From the Fabulous Martha Stewart…

When choosing which table linen to use, take your flower girl’s height into account. A taller child will require a table runner; a shorter one may only need a place mat. Semitransparent fabric such as this linen allows petals to show through. Wide ribbon that complements your decor looks prettiest.

Flower Girl Pinafore How-To:

1. Fold the linen in half end to end. Cut a ribbon long enough to encircle the waist and tie in the back; slip it into the fold. Tack the ribbon to both ends with a needle and thread.

2. Fold the front piece of the linen up so that the end meets the fold with the ribbon in it (effectively halving the top layer, making a pocket). Sew the pocket in place along both sides with a needle and thread.

3. Fill the pocket to the brim with colorful petals before tying the apron around your flower girl’s waist.

This table runner can be found here.

HOW COOL IS THIS BIKE???

My hubby and I promised each other that we are going to get cool bikes for each other for Christmas this year. We have been riding around on rickety bikes we won from the Del Mar Fair (yes, we really won three bikes playing the shoot out the star game…and we were told we weren’t allowed to play anymore =) in fact, I think this game was shut down because of us since it wasn’t at the fair this year…LOL)! Anywho, I am in LOVE with this bike by Madsen and MUST HAVE ONE (two actually)! How perfect is this bike for filling up with your beach gear? And don’t even get me started on the awesome fun photo shoot I would have if we got one of these kick-ass bikes!

Join me in entering to win one of these awesome Madsen bikes by clicking here.

LOVING this super stylish and inexpensive way to add a splash of color to your reception venue! Keep the theme going by adding the matching napkin holders too!

You can find yours here.

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I have said many times how awesome the twitter community is…and here is another reason why.

Thanks Lin & Jirsa for the follow!

Aren’t they magical? Enjoy!

Pink Cake Box has the MOST unique cakes I think I have ever seen. Isn’t this one FANTASTIC?

My cousin Eric married the girl of his dreams yesterday in beautiful Mission Bay. It was such a sweet ceremony…lots of laughs and tears of joy. I just LOVE weddings. CONGRATS to Eric + Denice! XoXo

The Bride & Bridesmaids arrived in style in a Classic Pink Cadillac

The Bride tried to steal a kiss before the ceremony began =)

First kiss as Mr & Mrs

Me with the Bride & Groom

The Bay View Room

Gerber Daisy Cake by Terry

Gerber Daisies in Mason Jar Centerpieces

The Escort Card Table

The Prop Table

(all photos by me)

Congrats Eric + Denice…We Love You!

Now YOU can “Air Your Dirty Laundry” at your engagement party with pre-made kits from Melangerie! As much as I would like to call myself a DIYer, this sure does make it easy to have a super fun party theme in a bag! And you can make a keepsake or guestbook out of all of the cute notes when you are all finished! As soon as we get our house I am going to get myself a kit to throw a housewarming “Air Your Dirty Laundry” party! FUN!

This guest book idea encourages event attendees to decoratively air out the guest(s) of honor’s “dirty laundry” by jotting funny stories on note cards shaped as t-shirts, tank tops, pants, and skirts. The kit is available in 6 different colorways (Red, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green and Neutral) for $35/ea, and includes the following packaged in a sweet mini laundry bag with space to fill-in the event date:

*40 note cards (10 t-shirts, 10 tank tops, 10 pants, 10 skirts)
*48 mini wooden clothespins (to clip up notes with)
*8 yards of clothesline
*1 coordinating prompt label that encourages guest’s to write notes (shaped to fit on a 50 fluid oz. Tide detergent bottle)

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

Photo from one of our featured vendors, Tamarack Studios. To see more, click here.

Venue: The First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley

Congrats to Amy & Alex who got married on July 4th, 2009! Amy & Alex used my photographer, Sean Loring Schofield, after seeing my wedding reviews.

How cool is this first shot???

The blushing bride…Amy! So cute =)

My fave…

Girls just wanna have fun…LOVES IT!