How to Make a Floral Chandelier for Your Spring or Summer Wedding

I’ve never been married, but the thought of planning the most magical day sounds a little stressful and intimidating! Luckily you have us at Brit + Co to give you the lowdown on how to DIY your way through one of the most memorable moments of your life. I’m not going to lie — I have a Pin board filled with DIY wedding ideas for my future day already started, and this hanging flower chandelier is one of my favorite pins.

The tricky part about this DIY is using real flowers. With fresh buds, you need to prep the piece the night before or morning of the wedding, and let’s be real — you aren’t going to have time to make a floral chandelier the night before your wedding. So, we turned to a site called Afloral to help us with our fake flower needs. I spent $145 on fake flowers and probably had enough to make a three-tiered flower chandelier, but decided to stop at two. I used the basic principles from Roxy’s post on how to arrange flowers to complete my flower chandelier. This is the perfect piece to hang over the bride and groom’s seat at the dinner table, the dessert table or even the welcome table. If you aren’t getting married soon, don’t worry. This chandelier works well for all occasions or as a statement chandelier in any room.

Materials:

Tools:

  • wire cutters
  • hot glue gun
  • scissors

Instructions:

1. Hot glue the coral fern and green leaves to the sides of the frame.

2. Wrap the wire around the frame and palm leaves to hold the leaves in place.

3. Hot glue the flowers around the frames to cover up empty spots and wire wrapping.

4. Create little bundles of succulents and dusty miller leaves and secure the stems with wire. Attach to frame with hot glue or wire.

5. Tie the fishing line to the frame, hang it up and step back to enjoy its beauty.

  1. Grab your frames and remove the backing and glass. You will only be using the frame. Feel free to spray paint the frame green to better blend in with the plants, but this step isn’t necessary. Grab your green leafy plants and begin to plan out how they will be arranged on the frame.
  2. Start gluing the coral fern and green leaves to the edge of the frame. Don’t feel as if you need to cover the whole frame. You will be adding three more layers of depth in the steps to come!
  3. Decide the placement of your palm leaves and then wrap with wire to hold in place. You want the palm leaves to hang down from the frame to create a cascading effect.
  4. Time to add the stars of the show — the flowers! Use hot glue to attach the flowers to the frame. Place them in areas where the frame is bare or there is wire wrapping that needs to be covered. Mix and match the placement of flower colors throughout the four sides of the frame.
  5. Looking good. Let’s add the last touch: the succulent fillers.
  6. Cut off sections of the succulent bundle and dusty miller leaves to create new bundles. Wrap the stems in wire to hold it together, then attach to the frame using hot glue, wire and/or floral tape.
  7. Tie fishing line to the corners of the frame and then have all pieces meet in the middle to create one loop for easy hanging.
  8. Place the smaller frame inside the larger frame to create a two-tiered floral chandelier.
  9. Insert heart-eyed emoji here.

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DIY Production and Styling: Kelly Bryden
Photography: Kurt Andre

Ready-to-wear fashion brand RHODE and global design company West Elm have collaborated for a fashionably floral homewares collection that’s simply *perfect* for the summer season. When warm weather calls us outside for one-too-many-glasses-of-wine dinner parties, this latest 40-piece collab’s covered-in-blooms dinner plates and funky serving tray come into play, making for a stylish table spread. Decorative linens from the likes of pillowcases and tea towels join the collection by striking a balance between polished and playful.

The two retailers joined forces to elevate your spaces, inside and out. You can shop the pieces, ranging from $39-330, exclusively at westelm.com beginning today. Find our favorite picks for summertime entertainment and leisure below!

Wiggle Round Pillows ($39)

Each of these rounded pillows complements the other in *such* a satisfying way. The primary color palette keeps things wondrously juvenile, which strongly correlates with our everlasting dopamine decor dreams.

“This collection is full of inspiration from our travels and intended to mix and match unabashedly," said RHODE Creative Director and Co-founder, Purna Khatau. "It was such an incredible process to collaborate with West Elm and bring our signature prints to life with their team."

Mushroom Reversible Sham ($50)

This pillow gracefully works texture into your bedroom or living room spaces. The earthy hues bring the summer season inside, highlighting delicate floral imagery.

Lacquer Tray ($50)

We're so ready to serve our girls only the bestsummer cocktails via this groovy serving tray. The piece really embraces fun with waves and bright blue.

Begonia Pillow Cover ($49)

Each color on this throw pillow balances out the other with harmony. The ruffle edging adds visual interest to a piece that might have otherwise been dangerously simple.

Wiggle Rope Bath Mat ($45)

Your bathroom is incomplete until you've laid out an eye-catching bathmat. This round one from the RHODE + West Elm collab marries the rest of the collection with ease, utilizing the wavy green line detail. It's playful in shape, but the color palette keeps this accessory elevated.

Begonia Napkin Sets ($40 for set of 4)

Mix and match your kitchen linens by beginning with this combo. The wavy green hem is the perfect pair for the more simple tea towel, which gets a barely-there yellow stitch finishing.

Echoing the sentiment, “In working with West Elm, we truly went back to our origins," RHODE Co-founder Phoebe Vickers said. "We included a few of our signature prints — bringing the DNA of RHODE to a new medium, which has been incredibly exciting."

Batik Pillow Cover ($59)

This skinny accent pillow is sure to find a home on your lush bedspread or sofa. The patterned fabric has a hand-drawn feel that amps up your home's personality.

Salad Plate ($52 for set of 4)

This patterned plate will undoubtedly complement your best summer appetizer recipe – the organic shape, alongside ornamental vine and flower decals, gives this piece a touch of nature – super suitable for a garden party!

Mushroom Pillow Cover ($49)

We could truly get lost in all of the whimsical details on this throw pillow's fabric. Dotted in adorable little tars, foliage, and flowers, this pick will make you feel warm and cozy inside – just the way being at home should.

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We're counting down the days until Zendaya’s Challengers hits theaters April 26, and in addition to the fact the flick will be one of our top spring movies, Zendaya has been knocking it out of the park (or out of the court?) with her press tour looks. That includes her Vogue cover story for May 2024! Zendaya talks about her relationship with Tom Holland, working with Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, and about the character of Tashi.

“Typically, I play the person that ultimately is easier to empathize with,” Zendaya tells Vogue. “There was something about her that felt very, Oh, damn...Even I was kind of scared of her.”

What is Zendaya's movie Challengers about?

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Zendaya's Challengers movie follows her character Tashi, who's destined to be the biggest tennis player in the world — until an injury forces her to pivot to coaching instead. Now, she's got to whip her husband Art (Mike Faist) into shape, especially when he's pitted against his former best friend, and Tashi's ex, Patrick (Josh O'Connor).

Before signing up for the movie, Z was already a fan of how director Luca Guadagnino "creates [a] visceral environment,” and the fact the trailer is nothing but tension and chemistry between the three leads proves it. Zendaya's talked about how she prepped for those steamy scenes by bonding with her co-stars.

“We played tennis together, we went out together, we rehearsed together," she tells THR Roma. "We got to bond and feel good with each other.”

And when faced with the tennis of it all, Zendaya spoke with another star: Serena Williams. The Spider-Man actress organized a Zoom call with Serena to pick her brain about the sport, but the duo bonded over experiencing fame at a young age as well. Because of the fact she became the "breadwinner" for her family (and her Type-A personality), Zendaya felt pressure to be “this perfect being, and be everything that everyone needs me to be, and live up to all these expectations.”

"I have complicated feelings about kids and fame," she shares. "Only now, as an adult, am I starting to go, 'Oh, okay, wait a minute: I’ve only ever done what I’ve known, and this is all I’ve known.' I’m almost going through my angsty teenager phase now, because I didn’t really have the time to do it before."

Zendaya's Challengers Press Tour Looks

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Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach started the Challengers press tour with a splash. This v-neck Aquamarine dress from Loewe features a literal tennis racket and tennis ball printed on the front, but thanks to the gown's slit and shimmer, it comes across elevated instead of too kitschy.

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While promoting the movie in Paris, Zendaya wore a green and white Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs minidress. The whole outfit feels like a mix between The Crown and Madelyn Cline's gingham bikini from Outer Banks. It's playful yet sophisticated in a way I can't stop thinking about!

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Zendaya continued the green (and Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs) theme with a lime ensemble. It's soft! It's casual! And it proves the pajama vibe can still be sexy.

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The Challengers actress looked angelic in custom Louis Vuitton. The sweeping train, low waist, and eye-catching jewelry (especially when paired with Zendaya's voluminous hair and deep side part) feel very old school glam.

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Zendaya took the tennis motif to a whole new level with a sporty mini dress from Loewe and white heels with literal tennis balls attached to them. This 'fit solidifies that glitter and sequins aren't going anywhere, and dresses up athleisure in a way we don't often see.

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Calling back to her otherworldly Dune 2 press looks, this edgy and experimental Calvin Klein blazer + skirt combo might be a lesson in minimalism, but it leaves nothing to be desired.

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Wear this Ralph Lauren mini dress to a cocktail gathering, a tennis match, or even pair it with a blazer for the office. That's a win-win-win if I've ever seen this.

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Zendaya took another literal approach to the tennis theme with tiny rackets all across her custom Thom Browne dress. I am obsessed with all the Wimbledon white!

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Zendaya was totally giving Spice Girl energy with this Vivienne Westwood set. The stripes, colors, and feather detail are so Y2K.

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The balletcore aesthetic of this Los Angeles premiere dress is impeccable! Zendaya swapped her whites and greens for a black x pink combo that highlights her artsy, dancer side. Thank you Vera Wang! She ended the night in a lime green dress boasting a deep v and a literal tennis ball. Iconic!

Which of Zendaya's Challengers press tour looks is your favorite? Let us know on Facebook!

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No matter your budget, a walk through IKEA can satisfy the urge to decorate just for the fun of it, from colorful textiles to casual feel-good spaces. We’re so excited about all the recent drops and collabs, like the Marimekko match made in Scandi heaven, or the vintage cataloges release. This April, get ready for a stunning, color-bursting collection designed by nine Latin American creatives.

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ÖMSESIDIG, or mutual in Swedish, is a limited-edition collection of 30 products, including glassware, tableware, decorations like garlands and lampshades, and bold textiles inspired by gatherings of good people, good food, and good vibes. The collection is a nod to IKEA opening stores in Chile, Colombia and Peru. Rising design stars from the region hail from a variety of creative scenes like art, fashion, food, design and architecture.

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“I have drawn a lot from my personal experiences and enjoying celebrations throughout my life in Mexico, from having family dinners and hanging out with friends in middle school to getting older and going to the cantinas,” says Liliana Ovalle, a product designer from Mexico who now lives in London. “One thing that was present everywhere, through all these stages, were the limes." The familiar idea of lime-filled tables made Ovalle realize she wanted to capture the aesthetics of the lime in a set of bowls.

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Ovalle also designed a set of glassware for the collection where she explored blowing glass using a particular style from Mexico. “I created a speckled confetti effect with colorful spots, which made that product development an exploration of a new process itself.”

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The iconic IKEA FRAKTA bag also gets a fresh take from Colombian multimedia artist Diana Ordóñez, who drew inspiration from masks commonly worn at Colombian carnivals. “Colombian culture has many festivals, and masks are used as a way of expression, a moment when you can be a monster, a bull, a cow, a woman, a man. For me, the mask is an interpretation of the many characters that are inside of us,” she says.

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Just in time for spring, there’s also a waterproof picnic blanket, outdoor tablecloth, candle holders and serving ware, like stainless-steel utensils designed by Abel Cárcamo Segovia. The curved shape was inspired by the movement of the cueca – the national dance of Chile. Other more neutral pieces include a solid pine hand-carved stool by Ovalle that could be used for extra seating or serving space.

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These vibrant pillows by Chilean multidisciplinary artist Trini Guzmán will certainly steal the show at your next get-together. “It has been important for me to be fearless and to shake off any kind of prejudice of what an artist should or should not do,” she says.

“As a young female artist in Chile, I was very scared of creating and exposing my process, and of not finding a place for me. Then I understood how important it is to take up that space, to own it, and treasure your own vision and voice,” she adds. We love her idea that creativity is not a competition and that we all have something to contribute. “When you dare to empower creatively there are no boundaries, you push the limits of possibilities, open up for new opportunities and pave new roads. I feel that is what creativity is all about: not something exclusive or a competition, but a tremendous abundance and potential that lives in every one of us.” Guzmán also designed wall art speaker covers, garlands, and cards for the collection.

Rice paper lanterns are typical of IKEA, but the lanterns in this collection get a Latin American twist. “I was inspired by piñatas and paper decorations but I found that there was a nice connection with other festive decorations from other cultures,” says Ovalle. “Celebrating is universal and also considering the international reach of IKEA, it made me look for equivalents in other parts of the world, such as paper streamers and party poppers from the UK and China.”

Her rice paper lamp has the effect of paper hanging from a broken piñata, left over from a party, something that feels familiar and translates beyond borders.

“I’m hoping that my designs will contribute to making gatherings and celebrations more lively and more colorful, encouraging coming together with friends and family. I hope that people will get messy with the products!”

The ÖMSESIDIG collection will be available in IKEA stores in April.

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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department is on its way, and among the endless Easter eggs and library pop-up TikToks, one thing's for sure: Swifties want a Taylor Swift book badly. We know Taylor's writing the screenplay for her very first feature-length movie (for Searchlight Pictures, the company behind movies like Suncoast and Kinds of Kindness!!), and we'd love to see a novel too! Here's everything we know about the Taylor Swift book rumors.

Is Taylor Swift writing a memoir?

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There are no confirmed reports of Taylor Swift writing a book. However, with so many of her lyrics sounding like poetry, the final track on Midnights being called "Dear Reader," and the fact The Tortured Poets Department has so many library themes and tie-ins, Swifties are starting to wonder if a book is on its way. In fact, Reddit users are hoping for everything from a Selena Gomez cookbook collab to an art book.

@hjulrich on TikTok points out that the consistent number two references Taylor Swift has made since she announced TTPD in February could be another project instead of another album. "I think it’s a book as well," one comment agrees. "I think the book is coming out on May 2nd a fortnight after the album release." The first TTPD track is called "Fortnight" *and* Taylor's online cluesare starting to spell out "Post-Fortnight!"

Is All Too Well a book by Taylor Swift?

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In the music video short film for "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)," Taylor (and Stranger Things' Sadie Sink) plays a fictionalized version of herself — one who grows up to be an author. The music video ends with Taylor publishing a book titled "All Too Well" and doing a special reading at the Housing Works bookstore in New York City.

Did Taylor Swift write a children's book?

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Taylor Swift hasn't published a children's book, but you can buy a children's book about her! Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography is a super cute read for kids (or collectors of any age) that goes into some of her life, her songwriting, and why Swifties love her.

Did Taylor Swift write Argylle?

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Rumors were circulating that Taylor Swift was the author behind Argylle, a story about an author who loves all things cozy and all things cats. However, after it turned out to be false (along with a rumor Ryan Reynolds penned the book), the real authors turned out to be Australian novelist & screenwriter Terry Hayes and British author Tammy Cohen.

What else has Taylor Swift written?

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Taylor Swift is famous for writing her own music, and has solo writing credits on her Tortured Poets Department songs "Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” and “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys.” She's also the only writer behind hit songs "Fifteen," "Red," "This Love," "Daylight," "Cornelia Street," "My Tears Ricochet," and the entirety of her Speak Now album.

What would you want a Taylor Swift book to focus on? Check out 29 Books From Reese Witherspoon's Book Club List Worth Reading for more book ideas.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya are the "it" couple right now, and they're both at the top of their game. Tom Holland took a recent break from acting and has been doing phenomenal charity work with his Brothers Trust foundation (don't worry, though, he's returning to the stage this year for Romeo & Juliet!), while Zendaya's had hit after hit with Euphoria, Dune 2, and Challengers. And it looks like the couple, who met doing Spider-Man: Homecoming, could be doing another new Marvel movie. Here's everything we know about Spider-Man 4.

Will there be a Spider-Man 4?

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While Marvel Studios has yet to confirm Spider-Man 4 is officially on its way, the movie is definitely in the works. Producer Amy Pascal tells Variety (when asked if they're making a fourth film), “Of course, we are."

It might feel like this report conflicts with the fact Spider-Man: No Way Home set up an MCU without Tom Holland's Peter Parker, especially since Tom said he needed to take a break from acting after The Crowded Room "broke" him. ("I’m now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was," he tells Extra.)

However, Tom's also been very vocal about how much Spider-Man means to him, and how much he loves the movies. He also told Variety at The Crowded Room premiere that he's “been having meetings” about the next installment. If he's on board, I know it's going to be a great film!

Will Zendaya return in Spider-Man 4?

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With the recent news that Euphoria season 3 is delayed — and the cast has been given the greenlight to take other projects — it's totally plausible Zendaya will return for Spider-Man 4. And fans are hoping for even more characters they love! "Hopefully Kingpin, Scorpion, Daredevil and Black Cat," says one Reddit user.

Forbes has also recently reported Sydney Sweeney could be joining the cast of Spider-Man 4. Sydney was in Madame Web earlier this year, and after rumors she booked the role thinking she was joining the MCU, this newest Tom Holland film would give her the opportunity to do just that. We could see her as Gwen Stacy, or as Felicia Hardy/Black Cat. Considering we've already gotten an extensive plotline surrounding Peter and Gwen in Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone's universe, I'm hoping we'd see her as Felicia!

Fast & Furious director Justin Lin and OG Spider-Man director Sam Raimi are two names rumored to take on the new movie.

Has Spider-Man 4 started filming?

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Spider-Man 4 will reportedly begin filming in September or October 2024, according to The InSneider. Based on the fact that Spider-Man: Far From Home began filming in July of 2018 and premiered in July of 2019, it's safe to assume we could see Spider-Man 4 as early as fall 2025!

What is the name of Spider-Man 4?

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We don't have an official name for Spider-Man 4 yet, but fans are already coming up with new ideas. Some fan titles include The Spectacular Spider-Man,Spider-Man: Homeless, and Spider-Man: Home Again. I'd love for Spider-Man 4 to continue with the "home" theme, but switching things up with a brand new title would provide a fresh feel we haven't gotten before. I'm excited to see what Marvel goes with!

What are the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies in order?

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Tom Holland has three Spider-Man movies, but he also shows up in some other MCU titles. If you want to watch all the movies Tom Holland plays Peter Parker, here's how you should watch them:

  • Captain America: Civil War
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming
  • Avengers: Infinity War
  • Avengers: Endgame
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home

What do you want to see in Tom Holland and Zendaya's Spider-Man 4? Let us know in the comments!

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