St. Germain Goodness

 

If you haven't tried St. Germain yet I highly suggest you finding a bar and ordering a delicious cocktail with this liquor post-haste!

The liquor itself is made from Elderflowers and, as aptly described by St. Germain themselves, is neither passion fruit nor pear, neither grapefruit nor lemon but hints at each of them and yet none of them exactly. I describe it as being sweet but not sweet. Floral but not. It's the most wonderful oxymoron that one could drink. And that's really the only way I know how to put it.

Plus side? It's the perfect base for any signature cocktail. The color is similar to a very light sauvignon blanc so you could go any direction with the color. Add fresh fruit, rose petals, pansies, lemon twists, mint sprigs...the list goes on. Check out the official website for more recipes & ideas: St. Germain

Campsite Not Required

In case you haven't noticed yet, I've got myself quite the sweet-tooth. Cravings come along with that sweet-tooth and on this foggy day all I can think about is bundling up around a bonfire on the beach and roasting s'mores.

I love the idea of incorporating these tasty treats into a late summer wedding. How do you do that, you ask? Well, funny you should ask...

• How about you offer up these S'more Nut Bars in a little cellophane bag, pretty ribbon & custom tag as your favors?
• Or, if you're going the cupcake route why not offer up these scrumptious looking S'more Cupcakes?
• Look at this idea that I stumbled on...S'mores Cake In a Jar. Pretty sure I'm going to be trying this at home very soon! Marshmallows? Good. Chocolate Cake? Good. Graham Cracker Crust? Good. Put it all in a jar and call it a day? Sold.
• Now, I've been seeing a lot of pie stations...and I love it! But, they're most often berry pies (which again, I love!) but why not shake things up a bit with a S'More Pie?
• Or, heck, go the traditional route! Have a beach-side rehearsal dinner with all the fixin' of a traditional bonfire! Barbecue up some meat, bring some beer and roast those s'mores! It'll definitely be a rehearsal to remember!

If you're not a s'mores fan (borderline blasphemy if you ask me!) then incorporate something else you love into your big day! It's all in the details, ya'll.

Hope you're all out enjoying your Saturday! xoxo


**Thanks to Jason Diavatis with Bay Area Entertainment for inspiring my craving! Looking forward to our next SF NACE event! S'mores and all!**

Fabulous Fascinators



For those of you not in the know, a fascinator is termed as a frivolous head decoration. In other words, pure fabulousness. Now, some of ya'll may not want to rock this much pure unadulterated awesome on your big day. If that's the case, I do think that it'd still be a really fun accessory for either your rehearsal dinner or bachelorette party. Heck, even include your girlies in the fun! Put your bridesmaids in some fun head toppers for the ceremony or ask that your girls wear these to your bachelorette party.

Incorporating these fun little architectural head pieces will ensure that you have the most stylish of soirees! Current obsession right there. Happy Friday, ya'll!

**Check out out more of these head pieces on Etsy @ EllaGajewska

Who Needs A Grown-Up Cake?

It's been too long, folks! I know! Let's just say that between moving and AT&T internet service having wonderful customer service...blogging has been difficult to get around to. BUT good news is that I'm back and Starbucks will be seeing much less of me. Okay, well, I can't lie. They'll still see a lot of me but at least now I don't need to use their internet! Just their caffeine...

Today's post is inspired by my birthday. Who doesn't love birthday cake? Lord knows I do! It's my favorite part of any birthday! Wedding cake on the other hand...it's got quite a stigma attached. More and more couples are opting to nix it all together and go with candy stations, chocolate fountains or late night cookie stations. This saddens me because I really do love the idea of having a cake to cut at your reception. The pictures alone are worth it, in my opinion, and you'll probably make the parents happy with the tradition. Parents don't do well with change...but I digress...

I believe I've found a solution...FUNFETTI! Imagine if you will a three tiered white cake filled with funfetti morsels, covered in Duncan Hines frosting and sprinkles. It's a little redneck. I know. I plead the I-Grew-Up-In-Mississippi excuse. It doesn't come out too often but every once in a while...

But seriously, who can resist that? Definitely not your wedding coordinator. And I'm guessing not the rest of your guests, either.

Anywho, glad to be back, lovlies! xoxo

Sparkly!

Love, you say? Love is a Tacori engagement ring. At least... that's what I love. But, to be honest, diamonds in general are a good thing. I'm sure Martha Stewart would agree.

Sweet Succulents!

Succulents... I mean, really. Can you get any better? No, no you can't. Not really.

I want to take this wreath and place it on a table and put a plethora (didn't see that word coming, did ya ;) of white candles inside of it. They are simple but beautiful. Current obsession right there. You're welcome.



Would You Go Hungry, Black & Blue?

Music is one of those things that can deeply touch my little ol' soul. I recently stumbled across Adele's version of "To Make You Feel My Love" and it's quickly become my favorite version of the song. Her voice is almost hauntingly beautiful and the lyrics couldn't be more romantic.

"I could make you happy/ Make your dreams come true/ Nothing that I wouldn’t do/ Go to the ends of the earth for you/ To make you feel my love"

First dance material? I think so...

Pie, You Say? I Don't Mind If I Do!

Ya'll...it's confession time. I love sweets. Like, I could quite possibly eat a danish for breakfast, cake for lunch and pie for dinner. However, in my love of sweets, I do have some favorites. Berry pie is one of them.

My lovely wedding last night opted to serve a small traditional cake along with several pies made at a local farm here named Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, California. Now, most guests at a wedding are expecting a piece of cake and most aren't particularly thrilled about it. However, they know that it's par for the course when attending a wedding. You should have seen these guest's faces last night when they realized they were getting pie. There is just something about pie that brings a smile to a person's face.

Needless to say, we had left over cake. Moral of my story? Let them eat pie.

And save me a piece.

No Pinching With This Rock!

In honor of St. Patrick's Day. What more can I say? How about "yes, please".

Hope all of you have a happy day filled with lots of green :)

**Find this ring at www.alvr.com. Jewelery store out of New York**

Sparkly Shoes

Soo...I kind of have this thing. It's not a huge thing or anything it's just... I love sparkle. I think most women  probably do. The thing about me loving sparkle is that if anything is sparkly or glittery or pretty... I have to touch it. You don't want to see me in a department store.

With that said, you can imagine how I felt when I found these shoes. I love Louboutin. Period. A-dore. Add a couple thousand crystals to it and I just about go into a very happy sparkle coma. Saying that I want these badly doesn't do justice to how much I really do want them.

Anyway...that's a little peek inside my girly brain. But can't you just imagine these with a gorgeous wedding gown? Ah! Love it!

Happy Rolled Into A Flower

These flowers just make me smile. Besides tulips, nothing says S-P-R-I-N-G quite like ranunculus.

A Little Taste of Wonderful

Current obsession/craving/addiction...french macaroons. I had my first of these tasty little morsels while down in L.A. a few months ago and since then I've been on the hunt. Colorful, delicate, delicious...what more could you want? What's even better... I think they make adorable wedding favors. Tres chic!

Now, if only I had the patience to bake these for myself...sigh.