“Arch your back!” he yelled, slamming his foot on the floor. Done. “Now, stick out your hip” Done. Sighing, he says ” Ok, flex your abs, elongate your torso” Done. I felt like I was in a body cast. “Now, take your first step…cross your feet. Don’t look at the floor! No! No! No!” That was a scene from my [...]

Toile is becoming the next wedding sensation in the upcoming seasons. With the Baroque Marie Antoinette trend still going strong, toile is making one heck of a comeback. It is everywhere: your invitations, your linens, even your dress! What’s great about it is that it can be done in a sophisticated, yet [...]

My anniversary is next week, so I was at the Hallmark website looking for a nice card to send to my husband. I thought I would peek into their gift section when I came across this Blessings Bowl and I thought “Wow! what a nice alternative to a guest book!” Get a nice bowl that [...]

Fall is my favorite time of the year, hands down.  The crisp air, the changing leaves, it is perfect. (plus Halloween!) Fall weddings give you so many ways to add unique touches. Make sure if you are having a fall wedding to stay in season with your choices. You can do this through delicious flavors, rich [...]

I love good food and great drinks. One of the biggest trends in reception menu planning has been the signature drink. But it goes so much deeper– the trend in signature cocktails is “Drinkable Desserts”. From mixed and blended drinks to dessert shooters (yum!), your sweet tooth will be satisfied.   The Bailey’s Caramel [...]

I was searching the internet for some cute ideas for seating cards, favors, decor, etc. And I came across these great little boxes from blumebox . They have sets called blumebuds that come in packs of six and include the pattern bases, tubes and place cards. All of the bases are reversible so it gives you more [...]

Wifeville rocks. I know for some brides, it’s hard to give up the cute tanks and cami’s that say “bride” or the soft terry hoodie that reads “Future Mrs. So and So”.  Enter: Wifeville.  And even its birth story is cute:  It evolved from the very excitement every new wife experiences when she is introduced as [...]

Wanting something a little more unique?  Cupcake wedding cake. I know- YUM. It’s sure to leave your guests with some sweet memories of your big day. A cupcake wedding cake is usually less expensive than your traditional wedding cake, and since there are so many little cakes you can chose lots of flavors.  Plus, you can still have one cake tier (or seperate cake) for you and your new hubby [...]

Here are some contests to enter while you are at work surfing for cute items for your wedding.  Don’t worry. I won’t tell your boss. Win a set of five flower pot shaped glass vases from Marc Jacobs and Waterford Win ten rose and lisianthus centerpieces from RedEnvelope. Win 120 flower shaped lollipops from Twinkle Candy. Win a silver [...]

I have spoken before about my complete “thumbs-upping-ness” for edible favors. Some people don’t agree, but I figure, if you want to waste a couple hundred bucks on things people will leave behind– send it to me! I could always use more lipstick and bronzers! :)  You can jazz up your edible favors– like pictured [...]