Crate & Barrel Registry party

Getting married?
Head on over to Crate and Barrel and enjoy food, drinks and music. They are hosting a party and will have experts on hand that will assist you in selecting all the items you need, or just want! Check out their website to find out the time and location near you. Sept 13, Oct 4 & 18th 9am-11am.

Baby Shower all Grown Up

Baby Shower all Grown Up is for the modern woman looking for something bit different, more sophisticated, chic... rather than the average cutsie baby shower. I set the scene with a bold color palette of black, white, and red floral ...patterns, accented with pretty polka dots for a feminine touch. No baby pinks, blues or pastel hues at this shower. I went for a chic mature feel, for the modern mom. Of course I included simple, elegant touches of baby!



I love these baby bootie votives


Place Cards


Floating petal centerpiece




Place Setting


Pacifier Napkin Ring


Pacifier Charms around the stem of glass



Send all the ladies home with a Sippy Cup Favor!

Additional images on Facebook

J.Crew Fall 2009 Wedding and Parties Collection

If you'll be in the NYC area, make and appointment with J.Crews in store wedding specialist, Kate. Then head over to Rockafella Center to preview J.Crew's fall 2009 Wedding and Parties collection. Check out J.Crew online for a preview.
Here's a peek..

OOT Bags

Want to give your traveling wedding guests a special treat? Design your own out-of-town gift bag just for them!
An out-of-town gift bag can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. You can start with deciding what type of container you want to use for your "bag." Then what you will include. It's nice to include items that speaks to the bride and groom, the wedding theme, or even the setting of the wedding. The sky's the limit! Just be creative with it. The most recent wedding I attend had the cutest OOT bags. The wedding was held in FL, and included items that you can utilize while you were there, and also complimented the wedding theme well. She included a Florida orange, water, flip flops, Wake-up Call (an Alka Seltzer product that provide relief for hangovers. You may need it after a wedding.) seashell candy, trail mix, a welcome letter, itinerary, and a map of area and things to do. I'm sure there were a few more items, but I can't remember all of them. Take a look....



Hand written sand dollars were an added touch to this already fun OOT bag.

Movie Night from Pottery Barn

I love me some Pottery Barn! They are a great source for my inspiration. I love their seasonal displays. It makes you want to sit right at that table in the store for dinner. :-) I just want to get everything they display and have a party! Check out their party planner, it's a great tool. I'm loving this Movie Night party. It may very well be the next event on my list!

Head over to Pottery Barn to download the details.

Bottoms up: Desert Cocktails

Love an occasional cocktail? How about desert? Try putting the two delectable treats together, YUM! Ok, yeah, I'll have to try this one...
Cookies n Cream Desert Cocktail
Recipe at Taste.com

Prefer bananas?
Banana Split

Recipe at CocktailTimes.com

She's about to pop baby shower theme

I love this theme found on Australia Entertains for a baby shower. When ever it's my turn, I'll be incorporating this theme into my shower! How cute are these popcorn boxes?

And of course we'll send our guest home with an array of popcorn! A popcorn buffet is a must!

Image found on Wedding Bee