Holiday Sweater-Inspired Kits

It has been a mere four days since we celebrated Thanksgiving and already I see Christmas and Chanukah decorations all over New York City. Yes, it is that time of the year and it is time to start thinking about how we will be decorating for the holidays! Melangerie NYC sent me this awesome (and very affordable) do-it-yourself holiday sweater-inspired party decoration kit that is perfect for an intimate holiday party. It is a pdf file so purchasers will have to print, cut, and assemble the decorations. But have no fear, we've checked out the kit and even the novice diy'er can easily put this together. For just $10, the kit includes a PDF file for invitations, a garland, centerpieces, cupcake towers, placemats, gift wrap and much more. See the whole collection at their Etsy shop here.

New Genealogy Charts by Melangerie

Ever go to a wedding and scour the crowd to figure out who is related to the bride and groom? I know I have! Elana from Melangerie, a Brooklyn-based design consultancy, sent me her latest genius genealogy chart, and it is the perfect solution for getting the scoop on the guests at a wedding. Melangerie's well known genealogy charts detail the relationships of the bride and groom to all of their wedding guests. Great for cocktail hour and receptions, these charts fill guests in on who’s a friend from childhood, a neighbor, a family member, and more. They also serve as a lovely piece of wedding memorabilia. Melangerie's latest genealogy chart is fresh and modern and uses various shades of color to map out the guests. Pick your own color palette to match your wedding colors, as these charts are completely custom.

Check out Melangerie's portfolio on their site or their Etsy site to view their other bespoke gifts.