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Mrs. D'orsay, Baltimore/Lancaster UK Age and Occupation: 24, Stay at home fiance (formerly in nonprofit communications) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Web site developer and designer; co-owner of men's skincare shop Engagement Date: August 10, 2008 Wedding Date: August, 2009 Venue: Oakland Manor About Me: I'm a Maryland raised environmental policy wonk/activist/organizer and communications aficionado. In the past year I've lived in Baltimore, MD, Tucson, AZ, Miami, FL and Lancaster, England. In my not so spare time I enjoy planning trips with Mr. D' Orsay, visiting friends and family and crafting like a mo-fo. I also enjoy modern dance classes, rugby and soccer but have been banned by my mother, MOHs, and Mr. D' Orsay from playing till after the wedding. I have an unnatural addiction to cheese and shoes, but love Mr. D' Orsay more than either and can't wait to become Mrs. D' Orsay!
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PSA: Don’t Drink and DIY…

June 19th, 2009 @ 5:46 pm by Mrs. D'orsay

Because you see, when you drink and DIY, you’re bound to make mistakes. Mistakes that you’ll likely have to go back and fix. Especially when you and one of your MOHs get together after a year of being in separate countries, and um, a box of Franzia (I mean, they were all out of Andre… what do you expect).

This led to the exposure of my inner mathematical genius… where 50 - 15 = 45. And where I forgot to purchase half of the ribbon we’d need (okay… I did that one sober). Not to mention inside out belly band bows and tissue paper flowers with *slight* differences.

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Oops.

The more you know…

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22 Responses to “PSA: Don’t Drink and DIY…”

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miss sunbeam (message)  523 posts, Busy bee

Your poms look great tho! I just started making mine too, the ends are so hard to cut I can’t believe it!

6/19/09 @ 5:51 pm (reply)
 
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lizzie

how do you make these? i love them - mind putting up a how to?

6/19/09 @ 5:53 pm (reply)
 
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Miss D'orsay (message)  1,293 posts, Bumble bee

@lizzie: Have no fear, a how to is on the way! I just wanted to finish my whole practice ball before I shared it with you guys :)

6/19/09 @ 5:56 pm (reply)
 
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lizzie

great - i can’t wait! thanks!!

6/19/09 @ 5:58 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Piglet (message)  629 posts, Busy bee

I’m so impressed! I can’t wait for the how-to! I’d love to use them to decorate our rehearsal dinner spot, but don’t know if it’s do-able the week of our wedding (since that’s when we get there). Great job!

6/19/09 @ 6:05 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Your poms are too cute — the perfect blend of spiky and fluffy!

6/19/09 @ 6:06 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Mouse (message)  3,301 posts, Sugar bee

Lol. I’d better take note of this!

6/19/09 @ 6:21 pm (reply)
 
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mrsv2bee (message)  38 posts, Newbee

UH-OH! I’m a glass of vino in, with rollers in my hair. FI is on his bachelor weekend and I’m working on my hair DIY trial. If mine ends half as well as yours, I’ll be impressed with myself! Your poms are gorgeous!!

6/19/09 @ 6:30 pm (reply)
 
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jesstagirl (message)  486 posts, Helper bee

HAHAH! This post has inspired me to grab a box o’ wine (just like we used to in college!), my BMs and make some poms! Can’t wait to see the how-to, because they look great!

6/19/09 @ 6:44 pm (reply)
 
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WorstTwinEver15 (message)  758 posts, Busy bee

Haha! I know exactly what you mean when you put together yourself, your MOH and wine!

6/19/09 @ 7:00 pm (reply)
 
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

If its any consolation your poms look GREAT!
LMAO about the Franzia!

6/19/09 @ 7:15 pm (reply)
 
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mandalynn17 (message)  1,071 posts, Bumble bee

Are these the Martha Stewart poms? They look amazing. I’m planning on doing the mini version on my napkin rings. (or rather, I’m planning on getting my bridesmaids to HELP me make 150 of them)

6/19/09 @ 7:39 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,175 posts, Buzzing bee

heehee :)

We had girlfriends, vino and copious amounts of wine whilst assembling invitations. Needless to say, the paper cutter was put to use the next day to do some, ah, straightening out. oops!

6/19/09 @ 7:58 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Cupcake (message)  1,167 posts, Bumble bee

I choreographed a show in college for my theatre group, and I always did my best work after a few cocktails ;-)

6/19/09 @ 8:54 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Bunny (message)  310 posts, Helper bee

Fabulous poms! See how great poms are? Even when you were buzzed they came out beautifully!

6/19/09 @ 11:27 pm (reply)
 
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http://wemetinabar.com/2009/05/it-was-worth-it/ here is a link to a how too with photos.

6/20/09 @ 1:45 am (reply)
 
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Mrs. DG (message)  4,227 posts, Honey bee

Oh, I so drank and diy’d… Someone should issue citations for that! It was helpful with some of the more monotonous tasks, though ;)

6/20/09 @ 1:51 am (reply)
 
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HarrisonLongPhotography (message)  4 posts, Wannabee

Hah, this post is hilarious. Great work!

6/20/09 @ 2:40 am (reply)
 
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happilywaiting (message)  1,400 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks Miss D! Notetoself…. :)

6/20/09 @ 3:08 am (reply)
 
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,593 posts, Bumble bee

I love how 90% of brides do their best DIY work after a few glasses, bottles, or boxes :)

6/20/09 @ 9:38 am (reply)
 
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Abbee (message)  59 posts, Worker bee

LOL You’re crackin me up with this. “The more you know” Either way, I’m sure it was a great time and will be a great wedding memory.

6/20/09 @ 9:47 am (reply)
 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,598 posts, Sugar bee

The poms are too cute! :) I had a strict policy on drinking and diy, because I am super clumsy and make lots of mistakes- sober!

6/20/09 @ 12:28 pm (reply)
 


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