{Bright Idea Thursday} SIMPLY DIY: Gold Animals

I know this idea is probably going to be a little out there for some of you, but that's just my style. And I know you might even be thinking this is not a bright idea, but instead this is a really dumb silly idea for kids. But if you haven't already caught on to me then let me tell you I like love things that aren't what everyone is doing. And if I can do something that is going to make people go really? You did that? Then I am succeeding at being Nicole. And if I can do something that makes people go I cannot believe you did that/bought that/whatever but now I really want to do it/buy it too. Then I am seriously succeeding at being Nicole. And if you are wondering if I have any of these in my house the answer is yes, yes I do and if you are wondering if I felt silly spending $15 on toy dinosaurs the answer is nope, but probably only because my friend Rachel was there... and embarrassing her made it all worth it. So, I think this is a totally fun way to add some gold + some quirkiness to your wedding decor. And I think it's just something fun for guests to talk about. Plus afterwards why not keep them as a keepsake and put them in your home? If my friend had gold toy animals all over her wedding then you can bet I would be hoarding those. And then I'd most likely go home + hide them in the most random places so when my boyfriend opens up his underwear drawer he will be like seriously Nicole? Seriously I cannot believe you did this. But seriously thanks for making me forget to put on underwear because I got too distracted at the toy dinosaur in my underwear drawer. And to be completely honest you can bet your pretty dollar that I will have gold animals at my wedding. Preferably dinosaurs although maybe it would make more sense if they were desert animals like snakes and coyotes since obviously my wedding will be in the desert. Alright, enjoy this pretty little inspiration filled with pretty little gold animals. Happy Thursday ya'll. Oh + before I end my mindless rambling... this Sunday I am getting together with some of the most awesome vendors in town who totally love crazy unique stuff like this + together we have put together basically a really awesome inspiration shoot. So stay posted for some super fun awesome sneak peaks! Follow me on Facebook for all the inside scoop!

On a side note... can you tell I've been cooped up in my girl cave all day? I start to ramble lots and attempt to be silly when I spend too much time alone. It's a Nicole thing I guess.

{Photo Credits} Horse via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kay English Photography // Gorilla with rings via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kate Harrison // Duck Centerpiece via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Michele Beckwith // Tablescape via Style Me Pretty, photography by Carmen Santorelli // Cake via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Alec Vanderboom // Unicorn via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Max Wanger // Invitations via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Vitalic Photo // Giraffe Centerpiece via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kate Harrison // Elephant Centerpiece via Style Me Pretty, photography by Elyse Hall // Deer via Bridal Musings, photography by Simply Jessie // Elephant via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Canary Grey