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All Things Preppy: Grosgrain Napkin Rings

Check out our online shop to find more great Grosgrain Napkin Ring Colors!  Perfect for any occasion (I just bought a set for my Mom for Mother's Day!)

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Photo by Crafty Sisters

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  How delicious and tempting do these Red Candy Apples look?!?!?  So perfect to tempt that special someone. 

T.G.I.F. CHAMBORD CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

My Grandmother used to always say, "that the best way to a Man's heart was through his tummy" and judging by the way my hubby loves sweets...I might just have to agree with her ;-D  So today's recipe is definitely the perfect Valentine's day treat for someone real real sweet! 

I HEART VALENTINE'S DAY!

If you're talking about something that's "hot" and "sexy" than you must be talking about our "NEW" Hot Pink Vase Corset...It's the perfect item for Valentine's day or that upcoming Bridal Shower your hosting or just having the girls over for some good catch-up.  Change the ribbon to spice things up or to match your decor.  Whatever the occasion...these Vase Corsets make the perfect centerpiece.

Toasty Baked Brie

What party would be complete without a cheese plate, and what could be better than a warm, baked brie!!!  It definitely makes a comforting cold-weather addition to your next soiree. While some recipes serve up the gooey goodness in puff pastry, this version takes an even simpler approach, with just four ingredients to spread atop accompanying crackers or crostini...come on who doesn't love easy?!?!

I don't know if I am just really hungry but the maple-pecan-topped wedge just looks so incredibly yummy that I think I am going to have to make this appie for my hubby's bday celebration tomorrow evening

Ok so here's how to make it straight from Everyday Food...(thanks for sharing)

Ice Cream, Ice Cream...We all Scream for Ice Scream!

 

Ice srceam, you scream, we all scream for an "Ice Cream Party!"  Who doesn't love ice scream?!?!  Especially when it's 100 degrees outside.  

Anna of Anna & Blue Paperie created this adorable custom ice cream themed party for her client's daughter's 1st birthday party.   It's the perfect theme for a summer party.

I love that she created this Ice Cream Printable Party collection using a color palette that consisted of soft pinks, yellows and browns and than incorporated a classic pink and white striped pattern to give the collection that true vintage feel of an olde fashioned ice cream shoppe.  Anna really out did herself with this one. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Cake Pops are All the Rage!!!

 
What could be better than a cupcake?  A cake pop...of course!   Cooking blogger Bakerella, Angie Dudley has turned cake pops into a party extravaganza!!  Moms and women everywhere are going crazy for cute little cakes on a stick.  Starting from just simple decorated balls to more exciting designs such as bumblebees, clowns, farm animals, ice cream cones, and so many more!  

These adorable creations are the perfect bite-sized alternative to cake at any party or get-together. 

Angie appeared on Martha Stewart's show to demonstrate how to make these delicious little treats and now with a little help from her new book you can recreate these amazing treats right at home with her simple, step-by-step instructions and photos of more than 40 featured projects, as well as clever tips for presentation, decorating, dipping, coloring and melting chocolate, and much more!  So if you like to entertain as much as I do...go get a a copy of this adorable book, Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats. 

They are perfect for any occasion - birthday, wedding, bridal and baby showers, Halloween, Christmas...you name it!

Below are a few fun ideas you may find in the book...

 

 
 
 

Pause for Romance!

 
Take a minute to pause for romance tonight and if not for romance than for yourself.  Life seems to be so busy these days that I think it's important to just take a time out to enjoy all the wonderful things it has given you over the years.

I've fallen in love many times... always with you.  ~Author Unknown

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

T.G.I.F. Valentine's Day Love Treats

 
Whether you are celebrating with your significant other or friends these recipes by Chambord are the perfect combo for your Valentine's Day celebration!  XOXO!

CHOCOLATE & CHAMBORD FROZEN SOUFFLE

Ingredients:

• 3 Large Egg Yolks
• ½ cup Sugar
• 2 tbsp CHAMBORD Liqueur
• 2 cup Heavy Cream
• 3 tbsp Confectioners Sugar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Directions:
Place egg yolks in large mixing bowl. Combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute on stovetop. Pour the sugar mixture over egg yolks, mix well. AddCHAMBORDto mix. Set aside. In separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream to medium peaks.
Using a mixer, whisk the egg andCHAMBORDmixture until think and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir from time to time. Remove bowl from the heat and let cool until tepid.
Fold the egg mixture and whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Spoon into favorite stemware, or serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Can be made a day ahead. Before serving, whip remaining heavy cream with confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form. Garnish mousse with whipped cream and fresh mint sprigs.
 
 
Chambord French Kiss

Ingredients:

• 2 shots Finlandia Vodka
• 1 ½ shots Chambord
• 1 shot white crème de cacao
• 1 shot heavy cream

Directions:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain. Garnish: Float a chocolate kiss or raspberry.

Romance is in Full Bloom

 
Love is in the air.  I am not sure if that's because Valentine's Day is just around the corner or this wedding just put me in the mood. 

Ohhhh my, I am definitely all girl when it comes to weddings - I must admit that I absolutely love weddings!  I have seen so many weddings but very few that make me want to re-do my wedding day...well this is definitely one!  There is something so incredibly romantic about this wedding; the decor is absolutely perfect!  I hope this wedding inspires you the way it did for me.

I adore peonies and I love how the bride went for a more chic look for her bridesmaids by either having them wearing a pink peony tied to their wrists and hair or by simply carrying a single stem wrapped in fabric.

In order to compete with the floor-to-ceiling windows, the huppah was made out of two oversized pillars decorated with fresh flowers, paper cranes and pipe cleaner flowers.  Mazel Tov!

Square place cards were printed with the couple's initials then set on a bed of moss among orchids and other flowers.

Fresh flowers and paper flowers decorated the narrow, tall cake. Two carefully placed bigger paper butterfiles added extra springtime décor.

 
 
To give this reception the true garden vibe the couple wanted - no two floral arrangements looked the same. There were a variety of virbrant, springtime blooms that topped the tables.

They tucked hot pink menu cards into the white linen napkins for an extra added pop of color.

In order to seperate the the couple's chairs from all the rest, they were decorated with strings of hot pink origami.

All of these details really were so simple but also elevated this occasion to whole other level - "Magical!"

 Special Thanks to the Knot.com for sharing these beautiful images.