Cool - Down Cocktail

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Try our sophisticated version of the local favorite "Shave Ice", a pink grapefruit, strawberry and champagne granita with sugared strawberries. The perfect refreshment for entertaining on those hot summer evenings.

Custom Koa

Koa Kards creates Hawaiian inspired postcards out of real Koa wood that we think would make an unexpected Save the Date for your Hawaii wedding or a unique invitation to an upcoming party.

Choose from pre-printed designs or customize your own postcard from Koa Kards to create the perfect invitation.

The Bridal Necessities

We came across this fantastic Bridal Survival Kit, with everything a bride could need for those "just in case" moments on her wedding day. This chic kit looks like an elegant purse from the outside and once opened, the inside is a fabulous shade of pink and includes every amenity you may need, all neatly organized. A few items we especially love are the Madame Paulette couture stain removal kit, the Ms. Manicure nail files and the essential Gilchrist and Soames sewing kit with pre-threaded needles, just to name a few! It is so important to be prepared and with the Bridal Survival Kit, you will stay cool, calm and collected...until it comes time to walk down the aisle of course!

Flower Girl Couture

Finding the right dress for your bridesmaids and flower girls can be overwhelming at times. That is why we love Annie Girl by Annie Sokoloff whose mission statement is to pursue excellence outside the mainstream of mass maufacturing and bring that custom quality in her dresses. Each dress whether it be a bridesmaid or flower girls is a masterpiece with a mutliple swatch selection of fabric, texture and color to create the right design for your wedding. Just one look and that's all it took to get us hooked with Annie Girl.

The Comeback Kids

With so many other popular floral choices, babies breath and carnations found their way to the back of the line. Say no more to last place, they have made a comeback! When you arrange them correctly (using one type of flower for the full arrangement), you can create an inexpensive and modern statement of carnations as shown above, or a romantic bouquet of babies breath for nearly half the cost of other blossoms. Either way, create an upscale look without the upscale cost. Now that's why we believe they deserve first place!

photos from here and here

Bright & Bold

Satisfy your palate with these scrumptious colors we found on

The Party Dress.

In this day and age, weddings have come a long way from mono-tones to multi-tones and this collection is no different. It can be that one compliment; such as this beautiful fuschia bouquet that ties in the rest of your colors perfectly, or a colorful ribbon on your invitations.

You've heard in once, you'll here it again, it's all in the details, and it can start with these bright and bold colors.

Color Coded

Don't be afraid to add some color to your kitchen! We love bright colors and the "shop by color" option from Target, is such a great way to shop for home decor! Fancy or informal, classic or modern, you can choose from an array of choices all sorted by color.

What is your favorite color??

We Love Mom

Just in time for Mother's Day! Here are some gifts that we think mom will love; custom stationary with her name on it by Shutterfly, which has multiple selections and matching sets. This fragrance by Maoli, has a fresh island scent that she can wear for spring and summer. A new floral handmade apron will keep her stylin' and clean when she is in the kitchen. And for a special touch, add her favorite photograph to the top of her gift in lieu of traditional gift wrap.

No matter what gift you may give, remember the greatest gift of all is letting her know exactly how much you love her.

Margarita Madness

You know we are always excited about a modern take on an old favorite... how about an edible margarita?! Try these tasty Margarita Bites this Cinco de Mayo and surprise your guests with your creative genius.

Margarita Bites

2 cups boiling water

2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Margarita Flavor Gelatin (or lime flavored)

1/2 cup tequila or cold water

Zest and juice from 1 lime

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

ADD boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in tequila and 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Add COOL WHIP and 1 tsp. lime zest; stir until COOL WHIP is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

POUR into 8-inch square pan.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 36 pieces to serve.

Cloudy With A Hint of Sun

One of our brides is a designer and we wanted to put together a sophisticated and unusual color palate that she could appreciate. So, we settled on a tailored gray with a bit of sunny yellow - a little edgy, but still very soft and friendly.

Kentucky Derby Elegance

The Kentucky Derby is nearly here and we were inspired to create this inspiration board for your party using elements of the classic Mint Julep.

Start by expressing your Southern Belle with magnificent hats, you can find similar styles here and using potted white orchids as your centerpiece is eco-chic and sophisticated, as found on MarthaStewart. Use the traditional silver julep cups and mint leaves to create this Mint Julep recipe and serving them on beautifully patterned cocktail napkins is a definite requirement to bring the Kentucky Derby home. A fabulous equestrian touch, is a must and we found this striking horse decanter. Fall in love with this flirty Spring dress that is just right for the hostess.

Y'all have a good time now, ya hear?!