D&M made with love: April 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Chalkboard inspiration for your wedding

Derick and I are in the final throws of organising our wedding and I am seriously suffering from information overload!

Herewith a few of our favorite things regarding chalk board inspiration that adds such a quirky twist to the event.

Some great wedding blogs I've come accross
The pretty blog http://www.theprettyblog.com/
Style me pretty http://www.stylemepretty.com/
Green wedding shoes http://greenweddingshoes.com/

Picture credit: www.indulgy.com

Picture credit: www.pocketfulofdreams.co.uk

Picture credit: www.oncewed.com

Picture credit: www.pocketfulofdreams.co.uk

Picture credit: www.glitterweddings.com

Picture credit: www.pocketfulofdreams.co.uk
D&M made with love's range of wedding decor ...
Email us on dmmadewithlove@hotmail.co.za or visit our website http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

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Wire heart with fabric and lace R35 each

Picture credit: http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Wire heart with fabric and lace R35 each

Picture credit: http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Wire heart with fabric and lace R35 each

Picture credit: http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Chalkboard ideas for your home and care instructions

Add a chalkboard surface to your home by paining a focus wall or door surface. This is not a new concept but so few are brave enough to do it and it really adds so much personality to a room.

We will be sharing some very clever ideas to inspire you to take the leap of faith.

The first question your partner will ask is - it's all good and well honey, but how do we get the paint of the wall when we move house?
how to ge chalkboard paint off your walls: http://www.ehow.com/how_5572811_remove-blackboard-paint.html

Over time you will need to repaint your wall but here's some tips on how to keep it looking good and not full of chalk clouds or chips. http://www.ehow.com/how_4740758_care-chalkboard.html

Blackboard border We love this pink wall bordered with a blackboard strip.

Picture credit: ehow.com

Under counter art
Great for little ones to draw at just the right hight - this under couter chalkboard is sure to add loads of fun while no ones watching.

Picture credit: inspirationforhome.blogspot.com

Pink chalkboard door
Chalkboard paint is avaliable in every color you can dream of. We love buying our paint for D&M made with love from a.stribe. Have a look at their range on Fabebook.

Picture credit: savvysassymoms.com

Bedroom chalkboard focus wall
The black chalkboard not only creates depth but also shows off this very pretty headboard beautifully in this bedroom.

Picture credit: mistergandmecrafts.blogspot.com

Kids playroom wall
We like the graphic element these different squares makes on the playroom wall. I take it the top squares are reserved for parents / teachers (wink).

Picture credit: apartmenttherapy.com

Organised drawers
Lovely blue chest of drawers with the names of items it keeps writen on in a pretty font.

Picture credit: blogs.babble.com

Visit our website for the comlete online portfolio of our work:
http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

NEW to D&M made with love

I've mentioned Lee and Jared's stunning wedding in a previous post and got more pictures of the hearts and placemats that we will sell under the D&M.

The placemats will retail for R110 and the hearts R35 each.

Please place your order by emailing us on dmmadewithlove@hotmail.co.za

Lots of love,
Derick & Margaux

Dove grey placemat made from palette wood R110.00 each

Wire, fabric and lace heart R35.00 each

Wire, fabric and lace heart R35.00 each

For more information visit our website: http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Monday, April 9, 2012

Have a look at our NEW website!

We have just loaded the content on our website!
http://www.wix.com/dmmadewithlove/home

Please have a browse at our range and let us know what you think.

Lots of love,
Derick & Margaux
xxx

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Welcome to our blog!

It all started with Derick popping the question and Margaux saying YES!

We have always wanted to start our own decor range and all things fell beautifully in place for us to do so. With a love of all things pretty and quirky we started D&M made with love.

Our current range consist of color chalkboard cut outs in fun shapes that will add the perfect focal point to a any room and comes in handy for to do lists or a much needed inspirational quote.

We then designed smaller fun chalkboard peg shapes that is perfect for dinner parties or name tags for gifts. Inspiration struck and we developed a new and exciting product in the shape of a mini menu napkin ring that could also be used as a fun ice breaker at dinner parties. By writing a section of a quote on the napkin ring you get guests to arrange them to make the quote. Loads of laughs guaranteed.

The river rock door stops have been our most successful product to date. The contrast of the natural rock combined with a door handle is cheeky and fun. We add a felt heart at the bottom of the rock to protect your floor surface.

Our range will be growing with us and we hope to bring you very innovative and happy items that will rock your socks off!

Planning our wedding at present we have already come across things that is near to impossible to find and hope to add them soon. Heart shaped sparklers for instance ...

Recently we had a family with kids over for a good old fashioned braai and it was amazing to see the kids react to our product. They all went home with one of our bunny cut outs sold with a satin bag with chalk. It kept them busy for hours and one of them went to bed with theirs. Priceless.

Thank you for all the support we have had with D&M from friends and family. We will keep you posted on how we grow the brand.

Lots of love,
Derick & Margaux
xxx

Please note that we are currently don't have stock of this white door handle due to our supplier not importing it any longer. We are looking a similar alternatives and also a crystal option but will keep you posted.