Lump of Coal... For naughty boys and girls

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKINbNa4tYkpYihbG97M-uX7wZ74WHFThazHGP6FQwdKvT5ptQw8K2A8WJG-PwW_kLfYceKGwoJIZ2GRfQHgAJAWhDgvRA05S3k9WXwDeifoV-f4eP6Iu5pkbqdo9E5hnrL_wQ6_qYd66/s1600/lumpofcoal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKINbNa4tYkpYihbG97M-uX7wZ74WHFThazHGP6FQwdKvT5ptQw8K2A8WJG-PwW_kLfYceKGwoJIZ2GRfQHgAJAWhDgvRA05S3k9WXwDeifoV-f4eP6Iu5pkbqdo9E5hnrL_wQ6_qYd66/s640/lumpofcoal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>First Row: Lump of Coal Candy from <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2011/11/christmas-coal-candy.html">Sprinkle Bakes</a>,  2nd: <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/">Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow</a><br />Second Row: Necklace from Maneggi at <a href="http://allthingsoriginal.com/">allthingsoriginal.com,</a> Lump of Kohl Soap from <a href="http://shop.beekman1802.com/Lump-of-Kohl-1213.htm">Beekman 1802</a>, Lingerie from <a href="http://www.ultimo.co.uk/">Ultimo</a>

Lump of Coal... For naughty boys and girls

First Row: Lump of Coal Candy from Sprinkle Bakes ,  2nd: Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Second Row: Necklace from Maneggi at allthingsoriginal.com,...

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Just Married Wines

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9LY4_Q43wEyCaXVHmme1tYGw7M1axVxBsbUayu0d2jHIoXwEC8047nSNkVw1v-3qVkXObEzvN9Ikm7Vr1ZoPaSf-VOahWMJ9WwHtpxBlxV3okLzgKIPkVq9DhAYLkYYbR0_Clb8U4inV/s1600/swanson-vineyards-just-married-wedding-gift-wines-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9LY4_Q43wEyCaXVHmme1tYGw7M1axVxBsbUayu0d2jHIoXwEC8047nSNkVw1v-3qVkXObEzvN9Ikm7Vr1ZoPaSf-VOahWMJ9WwHtpxBlxV3okLzgKIPkVq9DhAYLkYYbR0_Clb8U4inV/s640/swanson-vineyards-just-married-wedding-gift-wines-1.jpg" width="352" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image <a href="http://www.swansonvineyards.com/WEDDING.aspx">Via Swanson Vineyards</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: black;">I can't wait to serve these wines at one of my weddings and events!  Swanson Vineyards Just Married wedding wine was inspired by a sweet and sentimental ritual in the Swanson family…To commemorate the wedding of each of Clarke Swanson’s girls, he made special wine in their honor, to be served at their wedding reception and dinner.   </span><br /><br />For the wine lovers in your life,  Swanson's creative gift packs make really sweet thank you gifts or wedding presents. <a href="http://www.swansonvineyards.com/" target="_blank">Check out their website</a> for more information and the full story behind the wine itself. Salud!<span style="color: black;"></span>

Just Married Wines

Image Via Swanson Vineyards I can't wait to serve these wines at one of my weddings and events!  Swanson Vineyards Just Married wedding ...

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Kate Middleton Inspired Hats

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perfect head pieces for the princess-to-be by <a href="http://www.kittyandrews.com/">Kitty Andrews Millinery</a>!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPYbZ0vd5Hcmfp2y_r5XA7TN-_tQ4BFWiSFB_PaAgwpoK7WF7r-VUD0xPslA8-f2Kw30HWqmbjRsVNx6Qpd-XP2cBWynBECNIuoCTMgH87Ct92gsq5DRs8sLQPyiTcQdhUMrTH6Dq_dxY/s400/royal-wedding-trends-head-chic-bridal-head-hair-accessories-veils.jpg" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnT30BI7KBHrqA-19fTIQ_cGDMa_jCMqYOydq8hwjGWc8IRHde9M3-YdRPoEpI1f_ev6C5JCZo__j4u9z5YrDH_KmpKZEkbIlTFXofWaFtvuohkvrPRMUeCpB3NJHglxUXipZq_ZZ0xjE/s1600/royal-wedding-celeb-weddings-guests-bridal-head-chic-kate-middleton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnT30BI7KBHrqA-19fTIQ_cGDMa_jCMqYOydq8hwjGWc8IRHde9M3-YdRPoEpI1f_ev6C5JCZo__j4u9z5YrDH_KmpKZEkbIlTFXofWaFtvuohkvrPRMUeCpB3NJHglxUXipZq_ZZ0xjE/s400/royal-wedding-celeb-weddings-guests-bridal-head-chic-kate-middleton.png" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWzeXqAwYlpWYUnQTPt69o8vRT4AyBp8tcnF8svEzXXtZmLsddX8Y_ufMtnKsa65oXbyECW7RwMuOn3rHzxY64tYpn6TZUa80-rEebGsmmqp05WjiTXl2VwxHwuh1oyROSEeVBC1xTRj9/s1600/royal-wedding-head-chic-bridal-veils-wedding-day-style-kate-middleton-pink-romantic-feathers-wedding-guest-attire.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWzeXqAwYlpWYUnQTPt69o8vRT4AyBp8tcnF8svEzXXtZmLsddX8Y_ufMtnKsa65oXbyECW7RwMuOn3rHzxY64tYpn6TZUa80-rEebGsmmqp05WjiTXl2VwxHwuh1oyROSEeVBC1xTRj9/s400/royal-wedding-head-chic-bridal-veils-wedding-day-style-kate-middleton-pink-romantic-feathers-wedding-guest-attire.png" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m4uyLEzPZAOdw_swvZMdKC6u61s0a5K1sX8nG11TFTID4U8XlrG7yoQlGXwcgaGXtKWs2Q4-gWVqEjG9nkoJQKI601Plo1zN2LLxZBLoBO6PehTiyibbEBq0jyrOU-DbHaG0IV6gubc7/s1600/royal-wedding-head-chic-bridal-veils-wedding-hats.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m4uyLEzPZAOdw_swvZMdKC6u61s0a5K1sX8nG11TFTID4U8XlrG7yoQlGXwcgaGXtKWs2Q4-gWVqEjG9nkoJQKI601Plo1zN2LLxZBLoBO6PehTiyibbEBq0jyrOU-DbHaG0IV6gubc7/s400/royal-wedding-head-chic-bridal-veils-wedding-hats.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images Via <a href="ttp://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/category/bridal-accessories/2011/04/27/royal-wedding-style-inspiration-bridal-head-chic/">Once Wed </a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Kate Middleton Inspired Hats

Perfect head pieces for the princess-to-be by Kitty Andrews Millinery !  Images Via Once Wed

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Heart to Heart

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >The symbol of </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">the heart</em></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" > has become </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">synonymous</em></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" > with Valentine's Day! This anatomically correct heart </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">by </span><a href="http://www.jlingnau.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">J.Lingnau Jewelry</span></a> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >is a modern, chic twist to the traditional heart charm. Simply Natural Events has an exclusive 20% off J. Lingnau Jewelry for first time buyers. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Discount code ‘Shine’.</span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZWA_yrgDdj3cZSjuj2JR_GvyJdpp-OBH3u5ss9nGjim5535WjBG42ig3vERWdj0Em2tqkaOM4BcS4z0ltbVEIhctcJRjNeZ36Qo64UaaxS7Z6m5YHeQXbjO5N9Gq2elYI4qQeR4lEhhQ/s1600-h/1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436013603057276450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZWA_yrgDdj3cZSjuj2JR_GvyJdpp-OBH3u5ss9nGjim5535WjBG42ig3vERWdj0Em2tqkaOM4BcS4z0ltbVEIhctcJRjNeZ36Qo64UaaxS7Z6m5YHeQXbjO5N9Gq2elYI4qQeR4lEhhQ/s400/1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px;" /></a>

Heart to Heart

The symbol of the heart has become synonymous with Valentine's Day! This anatomically correct heart by J.Lingnau Jewelry is a moder...

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Hip Button Boutonniere

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If you want an out of the ordinary and creative boutonniere, try a pin-back button. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Unique and </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">affordable, it can be customized for your whole wedding party!</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oMb5nTX32QiaZ_0Q-QFzJjSJPJix2B0J6F72BguAsvufoHyeXStaD2xHQvBIidnIlc_umz4Xr1OyV2-vABk1DEHoKclOBVSimo5_YXdq9hbgxrDr2zFNArypYfb257LnVcrxAec4MQCI/s1600-h/blog2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426501947356432610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oMb5nTX32QiaZ_0Q-QFzJjSJPJix2B0J6F72BguAsvufoHyeXStaD2xHQvBIidnIlc_umz4Xr1OyV2-vABk1DEHoKclOBVSimo5_YXdq9hbgxrDr2zFNArypYfb257LnVcrxAec4MQCI/s400/blog2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Image Via</span> <a href="http://www.hatchcreativestudio.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Hatch Creative Studio</span></a></span>

Hip Button Boutonniere

If you want an out of the ordinary and creative boutonniere, try a pin-back button. Unique and affordable, it can be customized for your w...

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Green Holiday Gift Guide

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The perfect <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">green</span> gift for everyone in your life!</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Her</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from</span> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s1600-h/Recycled.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046751115346898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0rKLMhq-nyRM47YUTM8lcPOzS1SvGxNyhMGEg1MpWewf4fuT5qEnm4MoWRGyMr-ym19ETxkBn_E5bKApQYNSiysEfqF7Vn0Cx8wv7S4o-S3H5976nRtkvn1i7vdvh36v770kDVgKeujK/s400/Recycled.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Made from recycled leather jackets and skirts, these gorgeous handmade bags are one of a kind, sustainably made pieces. Nicki of Found creates these bags using only upcycled products – everything down to the zippers and buckles were taken off a previously owned item.</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundbynicki?section_id=5759739" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Found</span></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> $52-$102</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Him</span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><br />VersaAudio Bamboo iphone Hard Case<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s1600-h/versaudio-ipod.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047532097207842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3zpHDELBIzLeY6QLqqNoT-Tnq0VQlQynuvv1cXq2tfj6o5y6Y3mC2U8naVBjFOzsBee71NN67YbPsTvMAclvQc_kU6fIjzogmb4x0rA5VsZtXPiLm_33KIp0_PPPVtWKa7SWmD1VRqWG/s400/versaudio-ipod.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If the iPhone addict in your life has yet to get a protective case for his beloved toy, opening your present to see this smooth and supple case will send shivers up his spine! Made from sustainable bamboo with all the natural graining intact, it will add just the right amount of personality to his favorite gadget.</span><a href="http://versaudio.com/verscase.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> VersAudio</span></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">$39.99</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />For Tots</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s1600-h/clay.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416047524061342210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM0Vo1pWobuwse0AaJeYCP0apvJ1BuU9wV6hTnQqRSzQTyJWuKjuF8feQPey6qnZ8TBUvsAveBfSw8AhtfZfyY_riFlnrip9Ahhb-KYLkh3A5slK80nilLpIaVelZ9-fzCbCnM0L0EySo/s400/clay.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Quite possibly </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">the</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">toy</em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> of any season: 100% natural </span><a href="http://www.mama-ks.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> will provide hours of entertainment and fun for tots </span><em style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">and </em><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">parents. Mama K’s re-invents the concept of playdough by infusing it with scents derived from organic essential oils (sweet orange, lavender, lemongrass, etc.) to provide a heightened sensory experience. Made of certified gluten free flours, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, natural colors and organic essential oils, Mama K’s turns artistic play into an aromatherapeautic, stress-relieving session!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24408826" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Mama K's</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">$27</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >For Our Furry Friends<br />Orbee-Tuff Bulb Toy</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s1600-h/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416046743036684306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS4LX7lQ8LgKmSN0kRiZIFiwB8qW-Fg8OJV9kEwZuRCLJ7vE3bXQ8LGYwspYZ6TapMP-fhazJyAAYL51unsIAHobDZ_yWR6JU0CEaSzlYsfOUYEMSckh3ciVkMFzE07XQtkMZji5uo7iU/s400/orbee-tuff-bulb.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">Provide your pooch with some holiday cheer with this Christmas light-shaped toy from Planet Dog. Nontoxic and recyclable, the chewer features a minty flavor to keep dogs’ breath fresh, while a refillable treat slot provides a hidden surprise. For wee pups, try Planet Dog’s</span><a href="http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ORBEE_LIL_BULB" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Orbee-Tuff Lil’ Bulb Toy</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">From </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001K7JI3C?ie=UTF8&tag=inhabitat03-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001K7JI3C" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Amazon</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> $6.99</span></span>

Green Holiday Gift Guide

The perfect green gift for everyone in your life! For Her Recycled Leather Jacket Purse from Found Made from recycled leather jackets a...

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DYI: Wool Bangles

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Wool-Wrapped Bangles:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn. It's simple to make and is a great gift idea! A perfect way to recycle your 80's bangle!<br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s1600-h/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410924749911159234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s400/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /> </a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Tools and Materials<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Scissors</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Clothespin</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Plain plastic bangle bracelets</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Yarn or ribbon</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Fabric glue</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Wool-Wrapped Bangles How-To<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1. Create a ball of yarn slightly larger than a golf ball.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />2. Densely wrap the yarn around a plastic bangle bracelet, making sure to neatly keep the yarn aligned, and pulling tightly as you go.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Tip: Work over a table or in lap in case the ball slips out of your hands.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />3. Finish by overlapping a few wraps at the point where you started. Glue the strand of yarn in place along the inside of the bracelet with a fabric glue.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4. Hold the glued end of yarn in place with a clothespin and allow to dry. Once the glue has fully dried, snip off the extra yarn.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">5. Bangles can be covered in thin decorative ribbon using the same process.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" class="subhead-level1" >Resources<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><br />The variegated yarn can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.schaeferyarn.com/" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank">schaeferyarn.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the ribbon can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.stranodesigns.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">stranodesigns.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the plain plastic bangles can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.cocowholesale.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">cocowholesale.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" > (product Nos. BA0006-25, BA0006-26, and Ba0006-21), but you can also recycle bangles of all shapes and sizes from thrift stores or eBay.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >From the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/wool-wrapped-bangles?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/stocking-stuffers#slide_4" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Martha Stewart Show</a></span>

DYI: Wool Bangles

Wool-Wrapped Bangles: Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn...

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What I like...Ribboned Mirrors

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUbOxCESwGazdfvxMBuf7uL8fmQ-OKAeBbPvZ5DHQR28mu_O3_w0-U7M7EqmsybOwS6mdyGPSrqyA4ZYm8d39VoTK4oxPg_4nTLNpj4uveCL0u_PWliiEgil0ntM2EI9VS8MJnYnINiq0/s1600-h/il_430xN.63928534.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340392461390769458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUbOxCESwGazdfvxMBuf7uL8fmQ-OKAeBbPvZ5DHQR28mu_O3_w0-U7M7EqmsybOwS6mdyGPSrqyA4ZYm8d39VoTK4oxPg_4nTLNpj4uveCL0u_PWliiEgil0ntM2EI9VS8MJnYnINiq0/s400/il_430xN.63928534.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">While browsing<a href="http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> Poppy Talk</span></a> I saw these one-of-a-kind mirrors created by Ashley Rush of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5564092"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Rowan's Room</span>.</a> Each one is lovingly handcrafted from an antique cabinet door (which makes this an eco-friendly item). Most of these doors are over 100 years old, and they reflect those years through their unique beauty. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWyYSE0TPSosuBE0-J2K1RgfQAObFw4p5kk2dBMFWDPhoMH_kNm6c7tbYDV2xd_MgiPNZsR_sXhYxbPApSVJ-QDFRFPfDZS__LCjPlu_GJfyW2vPJ_antnpQmAB1-scNAVmkX65FTVPRx/s1600-h/3569395776_9d27628d6d_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340401134597262018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWyYSE0TPSosuBE0-J2K1RgfQAObFw4p5kk2dBMFWDPhoMH_kNm6c7tbYDV2xd_MgiPNZsR_sXhYxbPApSVJ-QDFRFPfDZS__LCjPlu_GJfyW2vPJ_antnpQmAB1-scNAVmkX65FTVPRx/s400/3569395776_9d27628d6d_o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Here's an idea of how to display these unique mirrors.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUtWxQOnpzaGBkLH06sudyldTBrL9Bg8yY-8zMacy3AaBVep_pZoe3_Da8YkQx0sXHJGPe43m3DXjJiyOXsBP02ZjqgCPrNfObPq2SCZOYllnCHhxENQVejDQZ0UEQZc5y5vh2hibPa8U/s1600-h/3329413107_a298eba8ea_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340399785914329938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUtWxQOnpzaGBkLH06sudyldTBrL9Bg8yY-8zMacy3AaBVep_pZoe3_Da8YkQx0sXHJGPe43m3DXjJiyOXsBP02ZjqgCPrNfObPq2SCZOYllnCHhxENQVejDQZ0UEQZc5y5vh2hibPa8U/s400/3329413107_a298eba8ea_o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;">Image via </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.commecarestaurant.com/index.php?page=home" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Comme Ça</span></a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;"> - photo by Erhard Pfeiffer</span>

What I like...Ribboned Mirrors

While browsing Poppy Talk I saw these one-of-a-kind mirrors created by Ashley Rush of Rowan's Room . Each one is lovingly handcrafted...

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Aah Cervezas...eco friendly?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Aah a cold cerveza (beer) and margarita's are a must for tomorrow's Cinco De Mayo celebration.  Grab these fun recycled tumblers from <a href="http://www.greenglass.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Green Glass Co</span></a>.  Created from the bottom of the popular Mexican Sol beer bottle.</span></span>  <div><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332129602919511346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA3IzRaXCZWSqAnxnsencCFvM9iggcj_FpYEq53uSbjI3ub_fyzmxVkGuoDZPa55jyu6EOmpJzWLo4IKcp2xiTXvrTZ98uf3fTddgtlP4fQ0qLc-TsYWSidFhatO0ixIv4mwXGt690e_A/s400/cactus-tumblers.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 313px;" />  </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Green Glass Co is an eco-friendly company that takes discarded beer and wine bottles and adds a twist, making them into recycled glassware.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Where to Bu</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">y:</span><a href="http://www.farmhousewares.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"> </span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.farmhousewares.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">www.farmhousewares.com</span></a></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>

Aah Cervezas...eco friendly?

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Real Wedding: Marisa & Stephen, part 1

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Today's photos are from the featured wedding of Marisa & Stephen in the Spring issue of <a href="http://www.instyleweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">InStyle Wedding Magazine</span></a>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> </span><a href="http://www.simplynaturalevents.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Simply Natural Events</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> </span>planned their gorgeous wedding in just five weeks.  A palette of white, ivory, with accents of green and copper added to the beautiful private estate in Pasadena, California.  The stunning Marisa beamed at her prince charming, Stephen, in a fairy tale wedding.       </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">                                        </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">  <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316597006001394866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp45i8Iknl1lcchX-XC7D74q-isfIMJSSXmPc9XFpSrYjGnJYHM4rXq1oWpXWMoVbbfmRSsyV_C8LpCfdrO63RmDhvOWzbahM9ZOoYzIbS7qjLaNKCz-_s8oCnEEbDgfT96m2rEmpmv2z/s400/luluphoto-025.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316597011423487170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAq-4Mlq7IyvTHKWVrnqMwNctgcmeO8h_iVLilqCwJFCK4zTD91O06bueoW_mLOqU3fDPzLFuVNRlyY_WkwJpIOByjLNCG3T7cx7Yg2yT4IsFY4iPTgBpt81KxtBShBmC4q8W5r0lgRKaS/s400/luluphoto-018.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; ">  <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316598288690573570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittX4U_BJ9k768q8ShSuY2C9u_pmUxEElsSBBq8CHmwZuHGCwIi1ySLc4jitraGx0Q6kvgsknXVtd9wvGXb6K75-Vvj3y57lTRU32CqmMKG7aLvT9qA9Gg12BM43ZKfkP2qO3RJRSIkTeL/s400/luluphoto-015.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316601576154132178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBwlBvHGAEGvyWo8qYl9a6OZJ64soU1i9t8TwAMjiXqijKW0-qyNOVTYQFFRQ4nnE9rJ00qX1Z-ju1ZXJ6qHZsvsWfk4cY0N_VU1BQ5JMT4DxEiEU5Y4dNH0X-uLuGz6J5TiIPGv1tKZC/s400/luluphoto-045.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316598290702358690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyHTcorjN1OfIP-aVfjOZrJw0PVTLcO5kjRK49bRdjXgoPaqga9zxr1TDRNAE-DBjzdCs7xSJipSDy2_zLAvBQdl9yPufbRI43jzBtVo79IVQ0zrr_d1RQk-jzcG7chyphenhyphenjHA0jg8JnJvsS/s400/luluphoto-037.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316598279795990850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HAmHnK834nizulABhLuoStIW-iGIprXJZ0o2_ChYBzNZdqM_JYHRXjULaoOVL-O0u32-MG2N4EJt7mztK7OZmpInjQayccyLpNo6pPOc1q_S72V5qNNhVbYnwUbuq8y2s622k8FBIIgC/s400/luluphoto-009.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316598287639059122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMwVplC55kVdXlyhrODWwppBiwCRxzoJSKLrn8hphQWvUQp9JRt7dbqSBzMxPjk2YdXxyQTHEttZNEIKA0nrPY32FLH5hc2NzELY_Y2yuEUc7e5iiXSFhyphenhyphenV1KzEdt9hsJHty53Q7cZQNJ/s400/luluphoto-012.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316599459452817426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclGuKXSysriYtFdA7C1X_xu39y2LvWh7fnViQUwd89Za-Idc12UVWhA9lOGX64tODUQCPDBGP3vd9Xz7nbe0l5FVNQwFBAcvBIb-kdS7PvdnsVi89OfHR6seNS7xnujJsByAIay8qMxCz/s400/luluphoto-069.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316599463306891810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPErQdA5JTBDOEJe9yJTyh8A3N73e3DUgwQ7XnbEesFZmyF79nBajNRpqnAOlAPN1xA6-LW-2ANuBVv3TPZCgOvCeobGNU6crVQeKS2O72ntHzDQ8FWoM1poa9tPF8spfMHTzsa28k3oV-/s400/luluphoto-061.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">More photos to come!</span></span><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Venue: Private Estate</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Photographer: </span></span><a href="http://www.luluphoto.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Lulu Photo</span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Cake: </span></span><a href="http://www.hotcakesbakes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Hot Cakes Bakes</span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Florist: </span></span><a href="http://www.floracopia.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Floriacopia</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>

Real Wedding: Marisa & Stephen, part 1

Today's photos are from the featured wedding of Marisa & Stephen in the Spring issue of  InStyle Wedding Magazine .   Simply Natural...

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Here Comes the Pooch

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">My only regret I had with my wedding was not including my beautiful pooches in the ceremony. So if you're having second thoughts about including your K9, don't hesitate! They'd like to feel the love too!  If your dog is too shy to walk down the aisle, just include him or her in the photos. After all, they're family.</span></span><div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312528951669339186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfo-6ywoprUU4EWejWf-q6dUAVh8eD3VtMMDEe_h7UEXqFqLzFR8vTznzX0J2_UQbXZYQJQyhsHhm6SoTLOM3bsCWDENWAd_Pk-bIRZBJP2PQxZ4vlT7v9__IIx6n6hhkkloVY2WtA8_mg/s400/dogringbearer-400x599.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312528956818530258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuq5ayJ2gWQyekXHZdIpl3Xf0yq07K8puR0q2O2Wd-NY2l4qxoQuYfBZLV3CHsa5BL-U_hdiqm4YK24JZOIrfIY1QcIQbgXQij3I6XRcvJNBOWjHXVy7ZCUQBiQ3avE-j6nH8nb8EyXltD/s400/0010.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></div><div> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312528953344375170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGbjtspdhXRxviaF8Z2dgoYd0Yol-ygfduZPaVCeFJX2DbERXuNP2kYSYOU-suLVcwm6tvCUFjjQCO1O3l0VSw2wXxzkat8W1AnGasYcPIt9dCXRvAm6iE8ieL4_KKfC1v3TLBAfLbIUB/s400/lizbanfield.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 320px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312533352108560946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XaGsMJO9_wtcFW_Mxu49Q6QE9YXLpRI1yFxrTn8i_sAj2b2fHoiwlazdKAZGYinPw0tCNnPWBh9k4HmuHWVNPNVelvAqetehE3ZEy-ntgS1Gl-Lcj0gyr37OJZ0M8aQ2a4I_7mc2B-eu/s400/j0335_goldman_1692-774967.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312533361192449538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypAPH8zgA4DZhjTudkrRdrxPMVulWbcfGbbyZfp4aM2vU-pe3h2SxcsFV2auJP-rWecQbNqZlAfmo_B47zXP17OZ625a7_MgbNreCcal8QZzXe5g5JLh-M7Gyp1a_Etv_P7BzK0ts8cMu/s400/advantagebridal_2042_8703050.jpeg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 206px;" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Where to Buy:<a href="http://www.advantagebridal.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"> Advantage Bridal</span></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Image: </span><a href="http://Enjoyerofthejourney.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Enjoyerofthejourney.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.katiemoos.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Katie Moos</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.classicbride.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Classic Bride</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.allysonmagda.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Allyson Magda</span></a></span></span></div></div>

Here Comes the Pooch

My only regret I had with my wedding was not including my beautiful pooches in the ceremony. So if you're having second thoughts about i...

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Decadent Chocolates

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><a href="http://www.jessicafosterconfections.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Jessica Foster Confections</span></a> makes </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">decadent,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> melt-in-your-mouth truffles that are works of art. She infuses her diverse palate of Belgian </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">chocolates with</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> blends of exotic teas, herbs and spices to create intriguing flavors like dark chocolate </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">chile and milk chocolate star anise-thyme</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">.  These confections are a treat for all occasions.  </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310325021120661458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfaoOiqJTZv_RvtU6-1eTcAisE5u2eeYWEdtjhiq-b2ftgxvdNh45th4WQViU20wMqMzP4GnWMOHmnto83rU9u4vxmOloSC0rkXEIpVeIANAWzbb1E8a1Ls62P8D52g7ONVlNzzE5Y4-P/s400/IMG_7993.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" />  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310325269172841826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I9wkjEzTPAEbxtQtdW_1G971dKbmpwm-2TWhUH6ONxPME1T2cT8-FoZ1x2UtYInc9__tDGSxazKR2mBI6Y2wgv_sAF-wBYL3RoCm0JnTs4LHdCNMFt5dH5t0DbtMdC_jcxMeWbCV7396/s400/IMG_9843.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310326150675857090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdJAkKC0fQ1xH79ZLemsFiBeEeCGSLcPTFI4fPjOBZyS-ScRanOmGY4ksosKLVZf8io8ykQn1qD5LasDuOxyf5rCY7COA7aT74EghTnKOdNq_xKkamvgI2WhbZVP1zVbAihP5gPQdzyqz/s400/IMG_7875.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 400px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310326136322924754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gpzV56vXXYBshcmAHHA0zxZGujsvpM27mgaQaP1003F3IRQR8jDRu4zyX5a_UzVxylK-WSgMD_725GYy50SGTigQUjjigmauQyRYCdRh9kQTUaQKxSsc5mZlpW4SComSdpMDilxQD1Fv/s400/us1102.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310326144679578754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a3Dz3KBaJsoNQB0-a-Ro4nGso4MhHi8e2vV6cZ0j16CkRBXP4-TD44RAhCt-rT5UBqlhWymOtu8XxdcjBmPx8EcbihMDDd2Zomp8B0xNPg2ZtkLpn-5xL6w_PVMX5FSOXI_2iDrlrLjI/s400/IMG_9823.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 341px; height: 400px;" /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Decadent Chocolates

Jessica Foster Confections makes decadent, melt-in-your-mouth truffles that are works of art. She infuses her diverse palate of Belgian ch...

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Flower Girl Style

Fresh, modern flower girl dresses from J Crew.  The yellow dress reminds me of a mini Michelle Obama dress. <div> <img border="0" height="393" id="mainImg" name="productOnFigureImage" onclick="popBlowup('12218', this.src, 'mainImg');" src="http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?src=images/eiec/12/12218/12218_WB8202.tif&tmp=prdDtIm" width="393" /><img border="0" height="393" id="mainImg" name="productOnFigureImage" onclick="popBlowup('11054', this.src, 'mainImg');" src="http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?src=images/eiec/11/11054/11054_GY6188.tif&tmp=prdDtIm" width="393" /> <img border="0" height="393" id="mainImg" name="productOnFigureImage" onclick="popBlowup('13373', this.src, 'mainImg');" src="http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?src=images/eiec/13/13373/13373_NA6434.tif&tmp=prdDtIm" width="393" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Where to buy: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com">J Crew</a></span></span></div>

Flower Girl Style

Fresh, modern flower girl dresses from J Crew.  The yellow dress reminds me of a mini Michelle Obama dress.      Where to buy: J Crew

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Techie Groomsmen Gifts

<a href="http://www.simplynaturalevents.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">We at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;color: rgb(204, 51, 204); ">Simply Natura</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">l</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">love our macs, so we were excited to find these fun laptop covers for macs</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Seattle-based</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); "> </span><a href="http://www.iamhumannow.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); ">Iamhuman </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">has created over 13 styles to choose from, made of fabric or wood veneers. They have even started creating them for PC users, also.  What a great gift these would make for groomsmen or the whole wedding party.  They can create custom covers if you order 15 or more.  I can't wait to order mine!</span></span></span></span><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292441374093495010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYI3ejpumbSPN6uhoaGpss96n0TVljBpPmuGiN_d9SZyUnUfVKRTTirlXJfrwaQCWHmKWLDPtk5i72I3rmtWtHvDJwJCcwSuJVXQ0pWr0wV2K8lGa8T4avEbHq93WN24PzUx009MYakNY/s320/macbookpro15_bird.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292441644468495890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmi4EUyVPhyphenhyphenQPxh9m8_ggCifdzjKAjj_0sRCMgEpDLWa961XqJj_UfaObTcI-m2C7Tvh2_mmKoynBDDpcCy3Yy-Ux9PolFVamXihK4Udp29R9efKWuMAc7R9cjsEF01VtMHVqrM8moT1p/s320/macbookpro15_bamboo.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292442078289201250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp-BM5G-u-Xs_QaXDouBqRhUCz4IJGGszAAMJvx_ibuC6ZM1Uyd1tLOeWe6-Km3e0krEmJvZkDqZOSiBEoDMe7nzc1dC1Tjs6adbxXlYQb91l6jXIKz3YLB1BMLhwjBpye5zlkKZgr0la/s320/macbookpro15_smith.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" /><br /></div></div>

Techie Groomsmen Gifts

We at   Simply Natura l love our macs, so we were excited to find these fun laptop covers for macs ! Seattle-based Iamhuman has created ov...

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