tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72753077477865124902024-03-13T20:05:37.402-07:00Renegade Soiree: Fabulous Parties By Any Means NecessaryErin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-3557234525996418452010-08-18T13:26:00.000-07:002010-08-18T13:29:18.401-07:00A Very Sweet 13!Today I am LOVING <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2010/08/sweet-guest-dessert-feature-from-elizabeth-messina/">this post</a> from Amy Atlas' blog, <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">Sweet Designs</a>.<br /><br />I am DYING over this, y'all! I really needed some fantastic-ness after my horror show of a day.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-43964135010283423202010-08-12T09:52:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:59:56.630-07:00Movin on Up!Hello, my doves! <br /><br />Some big news for you. In an effort to streamline my life and my business, I have decided to combine this blog with <a href="www.rosieevents.blogspot.com"><span style="font-style: italic;">Holy, Matrimony!</span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a>. I think this move will be a great one! I love parties and events (obvs!) and I think it will be great to move this into a more "lifestyle-y" blog while promoting the work I'll be doing. I'll have so much more to say...<br /><br />So what's to become of <span style="font-style: italic;">Holy, Matrimony!</span>? Well, lovelies, over the next few days HMat will be changing, growing and morphing into something new and exciting! More news on that over the next few days!<br /><br />Thanks for listening, dolls. I really feel so much better, like a big weight is off my shoulders...The chip? Well, that's still there.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-8363528442418182732010-08-10T10:00:00.000-07:002010-08-10T10:08:37.024-07:00Perhaps You Noticed......that things look a bit different around here. Well. Things are different. I am working out a few ideas and trying to spruce the place up a bit. I'm headed in a slightly new direction and I am trying to figure some things out! I hope you'll bear with me as I shake things up a bit.<br /><br />And away we go!Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-41407782783396656882010-08-06T13:36:00.000-07:002010-08-06T13:45:51.239-07:00A Whole New WorldI think I just found my new favorite place.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://furbishstudio.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 127px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFxyjMJDU9I/AAAAAAAAAl0/XCNbN2yBB2E/s400/furbish_logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502398793620083666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Umm, hello McFly! How freaking fab is this?! Furbish studio is located in sunny Raleigh, NC and might just be home to the most brilliant collection of interior lovelies I have ever seen. In ever!<br />Don't believe me? Check out her <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/">blog</a>. I am simply dying for her online shop to be up and running. I will spend way too much money purchasing way too many beautiful things. I can feel it.<br /><br />Seriously darlings, her blog is great. Full of inspiration. And these great <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2010/07/coral-chorale.html">pillows</a> with coral on them. And this <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2010/08/and-its-only-1000.html">fabric</a>. I die! <br /><br />Oh, why can't I live in Raleigh, NC?!<br /><br />Logo Credit:<br /><a href="www.furbishstudio.com"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">www dot furbishstudio dot com</span></span></a><br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-49867787012533029562010-07-22T11:46:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:01:29.731-07:00Illuminating!I am working on several things this summer, not least of which is cultivating ideas for a great big country themed party I'm hoping to design. I have been considering some unique lighting schemes that are fabulously, uniquely country and have found some great inspiration! I can't wait to get going on the inspiration board...I am after all, a country girl at heart you know. I thought I would share some of my finds with you. Consider some of these for your upcoming outdoor soirees.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_bJdTFI/AAAAAAAAAlc/K_snzztRsbo/s1600/lanterns+1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_bJdTFI/AAAAAAAAAlc/K_snzztRsbo/s400/lanterns+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501952876963777618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This picture is one of my favorites. Made from upcycled mason jars, these sweet hanging lanterns cast a lovely warm glow over an entire event. I love this look. If I was to take hold of this, I'd probably pair it with a few more clean lines while perhaps doing a wildflower centerpiece...so many choices.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_qNKxFI/AAAAAAAAAlk/w8QOPsibQhM/s1600/lanterns+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_qNKxFI/AAAAAAAAAlk/w8QOPsibQhM/s400/lanterns+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501952881005872210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here we have a variation on a really fantastic theme. These beautiful votives are porcelain! They've been cast in molds made from Bell jars. Lovely! We have mastermind Alyssa Ettinger to thank for these.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_5hj6HI/AAAAAAAAAls/kh2iM-It4JU/s1600/luminaries+1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TFrc_5hj6HI/AAAAAAAAAls/kh2iM-It4JU/s400/luminaries+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501952885117937778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Luminaries. Beautiful, ethereal luminaries. I love to use these to illuminate walkways and driveways. They're beautiful on tables, hanging in trees, you name it! <br /><br />Well, I hope that was enough to get you started! We've got some of the most beautiful days of summer coming now, and I hope you all can use them to host some amazing outdoor soirees...I know I will!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo Credit:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1. Lanterns by etsy seller, Cherry Grove. Found on </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="www.bustedwallet.blogspot.com">bustedwallet dot blogspot dot com </a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2. Lanterns by Aylssa Ettinger. Found on </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="www.re-nest.com">re-nest dot com</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3. Paper Luminaries by Martha Stewart. Found on </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="www.marthastewartweddings.com">marthsstewartweddings dot com</a></span><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-8052906905245457522010-07-06T11:20:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:24:42.893-07:00Amy's Got a Brand New BlogHey y'all! <br /><br />For those of you constantly on the look-out for incredible party inspiration, have I got the blog for you!<br /><br />Party planning icon, Amy Atlas (swoon!) has a new blog! Two words for you. I. Die. It is possibly the most wonderfully inspiring blog in ever. But, you don't have to take my word for it...see for yourself!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">Amy Atlas's super awesome, totally wonderful blog.</a><br /></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-88253400495243646512010-06-14T13:45:00.001-07:002010-06-14T13:45:55.320-07:00Exciting News!Omg, y'all!<br /><br />So, you've probably heard me talking (at length) about <a href="www.hauteapplepie.com">this blog</a>. Well, as you may know, all of June is Wedding Month at Haute Apple Pie! It's a super-fab idea and I am pleased to announce that you're friendly neighborhood wedding blogger will be part of the extremely stylish action!<br /><br />That's right folks, tune in to <a href="www.hauteapplepie.com">Haute Apple Pie</a> on Friday June 25th and you'll see me! Our wedding is to be featured as a "Haute Wedding" and I'll be adding some tips and tricks of the trade to help you pull off a swanky little wedding of your own. I'm so excited!<br /><br />I'll post a reminder as we get closer to the day.<br /><br />You know what? Scratch that. Get your stylish little bottoms over there now and you'll be so addicted you won't need my reminder. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-65702782178567985602010-06-14T13:17:00.000-07:002010-06-14T13:21:02.054-07:00A Long Time GoneHello darlings!<br /><br />It feels so good to be back. However, I think y'all deserve an explanation as to my ridiculously long absence.<br /><br />Here goes:<br /><br />1. I needed to take a step back for a little while to just clear my head, regroup my thoughts and get back in the saddle. I really don't want to do things if I can't do them well and I really need to do this well.<br /><br />2. We adopted a kitten almost two weeks ago. She's adorable. Seriously adorable. She's taken up most of my time what with baby proofing the house, socializing her with Rosie, keeping her from tearing apart my Pottery Barn drapes and all.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaJtql2hQI/AAAAAAAAAjo/G8z_JzcZnTI/s1600/roxie.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaJtql2hQI/AAAAAAAAAjo/G8z_JzcZnTI/s400/roxie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482721013990327554" border="0" /></a><br />I'm Roxie! Nice to meet you!<br /><br /></div>3. I am overhauling my business. The Hubbs has finally decided to go back to school here in MKE! Yay! I am really grateful because now I have a clear path and a big 'ol green light. I am gathering bids for blog redesign, working on contracts and distilling my vision and mission into something a little more me. I'm also working on a marketing/branding strategy! So much work! It has been really rewarding to watch this come together over the last two years.<br /><br />4. I'm redecorating the office! Yay! An ongoing process, but since I will not be in a store front for some time...it's an important one! Here is what my desk looks like!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaLjlCw4-I/AAAAAAAAAjw/L5kVd6BJnPc/s1600/x2_14e5c73.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaLjlCw4-I/AAAAAAAAAjw/L5kVd6BJnPc/s400/x2_14e5c73.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482723039725544418" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you see how much trouble I'm having editing at this point?!<br /><br /></div>5. Rescuing my bathroom. The bathroom doesn't vent out the moisture so, now the paint has started to come off the wall due to moisture. It's awful. And time consuming. I may have cried more than once just looking at it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaL3gdkBJI/AAAAAAAAAj4/2zTSY2KFJAw/s1600/x2_14e4237.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/TBaL3gdkBJI/AAAAAAAAAj4/2zTSY2KFJAw/s400/x2_14e4237.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482723382093153426" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Wow. Just unbelievable, horrific wow.<br /><br />6. I've taken time off planning events to...wait for it...here it comes...write a book! It's something that I've always wanted to do and lately I've been feeling like I won't feel complete as a person if I don't give it a shot. A real shot. I have books and books filled with stories. Some done. Some undone, some good, some not so good. I've gotten a really great start and I am feeling great about it. You know, it's weird to say it out loud, but there it is. I'd love to give you the details, but you'll have to wait. Writing has always been a huge source of comfort and release for me. It feels great to be doing it again.<br /><br />So there you have it. I have a big week planned for us, so let's get started, shall we?Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-25087439503718596412010-05-26T09:08:00.000-07:002010-05-26T09:31:40.982-07:00Grade A {for Adorable!}Oh. My. Blog. This is just about the cutest darn thing I have ever seen! I found this whilst catching up on my blog reading. Enjoy this little dandy from Paper Crave:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S_1H_RDpCEI/AAAAAAAAAjY/oEnzcWyBAXE/s1600/milk-cookies-printables.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S_1H_RDpCEI/AAAAAAAAAjY/oEnzcWyBAXE/s400/milk-cookies-printables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475611874188396610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />How flippin' adorable are these?! The story is, the genius over at <a href="http://papercrave.com/">Paper Crave</a> created these to contribute to The <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/">Sweetest Occasion's</a> Stationery Show extravaganza. The best part is they are a free printable! You'll also get a super fantastic report card themed recipe card...so cute! But rather than blather on about it, here's the <a href="http://papercrave.com/milk-and-cookies-printables/">full story</a> with all the fab deets! I really suggest checking it out. I am a HUGE fan of Paper Crave...I think some of you might be too, it you give them a look-see!<br /><br />Now, back to the favor boxes. How perfect would these be for a kid's party (I'm sort of obsessed with kids' parties right now. I wish I knew more kids) or for an adorable milk and cookie themed adult party. I love! My head is just spinning with uses for these cute little boxes (not to mention variations on the theme)<br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-74622341751254300242010-05-11T12:07:00.000-07:002010-05-11T12:10:51.483-07:00Macaron Madness!I'm in love, I'm in love and I don't care who knows it! I love macarons (not to be confused with the American confection, "macaroons")!<br /><br />Here's the deal. A little over a year and a half ago, I laid my eyes on some french macarons whilst planning the wedding. The obsession starts. A few months later, I see them in pink. The obsession begins to grow. Then I continue to see them in virtually every magazine and on virtually every blog in the cosmos. Usually, I just get tired of "party trends" like this and then I don't want to see them. But not this time, I love them so much I could just pee! But I won't.<br /><br />And, lo and behold...what do I find on my Google Reader this afternoon? <a href="http://local.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23956425&GT1=24000">This!</a> <a href="http://www.delish.com/search/fast_search_recipes?search_term=macarons&GT1=47001">And this!</a><br /><br />My wheels have been turning for months as I plan my next event. Must...have...macarons... Centerpieces, sweets tables, favors, you name it. Can you imagine brightly colored macarons as place cards...Think adorable little picks emblazoned with each of your guests' names. This versatile little treat is perfect for just about anything. And just to get your "I-want-super-cute-sweets" ball a'rollin, I'll leave you with this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-mo2r5twKI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/TSMdv7Y0nZQ/s1600/macarons.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 251px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-mo2r5twKI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/TSMdv7Y0nZQ/s400/macarons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470088879869378722" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ahhh, perfection. Enjoy!<br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo credit: Sweet Almond Wedding macarons from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.paulettemacarons.com/">Paulette Macarons</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. (I Love.)</span></span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">via msn dot com</span></span>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-10976485915003867872010-05-10T08:53:00.000-07:002010-05-10T09:23:58.601-07:00Simply Adorable!Okay people, I love kids' parties. Well, I guess I should say I love chic, well planned out kids' parties. <a href="http://silverspoonscraps.blogspot.com/2010/01/miss-priya-turns-4-with-vintage.html">Like this one!</a><br /><br />Love! A ballerina party! I would have seriously flipped my lid had I a ballerina party like this...what a lucky little gal. I mean seriously, how flippin' cute is this cake?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-gtbjMNEuI/AAAAAAAAAiw/tTzAS0W9B7c/s1600/P1020928.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-gtbjMNEuI/AAAAAAAAAiw/tTzAS0W9B7c/s400/P1020928.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469671698767614690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The rest of the pictures are just as adorable. Oh, the blog I found this on? <a href="www.silverspoonsvintage.com">Silver Spoons Scraps.</a> Pretty cute, I'd say! Check out the blog, <a href="www.silverspoonsscraps.com">here</a>.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-33014163253702540952010-05-05T08:56:00.001-07:002010-05-05T09:09:32.031-07:00A Special Contest for MomOne of my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.broadwaypaper.com">favorite spots</a> in Milwaukee is participating a darling little <a href="http://broadwaypaper.blogspot.com/2010/05/mother-of-year-contest.html">giveaway</a> sponsored by the fabulous <a href="http://ww.historicthirdward.org/business/merchantdirectory.php">Third Ward Merchants</a>. ! I love Moms and I love giveaways, so this really piqued my interest! If my Mom lived here, I'd enter her....and she'd win. Ain't nobody's Mama betta' than my Momma! Check out the adorable announcement!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-GV_tm4DeI/AAAAAAAAAig/HDEWEXHNKL0/s1600/mother+of+the+year.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S-GV_tm4DeI/AAAAAAAAAig/HDEWEXHNKL0/s400/mother+of+the+year.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467816344411442658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tres chic</span>, no?<br /><br />So, check out the full post from Kate at Broadway Paper <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.broadwaypaper.com">here</a>! And enter your Mommas. It's the right thing to do.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">photo credit: broadwaypaper dot com</span></span>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-79243003207957314812010-04-27T16:11:00.000-07:002010-05-05T14:31:30.747-07:00Plantable Parties?So, as part of my personal crusade for 2010, I'm focusing on ways to make my parties more eco-friendly and sustainable. I am quite the digi-gal, the perfect little consumer, you might say so this eco-friendly-ing of my events has been quite the challenge. But, I'm excited to say, things just got a little easier!<br /><br />I found this wonderful little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreetingsthatGrow">Etsy shop</a> and I am in heaven! Green Things That Grow is based in Lake Erie NY. Look there and you'll find greeting cards and party accessories that are completely green. Her {clever} slogan is, "Keep the print, plant the paper." Her products are made with "with 100% recycled post consumer waste, upcycled tools, and organic seeds". Love. It.<br /><br />So, my obsession with plantable paper started when I worked with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.broadwaypaper.com">these lovely people</a>. We had big, beautiful sheets of it in the paper drawers in the back of the store. I used to ogle them and dream of all the things I could do. I was always a big fan of using it on greeting cards.<br /><br />Well, that's enough babbling! Look what I found!<br /><br />This:<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S9dyTU9aj7I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/QP_yBr0Z8C8/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S9dyTU9aj7I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/QP_yBr0Z8C8/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464962349206769586" border="0" /> </a></div><br />Plantable confetti! Yay! Coming in an array of colors, this confetti is the perfect addition to any party. Stuff it in favor boxes, drop it in your centerpieces..what CAN'T you do with this stuff?<br /><br />And this:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S9d3kU5WyhI/AAAAAAAAAiY/aNOhkUMoNvM/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S9d3kU5WyhI/AAAAAAAAAiY/aNOhkUMoNvM/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464968138805660178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />How flippin' adorable are these favor tags? I love them. They come with convenient and easy to read <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41982500/10-plantable-tulip-favor-tags-w-forget">planting instructions</a>, so even those with the least green of thumbs can rock these seeds!<br /><br />Well, if you don't love this shop yet, you can also go to the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/greetingsthatgrow">Facebook profile</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.greetingsthatgrow.blogspot.com">blog</a>. I suggest checking them out. I can't wait to see what's next from this charming company! Enjoy!<br /></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-73827755391827132012010-04-09T08:58:00.000-07:002010-04-09T09:12:00.185-07:00New Love {Online}<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QNjbAvCI/AAAAAAAAAh4/jwToG3b_oyQ/s1600/lonny-magazine1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 215px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QNjbAvCI/AAAAAAAAAh4/jwToG3b_oyQ/s400/lonny-magazine1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458169467173387298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QNwqdURI/AAAAAAAAAiA/An5FwhZHvAQ/s1600/lonny-cover2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 215px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QNwqdURI/AAAAAAAAAiA/An5FwhZHvAQ/s400/lonny-cover2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458169470727835922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QOc4Ct9I/AAAAAAAAAiI/ivrrLO0qqQ8/s1600/lonny-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S79QOc4Ct9I/AAAAAAAAAiI/ivrrLO0qqQ8/s400/lonny-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458169482595973074" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I'm absolutely LOVING this!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lonnymag.com">Lonny Magazine</a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />It's so cute! I'm really appreciating the amount of online publications creeping up these days. I've only read the latest issue, but I am already getting tons of inspiration from their dreamy color palettes and luxurious home furnishings. And you better believe I'm going to go back and read the first two issues! I almost feel like the <span style="font-style: italic;">Domino Magazine</span> shaped hole in my heart has been repaired.<br /><br />I'm going to enjoy making sweet sweet magazine with <span style="font-style: italic;">Lonny</span>. I think we all will.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo credits: In order- www dot luxuryliving dot com, seebelow dot net and<br />blog dot shopdirtylaundry dot com</span></span><br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-58411668517858272502010-04-08T18:05:00.000-07:002010-04-09T09:11:17.535-07:00Bat Mitzvah FunAren't these invites adorable??<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S76MENQu9xI/AAAAAAAAAhw/PUXLpcsFKJw/s1600/Bella_invite_2purple%234BB803.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 448px; height: 290px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S76MENQu9xI/AAAAAAAAAhw/PUXLpcsFKJw/s400/Bella_invite_2purple%234BB803.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457953802326832914" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Another perfect 10 from Milwaukee design dynamo, Allison C. Beilke. I've really been loving purple lately and these cute Bat Mitzvah invites are no exception. I'm seeing personalized cookies, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43711920">like these</a>, but with two or three coordinating designs...<br /><br />I was so excited looking at these, I just had to pop them into a quick mood board! Nothing fancypants, mind you, just a quick little thing...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S76LkBa_QqI/AAAAAAAAAho/SbAME8WVOYQ/s1600/Bat+Mitzvah+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 572px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S76LkBa_QqI/AAAAAAAAAho/SbAME8WVOYQ/s400/Bat+Mitzvah+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457953249392804514" border="0" /></a><br /></div>What fun! I really love kids' parties. Mostly, because I love letting myself remember what is was like anticipating something really spectacular, the days when life was full of whimsy and wonder!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo Credits:<br />1. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mdashing.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/atlast.jpg">Dessert Cluster </a><br />2. Macaroons<br />3. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.countryliving.com">Table Arrangement</a><br />4. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/alkemie.blogspot.com/2009_12_01_archive.html">Sweets Table</a></span>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-85975133537695112032010-03-29T08:55:00.000-07:002010-03-29T08:57:47.073-07:00Back, Again!Hello cupcakes! Whew, what a couple of weeks I've had. First the back pain. Then the Hubbs' illness. Then I caught said illness and was down for the count last week. Now, I seem to have a cold. I feel like I'm falling apart. <br /><br />But, I am back at it now....Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-39114620536999977842010-03-19T09:38:00.000-07:002010-03-19T09:44:15.152-07:00Inspiration of a Different Kind<p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">Originally posted on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.rosieevents.blogspot.com">Holy Matrimony</a>. I apologize for the copious amounts of cross posting lately, but I think this was important enough to appear in both places. So be a lamb and bear with me! </span><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">There’s been quite a lot of chatter within the DIY community lately about intellectual property and copyright infringement. Questions have been asked, most notably the question of lines. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">What are these </span><span style="font-size:100%;">lines in the sand between “inspired by and stolen from”? When are these lines crossed? What can </span><span style="font-size:100%;">we</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, as a responsible community of artists and creators do about it?</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">This subject is one to which I have given a lot of thought. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">As my business is undergoing an overhaul, a reinvention if you will, I wanted to take a little time to clearly articulate my views and my policies.</span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> A</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> couple days ago</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, whilst</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> on my daily blog rounds, I came across this post on <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">Decor8</a>. You can <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2010/03/12/real-talk-diy-is-not-duplicate-it-yourself/">read the full post and comments here</a>. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">While it is a topic without easy answers and </span><span style="font-size:100%;">its existence is</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> outside </span><span style="font-size:100%;">the ease </span><span style="font-size:100%;">of black and white, the importance of it isn’t lost on us. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I have encountered many of these situations both as a wedding consultant and as an event designer. In most cases I have dealt with the issue swiftly and succinctly. In one instance in particular (a bride and her mother kept taking photographs of the invitation suites I was showing them. I heard them say they would just use the pictures and have a friend copy them…even after my repeated appeals for them to stop) I was less than composed. Ah, that temper of mine</span><span style="font-size:100%;">… </span><span style="font-size:100%;">.<br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> I believe in creation. I believe it is the thing that </span><span style="font-size:100%;">rousts me from by bed each day. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">. My life has been spent making art in one form or another. I have sung, danced, painted, photographed and acted out my triumphs, my sorrows, my insecurities, and my inadequacies. I have spent my life trying to make the world around me a little more beautiful. My heart swells when I am inspired by something and am able to ingest it, interpret it</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">expand on it</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and make it mine</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. My heart breaks when an idea is stolen, repackaged and re-sold as something it is not. </span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> I believe the Internet is an exceptional thing. It has allowed us to “meet” and share ideas. It has given us new ways to promote ourselves and the amazing work we do. It has allowed small businesses to become more visible, more viable and more vibrant. But it, like </span><span style="font-size:100%;">all of </span><span style="font-size:100%;">us, has a dark side. It has made theft so much easier</span><span style="font-size:100%;">- so much more accessible.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Our identities, our bank accounts and now our recipes and designs have become vulnerable. The idea of “intellectual property” has so many gray areas. I believe it is my duty, as a responsible member of the online artistic community to site every source, credit every picture, reference every author and include every link. I know what I didn’t create. I know what isn’t mine. As I learn more about the blogosphere, I know I will miss some things and I know I will make mistakes, but I believe it will be my task to correct them, learn from them and move on.</span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Now, to clarify... </span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">I would love to help you bring your vision to life. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">If you let me, </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">I will do it in a way that no one else can. I will look at everything you bring to </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">me,</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> I will talk with you about your ideas. For me, the interaction between us will be the best part. Based on our discussion, I will create a unique experience for you. I will go through my quote with you, line by line</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> and together we will make it fit your budget and your vision</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">. I will never do the same event twice. Your event will be uniquely yours and uniquely mine. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> I will not recreate another artist’s work. Please do not bring me an existing design and ask me to reproduce it. I will not copy another designer’s designs</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">, nor will I ask </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">my fantastic </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">designers and vendors to </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">so.</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> Copying doesn't allow us to show you what wonderful things we have in mind for you. Copying isn't honest and it isn't fair. I reserve the right to say no and politely direct you to the person who created the work you are actually interested in. I reserve the right to protect my integrity and the work of the talented </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;">artists</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> and designers with whom I am so closely and so happily tied.</span></span>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-80342798877000109522010-03-16T14:00:00.000-07:002010-03-16T14:02:01.502-07:00I love Lucite!When I die I want to be buried with this:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_rDYm5kqI/AAAAAAAAAfw/1d-kBLcUuk0/s1600-h/ghostchair.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_rDYm5kqI/AAAAAAAAAfw/1d-kBLcUuk0/s400/ghostchair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449332517519332002" border="0" /> </a><br /></div><br />The Louis Ghost chair by Philippe Starck for furniture icon, <a href="http://www.kartell.it/">Kartell</a>. I love this chair. I love all Lucite chairs. I find them so inspiring. They amp up the luciousness of almost any tablescape. Like this:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_sNh9bhtI/AAAAAAAAAf4/0-YfSizZCPY/s1600-h/ghost9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_sNh9bhtI/AAAAAAAAAf4/0-YfSizZCPY/s400/ghost9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449333791340070610" border="0" /></a></div> Umm, hello! I am not usually one for a banquet table design but look how delicious this is! For me the simplicity of the tablescape is key. I am always saying, "levels, levels, levels!" It's like a broken record, I know. Buuuut, look how fantastic a basically simple design can become. I think my favorite aspect here is the light, airy feeling I'm getting looking at this. The peach with the pop of turquoise....heaven. And again, hello gorgeous chairs. No covers, no ties, no fuss!<br /><br />Then again, I do love a bit of drama. Like this:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_teYGHySI/AAAAAAAAAgA/BeT6VH7L_jc/s1600-h/louisghost10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 447px; height: 255px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S5_teYGHySI/AAAAAAAAAgA/BeT6VH7L_jc/s400/louisghost10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449335180261574946" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Say whaaa?! Here again, clean lines, no clutter and a pop of bold color. I die! I think if I were to do something like this, I'd really want the table number to pop, but not over power the table. I've also really been into the idea of the " clear trays with glass beads" combo for quite some time. This is a perfect example of what I mean. Hello Hostesses! This is sort of what I'm always blathering on about.<br /><br /><br />1. Louis Ghost chair, Philippe Starck for <a href="http://www.kartell.it/">Kartell</a> via <a href="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/">good bones, great pieces blog</a><br /><br />2. <a href="www.marthastewartweddings.com">Martha Stewart Weddings dot com</a><br /><br />3. Tablescape by <a href="http://www.taylorcreativeinc.com/">Taylor Creative Inc.</a> via <a href="www.swankytablesblog.com">Swanky Tables Blog</a>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-65880789998828992022010-03-15T08:53:00.001-07:002010-03-15T08:53:55.074-07:00An Unexpected HiatusHello my doves!<br /><br />I am sorry I have been away so long. My life has been a whirlwind of late. The Hubbs and I are searching for a new couch and preparing the house for the second round of renovations. I have also been plagued by severe back pain. I suffered a treadmill-related incident and then fell asleep on our couch a few nights later, exacerbating the issue. Last week I could barely move, but this week with the help of a heating pad, Icy Hot and copious amounts of Aleeve, I seem to have the injury under control.<br /><br />Now I am digging myself out of a big, fat, pit of "catch-up." I do hope you'll join me.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-12642918375577194062010-02-23T09:08:00.001-08:002010-02-24T10:04:38.239-08:00New Found Glory: TablevogueProblem: You have a utility table sitting in storage. You bust it out when you are hosting an event that requires a little extra space. No matter how you try, you can never get it to look quite right and no tablecloth on this earth will fit.<br /><br />Solution: Tablevogue! This unique new product comes to us from Florida and is the answer to our party prayers. The smart box pleats cut out the pinning, cutting, and sewing but leaves you with all the fab you can stand. Say goodbye at long last to table skirts {yay}!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4QjkHWZboI/AAAAAAAAAew/Fjjn2FuQ2Tw/s1600-h/tablevogue_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 428px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4QjkHWZboI/AAAAAAAAAew/Fjjn2FuQ2Tw/s400/tablevogue_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441513353125654146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Seriously, the possibilities for this thing are endless! Turn your drab little table into chic dining, bar, gift and sweets tables!<br /><br />Entertaining outside? The brilliant floor length design is perfect for concealing extra supplies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4VoEQzKXAI/AAAAAAAAAe4/-x3O4W4yLvE/s1600-h/storage4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 257px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4VoEQzKXAI/AAAAAAAAAe4/-x3O4W4yLvE/s400/storage4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441870147185433602" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><br />The best part?! Let's see...The modest price tag (only $39.99 for 34" and $49.99 for the 6' size) affords couture style at discount store prices. It's available in three standard sizes (34", 6' and 8') and comes in natural and white with more colors in the works.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4VpL5yzCHI/AAAAAAAAAfA/9oqtbw9MZyo/s1600-h/Tablevogue+II-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 457px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S4VpL5yzCHI/AAAAAAAAAfA/9oqtbw9MZyo/s400/Tablevogue+II-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441871377960470642" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love this shot. A chic little patio party at a fraction of the cost. I die!<br /><br />Check out the <a href="http://tablevogue.com/">website</a> for all the details. They're also on Facebook. <br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-17318620234091848062010-02-11T07:58:00.000-08:002010-02-11T08:03:47.052-08:00All Press Is Good Press!Good morning, my little cupcakes! I hope you are staying warm in the frigid-ness that is this morning.<br /><br />Some great news! Our friends at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.katefunk.com">Kate Funk</a> and <a href="http://crackeddesigns.blogspot.com/">Cracked Designs</a> are featured in this <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/business/84075232.html">article</a> about handmade valentines. Love it. Love. It.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-36215193950054492472010-02-05T08:22:00.001-08:002010-02-05T08:40:21.934-08:00I Love Envelopments!<span style="font-family:georgia;">Oh. My. Blog.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;">I cannot believe this is happening.<br /><br />What I wouldn't have done to have this when I was planning my wedding. Rather than cart around my loose paper, I could've had this! I could've been a contender! (Well, okay, maybe not a contender per se, but I'm still really excited!)</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;">It's the Mini Deck! And Jigster! Take a look!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2xFCXtN9-I/AAAAAAAAAdk/JV7rqrPhikc/s1600-h/mini_deck.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 229px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2xFCXtN9-I/AAAAAAAAAdk/JV7rqrPhikc/s400/mini_deck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434794757355075554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2xFC3yovuI/AAAAAAAAAds/iu9WLPL_fJY/s1600-h/jigster_large.jpeg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 261px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2xFC3yovuI/AAAAAAAAAds/iu9WLPL_fJY/s400/jigster_large.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434794765967736546" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I die! I swoon! I can't believe I don't have one!<br /><br />From the Envelopments website:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Why work harder, when you can work smarter? We’ve created tools to streamline the design and production processes. Whether you’re designing it yourself, or having it done for you we’ve got the perfect solution for personalized communiqués.</span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > With over 200 options, the Envelopments Mini Deck enables you to find the perfect match to your bridemaid’s dress, your company logo, or any project. Take advantage of the $20 Rebate promotion by placing your order with your nearest Envelopments Dealer/Designer.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" > For a more hands-on approach, we’ve developed the Envelopments Jigster. Assemble your custom invitations by mounting layers of Envelopments card stocks and papers consistently, accurately and quickly.</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />And at only $20 for the Mini Deck and $69.95 for the Jigster, what could be wrong! I totally recommend you scoop yours up today! Unless I beat you to it. For me this, couldn't have come at a better time (I'm almost out of Pearl paper and I have, literally no cardstock! What kind of party planner am I?! No cardstock....absurd)!</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />You really must follow them on </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://twitter.com/envelopments">Twitter</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, check out their </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.envelopments.com/">website</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">, and read their totally cute (and helpful!) </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://blog.envelopments.com/">blog</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span> Trust me on this. How else will you know what's going on with this fabulous company?! <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />Wow. That was a lot of information to take in-in 30 seconds. But seriously. I had to tell you.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo credit: Envelopments dot com</span></span><br /></span>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-26094435800718961082010-02-04T11:42:00.001-08:002010-02-04T11:53:07.234-08:00A Taste of Love...<div style="text-align: left;">Here's a little taste of the 'Lovebirds' themed event I designed. I am finishing up the decorations tonight and tomorrow and the install is Saturday am. I am so excited, I think this little, casual event will be a memorable one!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2skEktvifI/AAAAAAAAAdU/L93CdQWwY3Q/s1600-h/Lovebirds+invite.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S2skEktvifI/AAAAAAAAAdU/L93CdQWwY3Q/s320/Lovebirds+invite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434477036346247666" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Don't you just LOVE it?! I die! And, just in case you are wondering, this is the work of Miss Allison Beilke. Check out her ridiculously cute blog, <a href="http://allisonbeilke.com/">here</a>. More pictures to come as the event gets closer.Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-81489281416205188692010-02-04T11:39:00.001-08:002010-02-04T11:42:09.597-08:00Where in the World is Erin San Diego?Does it work? No? Ah, well....today is not my best "catchy title" day. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Anywhoo</span>....<br /><br />Oh, my little cupcakes, I'm so sorry I've been away so long. I've absolutely been up to my EARS with work! The 9 to 5 has been a whirlwind, I'm back at job #2, I've been designing an event and I'm working on a few other things (to remain hush hush for now...). But as the dust is starting to settle I have ways to make it up to you...including a dynamite (if I do say so myself) mood board, how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">to's</span> and some pictures from my last two events!<br /><br />The fun starts tonight!<br /><br />Thank you for being so patient!Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7275307747786512490.post-34359017450651376782010-01-19T09:03:00.000-08:002010-01-19T09:21:12.226-08:00Sweets for your Sweet: Twig and Thistle DIY Brownie BagsGet a load of this 5-gallon bucket of cute! I die!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S1XnEEJyX5I/AAAAAAAAAc8/K8D9ay5eRcY/s1600-h/DIY_BrownieBags_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DkGzGRys3JQ/S1XnEEJyX5I/AAAAAAAAAc8/K8D9ay5eRcY/s400/DIY_BrownieBags_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428498982885285778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />From Seattle based design genius,<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/">Twig and Thistle</a>, these little DIY Brownie Bags were a huge hit last year. After tons of reader e-mail, she's updated the craft for the new year. Aren't you glad she did? You can download the template on her <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/">blog</a> and print it right to the bag. Not very tech savvy? Not to worry, the instructions are at the top of the template. You'll notice that she's added the waxed paper layer to protect the craft bag-this was a reader suggestion and I totally agree with it. I would recommend doing this. The best part, you ask? Well, she carries the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=38739589">bags</a> in craft AND white in her fab <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twigandthistlestore">etsy shop</a>. <br /><br />Do yourself a design favor and check out <span style="font-style: italic;">Twig and Thistle</span>!<br /></div></div>Erin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579095307823870159noreply@blogger.com1