Officer & A Gentle Woman

A friend of mine hosted a surprise party to celebrate her boyfriends graduation from the Corrections Academy.
We personalized the event with little law enforcement touches. The guest of honor had no idea, the surprise came off with a "Bang!"

DIY banner made by enlarging a picture of the patch from his uniform, and photo shopping the letters inside of the patch.




Brownie Badges

Corrections Cupcakes

I'm Feeling This: Billy Balls

I am really feeling these Billy Balls. They are so pretty and playful.

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Operation Dream Dress

Brides magazine launched Operation Dream Dress earlier this year, a chance for aspiring designers to create dresses around the theme of visionary romance. Check out the entries of the final five contestants who appeared on "GMA".
The Winner...

Courtesy Brides Magazine)
Amy Wong Micucci's Winning Design: A gown fit for a goddess, this strapless design has satin banding and chiffon flowers at the waist. Bratten pointed out "the beautiful draping" and "the fresh, modern, romantic wearable look." Micucci, from Beverly Hills, Calif. has her own line of bridesmaid dresses. Micucci's winning design will grace the cover of the November/December issue of Brides, and David's Bridal will manufacture her dress nationwide.

Here are the stunning designs by the finalists
(Courtesy Brides Magazine)

Say Cheese!

And Wine if you please.... Have a Wine and Cheese Party! For all you wine enthusiasts, this party is a must see! Chris over at Celebrations at home hosted an amazing Wine and Cheese Gathering. The details from this party are on point! I wish I was there, you will too! Just head over to her blog and check it out for great ideas and inspiration.

Here are additional inspiration for you.
Place card holders

Stick these Wine Cork picks in your appetizers!

Stick these White Porcelain Cheese Labels in your cheese!

You gotta have Cheese Boards and Lazy Susans for your cheeses.

How cute to put a bottle of wine in these Fish Net Wine Bag from Pottery Barn.

Or bath beads favor that looks like grapes!

Foodie Friday: Ice-Cream Cake

I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream and who doesn't love cake!?! Put them together and what do you get?

Ice-Cream Cake Roll

Recipe at Parents.com

Layered Ice Cream Cake

Recipe at Parents.com

Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe

Recipe courtesy of Parents.com

Birdcages Not for the Birds

For some reason I seem to be on a Spring,Summer garden outdoor party kick ( I wonder why :-)). So let me keep on rolling with it. Bird cages not for the birds! I love love love the look of birdcage decor and centerpieces!

Check out these beauties...


Pic courtesy BonneFete-Hire


Pic courtesy of Mints Design


Pic courtesy Wedding BlogDig


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One last watering can

How cute would this be for a garden baby shower!

Pic courtesy of Bonne Fete Hire