to the color scheme Tiffany Blue, Coral and Chocolate Brown. I immediately had images in my head of what her gorgeous wedding might look like and threw together this inspiration board. Lovely, no?</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 435px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376504644348283570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Sp0ufPOeCrI/AAAAAAAAADA/_y64CwtXxEs/s400/coral_Page_1.jpg" /> <div></div><div></div><div><div></div><div>(Sources: weddingbycolor.com (favors) , emilymccallphotography (cake), Kate Unger (dress),<br />Mkaphotography (bon bons), <a href="http://dallasweddingplanner.cceasy.com/WE_ViewEns.cfm?prev=1&amp;TempPrev=0&amp;blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&amp;recordsperpage=8&amp;CompletedOrder=0&amp;sBasketID=0&amp;sItemCode=WedEns8009&amp;FromHome=1&amp;Search_intTotalSearchLevel=1&amp;Search_strInputString=1save%20the%20date&amp;Search_strInputKeywords=1save%C3%BE1the%C3%BE1date&amp;Search_strItemGroup=&amp;Search_blnAccessoryCategoryPage=0&amp;Search_blnSingle=0&amp;alogo=1&amp;menu=none&amp;morethanonepage=YES&amp;HostDomain=0&amp;FirstTimeThrough=1&amp;option=WE_ViewEns.cfm&amp;format=WedEnsCCa&amp;CFID=6748618&amp;CFTOKEN=67224697">I Do wedding invitations</a> , <a href="http://www.brennasbeads.com/">http://www.brennasbeads.com/</a> )<br /><br />It was now my turn to create a wedding card box to compliment and incorporate her wedding colors. Using full peony-esque blooms and a chocolate box with Tiffany Blue ribbon, the finished product turned out to be one of my favorites!<br /><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3871678883_c35f18ba2a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3871678883_c35f18ba2a.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3872462016_e36ed4a372.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3872462016_e36ed4a372.jpg" /></a><br />Happy Planning!</div><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4517878404783082542?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-40611891966692016512009-08-28T10:28:00.001-07:002009-09-08T17:10:31.485-07:00These sweet green berry pomanders are definitely one of my shop favorites! Each pomander is lightweight and adorned with ribbon looped into a handle to slip onto your little flower girls wrist.<br /><br />They are definitely a unique alternative to flower girl baskets and the bold green seems to be a wedding favorite this year. These are also great for younger flower girls who may not quite be old enough to master the whole <em>throwing the petals out of the basket</em> routine. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3801931576_79016d56bb.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3801931576_79016d56bb.jpg" /></a> They also work lovely as aisle decor to hang on shepards hooks or pews. Will definitely give your ceremony that pop of color you have been looking for!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/3801912606_5cff03b956.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 410px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/3801912606_5cff03b956.jpg" /></a> Also available with brown or white ribbon:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.77785720.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.77785720.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3598094747_6b7e2f5221.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 410px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3598094747_6b7e2f5221.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Happy Planning!</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-4061189196669201651?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543595015060545101.post-59064414141597286542009-08-27T17:28:00.000-07:002009-08-27T17:58:51.586-07:00<div><div><div><div align="justify">Becoming engaged and beginning the whole wedding planning process is one of the most exciting times in life! </div><br /><div align="justify">While planning my wedding in 2008 I scoured websites and catalogs looking for all of the personal, perfect details for my special day. Unfortunately, when it came to customized items I was bummed to find there weren't a whole lot of options, specifically, wedding card boxes... I could only find white! Which led me to creating my own using our wedding colors silver, black and deep red. What I came up with was this:</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374806969951549778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/SpcmdlRBeVI/AAAAAAAAABQ/ZLas6bSmgi4/s320/Front+Photo.jpg" /> </div><div>Then a few friends asked me to create theirs:</div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374811921122792594" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Spcq9x0PFJI/AAAAAAAAACA/LcGx2GGWotQ/s320/Presentation1.jpg" /> <div></div><div><div>Then I stumbled upon etsy and officially opened up my shop in May and the rest is history! I also refined the style of my boxes and added other fun items like pomanders, ring bearer and flower girl items and even note cards for thank you's after the wedding!</div><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374811580208563778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TboGNZ3m87k/Spcqp7z8xkI/AAAAAAAAAB4/TUgDZIEFi_s/s320/Presentation2.jpg" /> I am so blessed and grateful to do what I love and work with such wonderful brides every day!</div><div> </div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5543595015060545101-5906441414159728654?l=mackensleydesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mackensley Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17847890505378221631noreply@blogger.com0