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 floral ideas. …

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 …

Event Creations had the pleasure of working with two of our favorite vendors in producing fabulous tablescapes.  Diane Gaudett of Custom Floral Designs provided the flowers and Kristen Jensen of Kristen Jensen Photography took the great shots!  Event Creations designed the tabletop.  Images shot at the beautiful Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, CT.
We did 2 different looks with this season’s hottest colors!!  Check them out…
Tablescape #1:
Lime green lamour linen and navy blue pintuck linen with tiffany blue lamour napkins. The Chivari chairs are topped with a lime green lamour chair cap. …

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, …

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, …

Save 70% on select sample gowns at Kleinfeld! Tuesday, December 1st from 3pm -7pm.
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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.

With the holiday season approaching and the endless parties to be had, here is a chic gift-giving idea for that special hostess! Find this one and others at Sur La Table

Happy Independence Day!!
Nothing better than celebrating our country’s independence with a little food, drink and of course some colorful fireworks to light up the sky!
In preparation for the big day I thought it would be fitting to post an idea for some fabulous and festive 4th of July cocktails!  Check out this blog posted by Real Simple.
Have a safe holiday!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Simply Stated: Celebrations  has a great blog post today about the endless possibilities with Manzanita Branches.  They make a great centerpiece either for your guest tables or placecard table.  Check them out!!