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September 25th, 2012 No Comments

Vanilla apple crush cocktail (by donna hay)

This is a perfect drink for September, created by my favorite recipe expert, Donna Hay and it fits right in our color palette this week. I have a lot of different glasses at my store that would be perfect for this cocktail. Let me suggest a few for you. From left to right:  Basic Glass Tumbler Small, $6.50 each, Idra Tumblers, $295 for set of 6, each glass has a different design so everyone knows what glass is theirs, Glass Family Tumblers, $8 each (for any of the three sizes shown). Enjoy FREE SHIPPING on my site … Read more

July 3rd, 2012 1 Comment

red, white and blue: 4th of July picnic details

This year I have a lobster theme threaded through my 4th of July picnic. But this color palette and the following details can really work all summer long- for any party.  I found these paper lobster placemats (pictured above) from Carrot and Stick Press, and fun lobster lollipops from Ju-C Suckers, (minimum 12, and they come in lots of different flavors, I selected their ‘bay breeze’ flavor). I added the red, white and blue ribbon to each one. Watermelon wedges soaked in a little vodka (pictured below) and served with flag picks are refreshing shooters for the adults. Continue … Read more

June 27th, 2012 No Comments

wedding photography: don’t forget to consider the details, guests and groom

Sometimes photographers get the most amazing photos at your wedding- not only of you but of the children and guests. A great photographer will always be looking around for those special moments to capture. A bad vendor will be standing in the corner on break eating or talking on their phone while your wedding is flashing before their eyes. I have seen both types at the weddings I have covered for magazines. Philippe Cheng though is one of the greats. I’m in love with this photo he took of the redheaded boys with all the graphic sea blue striped … Read more