Pencil Vase Bouquet

Our Teacher Appreciation 

is actually this week in Orlando...

In Goosie Girl's school

the first day is flowers...

Each child is to bring in a flower

to make a bouquet for the teacher...

Well last night, after getting home from the beach,

I'm combing the house for unsharpened pencils...

Because I can't be a typical Mom and just send in a flower...

I have to create a pencil vase that I remember seeing...

If you have all the pencils handy...

it is extremely easy to make...

(Simply glue the pencils around the vase

with a hot glue gun)

Of course I didn't have a thin, small vase 

so I improvised with a favorite sweet tea bottle...

It turned out identical to this...

The only difference...Goosie Girl picked out pinky, red flowers

and we used a black/white striped ribbon...

I definitely will be making this again!

It really turned out adorable!


{image via 1 Wasabi Mommy}

Memorial Day Enjoyment

Here's hoping your Memorial Day

is full of patriotic pretties & enjoyment...

Perhaps take a bike ride...

Or indulge in some indoor festivities...

Definitely partake in some sweet treats...  

 Don your favorite outfit...

How ever the day unfolds...

Enjoy!

Sweet Friday

Happy Sweet Friday!

We are heading to the beach after school...

I can't wait...

I'm hoping this is what my weekend will consist of...

I am in dire need of some down time...

Ever feel that way?...

I hope YOUR Memorial Day weekend 

is full of relaxing, sweet days!

A Candy Bar Shower

This shower from Martha Stewart Weddings

for Dylan Lauren is beyond AMAZING...

You might know already that Dylan is a candy girl herself...

So what better way to celebrate an engagement?

I love all the details...it's a happy shower...

it puts me in a good mood just looking...

Boy, does this sweet invite set the stage...

Absolutely precious!

The edible artwork is just beyond...
This mosaic was created from gum...
yes...I said gum...
How fabulous IS that?

Talk about an edible necklace...

this one is exquisite!

edible bling...

Cocktails anyone?

With these stir sticks?

YES, PLEASE!

Look how adorable the fries are packaged...

and this savory faire...

The perfect cake for this shower...

Simple desserts...

These precious little cupcakes...

with white chocolate toppers...

These images are the sweetest!

Guests were to write sweet wishes...

Beautifully packaged favors galore...

And now hold on to your seats...
The grand finale...

My favorite of all...
This stunning bouquet ...

It is made from royal icing...

Is this the most gorgeous creation you've ever seen?!

I'm swooning...can you tell?!...

STUNNING!

Cocktail Popcicles

It has been so hot lately...

I guess the summer heat

has graced us with its presence...

This is my idea of a yummy, adult cool down...

Corona popcicles...

or perhaps my favorite...
Strawberry Margarita pops...

and aren't these the prettiest popcicles too
with their little lime garnish...
Click here for the Corona pops
and here for the Strawberry Margarita ones...


{image/recipe via Baker's Royale}

Caramel Soaked French Toast

I just made this 

for a volunteer breakfast we are having at school...

It is absolutely D-I-V-I-N-E!

I make it for everything...

Christmas morning breakfast (every year)...

brunches...

whenever I need a breakfast item...

this is my go-to...

So simple and so scrumptious...

And it ALWAYS gets rave reviews...

I'm serious...people hunt me down to get the recipe...

I hope you enjoy!

Caramel Soaked French Toast

(Southern Living Five Star Recipes)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup butter

1/4 cup plus 2 TB light corn syrup

loaf of french bread cut in slices

4 large eggs

2-1/2 cups milk or half & half

(I use whatever kind of milk I have on hand)

1 TB vanilla

3 TB sugar

1-1/2 TSP ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter melted

Directions:

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,

5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Pour syrup mixture evenly into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.

Arrange bread slices over syrup.

**I usually slice the bread and then cut the slice in half**

Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; stir well.

Gradually pour mixture over bread slices.

Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.

Combine 3 TB sugar and cinnamon; stir well.

Sprinkle evenly over soaked bread.

Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over bread.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45-50 minutes 

or until golden and bubbly.

Serve immediately.

{image via Cooking Light}

What's On Your Agenda?

So what's on your agenda this week?

 Today, I'm wishing I could slip this on...

 and spend the day here...

eating, drinking and soaking up inspiration...

What about you?


images via:
tinywhitedaisies
Fashionising
tinywhitedaisies

Sweet Friday

I have been as busy as a bee

these last few days 

preparing for the baby shower

that I'm hosting for my sister

tomorrow...

I've gotten quite a bit done

and I'm loving how it is turing out...

I can't wait to share pics with you!

Have a sweet Friday!

Oh how I'd love to wear this dress!

image via Love My Dress

A Retro Brunch

I am just loving everything

about this retro brunch...

Starting with the invites...

The lollipop...the confetti...the colors...

Love the backdrop...

A brunch would not be complete without eggs...
Look how these are displayed...
Spectacular...

These cinnamon buns with their little heart toppers...

And heart doughnuts with sprinkles...

 Is this the cutest display of mini waffles
you've ever seen in your life?!...

Some bubbly...
It is a wedding after all...

How about this place setting?
I'm swooning over the glass top...



images via Ruffled

Pink and Black Pretties

When I am planning for a party,

like the baby shower I'm hosting on Saturday,

I love to do research to help get me inspired...

Here's some of the pink & black pretties

that caught my eye along the way...

 Do you think this is too formal to wear to the shower?

 Are these gorgeous or what?!

 Could you imagine having a closet like this?

I'm absolutely beside myself with envy!

 Exquisite personified...

Seriously, I want this room!

 This reminds me of old Hollywood glamour...

 Just beautiful...

 Perfect winter attire for a shopping day...

Or any day for that matter...

images via:

Tumblr
Pinterest
Martha Stewart
Lady Fabuloux
HGTV
Fan Plus Friend
Pretty Little Things
Etsy

Recycling Your Favorite Paper Scraps

I adore paper...

wrapping, scrapbook, stationery, napkins...

You name it, I like it...

I'm totally loving this idea from Design Sponge...

It uses up scraps of paper 

that you didn't know what you were going to do with...

adds some prettiness to the ordinary...

and is super easy...

Take a peek...

All you need is Modge Podge, a paintbrush, scissors, paper scraps
and the ordinary...
like a jar, pencil, something you'd like to add
a little bling too...

the result...


think of all the possibilities...
Click here to get the full how-to...