The Homespun Duo is thrilled to introduce Pure Barre of Chattanooga as a sponsor of This Ain’t Your Mama’s Wedding Show this year. If you aren’t familiar with Pure Barre, we are here to tell you that this is the most effective way to whip your butt into shape and feel the best you’ve ever…

This Weeks roundup includes some creative re-use. All 3 projects could be done with supplies you most likely have laying around the house. The Homespun Duo plans on doing one of these crafts. Can you guess which? Accordian Paper Decorations // Up-cycled Trinket Display // Antlers made from Branches

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The next time we post it will be officially 2013. So hooray for making it through the apocalypse! Here’s to 2013 and the highlights via links for 2012. This took up a lot of Homespun’s time and energy. You can’t say we don’t work hard to make amazing things happen. Homespun started working on this for the third…

Here are some of our favorite wedding moments and ideas from 2012 in pictures! Inspiration taken from here!

A quick DIY post for all the super last minute gift givers.  Happy Holidays! Click here!

Need an fun IDEA for a unique marriage proposal? Me and my husband have been cracking up ever since we saw this on SNL. We had all the words wrong but the dance right! Check it out! Need some fantastic last minute ideas for holiday gifts. Check out this guide. Need something to do this…

That’s what she said! Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way… What’s more annoying than having to cover your iPhone with a tacky plastic brick of a cover? Scratching your iPhone. These days it seems like you have only these two options. Well we are here to tell you differently! The Homespun…

This wedding was featured on Once Wed and it caught my eye because it was beautiful, dreamy, intimate (only a handful of attendees), and it featured Nikisha of the Urban Bush Babes blog which I love! So I knew I had to feature it on our blog. Enjoy these amazing pictures and may it inspire…

It’s that time of the week again. We have combed the internet for you and found the best holiday DIY gifts in all of the land. Check out this weeks inspiration and remember you only have 8 days left to craft before Christmas. Cheers! Wear your heart on your sleeve…or chest in this instance //…

Making a product and want to source items from the USA? Oh Boy! Some uber cool guy needs this as a gift! Want to support my fundraising efforts for animals in Bali? I hand deliver 100% of the funds May 2013. Are holiday cookies a part of your tradition. Well here are some amazing recipes.

Pinterest is one of our favorite tools at Homespun. We have our business Pinterest account as well as personal accounts where we catalog all the things that inspire us. For me this is the perfect tool. I use to take up valuable space on my hard drive collecting beautiful images and now Pinterest has all…

The holidays are in full effect and if you are like the Homespun duo the thought of going to the mall right now makes you want to gag! So here are some fun, easy, DIY’s that you can give for presents this holiday season. Enjoy! Epsom Salt Detox Bath // Test Tube Craft Holder //…

Looking for the perfect giver for that Ipad lover in your life. Look no further! Ever wonder how some companies make their millions. Check this out! They have thought of everything. An app to tell you when to go pee at the movies so you don’t miss anything good. Some of the best things in…

Holiday gifts stress me out. Mainly because I over think trying to find that perfect {clever} gift for each and every person. By the time it’s all said and done, I usually find that I end up buying people things that I would like to have myself. So really, this gift guide has two purposes:…

We’re at it again! This year The Homespun Duo is getting ready for our 3rd Annual This Ain’t Your Mama’s Wedding Show, Chattanooga’s own curated indie bridal show. In addition to the fun atmosphere we’ve enjoyed throughout the past years (imagine a stress free day-o-fun with all of the best wedding vendors in one place…

Inspired by… vintage shiny things, cuddly animals, beautiful florals, and unique handmade touches at weddings! What is inspiring you these days?

Homespun Weddings + Events are all for keeping the holidays crafty and this weeks DIY roundup includes a Christmas tree alternate, some cool decor, and fun holiday card DIY. Get your craft on! Stick Tree  // Ribbon Star // Instagram Holiday Cards 

Chattanooga is in the news for something odd!  The perfect gift for that bicycle lover! As if we don’t already know how cool Brooklyn is! Pie is my obsession. So naturally I think this is pretty cool. Are you on the hunt for the perfect vintage wedding ring. Look no further! Looking for the perfect…

Aside from having a major crush on Meghan and Eric as one of the funnest couples we enjoy the company of, The Homespun Duo is absolutely in love with their work as photographers. We can’t decide which is better: working with the delightful couple or the incredible photos they produce. The one thing we know…

Maybe it’s because the nights are getting cold. The leaves are gone and winter has taken a hold of Chattanooga but Homespun Weddings + Events has been thinking about warm weather. Our inspiration board is for a warm weather picnic wedding. Yes we said it picnic! If some of your best memories are outside with…

Homespun is in the full swing of the holidays. Our studio is dressed for Christmas. Our Spotify playlists now include some fun holiday music and we are making gifts for the holidays. This roundup includes some of our recent favorites on the internet. Check them out and as always if you make something post your…

Congratulations to our favorite Pin It To Win It winner: Rachel Sauls!  Rachel has a clear view of what she wants at her carnival wedding next year, and has expressed it beautifully on her board.  The Homespun Duo will be sitting down with her soon for her Brainstorm Session to complete her inspired project list….

Do we need to explain this one?  This is probably our favorite day, as you probably already know.  Show us what is going to bring out that glue gun for some crafty style to your party.  Today’s pin(s) should be tagged #hsdiydecorations

How are your tables going to look?  Go crazy, don’t just think seated tables, show us your display tables, bar tables, etc.  Today’s pin(s) should be labeled #hstablescapes

Mixed Bag day #2!  In this mixed bag, we want you to pin something for the kiddos.  What will you do to keep those little tots occupied?  Today’s Pin(s) should be tagged #mixedbag2.

Details will be revealed soon. School starts January 2013.

Homespun loves hanging decorations! Todays pinning challenge is all about what you would hang at your dream wedding or event. We want to see garland, or signs, or flowers, or bottles. We love it all and we can’t wait to see what you come up with.  Today’s pin(s) should be tagged #hshangingdecorations  

Today you can pin whatever you like. The sky is the limit. Have you been drooling over a 10 carat ring? Pin that sucker. Is your dream event on an remote island in Fiji? We want to see it! Be creative and remember nothing is off limits.  Today’s pin(s) should be tagged #pieinthesky

Invitations are the first thing that set the tone of your party or wedding.  How are you going to get guests to come to your event?  We want to see the style of invitation that is going to snag all of those party-goers!  Today’s pin(s) should be tagged #hsinvitation

Today we want to see what kind of drinks you’re going to serve up to your guests.  In today’s entertaining world, drink options go way further than bar, iced tea, or water.  We want to see what you come up with, from creative libations to a fun soda cart.  Todays pin(s) should be tagged #hsdrinks.

Today’s pin is the first of 3 Mixed Bag pins.  For the first Mixed Bag, we want you to show us that idea that you have that you think might take some convincing.  Everyone has that one thing that they think is so out-of-the-box, that when explained, it’s usually followed with “you’ll just have to…

Are you going to have sweets at your bash?  Today is all things dessert, and we want to see how you are going to cure your guests raging sweet tooth.  Planning a wedding?  Have a beautiful cake in mind? Have you decided to forgo the traditional cake for a fun sweet bar, desserts on a stick, or…

In todays world of Pinterest and fabulous wedding blogs, it’s so easy for a bride to get overwhelmed with inspiration.  There’s so many new and amazing wedding ideas, brides fall into the trap of wanting to fit a lot of cool things into their one special day.  The Homespun Duo is questioned quite often about the newest trend…

You guessed it!  Today we want to see what savory dishes are going to fill your guests bellies.  Are you going to have a family style dinner?  Passed hors d’oeuvres?  Brunch Buffet?  Food Truck? How are you going to present it to your guests?  Today’s pins should be tagged #hsfood. A little tip from the…

The Homespun Duo fell in love with Nate + Kate as soon as we met.  From their movie-like Paris engagement story, to the grand vision of their wedding day, this Boston based couple was a perfect fit for the Homespun style.  The couple got hitched at a lakeside ceremony at Apple Jack Farms, a dear…

Today we want to see what color pallet you’re working with.  Are you going bold and bright, natural tones, muted and romantic colors?  What inspiration are you drawing from?  Today’s Pin(s) should be tagged #hscolorpallett. Cheers!

Yesterday you had your chance, ladies.  Now we want to know what’s going to make your fella so fresh and so clean.  From dapper to casual, beach inspired wedding to Mad Men party.  We know that no matter what they wear they still look good, so go ahead and show us his style!  Today’s pin(s)…

What kind of style are you and/or your guests going to rock?  Will your guests be dressed to the nines in formal attire?  Will you and your maids be boho chic?  Planning a roaring 20′s/Gatsby bash?  Show us how you and the ladies of your event will dress themselves.  Today’s pin(s) should be tagged #hsladyfashion….

The essential part of any event is the backdrop.  Is your dream event black tie, on the beach?  Casual farm setting? Back yard barbecue?  For today’s pin challenge, we want to see where you invision your event to take place.  This is your time to be creative, the sky is the limit, even if your…

What’s the best way to kick off our brand spankin’ new website?  By giving stuff away, of course!  The Homespun Duo wants to throw you a party, you’ve just got to show us what’s your style. Beginning Monday, October 15, we will launch Homespun’s Pin it To Win It contest. Here come the details: