A little San Diego Vacation...

Heading to San Diego tomorrow with the hubby and 4 year twin boys in tow....Our first airplane vacation for the whole family. I can't believe it took us this long to get up the nerve to put them on a plane. Of course we will also be bringing unseasonal cool temps with us, because we literally have the worse vacation weather karma.
I am hoping to recharge the creativity battery and get inspired in San Diego. I'll be back on the 13th to share all the lovely details!

PS. If anyone has great restaurant suggestions that would be kid friendly would love to hear them!

Cheers!

Real Soiree: Icing Designs Stella & Dot Dessert Table

Those fabulous ladies of Icing Designs (hand-illustrated and hand-glittered invitations, cards, cupcake flags and gift tags) knew I had a thing for Stella & Dot jewelry and shared this gorgeous dessert table with me. I love that ribbon backdrop and how they incorporated the "iced" jewelry flash cards. How about the glittered marshmallows and jewel topped cupcakes. Too pretty to eat! For more details on this fabulous party, check out their blog post. Thanks ladies, love, love, love it!

Bridal Shower: Swanky Blue and White

Here's a little inspiration board for a bridal shower I'm working on with two fabulous ladies. More to come!

Images: J.Crew, Style Me Pretty, Inspired by This, My Sweet and Saucy Blog, JL Designs

Real Soiree: Chic Yellow + Gray Baby Shower

This shower reminds me how much I'm going to miss Summer! Love every little detail of this baby shower by The Babs Blog!(a fabulous blog written by two California sisters full of events, diy projects, and great inspiration!) Sweet, Modern, and Chic, this is one shower that doesn't miss a detail. Check out The Babs Blog post for more pictures and details.

Images: The Babs Blog

Swanky Giveaway Winner- Munchkin Designs

And the Winner of the Munchkin Designs Package is:

Sarah who said
"I LOVE the invitation! It would be perfect for a "vintage circus" bridal shower i am throwing! Also the gumball machine, banner, little cards... i would love them all!"

Congrats Sarah! shoot me an email at annette@swankytables.com to claim your prize!

Thanks everyone for entering. Loved all the great comments.

DIY Blackboard Place Cards

Check out this DIY from Canadian House and Home for Bistro Style Blackboard Place Cards.

Image: Canadian House and Home

Happy Hour: Key Lime and Coconut Caipirinha

Key Lime and Coconut Caipirinha
2 oz. Cabana Cachaça
1 tbsp. shredded coconut
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 lime, quartered
Crushed ice

Muddle lime with coconut and sugar. Add Cabana Cachaça, shake, and pour over ice.

I'm a sucker for anything key lime. This one sounds very refreshing to start the weekend! Cheers!

Recipe & Image: Marie Claire