If you’re struggling with the task of writing thank you notes after a special occasion, use this simple “cheat sheet” to make the job easy.
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A clever “funny wedding gowns” promotional contest has yielded surprisingly beautiful results. For the past seven years, Cheap Chic Weddings has held a toilet paper wedding dress competition to publicize their website. According to the contest rules, “…entries must be made of toilet paper, glue, tape, and/may be sewn to make their gowns.”
This year, Susan […]
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Engagement announcements are evolving into very personal–and beautiful–save-the-date cards. Here are highlights from a new bridal survey.
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Slide over, cupcakes. There are new sweeties on the block that are as pretty as they are delicious. We’re talking about macarons (not to be confused with macaroons, which are dense, coconut goodies.)
Macarons are delicate disk-shaped, bite-size, meringue-like cookies–puffy and tasty clouds of sweetness.
The cookies are eye-catching, too, thanks to their feminine pastel colors and […]
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Several days ago, we got a wonderful e-mail from one of our readers about the Sex and the City bridal shower that her bridesmaids threw for her, the weekend before the opening of SATC2.
“I live in New York City and work for On Location Tours, the company that runs the Sex and the City Hotspots […]
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Flowers make the most elegant centerpieces for spring holidays and celebrations. Use this inspiration board to help you create or purchase the best centerpieces for your celebration. Here are descriptions of the arrangements above, some of which include directions on how to create them:
Different sized containers (top, left): You can use miscellaneous containers to […]
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Here’s an affordable, easy idea, from the Flower Council of Holland, to decorate for any celebration at the office. These pretty arrangements are based on the simple, eco-friendly idea of recycling disposable coffee or beverage cups.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, engagement, or shower, set out several small flower arrangements along the center of the conference […]
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Here’s a little bit of extra help for the end of the summer celebrations that you already may be planning. All of these adorable and free printables, created by talented designers, will make great additions to your dinner party, birthday celebration, engagement party, or any other special gathering with friends and family.
It’s easy to get […]
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Photo credits: Yellow-themed floral arrangements (bottom left), by White Poppy florist, and Limonata lemonade bottles in footed trifle bowl (top right) both photographed by Darby Elizabeth photography and posted on Blue Orchid Designs. Sangria by K Sherrie+Company, citrus macarons (center, right) by Bake it Pretty, and yellow place card by Plum Party. Foods shown in […]
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I just stumbled on the most wonderfully decadent and elegant recipe for a brunch or small shower.Watched the video on how to prepare Wild Mushroom and Brie Crispy Rolls, and wanted to make it NOW. (Will require a shopping trip, however.)
The video, featuring chef Jerome, of the Provence Grill restaurant in downtown Miami, was prepared […]
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