Monthly Archives: March 2012

Hanging Ombre Gerbera Daisies

March 30, 2012

Here is a sneak peek of the beauty that was part of the Dream Bridal Affair last night. They had single gerbera daisies hanging across a lattice, each one with a baggie of water and a gradient from dark to … Continue reading →

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LuxeFinds Ultimate Giveaway – Lilly Pulitzer Animal Crackers Limited Edition

March 29, 2012

Day 24 of our Ultimate Giveaway is a special one.  I’ve always loved Lilly Pulitzer and their gorgeous dresses in bright prints and patterns.  I also love that they do so much for the community.  They have partnered up with … Continue reading →

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Quinoa with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Chicken, and Spinach Recipe

March 29, 2012

I knew that I wanted quinoa for dinner tonight, but the dilemma was, what did I want in it?  I dug through the fridge and found that I had onions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, spinach, and chicken.  I threw … Continue reading →

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San Diego Brides – Dream Bridal Affair Tonight at Luce Loft

March 29, 2012

The Dream Bridal Affair is happening tonight at Luce Loft between 6-10pm.  Come join us for an evening of delicious delights and be wowed by a wedding dream team that will show you the magic that they can create.  While … Continue reading →

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Oriental Chicken Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing Recipe

March 28, 2012

The oriental chicken salad is one of my favorites and is very easy to put together.  I usually buy the pre-shredded bags of iceberg lettuce, cabbage, and carrots to save time and combine them in equal amounts to form the … Continue reading →

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LuxeFinds Ultimate Giveaway – Oxo Good Grips Cleaning Brush

March 28, 2012

Day 23 of our Ultimate Giveaway is one of my must haves in the kitchen.  It’s the indispensable Oxo Good Grips cleaning brush with soap dispenser.  I love how this little brush just takes off the food easily.  Oxo is … Continue reading →

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Coffee Themed Dessert Table – Perfect for Bridal Showers

March 28, 2012

This beautifully designed coffee themed dessert table was from Engage11, a luxury wedding conference I attended last year.  Now, I don’t drink coffee, but you can easily adapt this idea into a hot chocolate themed table complete with marshmallows, frozen … Continue reading →

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LuxeFinds Ultimate Giveaway Peter Callahan’s – Book Bite By Bite

March 27, 2012

It’s Day 22 of our Ultimate Giveaway and today’s is a delicious one!  Even if you never make a single thing out of this cookbook, it’s still eye candy at its best.  Peter Callahan is the king of transforming miniature … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Dessert Table Inspiration for Bridal Showers or Brunch

March 27, 2012

I attended Engage11, a luxury wedding conference last year at The Grand Del Mar and they really outdid themselves when it was time for a break in between sessions.  They featured a strawberry dessert buffet and since strawberries are just … Continue reading →

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Mailing Luxury Easter Eggs for Children and Adults Alike

March 26, 2012

I first saw the idea of mailing easter eggs – yes, the Easter egg itself without any packaging from Giverslog a while back and told myself that I would do it this year.  But, of course, I don’t put a … Continue reading →

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