Posts from ‘October, 2009’

Halloween Drinks

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Here’s a little roundup of cocktails and punches that are getting me in the Halloween ’spirit’.

Italian Fruit Punch from Food Network made with orange juice, maraschino liqueur and limoncello and garnished with black licorice; Full Moon Punch from Chow featuring rum, applejack, campari and Velvet Falernum (a lime- and clove-infused liqueur).

Martha Stewart’s Pina ‘Ghoulada’ served [...]

Breathtaking NYC views (and events)

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Check out these beyond amazing shots from FĂȘte…

Stunning, no? Gives me goosebumps. More here.

Jenny Yoo Collection 2010

Jenny Yoo 2010 collection

How amazing are these dresses? The color is so rich and gorgeous, and like all of Jenny Yoo’s creations they don’t scream “bridesmaid”… I’d be thrilled to wear them to any swanky event.
Trunkshows are happening through December for you lucky girls in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles – details here.
{Photo from Jenny Yoo}

Caramel Apple Party

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{Photo from Chow}
If I wasn’t in the process of moving, I’d definitely be having a caramel apple-making party… and I’d definitely be using these ‘filled’ apple recipes from Chow:
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts
Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels
Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond
I’d invite a few of my best friends [...]

Etsy Finds: Vintage halloween costumes – Majorette

Vintage halloween costumes from Etsy

Why buy a mass-produced, low-quality costume when you can go vintage? You can be sure your costume is unique and save a little landfill space at the same time.

I’m obsessed with all the adorable marching band and majorette pieces on Etsy right now… the look is nostalgic and flirty without being overtly sexy. [...]

Modern Rooftop Garden Party, Part 3

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Guests took home small terracotta pots filled with peat pellets and chive or wildflower seeds. We wrapped them with baker’s twine and custom ladybug gift tags with “directions” from Chloe.

Chloe’s creative mom came up with a great idea: a guestbook that they could display in their home as a great memory of the party. [...]

custom invitations paper goods favors for weddings and events