[26 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]

Author: Andrea French Shabby Chic Tablescape

I had so much fun planning this tablescape for my birthday brunch!  I wanted to use the color pink so I checked out my local linen house and got inspired by a fabulous pink toile napkin

Since my table is banquet sized, I thought of using a bunch of different, shabby, vases to line the center of the table. I used a mixture of glass jars, bud vases, vintage fleur de lis glasses and white hobnail vases. Next I visited my friend Lori, of Flore Fine Flowers for some …

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[2 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]

Author: Andrea

The holiday weekend is upon us so why not celebrate the 4th of July with some festive cocktails!! Here are 3 red, white and blue drinks to whip up for your celebration. Enjoy!

Fourth of July Cocktail

Recipe found on Food Network

1 ounce watermelon schnapps
1 big splash cranberry juice
1 very thin slice jalapeno or serrano pepper
1 slice lemon
1 slice lime
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/4 ounce blue curacao
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional)

Mix the schnapps and cranberry juice in a shaker; pour into an ice-filled glass.
Muddle the jalapeno pepper, lemon and lime …

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[22 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]

Author: Barbie

Eco Friendly Wedding Invitations

In case you have not heard this April 22, 2010 will mark the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.

What a great way for couples to save energy, conserve resources and decrease carbon emissions by saying “I Do” to a green wedding.

Why not start with the recycled paper invitations to help educate and inspire others to make greener choices. Check out www.EarthlyAffair.com to see collections and to read about their commitment to the environment and what they do to maintain this goal and to inspire others in their efforts. At Earthly Affair, …

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[9 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]

Author: Barbie

How to look fabulous on your wedding day!

On your wedding day, you can be sure cameras will be on you constantly. For most of us, this can be quite intimidating. It’s your wedding day and you want the pictures be fabulous, right?
Here are five easy tips on how to look amazing in your wedding photos:
1: Check your posture! Good posture can dramatically improve your appearance in pictures. Shoulders back and straighten up, put one foot forward and turn your body at an angle with your face looking directly toward the photographer. Just remember to breathe and relax, …

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[29 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]

Author: Andrea

Kleinfeld Blow Out Sample Sale!!!

Save 70% on select sample gowns at Kleinfeld! Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm -7pm.
First come first served!! No appt!
Gowns from $499 and up! Dont miss out!!

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[25 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]

Author: Andrea

Thanksgiving Cocktail – Gobble-tini!

Mix things up a little this year and try this fabulous cocktail featured on Social Couture’s site. Complete with cranberries – it will match perfectly with all of the turkey trimmings! Enjoy!
- 1 1/2 oz Smirnoff cranberry twist vodka
- 1/4 oz Chambord
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Garnish: 3 cranberries on stick
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 cranberries on stick.