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-Stephanie and Anna<a href="http://www.yinashville.com/blog">www.yinashville.com/blog</a>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-48768405192864254732010-12-02T07:35:00.000-06:002010-12-02T07:35:05.842-06:00Giddy On Up! These Cowgirls are turning 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In October, my friend Bethany and I planned our daughter's joint 4th birthday party. We used lots of pinks and browns, and really tried to incorporate a fun cowgirl theme into the evening. With 70+ people scheduled to come, we decided to keep it outside and include a bonfire, hay bales with vintage quilts, and a "horse" kids could have their picture taken with as they entered. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Lillie Claire and Hadlee (The Birthday Girls) in their vintage-inspired cowgirl dresses!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFYpOmK2p0-gnrwjbT1gCSXHU4dA1VApVeKPLdu-YrDVVuxxfa5nkcnNKmMkFLIgHWRZ8mkkNxmn2vopBACn8niQtZWsOSA6dE3egl2mxpi-KQWRHivMXvY1QZ7bG9b51A79rfDmHafOX/s1600/IMG_0402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFYpOmK2p0-gnrwjbT1gCSXHU4dA1VApVeKPLdu-YrDVVuxxfa5nkcnNKmMkFLIgHWRZ8mkkNxmn2vopBACn8niQtZWsOSA6dE3egl2mxpi-KQWRHivMXvY1QZ7bG9b51A79rfDmHafOX/s320/IMG_0402.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFYpOmK2p0-gnrwjbT1gCSXHU4dA1VApVeKPLdu-YrDVVuxxfa5nkcnNKmMkFLIgHWRZ8mkkNxmn2vopBACn8niQtZWsOSA6dE3egl2mxpi-KQWRHivMXvY1QZ7bG9b51A79rfDmHafOX/s1600/IMG_0402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>When families arrived, we immediately asked them to go to the Dress Up table and pick their cowgirl and cowboy gear. From hats, to spurs, to fun pop guns, the kids and adults had fun picking out their costumes. We had lifesize cutouts of a cowgirl and cowboy to frame out the back of the shot. In addition, I borrowed a sawhorse and lined it with a real saddle and saddle blanket. After the family's picture was taken, I used the smart card from the camera and printed them on the spot using a Kodak Digital Photo printer. I mounted each picture using double-sided tape on a fun metallic brown cardstock to give away as a fun reminder of the party! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> My cowboy husband Josh!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPUK3Wn-seQ7zdWNmKLnuS3gW3Iz9e5oA9qgERxmsxv9MEfwKSsI-iGwJWhxO6tBS1RObvpMqNxZZM5fhYOKKTqMiBw7fCGWhEh8Smydpwpy1qSNTO3hESxtlOIPoOu7K95zN40l1l4xd/s1600/IMG_0409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPUK3Wn-seQ7zdWNmKLnuS3gW3Iz9e5oA9qgERxmsxv9MEfwKSsI-iGwJWhxO6tBS1RObvpMqNxZZM5fhYOKKTqMiBw7fCGWhEh8Smydpwpy1qSNTO3hESxtlOIPoOu7K95zN40l1l4xd/s320/IMG_0409.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hadlee and her friend enjoying their "horse" ride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0cGaK8AgUeop8uQ_mJtg2e-zvV0yQfJcI-v3FRGJ_cdicKIXhKt0tnJOgWPP3y-MAVHgP_J-M7WujXoZfBxh0JwUTZPdU5Pdw7lAZpckKWHLAisY2NKIqnXikiEo4k88dqmY0rb4jxKK/s1600/IMG_0411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0cGaK8AgUeop8uQ_mJtg2e-zvV0yQfJcI-v3FRGJ_cdicKIXhKt0tnJOgWPP3y-MAVHgP_J-M7WujXoZfBxh0JwUTZPdU5Pdw7lAZpckKWHLAisY2NKIqnXikiEo4k88dqmY0rb4jxKK/s320/IMG_0411.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Baby Grayson enjoying the party (all bundled up because it got to be a chilly night!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This invitation sparked the whole theme for the party. It's a Julia Azar cowgirl invite from You're Invited Gifts and Paper in Belle Meade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGE4phTOxLgYLRplCfh7JwYiMnQCh_VzOLwzWyg8x3WlegfIi0cOBVuoZokeTFWeC_46eccHGd6OeVQzFHcvmll1PwgTWtZxpqBZPpOTD6NLPf6p_rzzBNdJrKUgt7Xbf5bXUbbBYb_Zy/s1600/IMG_0470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGE4phTOxLgYLRplCfh7JwYiMnQCh_VzOLwzWyg8x3WlegfIi0cOBVuoZokeTFWeC_46eccHGd6OeVQzFHcvmll1PwgTWtZxpqBZPpOTD6NLPf6p_rzzBNdJrKUgt7Xbf5bXUbbBYb_Zy/s320/IMG_0470.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The invitation on the s'more station and favor table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pony Races</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwptooMAOnu5RSeD5IKjYyayOrZKOp2llMW6L4PHHxjNVPW4dta5-7y5KRryukLIdtuiiGuXL7htiFPmiEB7IJdEo-kP265nE6KQaelfq5_vAn0IWlttcquVWwFljW1Z__XhFAVs-N4YNd/s1600/IMG_0465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwptooMAOnu5RSeD5IKjYyayOrZKOp2llMW6L4PHHxjNVPW4dta5-7y5KRryukLIdtuiiGuXL7htiFPmiEB7IJdEo-kP265nE6KQaelfq5_vAn0IWlttcquVWwFljW1Z__XhFAVs-N4YNd/s320/IMG_0465.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">A star-shaped chalkboard featuring the #4 and tags with H for Hadlee and LC for Lillie Claire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZKwF43gyh8oFrwdqjPo-CdSv8q_DSxyvMcNyhOFP0WzKjL1JP5zGnytEqhn6hhWCcQ-l4NB4vH29JBGP3L1GGtcnVzgTY45z_m-ywVltViL6gWM-kyOUkfsJXNMHgPhsR34vwrtj4kEP/s1600/IMG_0466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZKwF43gyh8oFrwdqjPo-CdSv8q_DSxyvMcNyhOFP0WzKjL1JP5zGnytEqhn6hhWCcQ-l4NB4vH29JBGP3L1GGtcnVzgTY45z_m-ywVltViL6gWM-kyOUkfsJXNMHgPhsR34vwrtj4kEP/s320/IMG_0466.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The girls are only a week apart; this photo board showed some pictures of them over the last four years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXA6b3pIgs-Fq2MIg8Ma-lg5OsDqjTe532QPbnAlGRAJOE-5uoHKIJW_xm5fvHCfX2llrBh4zQrUmd5K0CuWv2COK4ZWWd5P2F5AtO135lRQMVrNq_YOZAlxr4gU5RqmeZtwrUW6GmFVmu/s1600/IMG_0468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXA6b3pIgs-Fq2MIg8Ma-lg5OsDqjTe532QPbnAlGRAJOE-5uoHKIJW_xm5fvHCfX2llrBh4zQrUmd5K0CuWv2COK4ZWWd5P2F5AtO135lRQMVrNq_YOZAlxr4gU5RqmeZtwrUW6GmFVmu/s320/IMG_0468.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes, s'mores (complete with pink marshmallows) and the favor display</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4sn1t3TSToiA2gFvih4mO2kDtv5bo7kw7HL9sCfh8DCzUk8u9D5qURL8i-b3Sb6Aq8SfvCPBOmKEYa0sGOkQjd8OkxaDCfcFM7aW99lTgmSnn6CktmaXzHR-niIVblYlR_Q_Drqc6uLC/s1600/IMG_0469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4sn1t3TSToiA2gFvih4mO2kDtv5bo7kw7HL9sCfh8DCzUk8u9D5qURL8i-b3Sb6Aq8SfvCPBOmKEYa0sGOkQjd8OkxaDCfcFM7aW99lTgmSnn6CktmaXzHR-niIVblYlR_Q_Drqc6uLC/s320/IMG_0469.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mason jars with custom tags "Drink up Y'all"</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">More shots of the cupcakes with custom toppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp2aC0tmtyKJO9gndvV_N0ThL3dixK3iwEnFB1oJvI14cWJ0jwo536DCaUlirO0SAbYUaauRSwowyqEsdArPFCUjjByZ1TL4wW0PIaavPd5qB0HmColTFeBDSXEy6pICjwjFTWZKc7z3U/s1600/IMG_0474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp2aC0tmtyKJO9gndvV_N0ThL3dixK3iwEnFB1oJvI14cWJ0jwo536DCaUlirO0SAbYUaauRSwowyqEsdArPFCUjjByZ1TL4wW0PIaavPd5qB0HmColTFeBDSXEy6pICjwjFTWZKc7z3U/s320/IMG_0474.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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What could be more fun for kids than cupcakes, s'mores and pony pictures!<br />
~StephanieYou're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-70268982548824925602010-10-25T05:50:00.000-05:002010-10-25T05:50:00.173-05:0085th Birthday Celebration at the Noah Liff Opera CenterIn September, I had the pleasure of working with the lovely Allen family on their father's 85 birthday celebration at the Noah Liff Opera Center. The birthday honoree was so much fun to work with, and he really wanted his guests to have a great time as he celebrated his 85 birthday. Music was an important element for this family for the evening.<br />
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The evening started off with a cocktail hour in the lobby, accompanied by a pianist on a baby grand piano. After the cocktail hour, guests were whisked into the Opera Studio for a concert by a string quartet. A formal sit-down menu, by Sargeant's Catering, immediately followed. After the dinner ended, guests were treated to several surprise operatic performances. After the opera singers received a standing ovation, guests joined in for a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday! Leland Riggin's Dessert Designs caramel cake was served, along with homemade apple fritter ice-cream. I can't think of a better way to end an evening! <br />
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(The picture below is of me and the birthday honoree! I had to wear my "O" dress since the event was held at the Noah Liff. If you haven't been there, you will see recurring "O's" throughout the decor.)<br />
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Here are some additional photos that Kristen Steele took at the event.<br />
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</div>Whether it's the big 4-0 or another monumental birthday, little touches go a long way to make the party special for both the guest of honor and your guests!You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-50598842998612609722010-10-13T15:54:00.000-05:002010-10-13T15:54:25.697-05:00Halloween Drink IdeasHalloween is fast approaching, and here are some delightfully scary and yummy Halloween drink ideas.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Ghost and Pumpkin Ice Cubes</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #333333;">Ghost and Pumpkin Ice Cubes Recipe<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #333333;">By </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/find/(author)/Woman's%20Day%20Kitchen"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Woman's Day Kitchen</span></span></a></span> from Halloween Celebration | <span style="font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/find/(date)/2009-11-01"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">November 1, 2009</span></span></a></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.0pt; margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Recipe Ingredients<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt list .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>1 small orange, sliced into 6 thin slices<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt list .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://www.wilton.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Wilton </span></span></a></span>Black Icing Color
<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b><a href="http://www.wilton.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Wilton </span></span></a></b></span>Mini Pumpkin and Ghost Pan<span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Recipe Preparation<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333;">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333;">Place one orange slice into each of the three pumpkin-shaped cavities of pan. Fill all 6 ghost and pumpkin cavities with water. Using a toothpick or skewer, stir a small drop of black icing color into each ghost cavity. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: #333333;">Place in freezer until hard, about 1 hour. To unmold, briefly dip the bottom of pan into a larger pan filled with hot water. Unmold ice cubes into a bowl and place bowl in freezer. Repeat to make 12.</span><o:p></o:p></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/halloween-sunset-cocktail-recipe?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/halloween-cocktails#slide_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Martha Stewart's Halloween Sunset Cocktail</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UToCpsJqoiL2dun68T8qa4w-4eyto9ge73eL2crzVnp01qlBVxowj9hIAWF97ZFrn5av9U3bLnNRdYspKX9F6ZQIBYi7e77JqOzLNLlmqEbXhbHa_UVGWSSnO7FYUYdsF2avqUeAqNOG/s1600/mstewart+halloween+sunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UToCpsJqoiL2dun68T8qa4w-4eyto9ge73eL2crzVnp01qlBVxowj9hIAWF97ZFrn5av9U3bLnNRdYspKX9F6ZQIBYi7e77JqOzLNLlmqEbXhbHa_UVGWSSnO7FYUYdsF2avqUeAqNOG/s400/mstewart+halloween+sunset.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>INGREDIENTS<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"> 3 ounces tangerine juice<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"> 1 1/2 ounces white rum<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"> 3/4 ounce grenadine<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> Ice cubes<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Directions:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;">Combine juice and rum in a tall glass filled with ice. Top with grenadine. Serve.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">This cocktail is beautifully two-toned when first poured; afterwards, the ingredients start to mix together into an intense orange color.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/recipes/sweet-halloween-drinks/?page=9"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Golden Beetle Juice Slush</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-dCYRB_ITzbEg3d-GCQ5nai7t9L7AGqN44K3-u4yPdQ4rWy6-SyNOyTSc4JwglMncTFpVrnpbMUW151c5pL-nzI8yO6xvNioLr4Km4g9mGp_6tkHcg5pbFTLS4pH79Cwi5swrWAE0SCK/s1600/beetle+juice+punch+bhg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-dCYRB_ITzbEg3d-GCQ5nai7t9L7AGqN44K3-u4yPdQ4rWy6-SyNOyTSc4JwglMncTFpVrnpbMUW151c5pL-nzI8yO6xvNioLr4Km4g9mGp_6tkHcg5pbFTLS4pH79Cwi5swrWAE0SCK/s320/beetle+juice+punch+bhg.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Ingredients<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><b>1</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 46-ounce can apricot nectar<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><b>1</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 12-ounce can orange juice concentrate, thawed<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><b>2</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 16-ounce packages unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><b>7</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 12-ounce cans lemon lime carbonated beverage, chilled<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Directions<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>1.</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> In a food processor bowl or blender container, add one third each of the apricot nectar, orange juice concentrate, and peach slices. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Pour into a freezer container. Repeat with the remaining nectar, orange juice, and peaches. Cover and seal mixture. Freeze until firm.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>2.</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Scrape about 1/2 cup of the mixture into each 10-ounce cup. Add an equal amount of carbonated beverage. Stir to combine. Makes 20 servings.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Note: </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Wash one-piece plastic toys before adding to slush; remove before drinking.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/drinks/haunting-hot-chocolate/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Haunted White Chocolate</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekhxaCo0G2VMw9ORB4sYRxI50wyG_IBKFxORPxJzYL4Gww8Lbss4yJkV2J5fSpO4yZ6kzdXch0237N4Nj5RqA8sNqG9HAoghpd2Z1VLr2EEuwSfca9eOMLXXSs2F1Irfq96YVJrlUs5lv/s1600/bhg+haunting+chocolate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekhxaCo0G2VMw9ORB4sYRxI50wyG_IBKFxORPxJzYL4Gww8Lbss4yJkV2J5fSpO4yZ6kzdXch0237N4Nj5RqA8sNqG9HAoghpd2Z1VLr2EEuwSfca9eOMLXXSs2F1Irfq96YVJrlUs5lv/s1600/bhg+haunting+chocolate.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span></span></div><div id="ingredients" style="padding-top: 10px;"><h4 style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-transform: lowercase;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"> <!--StartFragment--> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman;"><b>Ingredients<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>1</b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> medium orange<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>3</b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> cups whole milk<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>2/3</b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> cup vanilla-flavored baking pieces or vanilla-flavored candy coating<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>1/8</b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> teaspoon ground nutmeg<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>1</b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> teaspoon vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> Whipped cream (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> Ground nutmeg (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; mso-text-indent-alt: -.5in; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.5in;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"> Purchased marshmallow ghosts<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman;"><b>Directions<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>1. </b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">Remove peel of orange with vegetable peeler; set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>2. </b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">In a medium saucepan combine 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla-flavored baking pieces, orange peel, and nutmeg; whisk over low heat until baking pieces are melted. Remove orange peel. Whisk in remaining milk and heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><b>3. </b></span><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">Serve warm in mugs. Add a marshmallow ghost, dollop with whipped cream, and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Makes five 6-ounce servings.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">-Source BHG.com</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 10.0pt; margin-right: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times-Roman;">~Stephanie</span></div><!--EndFragment--> </span></span></span></span></h4></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-752721922472302032010-10-11T19:57:00.000-05:002010-10-11T19:57:13.141-05:00A little girl's 2nd Birthday Party-Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!I want to apologize since I haven't blogged in a while. I've been super busy with events these last few weeks and haven't had the time to sit down and write. I've missed blogging, and promise not to go this long again. I can't wait to share what I've been up to! <br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I designed this party for two-year-old Katie. We held the party at her parent’s home, Front Porch Farms located in Ashland City, Tennessee.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Front Porch Farms is not only Kathy and Brian Best’s family home, but also a wedding and event venue! </div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Melt chocolate according to package instructions and dip one end of the pretzel rod into the melted chocolate. Immediately roll in your toppings and place on wax paper to cool and harden.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I thought drink tags would be a fun addition to this dessert table. I simply cut a circle using various scrapbook papers. I then cut a smaller scalloped card, and affixed it to the larger circle with double-sided tape. I finished it off with a cute sticker and matching pink ribbon. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Purchase a custom scrapbook puncher in various shapes to keep it easy! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Heather Sisemore Photography-for these amazing photos. Visit her on the web at http://blog.heathersisemore.com/</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Florals:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Terry White, of the English Garden, designed the 4 floral arrangements on the front porch steps. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The birthday cake was custom designed by Jay Qualls from Maples Wedding Cakes. Jay took the two inspiration boards I designed for this party, and developed a custom creation. Here is some information about Jay, as featured in The Tennessean recently. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since he opened his shop in 2005, cake designer Jay Qualls has created cakes for the likes of Sara Evans, Jo Dee Messina and Martina McBride. Recently a Qualls-created seven-layer pink fondant wedding cake with hand-piped scroll work also graced the pages of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Martha Stewart Weddings</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> magazine's 15th-anniversary issue. You can find more of his fabulous cake designs and information about his store at </span><a href="http://www.maplesweddingcakes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">www.maplesweddingcakes.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">Here’s a little history on Front Porch Farms:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 26px;"><span style="color: #69401b; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13pt;">T</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 26px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hey completed the development of this countryside estate at Front Porch Farms and opened it as a Nashville wedding venue in 2007. Kathy has also been a publicist in the country music industry for over 16 years. She moved to Nashville in 1993 and started her artist management company, FrontPage Publicity, in 1997. Kathy has been the publicist and manager for some of country music’s biggest superstars, including the Dixie Chicks, The Judds, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, and many others. Currently, Kathy represents George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Patty Loveless, Joey + Rory, and Stealing Angels.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; line-height: 20pt; margin-bottom: 13pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brian is the landscape artist and estate developer at Front Porch Farms. He was in charge of designing and constructing the 3-story main house, as well as other facilities on the estate. Brian is also a proud Nashville firefighter, continuing a rich family legacy of firefighting.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; line-height: 20pt; margin-bottom: 13pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-I hope you enjoyed reading about this party, as much as I enjoyed planning all the details. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; line-height: 20pt; margin-bottom: 13pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Stephanie Alexander</span></div></span>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-3971396743833027442010-08-26T08:20:00.000-05:002010-08-26T08:20:53.723-05:00AAAARRG It's a Pirate Party<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ahoy there matey's!</b></div><br />
I had such a fun time working on this client's son's 5th birthday party. She knew immediately that it would be a pirate theme, due to her son's obsession with pirates. She also wanted it to be a surprise for him. We set everything up, while he was playing with a friend, and when he came home, the look on his face was priceless! It's moments such as that that make my job so amazing. I love watching client's reactions when they first see a space..from a bride and groom walking into their reception venue to the first time to a 5 year old boy seeing his backyard turned into Pirate City! They all remind me why I love my job so much.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Happy Thursday! Stephanie</div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-37480896861041359682010-08-12T06:49:00.001-05:002010-08-12T06:49:00.503-05:00Marshmallow MadnessI love using decorated marshmallows in dessert buffets, for kids and adults, as well. They were the biggest hit at my son Will's Frogs and Dogs party this past March.<br />
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Today, I thought I'd share some inspiration for you to incorporate this fab dessert into your next party! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Icing Designs inspired me with this adorable blog entry. Check out their versions of the marshmallow pop! </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I think this is one of my all-time favorites! I love how they turned an ordinary marshmallow into a mini birthday cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW817Mz5D2JeHQZDoZaCrfEXpreSVjYutewqIEhY9IwDSaTUH9JXBzUqNZeNRdp5ZTN0Qs8hl8TFc6_xQ7P3WK9z06t5ZFFqQUhv9Tbf7YBOHxCj6WDBb31yfYKWk2oHsnof3W2gcvRlU/s1600/marshmallows+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW817Mz5D2JeHQZDoZaCrfEXpreSVjYutewqIEhY9IwDSaTUH9JXBzUqNZeNRdp5ZTN0Qs8hl8TFc6_xQ7P3WK9z06t5ZFFqQUhv9Tbf7YBOHxCj6WDBb31yfYKWk2oHsnof3W2gcvRlU/s400/marshmallows+032.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The entire collection of their marshmallow pops</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje74d7iz8QFUZBCZjvSy0BbxZWPhmufHjSYRFackulXQZkhyphenhyphenjWcubsV-VQhsrH5s-wClL7mh6kQ5UfOIYV1CREcBhCuWyVZfQb1KLF_7USJ4LwYDryOITd-B5K3StNaqO4X1HZvwu6rkw/s1600/marshmallows+054+icingdesigns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje74d7iz8QFUZBCZjvSy0BbxZWPhmufHjSYRFackulXQZkhyphenhyphenjWcubsV-VQhsrH5s-wClL7mh6kQ5UfOIYV1CREcBhCuWyVZfQb1KLF_7USJ4LwYDryOITd-B5K3StNaqO4X1HZvwu6rkw/s400/marshmallows+054+icingdesigns.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Above Images from <a href="http://icingdesignsonline.blogspot.com/2010/08/dress-up-those-marshmallows.html">Icing Design</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how these marshmallows have been made into favor treats!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dyQoXciMGFWb_z4BbXa8Nqp9F3725xXsTfThuY7F1c_wcTZQRLI8Cq7cnyZy2t3jLTNTLHPUgN6cKA8G9V0sehuMH3ThxdrqRGBa3i0yqa95Fl2VUk51OXPyBMMX43MmgG-33Gvw1nM/s1600/marshmallow+pops10+frogprincepaperie.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dyQoXciMGFWb_z4BbXa8Nqp9F3725xXsTfThuY7F1c_wcTZQRLI8Cq7cnyZy2t3jLTNTLHPUgN6cKA8G9V0sehuMH3ThxdrqRGBa3i0yqa95Fl2VUk51OXPyBMMX43MmgG-33Gvw1nM/s400/marshmallow+pops10+frogprincepaperie.com.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Image: FrogPrincePaperie.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm definitely incorporating this into my next princess or ballerina party. I am in love with the mixture of marshmallow pops, tulle and mini blueberry cheesecakes. The mixture of cake stands makes me smile as well! I'm telling you, amazing dessert displays make me happy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></b></span></div><!--StartFragment--> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Photography: Phindy Studios, Phil and Mindy Thornton; 615-777-9289;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.phindystudios.com/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.phindystudios.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Florals: Terry White, The English Garden, <span style="font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="mailto:terryvincentwhite@comcast.net"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman";">terryvincentwhite@comcast.net</span></a></span>, 615.354.0094<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Venue: The Winery at the Belle Meade Plantation<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GWnxBa6sjCvoZE2CtjKvHR_ZM5J_gD6cusmeN0ExEnDlKmfWGZukq1MZhUyD-pS6HQCe9WdRYxjHUXnWw0wd3iFxXux1B51QHT3K_CTHa_MA6s5KfUsFWqWYjUTfZeizndN9EysfvVk/s1600/_MG_3636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GWnxBa6sjCvoZE2CtjKvHR_ZM5J_gD6cusmeN0ExEnDlKmfWGZukq1MZhUyD-pS6HQCe9WdRYxjHUXnWw0wd3iFxXux1B51QHT3K_CTHa_MA6s5KfUsFWqWYjUTfZeizndN9EysfvVk/s400/_MG_3636.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">For this month’s party feature in At Home TN magazine, I decided to do two different versions of a “Wine Tasting Party.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first type of wine tasting is one in which you’d visit a local winery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second type of wine tasting is a blind-tasting party you host at your home.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvsULY2Vur8wMWKclR4Nl7HPki6M0TmFx6yjLXZSC6IbSDS_qGCgZEDT-eCBGtASA34R_XiJKmR-TaisFsxVdBpbhxELIXR_m0dIT0V9G0f5iUNwSIqPWnRj71JgmdrCAtAuKfESWDUs/s1600/_MG_3624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvsULY2Vur8wMWKclR4Nl7HPki6M0TmFx6yjLXZSC6IbSDS_qGCgZEDT-eCBGtASA34R_XiJKmR-TaisFsxVdBpbhxELIXR_m0dIT0V9G0f5iUNwSIqPWnRj71JgmdrCAtAuKfESWDUs/s400/_MG_3624.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">If you’re lucky enough to live close to a winery, you’re in for a treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can gather several close friends and schedule a tour and tasting and let the experts handle all the details!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this month’s party, I visited The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Winery opened November 2009, and they offer wine tastings seven days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Winery is located in the heart of the City of Belle Meade, and their grapes are grown for their Tennessee wines in Hampshire, Tennessee, south of Columbia. Keg Springs Winery has produced award-winning wines and their talented wine maker, Brian Hamm, is also at the helm of crafting their wines.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Here is a list of the wines that they serve at their tastings, as well as ideas on the types of food each wine should be paired with when serving.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZpS_PRN2xXijYH_gxtgnY3P8ketGA8HZdjBWuExpw2aKrAYnnwfQllaiMOEF1xNUsfukkp0UXAvQa3N1jcitH6o5DI1lBAQQ28UNv5JS_ISuwLAfz041zbN1kE2XlWLTmsA6oIrX0uU/s1600/_MG_3533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZpS_PRN2xXijYH_gxtgnY3P8ketGA8HZdjBWuExpw2aKrAYnnwfQllaiMOEF1xNUsfukkp0UXAvQa3N1jcitH6o5DI1lBAQQ28UNv5JS_ISuwLAfz041zbN1kE2XlWLTmsA6oIrX0uU/s400/_MG_3533.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtXM0Tz55ostYCJdkS40oisacsSiL3EvG55NFz9SOcPQqY_iKWzDYCahHOsM95OxmFIpGOnYV-XmfU6_xPr2GOeeHqVOH7FcqNp3XH2tnjw-TiPOWVxzYpKEvQV-jxIdgvR7enU9C6EA/s1600/_MG_3537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtXM0Tz55ostYCJdkS40oisacsSiL3EvG55NFz9SOcPQqY_iKWzDYCahHOsM95OxmFIpGOnYV-XmfU6_xPr2GOeeHqVOH7FcqNp3XH2tnjw-TiPOWVxzYpKEvQV-jxIdgvR7enU9C6EA/s400/_MG_3537.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Blackberry</b>: A deep, dark, sweet wine with pronounced berry flavor, this wine is a perfect companion for flavorful cheeses, pork tenderloin or ribs, a full-bodied steak, or as a reduction for a sauce. Also makes a great ingredient for a host of unique recipes, such as Easy Blackberry Cake, available on their website at: www.bellemeadeplantation.com. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZEeoehD7ve6wRgIpCBxvk9S-_Jx1g2GGtPb1XazXQgcrPYnldw8BpXZtBTtCeuo2M89885srhYyeiBw24O1T8wDGR_s1WQ24snP231zNVR3TDaxBboGJ7j_3wLn4pkc2_Jy7j7x3FPU/s1600/_MG_3539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZEeoehD7ve6wRgIpCBxvk9S-_Jx1g2GGtPb1XazXQgcrPYnldw8BpXZtBTtCeuo2M89885srhYyeiBw24O1T8wDGR_s1WQ24snP231zNVR3TDaxBboGJ7j_3wLn4pkc2_Jy7j7x3FPU/s400/_MG_3539.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Muscadine</b>: A traditional Tennessee wine that would have been found being made here on the Plantation for over a century. Muscadine is a true American grape and is being recognized today for its high antioxidant qualities. Many Muscadine vines still grow wild along the fencerows surrounding the Plantation. This wine is best served chilled on a front porch while rocking...heaven! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Made from a Tennessee grown grape, <b>Carriage House White </b>surprises you upon opening with the aroma of apple pie and citrus. Once on the tongue, the fruity characteristics continue as this semi-dry full-bodied wine offers a crisp taste of Tennessee! Serve as other whites with seafood, chicken, nuts and cheese or as an aperitif. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The best of Tennessee grapes joined to create a <b>blush</b> that makes an ideal light sipping wine as well as an accompaniment to a wide range of foods. Serve slightly chilled at your next picnic, or dress it up as a perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving turkey. A wine for all seasons!! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_LyIn2Kh2vZuqRf5u3mkD18lv31mlBsjc23-KwCE1h5ezraMeuSfONLE06Np1bNK94AdA33xGsm_f7CuCvByWX6M9ZXHLva_f85C59gHoFu1BsmjkrlTIQGMLbpL1ZiT30d3rN0iEPs/s1600/_MG_3595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_LyIn2Kh2vZuqRf5u3mkD18lv31mlBsjc23-KwCE1h5ezraMeuSfONLE06Np1bNK94AdA33xGsm_f7CuCvByWX6M9ZXHLva_f85C59gHoFu1BsmjkrlTIQGMLbpL1ZiT30d3rN0iEPs/s400/_MG_3595.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">The benefit of going to a local winery is that you get to taste wines that are exclusive to that winery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, you have experts guide you in the process of tasting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are still learning about wines, this can be a great way to get together with friends and learn together.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation<b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">also pairs their 4 signature wines with delectable homemade chocolates. These chocolates are hand-crafted and designed by Franklin, Tennessee native, Julie Hinton. Her style is often referenced as modern art due to the unusual geometric shapes and decorative handwork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The taste profiles are defined as modern interpretations of traditional flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She works exclusively using artisan methods – hand painting, hand molding, hand dipping, and hand decorating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each piece is “one of a kind.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: normal;"> Racing Silk Chocolate</span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></h1><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center;">The ultimate in high cocoa content (85%), the chocolate in this truffle is made from a blend of fine cocoa beans from Africa. It is a sophisticated chocolate with notes of walnut and a powerful lingering intensity. (Pairs well with Blackberry) <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: center;"><b>Pistachio<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: center;">Delicate Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka is combined with a paste of ground Italian pistachios to add the special flavor to this rich white chocolate ganache. The shell, a 40% milk chocolate, creates a dual chocolate flavor to satisfy the true chocolate enthusiast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Pairs well with Muscadine) <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Vanilla Caramel Apple<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: center;">Inside this white chocolate piece is a pate’ de fruit made from fresh pureed green apples. It is surrounded with a soft, light caramel flavored with the seeds of Madagascar vanilla beans. Reminiscent of a caramel-covered apple but enjoyed year around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Pairs well with White)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Passion<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">A milk chocolate shell is filled with a decadent passion fruit caramel. This flavorful filling is the result of cooking sugar until it is "almost burnt" then adding passion fruit pulp to quickly arrest the caramelization. Sweet, yet tart, it is the perfect balance. (Pairs well with Blush) <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Caramel with Guerande Fleur de Sel<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Seasalt)<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">A soft, buttery, caramel is infused with pure Madagascar vanilla beans and hand-dipped in dark or milk chocolate. These caramels are topped off with the distinctive flavor of fleur de sel from Guerande. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Pairs well with White and Blush) <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 116%; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20pt; text-align: left;">A second type of wine tasting party that I wanted to feature is a blind-tasting party you host at your home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To start, make sure to find a fabulous wine-themed invitation to send to your guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this type of party, you want to keep your guest list small, between 6 and 12 people. Due to the nature of wine tastings and the discussions they invoke, it is easier to host with an intimate group of friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, on your invitation ask each guest to bring one of their favorite wines to the party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Here are types of wines to ask your guests to bring:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list 42.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>If you want to taste wines from a certain region, say South America, make sure to specify that on your invitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list 42.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>You may want to limit your wines to a certain type (For example, all white wines if it’s summertime or maybe you and your friends love organic wines)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list 42.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>You may want to limit your wines to a certain price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to put a limit on it, do it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s fun to see what $15 or under tastes like!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Once you have the type of wines selected and the invitations chosen, it’s time to determine what type of party you want to have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The great thing about wine tasting parties is that they can be relatively easy to organize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the focus is on the wine, you do not have to prepare an elaborate meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, keep the food selection simple and allow the wines to be the focus this evening. I would serve light hors d’oeuvres that pair well with the type of wines being served.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In regards to food, wine experts recommend having “palate cleansers,” including fresh breads, artisan cheeses and crackers to help clean the palate between wines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyToW7bYdpE9eEiM5g_wT9DXFKb5pHY0U2LqDrJyPsv_EXPLEsTrmFvi8qBe5pKs3R3OepD1Bpmg-G-uBRM3cdwQFwkxT5ki8GNr8_rP2EchdgRNkjk8YPLBCuVUzBsa1blK_-48P897I/s1600/_MG_3569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyToW7bYdpE9eEiM5g_wT9DXFKb5pHY0U2LqDrJyPsv_EXPLEsTrmFvi8qBe5pKs3R3OepD1Bpmg-G-uBRM3cdwQFwkxT5ki8GNr8_rP2EchdgRNkjk8YPLBCuVUzBsa1blK_-48P897I/s400/_MG_3569.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Tasting:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">When you are ready for the tasting, you have several options for your guests for their wine glasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a plethora of wineglasses on hand, the best option is to allow the guests a different wine glass for each different type of wine. Another option is to rent inexpensive glassware from a party rental company to ensure that each guest gets a fresh glass for each wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the other hand, if you do not have enough for a new wine glass for each guest, you can provide a bucket that guests can pour their wine into between tastings. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Once all the guests have arrived and all the wine has been covered, set the wine bottles out in numerical order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask each guest to take a wine journal with a wine tasting grid located on the inside cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(You can also do simple scorecards, notepads, etc).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Encourage your guests to take notes so that they can compare with other guests after the tasting.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Also, here are 5 simple rules for wine tastings from wine experts<o:p></o:p></div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in; text-autospace: none;">See-hold the glass at an angle and examine the color against a white backdrop<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in; text-autospace: none;">Sniff-what flavors do you smell in your glass?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in; text-autospace: none;">Swirl-it helps release the wine’s aromas<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in; text-autospace: none;">Sniff-smell it again after swirling and see if you discover new aromas<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in; text-autospace: none;">Sip-Let the wine spread out across your mouth, curl your tongue, and breathe in air through your tongue.<o:p></o:p></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Once all of your wines have been sampled, it’s time to reveal what each one is!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure guests write down the name of it, next to the number in their journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whenever they leave, they’ll have a list of new favorite wines to try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, ask everyone to vote on which was his or her favorite of the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give a small gift to the guest who brought the evening’s favorite wine!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><b>DIY Instructions:<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrlyennapsjltIK26QBHf-DbSqWzl9jPEgOjqmqmFgLxnrFouk_WjPlqwIM8B77NPiGe4-bhr0yD8IHsQW4HGUvx8d5LO0WogzmSIeczA2EXWrJEQQGaA4WrYuzEylTqcSN01VBxtpDY/s1600/_MG_3546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrlyennapsjltIK26QBHf-DbSqWzl9jPEgOjqmqmFgLxnrFouk_WjPlqwIM8B77NPiGe4-bhr0yD8IHsQW4HGUvx8d5LO0WogzmSIeczA2EXWrJEQQGaA4WrYuzEylTqcSN01VBxtpDY/s400/_MG_3546.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Bottle Covers<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Materials:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Decorative Scrapbook Paper (I chose Purple and White Damask paper)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Glue Stick<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Paper Cutter<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Using a paper cutter or scissors, cut the scrapbook paper to fit the bottle of wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a glue stick, adhere the paper around the bottle and glue to secure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can have pre-cut sheets that fit a variety of bottles prepared before guests arrive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the guests are mingling, simply apply a small amount of glue to hold the paper in place.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWdld80IYXr3y3ODdn1rzWKXcxSwabOIGzJCNaPh3fljhexbgI59DRh_N4hYcSOR49n9Z13QzYq80BOHkDPTL20oUt5aUOoLDKH0BaqeLVCVij27ZYQ2RqwxUJSCYTVOsOeAYSLOARaQ/s1600/_MG_3581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWdld80IYXr3y3ODdn1rzWKXcxSwabOIGzJCNaPh3fljhexbgI59DRh_N4hYcSOR49n9Z13QzYq80BOHkDPTL20oUt5aUOoLDKH0BaqeLVCVij27ZYQ2RqwxUJSCYTVOsOeAYSLOARaQ/s400/_MG_3581.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Wine Number Markers<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Materials:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Small Wood Squares (Mine were on clearance at Michael’s for $0.29/each)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Spray Paint (I used Green I had on hand from a previous project)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Number Stickers (I chose purple glitter ones to match the purple and white damask paper)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Raffia/Twine<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Spray each wood square and allow to dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Affix a number (I used 1-5) onto each wooden square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tie the square around the neck of the bottle with twine or raffia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzPuwf46XpLNjJUEZWpWGmNfS-n0sNCjA0O7VqCNQhmVH-9pPEinz0Yxg7ps7PXKN3LH-L8cUP0oLes1TqJLjBOEhAktqjiwYfQE9c4wEbjV7nM2b4Ccn0cTBSOWGs0jDf0x0QbVqjqY/s1600/_MG_3571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzPuwf46XpLNjJUEZWpWGmNfS-n0sNCjA0O7VqCNQhmVH-9pPEinz0Yxg7ps7PXKN3LH-L8cUP0oLes1TqJLjBOEhAktqjiwYfQE9c4wEbjV7nM2b4Ccn0cTBSOWGs0jDf0x0QbVqjqY/s400/_MG_3571.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Wine Journals<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Materials:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Inexpensive Journal<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Wine Tasting Grid<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Glue Stick<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">I purchased Journals from the $1 bin at Michael’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each journal had the guest’s first initial on the front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To the inside cover, I affixed a wine tasting grid (see pic below).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Using the large circle punch, punch a circle out of the purple and white damask scrapbook paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a smaller circle punch, cut a circle out of a coordinating color of scrapbook paper, in this case I used an emerald green.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glue the 2 circles together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, affix the 1<sup>st</sup> initial of your guest to the center of the green circle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Using a sharp knife, slice an opening along the top of a wine cork to hold the place card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">Finally, set the place card in the opening of the cork and place on your table.</div><!--EndFragment-->You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-78563965213768825232010-08-05T06:00:00.010-05:002010-08-05T06:00:03.858-05:00Laura Bell Bundy Inspired BoardToday's day 4 of a Country Music Video inspired wedding week. Today's wedding board was inspired by this picture and Laura Bell Bundy's lavender dress in Miranda Lambert's latest video.<br />
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Here's the wedding inspiration board:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a Spark menu card that would be an amazing addition to your wedding place settings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Ways to incorporate lilac, lavender and purple into your wedding:<br />
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<ol><li>This Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dress would be the perfect addition to your wedding party's attire.</li>
<li>Have your baker create lavender iced cupcakes with a sprig of fresh lavender.</li>
<li>Your flower girls can wear lilac or purple colored sashes with their dresses.</li>
<li>Incorporate fresh lavender into your centerpieces.</li>
<li>These Martha Stewart favors are chocolate bars wrapped in paper printed with a lilac-colored ink</li>
<li>Adorn your wedding gown with a lilac sash! I'm obsessed with the sashes on wedding gowns. I had one bride who wore one color for her wedding and another color for her reception-how fun is that? I know of another bride who had her sash monogrammed with her married name.</li>
<li>Create a simple dessert bar with glass pedestals and all the plates and napkins below. I love using big furniture pieces in a dessert bar. This particular image features lilac and pink colored desserts.</li>
<li>Incorporate fresh lavender in your groom's boutonniere.</li>
</ol><div>~Happy Planning!</div><div>Stephanie</div><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=21134378" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=21134378" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.countrymusicislove.com/2010/07/miranda-lamberts-only-prettier-video-to-debut-august-3.html" rel="nofollow">Miranda Lambert’s “Only Prettier” Video </a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-27753311092805183452010-08-04T06:00:00.000-05:002010-08-04T06:00:02.738-05:00Hillary Scott-Lady Antebellum-Inspired Wedding BoardToday is the 3rd day of wedding boards inspired by a Miranda Lambert video and her country co-starts.<br />
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Today's board is a blue inspired board with yellow accents based on Hillary Scott's dress seen here.<br />
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Ways to incorporate this color scheme into your wedding:<br />
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<ol><li>Everyone always remembers to talk about wedding invitations, but "thank you" notes are just as important. Okay, well maybe not as important as your invitation, but you do want to have a wonderful way to say thank you for all the gifts you'll receive. Why not have one in your color scheme! This thank you note is a Wiley Valentine design that I think would work fabulous with this color scheme.</li>
<li>For your bridal portrait, why not incorporate a monogrammed parasol, in a beautiful blue calligraphy! It's a simple touch, but look at the "wow" factor in this image.</li>
<li>Utilizing various shades of blue with accents of yellow is a beautiful color combination. This wedding features blue cushioned seating with vintage floral prints on the pillows. I like the little accents of pink as well.</li>
<li>If yellow isn't your color, you can always stick with elegant white florals. White really pops against blue! </li>
<li>Don't forget to reserve a fab get-away car. To keep with the vintage feel of this video shoot, as well as the blue color scheme, check out this fun vintage car complete with a "Just Married" sign and streamers. Leave your reception in style!</li>
<li>This dessert bar, complete with yellow and white fabrics, vintage milk glass containers and a turquoise blue backdrop is breathtaking. </li>
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~Happy Planning!<br />
Stephanie<br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-41902134330828477932010-08-03T06:00:00.029-05:002010-08-03T07:10:49.404-05:00Miranda Lambert Inspired Wedding BoardYesterday's post featured a mint-green wedding board inspired by Kellie Pickler's dress in Miranda Lambert's new video. Today, I'm featuring Miranda's peach colored vintage dress. <br />
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To incorporate peach in your wedding color scheme, here are some ideas:<br />
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<ol><li>Use a combination of vintage silver and glass, along with fun chalkboards in your tablescape. Also, incorporate antique glass containers and fill with peach-hued flowers. How cool that the initials in this picture are "M" and "B" (works out perfect for Miranda and Blake!)</li>
<li>I love when photographers use sepia tone in their portfolios. It works perfect for a vintage inspired wedding because it really captures the timeless essence of the wedding day.</li>
<li>Using a front porch, an antique table and simple florals really brings together this tablescape. There is nothing more Southern than an amazing front porch! I love how the florals have peach and pink toned hues.</li>
<li>How adorable is this little ring bearer! The bouquet he's holding works perfect with a peach color scheme. I also love how this bride is carrying a simple magnolia. It is classic and elegant.</li>
<li>This dessert bar by Sweet and Saucy is one of my favorites! I love the "Just Married" banner at the bottom, along with the mixture of cake pedestals and assorted desserts. Why not incorporate you and your groom's favorite desserts into your bar, and possibly some old family recipes! Make your wedding unique by using antique display pieces and your family's favorite desserts.</li>
</ol><div>~Happy Planning!</div><div>Stephanie</div><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-87639172557596654872010-08-02T20:33:00.000-05:002010-08-02T20:33:01.360-05:00Kellie Pickler Inspired Mint-Green Wedding BoardLast week on Twitter, I saw a picture posted of an upcoming Miranda Lambert video called "Only Prettier." She enlisted the help of Laura Bell Bundy, Kellie Picker and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott. Here's a picture from that video.<br />
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After seeing the fabulous pastel vintage dresses, I decided to design some inspiration boards around these dresses. (You may remember last month I designed 5 different weddings around the fab frocks that stars wore for the CMT Award show. I live in Music City and our country stars know how to dress!)<br />
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Here's the mint green inspired wedding board I designed based on Kellie Pickler's dress. <br />
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Here are ways to incorporate <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d;">mint green</span> into your wedding and reception:<br />
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<ol><li>Using long tables for guests at dinner, incorporate green and white flowers and accent with chocolate brown. </li>
<li>I'm in love with this cake by Jay from Maple's Cakes here in Nashville. The detail work on it is amazing!</li>
<li>I'm loving this Priscilla of Boston bridesmaid's dress. One of my May brides is using this same dress for her wedding next year, but in amethyst. I love the pockets and it's a dress your girls can wear again after the wedding!</li>
<li>We all know Kellie has rocked a pair of "Red High Heels." Here's my take on some mint green ones to add to your wedding dress.</li>
<li>Using moss as a base, you can display custom butler/place cards at your wedding reception</li>
<li>I love using chandeliers, especially in this picture where they've displayed a ton of different styles. Don't be afraid to mix and match!</li>
<li>Serve a signature drink with fresh mint as a garnish to incorporate mint green.</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b>Guest Blogger: Stephanie Alexander of You're Invited Events - Bridal Luncheon Summer Soiree</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The photos capture the perfect bridesmaid's luncheon. Hot pinks and lime greens are a combination I love with the white which really pops against those colors. This invitation was the inspiration for this hot pink and lime green Bridal Shower/Bridesmaid’s Luncheon. Oftentimes, I will take an invitation and use it to help develop the overall look and feel of a party. If you need inspiration for your next party, I encourage you to visit an invitation/stationery store for ideas! Birds are a hot trend right now, in both décor and invitation design.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I chose a 60” square table with fuchsia satin linen, and a 48” round table with a lime green linen for the food and beverages. I love using a mixture of square and round tables at parties. I also chose white chiavari chairs. The crisp white really pops against the pinks and the greens. For the 60” square table where guests were seated, we used 4 large green topiaries, a glass pitcher filled with lime slices, wheat grass in ceramic containers and little bird boxes (to continue with our bird theme) and lime green Caspari placemats. In addition, we used monogrammed Pickard china for the placesettings. This Pickard china is extremely popular for bride’s wedding registries. (Rentals were courtesy of Music City Tents & Events).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMommk757BS_Hw_a_manZP0mdUZM8tmH_8EOWNFcE-ANpibwBAJsIhXr1Ms8xQhDKu-tjiccBvuITjYOnICB5114BcGywO8urja3dMMir60U883sH9zzh6X3CGf-CDDlz574ZkFTZvio/s1600/JCP-YoureInvited-00018-ABG-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMommk757BS_Hw_a_manZP0mdUZM8tmH_8EOWNFcE-ANpibwBAJsIhXr1Ms8xQhDKu-tjiccBvuITjYOnICB5114BcGywO8urja3dMMir60U883sH9zzh6X3CGf-CDDlz574ZkFTZvio/s400/JCP-YoureInvited-00018-ABG-logo.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For this particular arrangement, I used Bells of Ireland, pink larkspur, green curly willow and hot pink dried floral accents. In addition, I filled 8 bud vases with pink sweet peas. I placed these bud vases around the table near each guest’s place setting.<o:p></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I created bird sticks for the dessert shooter glasses. The dessert shooters were strawberries and cream trifle and key lime and cream dessert shots. I wanted to incorporate the pink and green into the food and beverage table as well. I also served sparkling pink punch and rimmed the etched antique glasses with pink sugar. In addition, I utilized glass bird containers in varying heights, and Anna filled them with fresh dogwood blossoms. Another decoration I used on the food and beverage table was wheat grass in wooden boxes. To add another dimension, I added sweet pea stems to the boxes for a pop of pink color.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcXD0JfsGyekmwuc5rZoHRKi7lmZuUllD_jmYGEbcryk__f3HnbTmyIf3eejtko7Fe5rZ6wmhDogpmmqxdfL49kzBpdVvtBbCrtN5E_IALmvLv1yq9t0LBcWyjrWCz6y2FJuKiq3ZgbQ/s1600/JCP-YoureInvited-00036-ABG-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcXD0JfsGyekmwuc5rZoHRKi7lmZuUllD_jmYGEbcryk__f3HnbTmyIf3eejtko7Fe5rZ6wmhDogpmmqxdfL49kzBpdVvtBbCrtN5E_IALmvLv1yq9t0LBcWyjrWCz6y2FJuKiq3ZgbQ/s400/JCP-YoureInvited-00036-ABG-logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This set up could also be taken indoors, we just happened to have a fabulous day with gorgeous weather but you could create this inside in a beautiful dining area or a screened in porch. A good party can be done indoors or outdoors and as a planner, I always have a back-up plan. If it had rained that day, I had the screened in porch ready to go at the house we shot these pictures at.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Here is what Tabitha, a blogger from <a href="http://www.ashleysbrideguide.com/">Ashley’s Bride Guide</a> said:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Absolutely delightful! Thank you so much for filling us in on the shoot. and thank you to Jonathon Campbell Photography for sharing the pictures with us. What blew me away was the fact that Stephanie did everything herself - the food, the arrangements, the beverages and the dessert. So this set up can be done regardless of your budget and whether you're a D.I.Y. bride or if you have a limitless budge to hire vendors such as You're Invited.<o:p></o:p></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-85404147336294282042010-07-20T06:00:00.002-05:002010-07-20T06:00:07.877-05:00Celebrating my 8th Wedding Anniversary<div style="text-align: center;">8 years ago today, July 20, 2002, I married my high-school sweetheart, Josh in Jackson, Tennessee. I always love pulling out my wedding album and "reliving" that amazing day!</div><div>I thought I'd share a few pictures with you all and a few memories from my wedding day.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All images were taken by Hill Photography in Jackson, Tennessee. Eddie and Connie are a very talented husband/wife photographic team. Although they no longer do weddings, they continue to do family and children portraits.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My sister, Mary, and I as I enter the church to get ready. </span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR8TXf7zQxh4W9-Yw7BLEoE8x8H3oHBQDoYGdt0-j1lKzuLRB7_gtsPfw5uNasFNiVOxqhI4ukgQHbzoTwwSDUzfL9p40-u-bVyuTfgLzVzMUmQxxZR2FPDoAg3-I-Vt4dNVph6t3DcY/s1600/s+and+mary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR8TXf7zQxh4W9-Yw7BLEoE8x8H3oHBQDoYGdt0-j1lKzuLRB7_gtsPfw5uNasFNiVOxqhI4ukgQHbzoTwwSDUzfL9p40-u-bVyuTfgLzVzMUmQxxZR2FPDoAg3-I-Vt4dNVph6t3DcY/s640/s+and+mary.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Josh as he prepares to enter the church to get ready for our wedding.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEohSUHhht4uj4GtEurS9CoxWn5obQ5Vx3AfMSG61CBUP8eWe-94c_hdZHvnqHiFCzhbuuU5nLQ7xez0Ff-OKFJrXx3h0DjIW2UxbqZ9TI-10KAQU6rr6m3c5Tz8ek8ruSnOWZN9-Plkw/s1600/j+walking+in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEohSUHhht4uj4GtEurS9CoxWn5obQ5Vx3AfMSG61CBUP8eWe-94c_hdZHvnqHiFCzhbuuU5nLQ7xez0Ff-OKFJrXx3h0DjIW2UxbqZ9TI-10KAQU6rr6m3c5Tz8ek8ruSnOWZN9-Plkw/s400/j+walking+in.jpg" width="376" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My elementary school art teacher did all the signs for my wedding wreaths. These flanked both church doors. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaupIpbUgmpXHQLiduEq2Dc-AfssGqGkUnj4TH6dCS3xEzVamtKb_k1MVtIPVx2XKEhiyZTf9lSLjJwLfA70qHzCUud3zzoe9BuF-oFnq3p8bjyo1jzpwT0nN8RN62w5pJCvGIl55DdU/s1600/wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaupIpbUgmpXHQLiduEq2Dc-AfssGqGkUnj4TH6dCS3xEzVamtKb_k1MVtIPVx2XKEhiyZTf9lSLjJwLfA70qHzCUud3zzoe9BuF-oFnq3p8bjyo1jzpwT0nN8RN62w5pJCvGIl55DdU/s400/wreath.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My "something old" was a button from my deceased grandfather's business suit. We had my grand-daddy's button sewn into the fabric on my wedding bouquet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5ugovcyECHoHM7kdTniOcMA2IY3qVzyUvtzccSMzjDfVtS07EWsCyUR3FKpwRRP1nPLR0NV83nH_P43h5-Igc-uYPVeqfPbwYbIJwHm-eDOOSZbA02fRU87jBZc7A1y1uG8CrtAgyLM/s1600/button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5ugovcyECHoHM7kdTniOcMA2IY3qVzyUvtzccSMzjDfVtS07EWsCyUR3FKpwRRP1nPLR0NV83nH_P43h5-Igc-uYPVeqfPbwYbIJwHm-eDOOSZbA02fRU87jBZc7A1y1uG8CrtAgyLM/s400/button.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had all of my bridesmaids sign the bottom of my wedding shoes. On one side were all the single ladies, and the other shoe had all the married ladies. At the end of the night, we checked to see whose name was left! If you were single and your name was still on my shoe, you were the next to get engaged. If your were married and your name was left, then you were the next to have a baby!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I designed my wedding programs. I love to write, so I included a brief paragraph about all the members of my wedding party and how I met them. I thought it would be fun for my guests to read why my wedding party was so special to me.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few shots of Josh and I on our wedding day!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AQvFkmZzorVgxIeEanzZ9GaWwpCngMT2iKW2X6Tjpgz98c_jv-HEe9YcaGlzHPAi5OtXRIZRmAqM6Y_zAJwsgM-mnqM6CiSHqMBVAJj-PkLH41wZoKnqwfiK_B6EO_m4BTk5aCN00vg/s1600/steph+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7AQvFkmZzorVgxIeEanzZ9GaWwpCngMT2iKW2X6Tjpgz98c_jv-HEe9YcaGlzHPAi5OtXRIZRmAqM6Y_zAJwsgM-mnqM6CiSHqMBVAJj-PkLH41wZoKnqwfiK_B6EO_m4BTk5aCN00vg/s400/steph+flowers.jpg" width="330" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed seeing a glimpse into my wedding day! I can't believe it's been eight years, and I look forward to so many more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Stephanie</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-54897497746773695672010-07-15T07:01:00.000-05:002010-07-15T07:01:58.533-05:00Sneak Peek at a Bridal Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I recently </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">helped a client who was hosting a bridal shower for her niece. She picked out a beautiful black and white damask invitation from You're Invited's retail store with her niece's monogram at the top. She asked me to help her with all the elements of the shower.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While I'm waiting on the pictures from the shower, here is a sneak peek at the shower. These are pictures I took during set-up with my own camera.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">She asked for an alternative to a guest book, so I created a "Wedding Wishes" tree for guests.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I also asked my client to add personal family wedding photos throughout the house. Guests love seeing these at showers, and they're great conversation starters for any shower!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">I can't wait to share the rest of this bridal shower with you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">~Stephanie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-79040282149700514372010-07-12T06:00:00.000-05:002010-07-12T06:00:10.452-05:00April Wedding at CheekwoodI<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">n April, I had the pleasure of working with Art and Kim on their April 17th wedding and reception at <a href="http://www.cheekwood.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Cheekwood</span></a>. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Cheekwood exists to celebrate and preserve its landscape, buildings, art and botanical collections and, through these unique means, provide an inspiring place for visitors to explore their connections with art, nature and the environment.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The weather that Saturday was absolutely gorgeous, and all the flowers in the Wills Perennial Garden had just started to bloom. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are some pictures from the wedding I wanted to share with all of you.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Images are courtesy of David and Jeanell of <a href="http://www.dreamlandpictures.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Dreamland Pictures</span></a>)</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Venue: Cheekwood</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ceremony: Wills Perennial Garden</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Reception: The Frist Learning Center</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Photography: Dreamland Pictures</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Videography: <a href="http://www.audiovideoart.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Audio Video Art</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cake: Dulce Desserts</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Florist: <a href="http://jimmwright.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Jimm Wright</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpwVll-OL3heYTt3glevb9fK5EUQufAGpYTrIJeIwD6NbiOH1dwej6PZq6xzDvmryi5jlQrPCXEIp0j8DjPrGlrMCP5VVsEKSrNmuIVufbtqcu12194qi2b_glljiPR-hlctBvEWUEWo/s1600/holscher0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpwVll-OL3heYTt3glevb9fK5EUQufAGpYTrIJeIwD6NbiOH1dwej6PZq6xzDvmryi5jlQrPCXEIp0j8DjPrGlrMCP5VVsEKSrNmuIVufbtqcu12194qi2b_glljiPR-hlctBvEWUEWo/s640/holscher0025.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One beautiful touch that Kim wanted for the ceremony was a butterfly release to honor their deceased loved ones. Her mom, Marilyn, grew the butterflies from a kit at home! Here is the butterfly basket the junior bridesmaid carried.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SAi7paNNaGQRy05bm0vetTNiDtbAtlUaEUGMI7ye5sjntjRP0CAPkO3HvKh-ohHKGNL1kJSzbb1Gw7uwva_4S-E7HDbgxoKClBvD2Af2fF-IlbWgu8bSq3WZlgvSSuxRRfp7fq0KWoc/s1600/holscher0028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SAi7paNNaGQRy05bm0vetTNiDtbAtlUaEUGMI7ye5sjntjRP0CAPkO3HvKh-ohHKGNL1kJSzbb1Gw7uwva_4S-E7HDbgxoKClBvD2Af2fF-IlbWgu8bSq3WZlgvSSuxRRfp7fq0KWoc/s640/holscher0028.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love when my brides wear a pair of fun, sassy shoes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1yqXwM0zV6zxJI64WDJ9W2GnpQ9fJDvNDdRjyCjMUC9oDxxjbOrAA9Hdwy91GdFK4NG6vJTWhNmXTD1ITT26770LtXphpbisTpn-LCr2kWa9dDinqI7Z8Itz5SrijPxWlWlaLJUand8/s1600/holscher0036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1yqXwM0zV6zxJI64WDJ9W2GnpQ9fJDvNDdRjyCjMUC9oDxxjbOrAA9Hdwy91GdFK4NG6vJTWhNmXTD1ITT26770LtXphpbisTpn-LCr2kWa9dDinqI7Z8Itz5SrijPxWlWlaLJUand8/s400/holscher0036.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkF33KtAFVr_MGKECUYcE8tjvTjhyohQIwyaa1vjDI9Mp9ul5sAEoNEXRf2nxYOgZ-CKDBFWz_UeiIrLGhh8ep5lPJzbGxaJNEtwzq-JTEZ0oyN93aKzLth4vC1vHDn3dZWPFZdJfP63Y/s1600/holscher0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkF33KtAFVr_MGKECUYcE8tjvTjhyohQIwyaa1vjDI9Mp9ul5sAEoNEXRf2nxYOgZ-CKDBFWz_UeiIrLGhh8ep5lPJzbGxaJNEtwzq-JTEZ0oyN93aKzLth4vC1vHDn3dZWPFZdJfP63Y/s400/holscher0054.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRSbTU_rFsQ2ZpluRPE3FNvscqB-N7mFcTdhwJibIy61t5-f8djToRlCdukG6A6BMNSKAcXFJrihP7ZpAwgb9YupmTaU4s4mQYUjOLB4Bs_R-PrR0Ye9ZFkUQ4_DhccPOSFiENxFKWds/s1600/holscher0726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRSbTU_rFsQ2ZpluRPE3FNvscqB-N7mFcTdhwJibIy61t5-f8djToRlCdukG6A6BMNSKAcXFJrihP7ZpAwgb9YupmTaU4s4mQYUjOLB4Bs_R-PrR0Ye9ZFkUQ4_DhccPOSFiENxFKWds/s400/holscher0726.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">This picture captures the butterfly release during the ceremony.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A5cGqMg__Aijn1_aj0VtrDgzpK-JLsNSBOsMgdCK3ZVUUjyk5_FHEK10garNtn1vX-5AsRTpMb40wnDOCmEfSj1mrra8XK8Kdrd1LadCJ935kD_CN5ccKzL1Ir6-aKZCWFhGp5bFq2s/s1600/holscher0912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A5cGqMg__Aijn1_aj0VtrDgzpK-JLsNSBOsMgdCK3ZVUUjyk5_FHEK10garNtn1vX-5AsRTpMb40wnDOCmEfSj1mrra8XK8Kdrd1LadCJ935kD_CN5ccKzL1Ir6-aKZCWFhGp5bFq2s/s400/holscher0912.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kim and Art's love for the earth and outdoors showed in their reception as well. Here is the butterfly tree Jimm Wright created for the placecard table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF2BlAkEwnyjcoGg2JNDyV9XcUYYonTN7v4FuArnUK_t5PBtVdDhZpN8hYYxeLMNFWslo1-FOSVlEL5ERu8-t1GJk5IYXV-mwilOp2i4InhlC5njc5kd3lFJgwl0XdWJIsGNoY7ZprFg/s1600/holscher1434.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF2BlAkEwnyjcoGg2JNDyV9XcUYYonTN7v4FuArnUK_t5PBtVdDhZpN8hYYxeLMNFWslo1-FOSVlEL5ERu8-t1GJk5IYXV-mwilOp2i4InhlC5njc5kd3lFJgwl0XdWJIsGNoY7ZprFg/s400/holscher1434.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pvvpPVwD7i4N4H_9VK8f9bL_OmWOZsM-Guq6p_xv7uxEPRjD0Nfl-MvY-7Lk2QfiEiwx9-hOmJRREBGQuqtzsvmqOXGfkqOrpqTAvMI08Wij655a6sZAuksSwXbF9bH8LYNJNzF_N_E/s1600/holscher1436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pvvpPVwD7i4N4H_9VK8f9bL_OmWOZsM-Guq6p_xv7uxEPRjD0Nfl-MvY-7Lk2QfiEiwx9-hOmJRREBGQuqtzsvmqOXGfkqOrpqTAvMI08Wij655a6sZAuksSwXbF9bH8LYNJNzF_N_E/s400/holscher1436.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaE0fJiYOESnyXWf5IpDHF4H4kd9B89pSyELMsFWZmatqoBi-VaJ_QzQ165QVFBWicbi_IaNFwu_FCp4qIfvDL1xsxhksHTaTIAZPgXD_eiJCzAfLq1_atjkakMXluEHPMJQw5yOgeOKE/s1600/holscher1442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaE0fJiYOESnyXWf5IpDHF4H4kd9B89pSyELMsFWZmatqoBi-VaJ_QzQ165QVFBWicbi_IaNFwu_FCp4qIfvDL1xsxhksHTaTIAZPgXD_eiJCzAfLq1_atjkakMXluEHPMJQw5yOgeOKE/s400/holscher1442.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Art and Kim wanted their wedding to be as "green-friendly" as possible. On the center of each table was a simply elegant orchid plant. At the end of the evening, there were given away to guests to re-use in their own homes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaE0fJiYOESnyXWf5IpDHF4H4kd9B89pSyELMsFWZmatqoBi-VaJ_QzQ165QVFBWicbi_IaNFwu_FCp4qIfvDL1xsxhksHTaTIAZPgXD_eiJCzAfLq1_atjkakMXluEHPMJQw5yOgeOKE/s1600/holscher1442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGv-MV4SpfWwHP3s4goh1BSmNZt0R_ZvCk5ogtSOtx8Lxf2Go4WipfPu2Cet81Vh8G1dMq2McI-NX7gPNBGxu8lBCPsHiW1CJwvLX0ilpthXKEdi3yw9rqdRKV4ChDhn2bhq1WK9XYODI/s1600/holscher1443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGv-MV4SpfWwHP3s4goh1BSmNZt0R_ZvCk5ogtSOtx8Lxf2Go4WipfPu2Cet81Vh8G1dMq2McI-NX7gPNBGxu8lBCPsHiW1CJwvLX0ilpthXKEdi3yw9rqdRKV4ChDhn2bhq1WK9XYODI/s400/holscher1443.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each place setting had this seed packet that guests could take home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhe5QXe4bnqxneOavZk6d_lIhMEw2-4KR5x0Njw3TTAYFhpFYlbc4KoPuCJekv8j6sNVBU5nttZKt-9u9oIVynXsg9vmW7rr_ZZtJbhL605fkO7h92jGr-ry0AAh10VgKbxG5_ye46Do/s1600/holscher1465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhe5QXe4bnqxneOavZk6d_lIhMEw2-4KR5x0Njw3TTAYFhpFYlbc4KoPuCJekv8j6sNVBU5nttZKt-9u9oIVynXsg9vmW7rr_ZZtJbhL605fkO7h92jGr-ry0AAh10VgKbxG5_ye46Do/s640/holscher1465.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRR-FdoXibcRPsVNYlyYBSAp-uP3EVC6ZLs47CDTDLHwQ9ReEqKB2jDFWOqHwL_Jj0kmQtbQeG2zGggJbJOK-9ago4_apuTyCjIYrLKXsSmfslNgVmSvejU8HXq_Cj46_gIhnaEIvjRY/s1600/holscher1468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRR-FdoXibcRPsVNYlyYBSAp-uP3EVC6ZLs47CDTDLHwQ9ReEqKB2jDFWOqHwL_Jj0kmQtbQeG2zGggJbJOK-9ago4_apuTyCjIYrLKXsSmfslNgVmSvejU8HXq_Cj46_gIhnaEIvjRY/s640/holscher1468.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWzIgmv-_EtEoJHb7dt6pHrcdYgD9C2V-8O-7Y_tLFg9V4A252rnBA_h0dkEXHs-LAAhRGBDEWwehO8RJIj3S_iNhZRW5ohgAvQ36P7Pl3aqffUTxfQ253oG8Dj-t6EH3RFLoofox7bs/s1600/holscher1476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWzIgmv-_EtEoJHb7dt6pHrcdYgD9C2V-8O-7Y_tLFg9V4A252rnBA_h0dkEXHs-LAAhRGBDEWwehO8RJIj3S_iNhZRW5ohgAvQ36P7Pl3aqffUTxfQ253oG8Dj-t6EH3RFLoofox7bs/s400/holscher1476.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fabulous shrimp and grits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1sFeSqLN1t_iy07nzT-TTW87Nr03yHDa-cdSqGIv4H78lf9JjKZamGLtSyVtTmfFlzEN-_vvhZ0lHCrCs8ZWjJHGEUUcuUTiaijTWav4V8WqkJ-hQ3lz-2F6NdcvH6oNFs8LvI_o-y4/s1600/holscher1487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1sFeSqLN1t_iy07nzT-TTW87Nr03yHDa-cdSqGIv4H78lf9JjKZamGLtSyVtTmfFlzEN-_vvhZ0lHCrCs8ZWjJHGEUUcuUTiaijTWav4V8WqkJ-hQ3lz-2F6NdcvH6oNFs8LvI_o-y4/s400/holscher1487.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo served as the guest book for the wedding. The bride and groom got engaged beneath this very tree out West! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvnBG8NJsfTrgPotY9lWDD-GTN4IjkkbJUWWBYpr44bRCuy-ohBxZLFODx-PI8i1X_7NdOH9iKHX-xOHnS7XA27XTUyZO275c5JNUaBKi1A9vWMcwMJ2tXPHhtzkTszO6C_tFFtAWvwc/s1600/holscher1491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvnBG8NJsfTrgPotY9lWDD-GTN4IjkkbJUWWBYpr44bRCuy-ohBxZLFODx-PI8i1X_7NdOH9iKHX-xOHnS7XA27XTUyZO275c5JNUaBKi1A9vWMcwMJ2tXPHhtzkTszO6C_tFFtAWvwc/s640/holscher1491.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HTq6-l4v-rOyZi3JwqwgYir5HGvRSrryzBBG4nqbJUBAGqH3v9Mf9LZdriNEgG9fhAk19LscPkzk0bVef173ot4Ud7scbg5MdmLPvm7udFVL2vVslQbY_LhYyKHT9xm7YPDebhNRe3s/s1600/holscher1479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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CSN Stores offers more than 200 websites, and one of my favorites is www.cookware.com. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">$40 Gift Card Giveaway</span></b></span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As an avid baker, the website has some amazing tools and kitchen gadgets!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's what I'd probably buy with a $40 gift card:</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hamilton Beach Turbo-Twister 2 Speed Hand blender</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hand Blender/Immersion blenders are wonderful at mixing creme-based soups and sauces! It would be perfect for a summer-time gazpacho.</span><br /><div class="productinfo" style="float: left; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 380px;"><div class="bodytext" style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;color:black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDoDuPbZwxtnkCgFEDbUEk5j8RyJfvw7MaKYDGxrvinS_lp63SgOrRJz7b8WlX8mgMKKuiPdjbRXrhvXi3DzYmeJCC-slCMWMrwyEK32iWIYUY9olgTSD9ibXlQqHEjDYAjId1K0-0U0/s1600/immersion+blender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDoDuPbZwxtnkCgFEDbUEk5j8RyJfvw7MaKYDGxrvinS_lp63SgOrRJz7b8WlX8mgMKKuiPdjbRXrhvXi3DzYmeJCC-slCMWMrwyEK32iWIYUY9olgTSD9ibXlQqHEjDYAjId1K0-0U0/s320/immersion+blender.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />Or maybe I'd go for this Black and Decker Waffle Maker<br /></span><div><div class="productinfo" style="float: left; 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Other sites are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.csnbookcases.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:black;">www.csnbookcases.com</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.toysandgamesonline.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:black;">www.toysandgamesonline.com</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and many more! </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's 3 ways on how to win a $40 gift card good at any of their sites:</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;">1. Leave me a comment telling me what you could use that gift certificate towards on their site.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">2. In a separate comment let me know if you are a Facebook fan or if you follow me on Twitter. If you aren't I would love to have you sign up. Here's how..just go over to my Facebook fan page at You're Invited Events Nashville or follow us on Twitter at YINashville. There's a link to both on the right hand side of my blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Announce this giveaway on your blog or in a post and come back and tell me in another comment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't have a blog leave your email address in your comment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I will announce the winner next Friday, July 16th! </div><div style="text-align: left;">Good luck,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~Stephanie</span></span></div></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-80588991953511734412010-06-30T06:00:00.002-05:002010-06-30T06:00:05.886-05:00Eco-Friendly Green Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpbBGcK2cldA9xbECdMxmOAULbZ-LqGBkUlf0DhlWP-mB_ypil-3FNohhyphenhyphenxemIcyLMcIbom7sfSFUacp4GAoStDlE7bMupvDdocp1wRtKCzyS_Is4or0EvWiSY6Kemr1iS2poWfHCsTg/s1600/Andrew+16+monthsBEACH+386.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">(Excerpt from the July article)-<a href="http://www.athometn.com/">www.athometn.com</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">All images courtesy of Summer Harris Hancock</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This month I had the pleasure of hosting several friends for an evening on our patio. </div><div class="MsoNormal">The weather was absolutely wonderful, and that’s no small feat here in Nashville in June! I wanted to throw a party on my patio and eat out under the summer sky, eventually getting to watch the fireflies and stars, after the sun set. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I wanted to make this party as “green-friendly” as possible, and encourage At Home TN readers to entertain this way as well! Some simple steps are all that’s needed to turn your next party into an eco-friendly one.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Décor</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">For the décor for this party, I knew I wanted to keep it minimal for it to be green friendly. I gathered roses from my friend Julie’s yard, and used an assortment of bud vases I have and scattered those around my tables. Julie’s roses come in a variety of colors, so I grouped the roses in similar shades and used those in clusters on the tables. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a friend with a fabulous garden, no fear! You can easily go to your local farmer’s market and pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers to use for your party. Try to stay local to keep the party green. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I also wanted to have a ton of candlelight. Candles help add visual depth to a party and at nighttime, they really help create an amazing ambience. I have an assortment of glass cylindrical vases that I use for events and weddings. Over the years, I have amassed a collection that I house in my basement. I have short vases, tall and deep vases, square vases, glass bowls, and the list could go on and on. Whenever I have a party, I go through what I have on hand and develop my décor around those items. For this party, I used 2 extra large vases and floated a trio of candles in each of these. They lined the entrance to my back patio. In addition, across my stonewall, I placed several large cylindrical vases with large white pillar candles in them. In between these candles, I added a ton of small votives with tea lights. On the tables, I added small cylindrical vases with floating candles, along with small votives. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgxLI2O25ePTZ6Z6_ZgcC9t_FNhi81SjztiAfbVdPCxs66yby0gVKGVvSEuz3uQeosuqN23LYPgD4PPXgbUgws5f25FIfDaZ5De6svozLX8-q4R58EZoQ5hbmPpoXuPKJ3G9s12eBOH8/s1600/Andrew+16+monthsBEACH+437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgxLI2O25ePTZ6Z6_ZgcC9t_FNhi81SjztiAfbVdPCxs66yby0gVKGVvSEuz3uQeosuqN23LYPgD4PPXgbUgws5f25FIfDaZ5De6svozLX8-q4R58EZoQ5hbmPpoXuPKJ3G9s12eBOH8/s400/Andrew+16+monthsBEACH+437.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> also placed tiki torches around the perimeter of my patio, which not only added some amazing glow but also helped detract the mosquitoes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Anytime you entertain outdoors in the spring or summer make sure to have your yard sprayed for bugs and utilize tiki torches that have been filled with a citronella-based oil.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The last thing you want is for your guests to be bothered by mosquitoes and bugs all night!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You want them to enjoy the party and focus on the food (not swatting bugs).</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once the candles and flowers were on the table, I added the linens and place settings. I used white ceramic plates for the table, along with chocolate brown and tan linen napkins. In addition, at each place setting, I had a menu card with the evening’s meal on it. </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For dinner, I served:</div><div class="MsoNormal">Warm goat cheese and apple salad with Dijon vinaigrette</div><div class="MsoNormal">Wine and garlic marinated Pork Tenderloin</div><div class="MsoNormal">Josh's signature potato and onions</div><div class="MsoNormal">Yeast Rolls</div><div class="MsoNormal">(For complete recipes, check out At Home TN magazine)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For dessert, I love mini-anything! I made homemade miniature peach pies, cherry pies and summertime strawberry pies. I also used wooden forks which I embellished with the words "PIE" and "YUM" on them. I also embellished wooden spoons with the words "SWEET" on them for the Purity Dairy mini ice-cream cups. (To find out DIY instructions, check out the July edition of At Home TN magazine).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a fun summertime drink, I served Martha Stewart's Rum Punch. I also used green and white striped straws and made drink flags that said "Drink Me." The rum punch was huge party hit!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kl9SE9GpsArnDiZvLQGewyTWjAruEQBCQMHZr1sZ123H1b6bjb9krGXWSGXxgpiafeVIhwj-l2qXxlkw0u3spcv7BqOh4ZA8oE1HesOAHGP-2x4fzs30uQc330xg6UFcqFDRDWY5jHI/s1600/Andrew+16+monthsBEACH+399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kl9SE9GpsArnDiZvLQGewyTWjAruEQBCQMHZr1sZ123H1b6bjb9krGXWSGXxgpiafeVIhwj-l2qXxlkw0u3spcv7BqOh4ZA8oE1HesOAHGP-2x4fzs30uQc330xg6UFcqFDRDWY5jHI/s400/Andrew+16+monthsBEACH+399.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Tips to throw a green party:<o:p></o:p></div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use seed-packets as place settings. They make a cute addition to your table, and guests will have a fun favor to take home. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ask your guests to take home the floral centerpieces and enjoy them in their own house.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use organic fruits and vegetables from local Farmer’s markets<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">To create a visual impact but not have a huge environmental impact, use candles, paper lanterns, tiki torches and natural light<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Include seasonal foods in the menu to highlight locally-grown products<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Buy organic meat from a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Here in Nashville, there are multiple CSAs from which to choose. To find one in your area, go <a href="http://www.localharvest.org/">http://www.localharvest.org</a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Utilize items you already have for the décor-for example, I used vases from other events, or you can borrow from friends and keep the décor to a minimum. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Utilize natural elements in your décor, such as burlap, wood, candlelight, etc.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use floral clippings from your friends and neighbors. With a little research, you may find out that your good friend has some amazing hydrangea bushes that need clipping or another friend might have a fabulous rose garden she’s willing to share. <o:p></o:p></li>
</ol><div>Happy Green Entertaining!</div><div>~Stephanie</div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-66438963651396553292010-06-29T06:00:00.003-05:002010-06-29T07:24:20.173-05:00Black and Yellow Themed-Girl's NightAs you've seen on my blog before, black and sunshine yellow are great color combinations for weddings and parties. Recently, I was hired by a client to handle the tablescape/centerpieces for her monthly women's group meeting. She wanted something fun and sassy, and she told me that the group's signature flower is the yellow rose.<br /><br />I thought it would be fun to incorporate black and white zebra print into the centerpieces, and utilize lots of bright, cheery flowers.<br /><br />I "blinged" out plain Caspari black crepe placemats with yellow and zebra print ribbon. These were placed at each table the night of the event.<br /><br />I also utilized black boxes for the arrangements, and wrote fun sayings and quotations on each box on little white tags. I also incorporated zebra print ribbon and yellow ribbon on the black boxes.<div><br />Here are pictures I took at the store the day of the event before she picked everything up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuYvZKUlPyOhuZBDD_oDuunbExToFx4jpS8ZInvDC7hxOnKtd2i9WhFFW6da5mXw_Pbl_kyMRMIMQe3zs16NNIrgXDb98eeHNkfRsLve-AbkjdfZA7bG0NC8L8W1wsnSMMTWvmlod3Kw/s1600/IMG_2459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuYvZKUlPyOhuZBDD_oDuunbExToFx4jpS8ZInvDC7hxOnKtd2i9WhFFW6da5mXw_Pbl_kyMRMIMQe3zs16NNIrgXDb98eeHNkfRsLve-AbkjdfZA7bG0NC8L8W1wsnSMMTWvmlod3Kw/s400/IMG_2459.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJM2CG091jVs5RAmNCcQLBWihd02SptghCR60K6aI8z9So_O2iwM4ENZ93jeRhBPuR3qzhLLUMbPEoIy55lxZjyGOunOD-ehJV7JjD8ktsrbsw6ayDHKulWfdCzV9gP8cAiFw7onym93M/s1600/IMG_2460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: inline !important; "><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtaBrpsOcwWc3OTvyggYCgb2c5NBFJkb6Q6ZdqonFnxGLfCF-IBwEp1O4tNOIQeHH4bgJehrNKJ6g4_pdDXetvsfmLFYBg0Ix2seZ6fcIw-3dVjdeTQ-2uAVsAATrfJprT1hIBu9Lxk8/s400/IMG_2468.JPG" width="400" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Here's the sweet note my client sent me the day after the girl's gathering:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(1, 1, 88); ">"It was beautiful and fun, fun, fun. I am the now an act hard to follow. Thanks to you." </span></div><div>I love getting notes like this after an event! It's why I love my job so much.</div><div>~Stephanie</div></div>You're Invited Gifts, Paper, Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333109748712089728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495744949264536720.post-90835249079277846432010-06-25T06:00:00.002-05:002010-06-25T07:30:00.524-05:00Faith Hill Friday!<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">It's finally Friday! Today is Day 5 of CMT Awards Inspired Wedding Boards. I have had a blast putting together inspiration boards from the fabulous frocks some of our beloved country singers wore at the CMT awards a few weeks ago here in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether you're getting married here in Music City USA or across the country, I hope you've enjoyed this week of fashion-inspired wedding color schemes.</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><img alt="FHill Wedding" border="0" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkRJc0FJUTZBM3hHNVVvSlptQkNUUEEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="FHill Wedding" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ways to incorporate pink and gray into your wedding:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Use a combination of "cameo" pink and steel gray in your tablescape and place settings.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ask your florist to use various shades of soft pink in your bridal bouquet</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Be bold and wear a cute short wedding dress with simple pink flowers and pink heels.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Incorporate pink and gray into your invitations. This one by Wiley Valentine rocks!</span></span></li>
</ul><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy Friday and have a great weekend.</span></span></div></div><div size="medium"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Stephanie</span></div></div></span></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wiley_valentine_stationery/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19547534"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19547534" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.wileyvalentine.com/stationery/1/1/8/">Wiley Valentine :. Stationery</a><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/color_palette_light_pink_black/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=1239556"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=1239556" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/cameo-and-black">Color Palette: Light Pink and Black | Stylish Events</a><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cmt_photos_pretty_in_pink/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19290120"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19290120" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.cmt.com/pictures/garnier-presents-the-2010-cmt-music-awards-arrivals-gallery-4/1641211/4936673/photo.jhtml">CMT : Photos Pretty in Pink</a><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/floral_verde_llc_blush_project/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19546325"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19546325" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=968880&tag=peach&thumbs_page=2">Floral verde llc, Blush - Project Wedding</a><br />
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Make sure your photographer gets a great picture of your shoes.</li><li>Utilize all shades of yellow in your bridal bouquet</li><li>Instead of a white wedding cake, have your bakery incorporate fun designs using shades of yellow</li><li>Use yellow and green in combination. A fun, inexpensive centerpiece utilizes fresh citrus fruits, including lemons and limes</li><li>Find a vintage chair swathed in your favorite shade of yellow and have your photographer utilize it as a backdrop in your wedding photos.</li><li>Kate Spade has a darling Yellow Poppy wedding invitation that would complement your color scheme</li><li>Serve a signature cocktail using lemonade and garnish with limes</li><li>Have your bridesmaids wear sunshine yellow for their dresses</li></ul><div>~Stephanie</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sources:</span></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/kate_spade_yellow_poppy_wedding/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=10114795"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=10114795" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; 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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Day 3 of CMT Awards Inspired Weddings features Hillary from Lady Antebellum. I have to say that Hillary is a stunning girl and has a voice to match. I thought she looked amazing on the blue carpet and her dress really rocked!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Based on her black dress, I designed a black and yellow wedding. That color combination is becoming more and more popular for both parties and weddings.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Ways to Incorporate <b>Black and Yellow</b> into your wedding:<br />
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<ul><li>Have your cake designer use a rich buttercream in various shades of yellow to give it that wonderful hue</li>
<li>Using <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/">Amy Atlas</a> as your inspiration, design a dessert bar for your reception in black and yellow</li>
<li>Use a beautiful black and white damask linen for your reception tables and incorporate yellow into your floral centerpieces.</li>
<li>Here is Martha Stewart's advice on creating vivid yellow mixes for your bouquet:</li>
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Glorious with bright blooms, this bride's bouquet has a hint of fluttery movement. The splendid combination of miniature daffodils, crocus, and oncidium orchids feels as cheerful as a summer day. A collection of miniature roses is laced with primula to form an arrangement for a bridesmaid. Golden ribbons complete the sunny ensembles."</span></li>
</ul><li>Use a beautiful marigold sash to accent your wedding dress. A simple touch such as this can go a long way in tying together your wedding!</li>
<li>Find a fun save-the-date in your wedding's signature colors, such as this one by Crane and Company</li>
</ul><div>~Stephanie</div><br />
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Day 2 of CMT Awards Inspired Weddings continues. For a second day, I'm featuring an engaged singer! I really can't wait to see what Miranda and Blake choose for their wedding day.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">After seeing the mix of silver, black and gray in both of their outfits on the "blue carpet," I designed an inspiration board using that color palette.</div><br />
<div><div style="height: 500px; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MLambert Wedding" border="0" height="500" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmdKbFZLQng2M3hHTEIyZUl3RW5mR0EAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="MLambert Wedding" width="500" /></div></div><br />
Ways to Incorporate Silver and Black into your wedding:<br />
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<ul><li>If you're daring choose a bridal gown with a hint of silver!</li>
<li>This cake design features a damask layer on the bottom, along with a black ribbon and a silver brooch</li>
<li>Always wear a pair of fabulous shoes with your dress! This pair of Manolo Blahniks would make Carrie Bradshaw swoon with envy. This pair also features a silver brooch.</li>
<li>Design a lounge area in your reception using all white axis furniture, as well as fun black and silver throw pillows and black cocktail tables.</li>
<li>Continue with the black and silver theme with your save-the-dates and invitations. The ones featured are from Wiley Valentine. If you haven't checked them out, make sure to! Their line of stationery is absolutely fabulous!</li>
<li>Ask your bridesmaids to wear silver dresses. This one is from J. Crew's wedding collection.</li>
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~Stephanie<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Sources:</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/silk_chiffon_sophia_dress_crew/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19108684"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19108684" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WeddingParties/Wedding_Bridesmaid/dresses/silkchiffon/PRDOVR~96454/96454.jsp">Silk chiffon Sophia dress - J.Crew</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/silver_bridesmaid_dress/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=11827117"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=11827117" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.milanoo.com/Silver-One-Shoulder-Mermaid-Trumpet-Wedding-Dress-p5080.html">Silver Dress</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wiley_valentine_stationery/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19109213"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19109213" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.wileyvalentine.com/stationery/9/1/164/">Wiley Valentine :. Stationery</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/black_white_cake_theweddingplanner.ie/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=3554164"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=3554164" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.weddingo.co.uk/2008/04/27/black-white-wedding-cake/">Black and White cake theweddingplanner.ie</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cmt_photos/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19106779"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19106779" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.cmt.com/pictures/garnier-presents-the-2010-cmt-music-awards-arrivals-gallery-2/1641203/4936367/photo.jhtml">CMT : Photos</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wedding_project/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=19108489"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=19108489" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=1474255&tag=lounge+area">Wedding, Project Wedding</a><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/silver_manolos_rahel_cete_blog/thing.outbound?.embedder=879326&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=18045940"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=s&tid=18045940" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://rahelcete.wordpress.com/2009/05/12/if-i-wasnt-married-already/">Silver Manolos « Rahel Cete’s Blog</a><br />
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