Happy Weekend! XOXO

Love these pencils from Simplesong! Perfect for your valentine!

Image: Simplesong

Custom Photo Backdrops by Thomas Marlow

You have probably figured out that I'm a huge fan of photo booths and backdrops at events. Well, these custom designed photo booths by Thomas Marlow definitely take the cake!
Each custom set design is inspired by the client’s personal style. No set designs are ever repeated and the modular design of the gear allows it to be broken down, ready to travel anywhere in the world. Event guests are given a remote to trigger the camera shutter, giving them complete creative control. I think the snow filled booth is my favorite! How fun! Check out all the examples on his site and for more information contact Thomas here.

Finger Food Plates: Yay or Nay?

This looks a little crazy to me. Is this practical or just plain ridiculous? I can't decide. What do you think? Find them at CB2 in sets of ten HERE.

Image: CB2

Key Lime Colada

One of my favorite cocktails I had while in Hawaii this past August(and probably accounts for the 5lbs I gained on the trip), was the Key Lime Colada. I just recently found the Keke Beach Cream Liqueur at my local liquor store and I'm so excited to see if I can recreate it.

Key Lime Colada

1 oz. vanilla rum
1 to ¾ oz. Keke Beach Key Lime Cream liqueur
1 splash piña colada mix and pineapple juice
1 cup of ice

Recipe via: HAWAI'I Magazine by Marriott Kolohe’s Beach Bar & Grill

Sneak Peek: Baseball Birthday Party

I'm working on my boys 4th birthday party and the lovelly Jamie of possibly & perhaps just finished some of the items she custom made for the party. Thought I would share a sneak peek. She is a dream to work with!

Image: possibly & perhaps

Real Tables: Color Love

Teras from T.evenire Event Planning and Design sent me these pictures from the table she designed in September. This bright and cheerful table makes me want to go jump on the plane and go somewhere warm. Especially this time of year, when it is icky and gray in Portland. Love those the floral design and I really want those napkins too!

Floral Design: Darryl Wiseman Florals
Paper Goods: Paper Parfait
Photography: Jaxon

Real Soirees: Navy and Kelly Green Sweets Table by My Life My Loves

In awe of this fabulous sweets table from My Life My Loves Blog. Love the pinwheels and cookies favors. Click on over to her blog for all the details. Thank you Sharnel for sharing your son's 4th Birthday with us! Pure gorgeousness!

Orange and Blue Baby Shower

A Yummy Blue and Orange Baby Shower inspiration board. Lovely and bright color scheme to welcome a baby boy into the family.

Invitation(Love this!) - Parents Magazine
Circle Mobile Decor - Blueprint Magazine
Little Orange Boat - Brides
Blue Chair Tablescape - via Style Me Pretty, photo by Brea McDonald Photography
Custom Candy Table - Swanky Tables, photo by Kate Kelly Photography
Orange Favor Box - Martha Stewart

Crayon Hearts Decor for your Valentine's Day Party

Get your kids involved in the Valentine's Day Party decor(with some ironing help from mom or dad) with this Crayon Hearts project from Martha Stewart. Click here for instructions.

Image: Martha Stewart

A Good Night To Get Cozy With A Brandied Hot Chocolate

It's been nasty rainy here all day in Camas, WA. Definitely a good night to curl up in front of a fire with a Brandied Hot Chocolate.

Brandied Hot Chocolate

Yield: Makes 4 mugs

• 1 1/2 cups grated bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup dry milk powder
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Armagnac(Brandy)
• Whipped cream or marshmallows, for garnish

1. In a medium bowl, mix grated chocolate and dry milk powder.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat. Once heated, stir in the chocolate mixture and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and hot.

3. Pour 1 Tbsp. Armagnac(Brandy) into each mug (four mugs total), then fill each mug with the smooth, hot chocolate mixture. Serve hot, garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Recipe: Sunset Magazine
Photo by: Annabelle Breakey

Real Soirées: Birdie Baby Shower

I received this lovely baby shower from Keren of the Free Pretty Things For You Blog the other day. With a fresh color scheme of pink and green and the bird motif it really makes me excited for spring! What a perfect theme to welcome a new baby into the world. One of my favorite ideas is the colored water, how easy and wonderful is that? Click here for more diy details on her site. Enjoy!

Images: Free Pretty Things For You

Bedazzle My Bonbons

The other favor I used for the "male guests" at The Art of Weddings was a Bedazzle my Bonbons.
They are even more gorgeous in person and YUMMY! I loved the silver, but the bright pink and green are so stunning in person. They also happened to be filled with mint and raspberry, which just sent me over the edge. They would look amazing on a chocolate or dessert table also!

Swanky Deal: Little Cayman Plate

The perfect little plate to set a truffle favor on. A deal at 50 cents at CB2. Happy Shopping!

The Art of Weddings 2010

Thought I would share some eye candy from The Art of Weddings show last Thursday night. The venue was amazing this year. Alexis of Jasmine Photography does such a fabulous job putting the show together. There were so many great Portland, OR wedding vendors that participated. Although, I did not sleep a wink the night before it was so worth it. I was very happy with the way Studio del Fiore and my table turned out. Check it out below. Would love to know what you think. Photos by Jasmine Photography

The Venue: Gerding Theater at the Armory

Swanky Tables and Studio del Fiore

Swanky Tables, Studio del Fiore, Promise Me Chocolate


Studio del Fiore Love the mirror boxes!

Jasmine Photography

AK Cake Design

Le Cookie Monkey

Francoise Weeks Floral Design

Sake One - Yummy cocktails

Fleur Bliss

Images: Jasmine Photography

The Art of Weddings Sneak Peak with Studio del Fiore

Are you dying? I almost fell over when I saw Portland floral designer ,Lisa Martin of Studio del Fiore's vintage brooch bridal bouquet. There are so many things I love about this bouquet: its gorgeous and glamorous (exactly how you should feel on your wedding day), it works as well with modern weddings as vintage and eclectic styles, and of course you can keep it forever(can anyone say art piece?). Every year, Lisa makes a one of a kind bouquet that can be purchased at The Art of Weddings show, she has gone all out this year (it took her months to complete). Don't be late, get to the show early Thursday night (6pm - 9pm) so you can be the lucky one to walk down the aisle with this amazing bouquet. Can you imagine the oohs and aahs?

I was lucky enough to be able to collaborate with Lisa of Studio del Fiore on a wedding reception table design for the show. She is such a dream to work with and has amazing ideas! So come check out this amazing bouquet and our modern glamour reception table! I'll be serving a bubbly drink with these cute straws from the new Swanky Tables Cart. (perfect for serving sweet treats or signature drinks at your next event)
Hope to see you there!!!

Gorgeous photos by Jasmine Photography
See more of her work at the Art of Weddings

WedLuxe Coco Chanel Inspired Table

There are some seriously talented people living north of me in Canada. I'm a big fan of WedLuxe Magazine and always look forward to seeing their features. This table does not disappoint. Inspired by Coco Chanel, this table was produced by SpectacularSpectacular and photographed by Ikonica. Besides all the gorgeous details, one of my favorite parts of this table was the behind the scenes pics on the She Said Spectacular Blog. Definitely check it out after admiring these photos from WedLuxe.

Images by: Ikonica via WedLuxe Magazine