How to Throw a Downton Abbey Party!

How to Throw a Downton Abbey Party! Host the perfect Downton Abbey themed party to celebrate the latest movie: A New Era, in theaters in the USA on the 20th! Host an epic party to celebrate this "last" big debut of the Crawley family!  Scroll to the end to see the Downton Abbey inspiration picture I used to style this party! Here's everything you need to throw the perfect Downton Abbey party. Invite over a few friends, have a girls night, dress to the nine's, or just to enjoy yourself! Scroll through the masses of pictures and hopefully you'll get lots of inspiration for your upcoming event, party or wedding. Lots of fun ideas to use--pin for later! This Downton Abbey party is a collection of fun things to look at and fun things to eat.  It's set up very elegantly to pay tribute to the 6 seasons of the show! Have a few well-dressed friends over for some cake, macarons and maybe even some tea. ** Off Topic : Have you watched Bridgerton? I've heard it's ...

How to Paint Wingtip Shoes DIY

How to Paint Wingtip Shoes DIY Wingtip shoes are the pinnacle of high society in the early 1900's and are perfect to bring back now with the roaring 20's vibe! Make your own wingtip shoes by painting a pair of heels with Plaid FX flexible paint.  Wingtips and spats were typically worn by men, but they are perfect for a classy and "vintage" touch now. DIY Wingtips are easy to paint using Plaid FX flexible paint. It's made for painting on all kinds of materials, including faux leather. Check out this post on painting leather jackets for more inspiration. Let's get started on these painted black and white wingtips!  First off, I had these pretty amazing shoes with wingtip details built right into them. These are Dansko brand--isn't that scallop edge delightful? This is the perfect upcycled craft for a pair of scuffed and worn shoes. Check your closet now, you might be surprise what will work! These plain jane shoes just needed some bold contrast. If you are ...