by PixieThisBlogger on May 19, 2012
in Crafts
The National Stationery Show begins tomorrow! We were delighted to receive these pretty invites in the mail from some of our favorite vendors. I love the pretty stamps used on this envelope – really adds a special touch. Inside was this lovely, simple invite from Seed House. (I especially love getting mail from my hometown, …
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In her seventh book, Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces (CICO Books, $ 35, cicobooks.com), Ashwell tours twelve inspiring homes in the United States and United Kingdom. I love the use of soft, muted palettes throughout the book. Every room is somehow cosy, yet sophisticated. Take a look at a few beautiful photo panels from the book. Happy Friday!




Photo Credit: CICO Books
Home Design with Kevin Sharkey
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 18, 2012
in Crafts
Memorial Day is fast approaching. Are you going to the beach !? Do you have your summer accessories figured out yet ?! For an easy way to update last year’s tired pieces, all you need is a spray can (and an outside space to do this work). Take a look at these projects I did …
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 18, 2012
in Wedding
As most of our readers know, we’re big fans of creating signature drinks for wedding receptions. If you are thinking about coming up with a cocktail for your own reception, I recently tried something that might be very appropriate ingredient. It’s Pearl Vodka’s new flavor “Wedding Cake”.
When I sipped it, my first thought was, “Yes. No doubt about it. It definitely tastes like a wedding.” It was sweet, light, and fluffy, with a hint of vanilla and buttercream. I recommend it. It would be great with any of the less-sweet fruit juices, or with ingredients like blue curacao or grenadine. Once you have this as your base, odds are you’ll be able to create something really yummy for your guests. I know, because I had a great time testing it out for you.
I’m told Wedding Cake will also be available in wedding favor sizes in the near future.
(This image courtesy of BrideFinds)
If you’re interested in more information, visit Pearl Wedding Cake.
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 17, 2012
in Crafts
How would you like to wake up to these guys tomorrow morning? photo panels by Bill Wurtzel Or read the morning paper with this lady? This little fella looks delicious, nutritious, and well-dressed. Bill Wurtzel offers 365 fun and healthy ways to craft your breakfast in his new book Funny Food. Each work of food art …
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 17, 2012
in Crafts
The June issue of Living is now on newsstands! It’s packed with great ideas, recipes, and tips to help kick off your summer. Silke and Jodi will be showing you projects from the issue later this week, but for now here are our favorite hightlights from this month’s magazine. Head to page 45 to see …
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 15, 2012
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It’s graduation season again! If asking your grads to “say cheese” for the fiftieth time incites eye rolling, try some fun and festive backdrops that will make them eager to strike a pose. With these balloons, you’ll never forget what year you graduated- Photo courtesy of Mint Love Social Club Our Labor of Love’s Smilebooth …
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