Everyday Celebrating

More airplane birthday....

So the party is a week away and I have fabulous details coming in from everywhere!
I'm using several etsy vendors for some super cute details... like the one above.

These are cupcake cups.  Well, they haven't been put together yet, but they will be. 
Kimberly used my birthday logo and incorporated them into making 3D cups.  They are in the mail!
I was thrilled to see a sneak peak of them over at her blog, The Cupcake Cuppy

She does some amazing work with all types of themes!  And they are super affordable!
Can't wait to show you the finished product with the delicious cupcakes in the middle!

I'm also going to use some super cute cupcake toppers... stay tuned!

He's making a list... and so should you!

'Tis the season... as they say!  And not only does it mean gift receiving, but gift RETURNING.
Here's the best way, hands down, for you to be on your merry way to receiving the gifts you WANT!

Wishpot is a web based list service.  It's a fabulous way to make a wish list of all the things you'd like to have not just for xmas... but the whole year through! 

It's super easy to use!  You can add the Wishpot icon to your browser's toolbar, so every time you run across something on the web that you love, you go to your toolbar, click on the icon and it automatically adds it to your wishlist!

You can make as many lists as you'd like and share them with your friends and family. (I have lists for myself, my husband and my son!)  So during a gift giving season such as now, there's no wondering by friends and family what would be the perfect gift to give.    When they view your list, they can go from your list right to the item and purchase immediately.

(Check out some of my lists by clicking on the Wishpot Wedding Expert icon on my sidebar.)

And now, Wishpot has branched out so you can use it for a wedding or baby registry and now you can use it for people to make contributions to things like your vacation or honeymoon, etc.  Perfect for those that don't like to give a cash gift.

Get on over to Wishpot and create a list now!  Santa will thank you for it! ;)

Also, Wishpot has been nominated by Mashables for the Open Web Award in the category of Social Shopping.    Please take a moment to stop by and VOTE!

Featured!

Over the weekend, my strawberry trees were featured as a DIY project on Elizabeth Anne Designs.
These served as the centerpieces to my Christmas wedding in 2003.  They were fabulous conversation starters and devoured by guests!  LOL

Super easy to make!  Great for upcoming holiday celebrations.  Learn the how to at the link above.
Many thanks to Elizabeth Anne Designs for featuring them!

Right around the corner.

Now's a great time to start ordering all the latest and greatest decorations!
Like these reflective mercury glass ornaments adorned with crystal striping.
Here at ZGallerie!

To have and to SAVE!

I was recently thrilled to learn that one of my fave stores, Target, now offers wedding dresses!
Thank you, Isaac Mizrahi!

The top dress, a simple sateen sheath.... $89!
And the second, has beautiful eyelet detailing... $129!

If you're on a budget, the dress isn't the most important factor to you or labels aren't your thing, one of these would be perfect!  Great for a summer beach wedding (where you should count on your dress getting dirty) or a Vegas wedding or vow renewal.

Check out the full Isaac Mizrahi bridal line here at Target online.
And take a look at the spanish brown sash for that sheath dress.  Beautiful!

Treats for tots

Two very easy last minute ideas I made for my son's daycare party.   Both featured on Martha's website.   Mummy cupcakes use small candies as the eyes (I used skittles).  And a very small ribbon tip to decorate.  I used the #44 Wilton, which proved hard to find, so I ordered from their site. There is a very easy to find petal tip in most stores that would work, however.  I'm just the anal person who has to have the exact tip needed. LOL

Pumpkin treat bags are super duper easy!  Orange craft bags, floral tape and pipe cleaners.  Fill the bags with age appropriate treats (which in my case would be very little candy and mostly fun toys for 2 year old boys.)

Both easy to crank out at the last minute should you have an impromptu party need for packaged treats!

Tutorial - Monogrammed "wreath"

My friend Kelly at Purple Lemon Designs shows us how to make this beautiful monogrammed door accessory!  Visit the tutorial here.

Kelly also sells beautiful notecards and such in her etsy store.  Start thinking about gift giving now!

Luxe elegance!

SIGH!  Where were these when I had my big Southern Living mag wedding?  Seriously!
Of course I had plenty of fabulousness for the mag folks to revel in (not to toot my own horn)
But these... THESE... would have really blown the top off my tables!!!!!

Aren't these absolutely gorgeous??????   My friend Dianne of Colorblind Productions saw them at the Wedding Salon (luxury bridal showcase) in NYC earlier this week.  And I know she's sick of hearing me say "where were THESE when I got married?"  (Sorry, D!) :)

Oh..here's the gold version.
Beautiful!!!!!

An easy way to make your mark

This is so easy and so dramatic, you can't help but love it!  And it appeals to many people, not just those that love monograms (like me).  LOL

My friend Erika is a fabulous photographer in the Green Bay, WI area and passed along these shots to me.  I was immediately blown away by how beautiful this was.  How striking the colors were on the green green grass and the use of multiple color petals for dimension.

Great idea!  And it could be used for many occasions, not just weddings.  Girly birthday parties, tea parties, anniversary receptions, wedding showers, etc.  Lots of uses.

From the "why didn't I think of this?" file

Came across this in Good Housekeeping magazine and swooned!  As a person that absolutely loves ribbon... why didn't I think of that?????   LOL