Lace Of Cakes.

No offense to the brides and grooms out there, but my favorite wedding moment is typically the eating of the cake. Chocolate is preferred, although red velvet is always a pleasant surprise. Seriously though, what type of cake wouldn't look delicious stacked atop these gorgeous lace cake plates!

Set of 3 lace cake plates, from Jeanette Zeis Ceramics.

Bloody Skulls? I Do.

A few years back, friends of ours surprised us (and other partygoers) by putting on an impromptu Halloween wedding. I'm thinking that these bloody skull lollipops would've been the perfect post-nuptial delight!

Bloody skull lollipop favors, from Vintage Confections.

Get The Word Out.

Sure, invitations via mail are the wedding standard. But we'd prefer a method that'll scream "do not miss this event!" Pretty sure, this amazing customized wedding poster will do the trick.

Customized wedding print, from Ello There.

Shop Profile: Star House.

It's wedding week, here at Featherette, and today we're looking for handmade cake toppers. Etsy sellers, Star House, who "strive to make wooden folks that are simple and super cute" are topping our shopping list...so to speak.

Custom toppers (with a pet), $180.

We adore their custom cake toppers! And we especially love that they incorporate the entire family (including pets, above) in to the mix!

Custom toppers, 2 adults, 4 children, $310.

And for all the animal lovers out there, they even have custom mascot pairs! Jody and I would opt for bunnies, but these bears are super cute!

Custom mascot pair, $150.

Cycling enthusiasts, have no fear. There's a perfect set of cake toppers for all you commuters out there too!

Custom double bike toppers (with 2 pets), $225.

Checklist For The Groom.

Something Old:

Vintage gold tone cuff links, from Gallo Grotte.

Something New:

Hand-screened groomsmen neckties, from Cyberoptix Tie Lab.

Something Borrowed:

Vintage good luck tokens, from Hooray 4 Lala.

Something Blue:

Vintage Soviet Russian Army watch, from Clockwork Universe.

Theme Of The Week: Wedding Bells.

We couldn't help but notice that a lot of folks were getting married this weekend. And that got us thinking. No, not about getting married (sorry, Mom and Dad), rather, what would a handmade wedding look like?

Could place settings be inspired by chalkboards?

Set of 50 chalkboard place cards, from Bragging Bags.

Would the bride perhaps sport a vintage wedding gown?

1950's lace wedding dress, from Dainty Rascal.

Could recycled paper substitute for rice?

"High Five" recycled embellishments, from Below Blink.

Will handmade cake banners spawn a new wedding tradition?

"Common phrases" cake banner, from Ready Go.

Might a woodland wedding theme turn a few heads?

Natural vine crown from Which Goose.

This week, we're searching for handmade (and vintage), wedding-inspired finds. So all you brides, grooms, newlyweds, honeymooners, married folks and even contemplating couples, stay tuned--this week's for you!

Colorful Friday Favorites.

Feather art, from Sky Parlor.

Custom fit bathing suit, from Pierogi Picnic.

Vintage Moscow 1980 Olympic pencils, from Soviet Vintage. 

Vintage Enamelware saucepans, from Niftic.

Vintage folding ruler, from Jet Set Vintage.

Color Study: Royal Blue.

Vintage glass bottle, from Letterhappy.

Hand cut topography card, from Crafterall.

"Stella" polymer clay figurine, from Bonjour Poupette.

Screen printed tea towel, from Helen Rawlinson.

Recycled bicycle clock, from 1 By Liz.

A Dash Of Color.

Upcycled spice rack, from Planet Love Vintage.

Color Study: Honeysuckle.

Asymmetrical top, from Moon Halo.

Vintage swan planter, from Harlow Monroe Vintage.

Heart cutouts, from Gardenmis.

Pink elephants print, from Aldari.

Coffee mug cozy, from Natalya's Studio.

Shop Profile: Ink Whimsy.

Let's put it this way--the term "paper goods" doesn't do Ink Whimsy's Etsy shop any justice. With so many colorful and imaginative notebooks, paper garlands, recycled map envelopes and stickers to choose from, we're thinking paper greats may be the more appropriate description.

Patterned notebook, $5.

Vintage map sticker seals, $4.50.

Color burst paper garland, $9.

Pennant notebook, $3.50.

Set of 10 vintage map envelopes, $11.

Part of our week-long "Colors" series. More finds all this week!

Color Study: Phlox.

"Emberglow" and "orchid hush" are two of the more melodic hues mentioned in Pantone's Fall Color Report. But we're in love with "phlox"--a deep orchid with enough confidence to live up to its bold namesake.

Shoulder bag, from Ikabags.

Necklace, from Pole Star.

Photograph, from Raceytay.

Vintage jean shorts, from Dotto.

Collection of stamps, from Quilrdil.

Lavender Loveliness.

Alexandrite necklace, from Waterwaif.

One of our favorite jewelers, Waterwaif, is currently running a "Christmas In July" sale. Enter code CIJ20 and save 20% on your order!

Color Study: Turquoise.

Vintage book, from Fish Legs.

Felted acorns, from Sewn Natural.

Paint chip bunting, from Natasha Early.

Ceramic plate, from Dahlhaus.

Original collage, from Catwalk.

Theme Of The Week: Colors.

Turquoise, pink coral, blue curacao, avocado green, lavender...we can't get enough color. Even Pantone, the color identifying/matching guru, crowned "honeysuckle" their 2011 color of the year. Bold choice, Pantone--bravo!

Meet (and embrace) Pantone's color of the year, 2011.

This week, we're bringing you a little pop of color. Each day, we'll match up our favorite handmade and vintage Etsy finds with our favorite Pantone colors--how awesome is that?! Fabulous finds, bold colors...you can't go wrong with that! Even the black and white lovers will appreciate this one.

What's your favorite color? Tweet us @blackbirdtees and let us know!

Vintage Living Room Finds.

Indian rug, from Lackluster Co.

Gooseneck lamp, from Hindsvik.

TV antenna, from Callooh Callay.

Framed silhouette, from Haven Vintage.

Stadium search light, from Daily Memorandum.