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Bachelorette Gifts From G-Rated To R-Rated
My bachelorette party was a three-day, extremely raucous affair involving bull-riding, beer-chugging contest-winning (left), and being "rescued" by off-duty firemen at clubs. By the time Sunday brunch rolled around, we were all such sleep-deprived, hungover zombies that we basically just sat there inhaling our eggs in silence (which is, by the way, why I recommend doing the bridal shower/brunch thing before the bachelorette festivities rather than the day after).
[Oop. Just noticed my oh-so-adorable souvenir straw in that photo. Ah, well.]
It was one of the best weekends of my entire life, but not everybody's idea of a "Best Weekend" involves tequila shots and pole dancing (I know, hard to believe, but it's true). Maybe the guest of honor is just on the shy side; maybe she's inviting family members, coworkers, or underage friends; or maybe her religious beliefs prevent her from engaging in more "typical" ladies' night out festivities. In such cases, handing over a pair of pasties may feel a little inappropriate - but you'd still probably like to get her something at least vaguely thematic.
Below, my suggestions for the bachelorette in your life who's more Princess Diaries than Fatal Attraction (you probably have the PG-13 and R categories covered - anything lingerie-related works nicely - but I included some fun picks for those ladies, too).
Totally Inaccessible Decor
Obviously the Big Thing here is the architecture (somehow I think owning a mini sheepskin rug won't help you "Get The Look", although you can pick up cheap ones at Ikea)...and man, I'm jealous. This looks like the best night of sleep ever.
If Accessible is more what you're in the market for, click here.
DIY: Rainbow Knit Baby Hat
Not sure I'm in a spot to be handing out instructions on how to make baby hats, as this was my first one...and I'm not certain I did it right, since the instructions were for a Baby Hat rather than a Mystical Elfin Pointy Thing.
Recycled Wedding Dress Ideas
Reader Anna recently sent me an email asking if I knew of any places that will take your wedding dress and transform the fabric into a photo album cover. This is actually something I've never heard of...but what a neat idea for someone who doesn't want to hang onto a fifty-pound box o' dress (or who wants to cut off the lower bit to make it into a cocktail dress).
My advice to Anna was to contact a cleaning/tailoring service that specializes in wedding dresses to see if they can do it, or if they know someone who can. Madame Paulette is the #1 wedding-dress preservation specialist in NYC, so I'd start there (or try any of these). But I thought I'd post her question here in case any of you had some more concrete advice for her.
More Wedding Dress Re-Imaginings (some of these would only use a small piece, so you could keep the majority of the dress intact):
- Christening outfit for future (or existing) baby
Summer Reading List
So far, this is what I've made it through since the last time I asked you guys what you were reading (divided by enjoyment level):
Loved
All of the Hunger Games books.
Today In Obscure Baby-Sizing Reference Points
Apparently he now resembles a rutabaga.
A Tip For The Boys
Do not eat your pregnant wife's very last Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar without securing appropriate replacements in advance.
Best New Beauty Finds / Summer 2011
Finds from events, drugstores, friends, and my own makeup bag.









