Thursday, September 29, 2011

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: Etsy Inspiration Board...

Etsy Inspiration Board & Vendor Links: HERE... 

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: The Cake & Kokeshi Cake Toppers...

Forget-Me-Not Cake image by Sugar & Spice Photography...
families can be together forever by loveboxes

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: The Bride...

Ring from bmjnyc
fascinator from Cultivar
Necklace from talesofcamelot
Pashmina from ClassyWedding $20
golden slippers from thefrillofit

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: Invitation & Flowers...

forget-me-not bouquet... from brideorama.com
invitation from ShineInvitations

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: Special Gifts & Favors...

Millinary flowers from 32NorthSupplies
perfect to help wrap up these...
with a little note via mishutkadesign
something blue and gorgeous.. from CommonThreadCottage
and something sweet from TheFrostedPetticoat

Forget-Me-Not Wedding: The Decor...

A lovely piece of art is a good place to find your colors and themes. This gorgeous photo of forget-me-not is the color inspiration for this wedding. Photo by amazing etsy photog.. starwitness
These signs from ourhobbytoyourhome
You know my rule.. bunting at every event.. this from littlegreenbutton

White Western Wedding: Etsy Inspiration Board...

Etsy Inspiration Board & Vendor Links: HERE... 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: Etsy Inspiration Board...

Etsy Inspiration Board & Vendor Links: HERE... 

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: The CAKE & Kokeshi Cake Toppers...

C's secret recipe... HERE... shhh..
THE Chocolate CAKE

Dude's Chocolate Cake (the secret family recipe)

In a saucepan put:
2 cubes salted butter
3 heaping T coca
1 Cup hot water
Bring to a boil while stiring

In a bowl place:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour

Add Chocolate mixture
Beat in 3 eggs and..
1 T good Mexican Vanilla

Add 1/2 tsp baking soda to 1/2 cup butter milk and add to batter

Beat this recipe by hand just enough.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes..

Tip: I insert a tooth pick at 35.. if it comes out clean.. I take the cake out of the oven. You don't want to overcook this at all. :)
Cake topper carolers... HERE... 

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: What to Wear...

red statement necklace by prettied
crocheted shawl by pakyumak
pretty red dress by midnightflight
I love Ariat Boots...Ariat Heritage Western Boot in Red (oh my heck!)

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: Gifts & Favors...

Peppermint Pinwheel Soap by LoveLeeSoaps
peppermint lotion by simplysuds
Cute Christmas Pattern by trendystitchdesigns
darling hair flower by polkadotskies
peppermint pillows by sweetdreams2843

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: The Food

sugar cookies by BakeMePretty
peppermint snowballs by LynnesSweetShop

Menu:
Cafe Rio Salad w/

Brazilian Limeade (this stuff is VERY sweet.. I like it served 50/50 w/a diet soda_
BEST chips EVER!!!

Pink, Lime & Cherry Christmas Party: The Decor...

Felt garland from tinamagee
Nutcracker collection from digraziarosa
stockings by rikrak
hand carved Santa by FrankEbersol