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Cake! Our Custom Sweets Station was a hit with the kids! </div>
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I mean really... check out these cake pops! </div>
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Fun without the sun. Or this party would be perfect for any pool party this summer!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-78989454854787331212015-01-14T14:18:00.001-05:002015-01-14T19:36:17.267-05:00Parisian Sunflower Baby ShowerHappy New Year!<br />
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It's been a while since I've been over here on my blog. I'm trying to stay on top of social media while being a new mom of TWO now. So as time permits, I will stop in to give you all some updates. So...now that we are onto new year, lets get started with some new little ones that are scheduled to make their appearance in 2015! I just love a Parisian theme, don't you?! When I was asked to create a dessert display with a Parisian theme, I jumped at the chance. Not just any Parisian theme, but there was a little spin on this theme. The baby's name will be Soliel (which btw.. I LOVE) meaning Sun in French! So Parisian Sunshine it is! I used a color palette of sunflower yellow, black and white polka dots, and stripes. I filled the table with "French themed" desserts, Eiffel Tower decor, and of course fresh Sunflowers. Take a look...<br />
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Don't mind the hole..someone taste tested these gorgeous cookies by Fourish Sweet Shop as the shot was being taken..smh</div>
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French Macaron's with Chocolate Ganache pops! And those are black bling sticks..YES Please! </div>
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Our Little Sunshine! I love the way the stationery came out! Juanita of <a href="http://willowandeast.com/">Willow and East </a>worked them out! Thanks Juanita!</div>
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These cake pops were to die for! I mean Perfection! Thanks to Lina of Zoe & Pea!</div>
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I just couldn't take the cuteness of these chocolate covered oreos! Lina is the best!</div>
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This French Madeleine tower was a labor of love by yours truly! But so worth it!</div>
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Lets not forget these French Cruller donuts with fresh sunflowers in lieu of a cake! I absolutely loved working with this theme and can't wait for another Parisian theme opportunity to present itself!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I love to incorporate unique touches to my events and parties. In addition to custom linens, I created my own little masterpiece with just a few items from around my home to add Flair and customize the party. </span></div>
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For the artwork about the fireplace, I used a picture frame, fabric, wire, wooden #2, and ribbon to customize my daughter's tea party.I added ribbon to a white picture frame and used fabric that I used throughout my design as a background. I twisted the wire to form a teacup and covered it with ribbon, then centered it in the frame. The painted #2 (my baby girls' age) was added to the middle of the "teacup" and wha-la! a unique custom piece of art that complimented the decor.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Another custom piece which I loved was the pearl chandelier. I spray painted a chandelier with pearl colored paint and attached pearls to it in a looping design. </span><br />
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I worked perfectly with my design and really was the Flair Factor at the center of the scene!</div>
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Paisley table runners and a table cap for the desert table were made to anchor of the design. The table setting included teabag cookies and a cookie spoon to snack on. Mango peach juice was served in bottles outfitted with pearls for girls and bow ties for boys. Napkin were wrapped with pearl napkin rings. I used boxwood ball topiary's topped mini urns as the centerpieces, mini milk pitchers also held smaller boxwood balls, and birdcages for a springtime feel. I hung a pearl chandelier above the table for an ultra feminine touch!</div>
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Aren't these the cutest petite chivari chairs for our little ones from <a href="http://www.petiteseatsnj.com/about-1/">Petite Seats</a>? Chairs for girls were also decked out with pearls and bows! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OliveBranchPapery">Olive Branch Papery</a> did a fab job designing all of the my baby girls' stationery.</div>
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Milk shots in mini creamer pitchers!</div>
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My baby taking everything in!</div>
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The kids had a great time at the party. After "tea", we changed into comfy clothes and went outdoors for an Easter egg hunt and egg decorating! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-7523017671502609532014-01-28T14:45:00.000-05:002014-01-28T14:45:11.033-05:00New Year, New Baby Gender Reveal Part<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I can't believe how time has flown by! We are practically a full
month into 2014! Well for the new year at hand, I have a gender reveal to share
from a "New Year, New Baby" reveal party. Gender reveal decor doesn't
always have to be in your typical pink and blue color palette. For a
fresh modern take, I chose a gender neutral colorway of mint green, gold,
with accents of silver. Since the reveal was held during the holiday season,
props were made from tinsel, ornament balls, and glitter created a festive atmosphere.
But it doesn't have to be the holiday season to use glitter and
sparkly accents! I would use it any time of the year to glam up my events and
add<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Flair! </i>The male
and female gender symbols were used throughout the decor. Check out some of fun
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Silver garland trimmed chalkboard tally-
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">DIY prop horns to celebrate the new baby, and the New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tassel garland in
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> Treats! Labels were adorned with
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">There are many ways to have fun with your gender reveal theme and color palette. Stay tuned for
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-27783080030685490262013-05-28T14:58:00.001-04:002013-05-28T15:00:11.010-04:00Summer EntertainingThe <i>unofficial</i> start to Summer is here! Are you all set for summer entertaining? No? Well head on over to <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/dinnerware-entertaining/galvanized-entertaining/?cm_type=lnav">Pottery Barn</a> and check out the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/dinnerware-entertaining/galvanized-entertaining/?cm_type=lnav">Galvanized Collection</a>. It's a summer must have!<br />
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Which of these beauties are your favorite? I'm going with the galvanized party bucket and stand, and the 3 tier serving stand. Wait a minute, the bottle caddy makes the cut as well. Okay.. I love all of the pieces!!</div>
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I am totally a fan of mason jars, and I have a thing for drink dispensers. Put them together and what do you get? The Mason Jar dink dispenser! Place it on top if the galvanized drink dispenser stand to complete the look. I love it!</div>
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Whats summer without ice cream? Bring your event to a sweet end with this cute galvanized star tier stand is perfect to display desert, toppings, cones, or what ever you feel it. It will look great. </div>
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Popcorn Garland</div>
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Popcorn ball "Pops" with baby bottle toppers. (I love to use these toppers)</div>
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Popcorn Ball topiary. At the end of the night, these were no where to be found!!</div>
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You dont' have to limit yourself to candy and deserts for a sweet ending. Popcorn can be sweet as well!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-54514992363994182352013-01-08T20:09:00.001-05:002013-01-08T20:09:21.525-05:00Baby Shower: Building our Family Block by BlockHappy New Year All...(as I blow a bit of dust off of my blog)!! I'm looking forward to what 2013 has in store for <a href="http://theflairfactor.com/">The Flair Factor</a>, that I'll share with you on Fete Fanatic. Between the baby and business..I should have lots to share! In fact, just the other day I received an inquiry about my baby shower and realized that I never shared photos on my blog! First off, let me send a big THANK YOU to Chris over at<a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/"> Celebrations at Home</a> and <a href="http://www.babylifestyles.com/">Baby Lifestyles</a> for featuring my shower! Please enjoy the details and photos below!<br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 20px;">The theme.. “Building our family one Block at a time". A celebration starts with the invitation, so I chose a modern style that gave my guests a peek at what to expect. Christine of <a href="http://olivebranchpapery.com/">The Olive Branch Papery</a> executed my vision for the stationery perfectly!</span><br />
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Typically a family member or girlfriend plans a baby shower to honor the mother to be. My shower was planned by my family and friends, but I just couldn't resist adding my styling expertise! :-) I customized unpainted building blocks<span style="font-size: 14px;"> with paint in the color scheme of pink & aqua (I love shades of aqua!). Expecting a baby girl doubled the fun when styling the shower. I absolutely love feminine touches, and knew that I had to incorporate girly elements. Along with building blocks and teddy bears, ruffles and rosettes were my style trend of choice.</span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-90866315598454545432012-12-11T08:10:00.000-05:002012-12-11T09:46:48.059-05:00Holiday HappeningsThe holidays are here! And pretty soon it will be time to set resolutions and goals for the New Year! Over the weekend I hosted a time management event to help everyone get their New Year off to a good start. Since its customary for <a href="http://theflairfactor.com/">The Flair Factor</a> to end events of a sweet note, I decided to incorporated a simple treats table with holiday accents in keeping with a festive atmosphere. Take a look.<br />
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These are tricked out store bought oreos! I just love these tasting mini frying pans.. too cute.</div>
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Chocolate dipped strawberries displayed on silver tasting spoons. I lined the trays with coconut to represent snow. </div>
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Rice Crispy Treats </div>
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These are cake truffles. I put them in tiny gift boxes and added jingle bells. </div>
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I love bling for the holidays (or any day).. check out the trees and reindeer!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-19511837435104951062012-10-25T13:25:00.001-04:002012-10-25T13:25:33.334-04:00Breast Cancer AwarenessA few weekends ago, I was invited to create a sweets table for a local business owner who was hosting a spa party for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Floral designer Zakiya of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ZakiyasWayFloralDesigns?ref=ts&fref=ts">Zakiya's Way</a> wanted to do something special to honor her family and friends who survived breast cancer. Guests were treated to comfy plush slippers, spa products and massages. I was thrilled to be in the company of such beauty and strength. Thanks <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ZakiyasWayFloralDesigns?ref=ts&fref=ts">Zakiya</a> for having us!!<br />
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Custom Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Garland</div>
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Sweet Treats included Red Velvet & Vanilla Cake Pops, Chocolate Covered Oreos, Dipped Pretzels Rods, Coconut Raspberry Marshmallows, Cherry Tootsie Rolls & Hershey Kisses. </div>
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Chocolate dipped Rice Krispies Treats </div>
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Treats in vintage milkglass (I LOVE)!</div>
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Cake Pops and Oreos by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetTemptations.me?ref=ts&fref=ts">Sweet Temptations</a>.. YUM!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-90332031222890091682012-09-17T12:19:00.000-04:002012-09-17T12:19:06.396-04:00Cheesecake Pops I'm thinking about making these simple DIY cheesecake pops! I made these pops from store bought cheesecake for a dinner I hosted about two years ago. There were pumpking cheesecake (perfect for this time of year) and plain cheesecake pops covered in graham crackers and Oreo cookie... YUM! <br />
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the passing of my beloved father, I have been surrounded with loved ones for support. The addition of our little lady attracted the family youngsters to constantly want to spend time at my house. So with summer coming to an unofficial end, and the kids back to school, I will have some time to update my blog. <br />
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During the summer I was asked to collaborate with Onida Cruz of <a href="http://opulentcreationsevent.com/">Onida Cruz Weddings & Events</a><br />
(Opulent Creations Events) to create simple party ideas. I knew it would be a blast to partner with Onida especially being new moms of precious little girls, with tons of ideas to share. We started with a pink and green (one of my all time favor color combos) Asian inspired design. The "Oh" <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(pun intended)</span> so talented Olesha of <a href="http://ohexperience.com/">Oh! Boudoir Photography</a> took the photos for us.<br />
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Kids tables just their size were set with wooden chopsticks, takeout boxes to store their treats, and <br />
fortune cookies acted as placecards. I simple cut out strips of paper and stuck it partially into the fortune cookie to be reveal the names. A bamboo plant set on top of a bamboo block placemat, moss balls, and cute kimono boxes anchored the table perfectly as the centerpiece. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uunnWAXzVGI/UE6phOab_AI/AAAAAAAAEn8/WbJRx_CS95A/s1600/Asian2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uunnWAXzVGI/UE6phOab_AI/AAAAAAAAEn8/WbJRx_CS95A/s400/Asian2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No care in the world about the design and styling... all they want are those balloons!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-14rzcAwWzyY/UE6qb7ZRCLI/AAAAAAAAEoE/YGT-0xpNW-o/s1600/DSC_0256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-14rzcAwWzyY/UE6qb7ZRCLI/AAAAAAAAEoE/YGT-0xpNW-o/s400/DSC_0256.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course they loved the goodies on the sweets display!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved the ever description Onida gave me over on her <a href="http://opulentcreationsevents.squarespace.com/">blog</a>.. "sweet treat architect"! I'll definitely have to use that one! (Thanks Nida!) . The kids were on a sugar high after packing their take out boxes with cake pops, pink polky biscuit sticks, chocolate covered fortune cookies, and Rice Krispie pops and washing all the sweets down with strawberry milk!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DdJIwEOWkyQ/UE6wbk0D4zI/AAAAAAAAEow/cLnUDGnktTw/s1600/Asian5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="308" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DdJIwEOWkyQ/UE6wbk0D4zI/AAAAAAAAEow/cLnUDGnktTw/s400/Asian5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chocolate covered fortune cookies atop a bed of chow mein noodles for that extra <em>Flair!</em><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wk1X8RFz3iQ/UE6tZNFaZcI/AAAAAAAAEoc/AdeoyBlMPnQ/s1600/Asian3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wk1X8RFz3iQ/UE6tZNFaZcI/AAAAAAAAEoc/AdeoyBlMPnQ/s400/Asian3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist these fan plates, they were a great find and looked great were perfect for our theme. How cute does the Cake pops look on the plate?? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ElmEDYEH0jE/UE6yPGkN5kI/AAAAAAAAEo4/6S0bfnz0Aok/s1600/Asian7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ElmEDYEH0jE/UE6yPGkN5kI/AAAAAAAAEo4/6S0bfnz0Aok/s400/Asian7.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rice Krispy pops</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qhhkbkybg3g/UE6yTEdPfoI/AAAAAAAAEpA/6z6g13ULtjM/s1600/Asian6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qhhkbkybg3g/UE6yTEdPfoI/AAAAAAAAEpA/6z6g13ULtjM/s400/Asian6.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I embellished the strawberry milk with parasols... cute, fun and worked well with the theme </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l2a97z2yiBE/UE6yWNCU8yI/AAAAAAAAEpI/UF8KplLDX1I/s1600/Asian8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l2a97z2yiBE/UE6yWNCU8yI/AAAAAAAAEpI/UF8KplLDX1I/s400/Asian8.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a great time creating these tablescapes with Onida this summer! We put our heads, talents, tons of props together to bring you festive party ideas! Stay tuned for more!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-324417567324211692012-08-08T08:10:00.000-04:002012-08-08T08:10:00.417-04:00I have a new name... Mom!!!Please pardon my disappearing act, it was all for a good reason. This past April we were overjoyed to welcome our first child. Introducing our precious baby girl....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A must try Ombre Nails</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sandrascloset.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ombre-Nails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320" src="http://www.sandrascloset.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ombre-Nails.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sandrascloset.com/ombre-nails/">Source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Fêtes</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ombre Cakes-LOVE +ruffles? Love even more!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ombre-Wedding-Cakes002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" qda="true" src="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ombre-Wedding-Cakes002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for more Umbre eyecandy check out <a href="http://www.polkadotbride.com/2012/01/ombre-wedding-cakes/">Polkadot Bride</a></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;">An entire Ombre sweets table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://party-wagon.com/storage/kids_party_wagon_blog_pics/candybar%20c%20vert%20fav.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1328540668287" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qda="true" src="http://party-wagon.com/storage/kids_party_wagon_blog_pics/candybar%20c%20vert%20fav.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1328540668287" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These ombre cakepops has to be the cutest I've ever seen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jc4oioLzwV0/T4brncor9YI/AAAAAAAAEkU/FEvBUnsnWFs/s1600/cake+pops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jc4oioLzwV0/T4brncor9YI/AAAAAAAAEkU/FEvBUnsnWFs/s400/cake+pops.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pic source <a href="http://party-wagon.com/childrens-party-blog/tag/pink">thepartywagan</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How Pretty! Ombre bouquet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-to6H8BxnOao/T4bvtHSxk9I/AAAAAAAAEkc/nCz-A5tt-y8/s1600/ombre-wedding-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-to6H8BxnOao/T4bvtHSxk9I/AAAAAAAAEkc/nCz-A5tt-y8/s400/ombre-wedding-flowers.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bravobride.com/blog/">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am totally convinced....the ombre trend is in total effect!! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-3358596986237598452012-04-10T20:02:00.000-04:002012-04-10T20:02:27.789-04:00Giveaway Winners!!<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone that participated and spread the word about the Fete Fanatic giveaways! We have a winner!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The winner for the eFavormart giveaway is Kara M!! </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ttT6mSHDLI4/T3mqTDo2AUI/AAAAAAAAEj0/-iUmlpmnQ8Q/s1600/celebraTORI_IMAGE.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ttT6mSHDLI4/T3mqTDo2AUI/AAAAAAAAEj0/-iUmlpmnQ8Q/s400/celebraTORI_IMAGE.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A free copy will be giving to one lucky Fete Fanatic!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk about eyecandy!! Tori is sharing all her secrets and lots of amazing images on throwing a sensational, but affordable, event. From planning a stylish family game night, to the perfect home spa arty with homemade body scrub!, You can expect tips on decorating, creating flower arrangements, making refreshments, and of course "building the corner-stone of any great party: the dessert table!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlWIgf05j8I/T3muMT2Rq9I/AAAAAAAAEj8/5yBw5gJEhjY/s1600/celebratori.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="263" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlWIgf05j8I/T3muMT2Rq9I/AAAAAAAAEj8/5yBw5gJEhjY/s400/celebratori.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here's how to win... </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. If you are not yet following Fete Fanatic follow the blog, and leave a comment on this blog post when you do. </div>2. Leave a comment on what type of event you love to host, or style.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Fashion</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tulle Shirt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LJ9Jt0AVQD8/T3Mr9JkijKI/AAAAAAAAEis/KCztzxpsQ9I/s1600/skirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LJ9Jt0AVQD8/T3Mr9JkijKI/AAAAAAAAEis/KCztzxpsQ9I/s400/skirt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">s<a href="http://www.simplesimonandco.com/2011/05/cotton-candy-skirt-new-tulle-skirt.html">ource</a></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdWDjhgAS6M/T3M5gzdS2QI/AAAAAAAAEi8/SwkGVf9y1W4/s1600/marishka_rivini_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdWDjhgAS6M/T3M5gzdS2QI/AAAAAAAAEi8/SwkGVf9y1W4/s400/marishka_rivini_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brides.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Too cute Headband</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabowlous.com/images/Hot%20Pink%20tutu%20Headband_w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://www.fabowlous.com/images/Hot%20Pink%20tutu%20Headband_w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fabowlous.com/products.php?cat=72">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Fetes</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm in LOVE with these pom poms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wF0U20WDTi0/T3Ml3RaGlMI/AAAAAAAAEiU/UJLkCvd-1E0/s1600/tulle+pompoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wF0U20WDTi0/T3Ml3RaGlMI/AAAAAAAAEiU/UJLkCvd-1E0/s400/tulle+pompoms.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/228841/perfect-wedding-color-palette-white/@center/272434/plan-your-wedding-color">Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-xRuXBzYG4/T3MlsxfR5wI/AAAAAAAAEiM/Sla7sZ3nQWg/s1600/PomPom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-xRuXBzYG4/T3MlsxfR5wI/AAAAAAAAEiM/Sla7sZ3nQWg/s400/PomPom2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://babyenvyboutique.com/item_238/PARTY--Pom-Poms.htm">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love love love this wreath!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqHou8nAgxg/T3MokV4dHMI/AAAAAAAAEic/qc__KPHYPXI/s1600/wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqHou8nAgxg/T3MokV4dHMI/AAAAAAAAEic/qc__KPHYPXI/s400/wreath.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://indulgy.com/post/fAjktC7dD1/diy-wreath-handmade-ivory-tulle-and-rhinestone#/ann/Party%20Decorations/from/59224526959">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out all of the tulle details on this sweets table..super cute!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sA4Ll4AVgkY/T3MqjsoR0sI/AAAAAAAAEik/747rjjry7EE/s1600/ballerina-birthday-party-2-e1305933290317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sA4Ll4AVgkY/T3MqjsoR0sI/AAAAAAAAEik/747rjjry7EE/s400/ballerina-birthday-party-2-e1305933290317.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://everylittledetailevent.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html">Every little detail</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Personalized favor boxes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.efavormart.com/images/products/display/PER_BOX_2PC_DOT_CHOC_100.1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="300" src="http://www.efavormart.com/images/products/display/PER_BOX_2PC_DOT_CHOC_100.1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Cute Cupcake Favor Boxes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.efavormart.com/images/products/display/G17B_BOX_20_IVR.1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="300" src="http://www.efavormart.com/images/products/display/G17B_BOX_20_IVR.1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Are you looking for supplies to style or decorate a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower or party? Look no further! eFavorMart has it all! Table runners, personalized napkins, placecard holders, acrylic crystals and garlands, paper lanterns.. you name it! <br />
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You'll be like a kid in a candy store.. so many things to choose from!! Here's your chance to get what you need for your next event. <a href="http://www.efavormart.com/index.aspx">eFavorMart</a> is giving all Fete Fanatics a $25 credit towards your purchase,(shipping and taxes are not included). It's really simple to enter, and multiple ways to win!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 3/4 cups 1% milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green food coloring, if desired</div><div style="text-align: center;">Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely thick and smooth</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour into glasses and serve!</div><br />
If you don't want to indulge in a huge milkshake, a shooter is the perfect guilt free alternative. Plus they are too cute! <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--wC6zYRZ850/T2I2McKBybI/AAAAAAAAEbg/H8xJzg5JXF8/s1600/Shamrock-Shakes-Shooters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--wC6zYRZ850/T2I2McKBybI/AAAAAAAAEbg/H8xJzg5JXF8/s400/Shamrock-Shakes-Shooters.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">image & recipe from </span><a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/02/21/the-mcdonalds-shamrock-shake-copycat-recipe/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">babble</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour shakes into shot glasses and garnish each one with whipped cream, sprinkles !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-43629984990235198802012-03-08T12:08:00.001-05:002012-09-11T11:19:40.966-04:00Josh's Jungle JubileeIt's such a gorgeous day out today.. 70 degree's here in the NY/NJ area! A mild day like this is perfect for a stroll at the zoo. Which reminds me.... I never shared the Joshua's Jungle Jubilee.... a party I designed last year for the cutest little boy celebrating his 1st birthday party at the Zoo. It was mid summer then, so the party was in one of the zoo's air conditioned classrooms. No need for AC today! Enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JJroIwae-R4/T1jYaUTEycI/AAAAAAAAEZk/AyZyW6ktNPM/s1600/Josh3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JJroIwae-R4/T1jYaUTEycI/AAAAAAAAEZk/AyZyW6ktNPM/s400/Josh3.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids decorated sun visors before venturing out in the "wilderness"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p45BRpdvfbY/T1ja9myZnZI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/r50hkhWZO5A/s1600/Tablea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p45BRpdvfbY/T1ja9myZnZI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/r50hkhWZO5A/s400/Tablea.jpg" width="283" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Centerpieces were little storage boxes wrapped with coordinating baby animal jungle fabric, and housed all craft supplies needed to decorated the visors. I also added pieces of wheatgrass and the #1 to add the the jungle feel along a giraffe print runner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CM8VYfnch6w/T1jnWbsOFsI/AAAAAAAAEbY/2m7mdwCROs0/s1600/DSC_0342a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CM8VYfnch6w/T1jnWbsOFsI/AAAAAAAAEbY/2m7mdwCROs0/s320/DSC_0342a.jpg" width="214" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lunch boxes were outfitted with id stickers provided by none other than my go to stationery girl Christine of <a href="http://www.the3chattychicks.com/">The 3 Chatty Chicks </a>and <a href="http://www.olivebranchpapery.com/">The Olive Branch Papery</a>. Christine did an amazing job designing the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paper goods for this event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZZe_A3E1N0/T1jbjCpR0aI/AAAAAAAAEaA/b35aYp6qslY/s1600/Lunch1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZZe_A3E1N0/T1jbjCpR0aI/AAAAAAAAEaA/b35aYp6qslY/s400/Lunch1b.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An itinerary provided guidance for the parents throughout the day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a1_ijHNUork/T1jfAzgA7vI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/fnsdY4ZC7Nc/s1600/Josh4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a1_ijHNUork/T1jfAzgA7vI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/fnsdY4ZC7Nc/s400/Josh4.jpg" width="285" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whats a party without sweets and treats!? I used giraffe print linens along with an accent of the baby animal jungle scene fabric, bamboo sticks, banana leaves, and wheatgrass to decorate the sweets display. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ac7hCgBEZiE/T1jfhyvE9oI/AAAAAAAAEaY/c_ITrCekwtQ/s1600/Treats1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ac7hCgBEZiE/T1jfhyvE9oI/AAAAAAAAEaY/c_ITrCekwtQ/s400/Treats1.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marshmallow bananas are a must! That's if you dare take them away from his tight grip! ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T4_wrLJ-IrM/T1jgqtqd63I/AAAAAAAAEag/V0UwKAY17SY/s1600/Monkey1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T4_wrLJ-IrM/T1jgqtqd63I/AAAAAAAAEag/V0UwKAY17SY/s400/Monkey1.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-08UjFnKnDeo/T1jkKdMcZRI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/9_AaeO3Zbo0/s1600/DSC_0297a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-08UjFnKnDeo/T1jkKdMcZRI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/9_AaeO3Zbo0/s400/DSC_0297a.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wheatgrass added a special touch to a simple cupcake stand </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPDgPaP-zNM/T1jhGk1FjTI/AAAAAAAAEaw/gR0bAdEwUFg/s1600/Cupcakes1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPDgPaP-zNM/T1jhGk1FjTI/AAAAAAAAEaw/gR0bAdEwUFg/s400/Cupcakes1b.jpg" width="267" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kids went home with a personalized tee with Josh's logo. They couldn't wait to wear it, so most put them on during the party, and wore it to enjoy the day at the zoo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hGwUQ4lOKNo/T1ji2XmdkeI/AAAAAAAAEa4/tV44ZnXJGdg/s1600/DSC_0286ab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hGwUQ4lOKNo/T1ji2XmdkeI/AAAAAAAAEa4/tV44ZnXJGdg/s400/DSC_0286ab.jpg" width="267" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ftd-YNlnZE/T1jj19WC88I/AAAAAAAAEbI/cFscaBp21XI/s1600/Tees2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ftd-YNlnZE/T1jj19WC88I/AAAAAAAAEbI/cFscaBp21XI/s400/Tees2a.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Parties at the zoo are perfect for the entire family to enjoy! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-24945975257074290652012-02-21T08:10:00.000-05:002012-02-21T08:10:00.245-05:002 Cent Tuesday: Invitation Woes<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dz1mCOEjQHo/T0OAUpY-HbI/AAAAAAAAEZc/mYRElW3yDSU/s1600/twocents.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dz1mCOEjQHo/T0OAUpY-HbI/AAAAAAAAEZc/mYRElW3yDSU/s1600/twocents.gif" /></a></div>Do you have any design dilemma's, customer quandaries, catering conundrums, or event horror stories, or just simple event questions you've had to handle!? We'd love to hear about them, because we have them too! Share them with us and let us know how you handled it! Or share your 2 cents on the situations presented on Fete Fanatic. I'm sure your advice will be greatly appreciated by the readers! <br />
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<strong>Predicament:</strong> You are having a celebration (wedding, party, shower etc.) and some guests informed you prior to receiving an invitation that they would be unable to attend. Do you still send them an invitation? <strong><span style="font-size: large;">What's your 2 cents?</span></strong> Would you do?<br />
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<strong>My 2 cents</strong>: I would still send an invitation. It shows that though you understand they will not make it, you still would love for them to be in attendance. Plus you just never know.. their situation may change.<br />
Want to share your experiences, or hear others' 2 cents on a topic? Email me at www.theflairfactor@gmail.com with your experience or question. Please include the predicament, solution, lessons learned(if any) and your 2 Cents! Can't wait to hear from you! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-89966408212136879422012-02-14T17:07:00.000-05:002012-02-14T17:07:38.669-05:00Happy Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_iZIMcvsiog/Tzra05ezi7I/AAAAAAAAEZQ/lMh9z4VAlS4/s1600/DSC_0236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_iZIMcvsiog/Tzra05ezi7I/AAAAAAAAEZQ/lMh9z4VAlS4/s400/DSC_0236.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make it a good one!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-91381151330764089902012-02-13T15:01:00.001-05:002012-02-13T15:02:01.287-05:00Last Minute Valentines Day Gift Idea: Skinnygirl Cocktails!Valentines Day isn't only for your sweethearts! What about those sweet girlfriends of yours? Do you have anything special planned for your besties, or having your girls over for a drink this Valentines Day? Well here's a simple gift idea they're sure to love. Serve up <a href="http://www.skinnygirlcocktails.com/#/about-skinnygirl-cocktails">Skinnygirl </a>cocktails! Or, how about gifting them a <a href="http://www.skinnygirlcocktails.com/#/the-cocktails/white-cranberry-cosmo">Skinnygirl</a> Cocktail to show how much you love them?! It can also be a great hostess gift. There's a drink for every palette, and you don't have to worry too much about your waistline.. so bottoms up ladies!!<br />
For the Cosmo Lover.. the new White Cranberry Cosmo is sure to be a hit! (I'm a Cosmo girl)<br />
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For the Sangria Lover..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">You don't have to break the bank to show your appreciation. Try one or try them all! :-) </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">What kind of Skinnygirl are you?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Head over to <a href="http://www.skinnygirlcocktails.com/#/where-to-find-skinnygirl-cocktails">Skinnygirl</a> to find your local retailer! Hurry! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a Happy Valentines Day All! </div><div style="text-align: center;">/</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608821119387315732.post-76432448162112861172012-01-30T08:46:00.003-05:002012-09-11T11:20:32.718-04:00Hot Pink & Paisley Dinner PartyI'm back with the first celebration of the new year. This hot pink and paisley party was an intimate dinner in celebration of a 70th birthday. Giving limited time to plan (one week..yikes) we had to pull it together with materials that were readily accessible. With the holidays just coming to an end, I found this really pretty paisley wrapping paper as my inspiration and used it throughout the party. Paisley prints are very classic, elegant and punched up with hot pink details .....ta-da.. it worked perfectly for this 70th dinner party celebration!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Wrapping paper turned paper fan decor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XmbUtguId1E/TyaZ1tmhKZI/AAAAAAAAEX4/GWCoMG-3hYU/s1600/DSC_0813-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XmbUtguId1E/TyaZ1tmhKZI/AAAAAAAAEX4/GWCoMG-3hYU/s400/DSC_0813-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Simple tablescape included lots of hot pink details and candles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fDpiUItt6J4/TyaZ_aVq1tI/AAAAAAAAEYA/dwX1lJSRPaA/s1600/Moms+70th1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fDpiUItt6J4/TyaZ_aVq1tI/AAAAAAAAEYA/dwX1lJSRPaA/s400/Moms+70th1-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the incredible ambiance candlelight gives to a space</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iorjNPGn5uE/TyabaeAbPHI/AAAAAAAAEYQ/PLZVgG2SQtU/s1600/DSC_0817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iorjNPGn5uE/TyabaeAbPHI/AAAAAAAAEYQ/PLZVgG2SQtU/s400/DSC_0817.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--cKAir-TLO4/TyacG2WB81I/AAAAAAAAEYY/mmtJQivKzOE/s1600/DSC_0819-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--cKAir-TLO4/TyacG2WB81I/AAAAAAAAEYY/mmtJQivKzOE/s400/DSC_0819-1.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtLcdescApY/Tyb3v8AIIjI/AAAAAAAAEZA/5AX0FOFr_-I/s1600/DSC_0794a-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="285" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtLcdescApY/Tyb3v8AIIjI/AAAAAAAAEZA/5AX0FOFr_-I/s400/DSC_0794a-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paisley paper was also used for the centerpieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqfc_EHx0is/Tyaco7u42yI/AAAAAAAAEYg/HUyI6NkTsMs/s1600/Moms+70th2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqfc_EHx0is/Tyaco7u42yI/AAAAAAAAEYg/HUyI6NkTsMs/s400/Moms+70th2-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cake also reflected our paisley theme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qoBXSB6d8Rs/TyadKybvZRI/AAAAAAAAEYo/4y_SFPaCevY/s1600/DSC_0809-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qoBXSB6d8Rs/TyadKybvZRI/AAAAAAAAEYo/4y_SFPaCevY/s400/DSC_0809-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet treats are a must </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AaEyuQUI5O8/TyadPWt4ejI/AAAAAAAAEYw/Cq552IWmedo/s1600/Moms+70th-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AaEyuQUI5O8/TyadPWt4ejI/AAAAAAAAEYw/Cq552IWmedo/s400/Moms+70th-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone went home with a cupcake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2dHDhTy4CY/Tyb8CGw78jI/AAAAAAAAEZI/hxg_IF0ZFH0/s1600/DSC_0792-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2dHDhTy4CY/Tyb8CGw78jI/AAAAAAAAEZI/hxg_IF0ZFH0/s400/DSC_0792-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can also adapt this hot pink and paisley party into a sophisticated Valentines Day party!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254874026227475539noreply@blogger.com2