Happy New Years to all of our readers. Thanks for keeping up with us, until next year. Cheers!
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A fun song from a couple of the cutest people in the biz right now.
December 30, 2011
December 29, 2011
DIY Beach Themed Bridal Shower
My cousin will be getting married in just a few short weeks (January) in the Dominican Republic!! As Maid of Honor it was my duty to throw her an amazing shower, with the help of others of course! The shower was hosted at my parents' house in Tulsa, OK. I thought since she is getting married in the Dominican then we would make her shower beached themed, but still keep it classy. Here are some pictures below to inspire your next beached themed party.
Sex on the beach punch with umbrella straws
Chips with guacamole and salsa
Shrimp kabobs
Fruit Salad
Wild rice and black beans
Roasted sweet potatoes
Teriyaki meat balls
&
Pina Colada Cupcakes...huge crowd pleaser!!
We purchased a net from Hobby Lobby and strung it across the window in the dining room. We used mini clothes pins to pin all different pictures of the bride and groom to be! (mainly beach photos)
Note: If the sun is shining the pictures are hard to see
Take aways from the Shower:
Courtney, another bridesmaid, came up with the CUTEST idea! We gave each person a wrap bracelet in the colors of the wedding (the bride got blue, as her something blue).
Each tag has been engraved with the exact latitude and longitude of where the vows will be exchange.
We asked everyone to take one and to wear them on January 14. We know that not everyone will be able to attend the actual wedding, but now they can be there in spirit!
We also gave seashell chocolates as well...yummy!
The shower was a great success and we all had a wonderful time! I hope some of these ideas inspire you for your next beach themed party!
The bride with some of her bridesmaids (cousin & sister-in-law)
-Jane
December 28, 2011
NYE Party Planning
This year we have opted out of an over-priced bar celebration for New Years Eve, and our friends are doing our own little "Progressive Party" with a bus to drive us around! Our house is the first stop, and of course our decorations need to be top notch. Where else to look for ideas, than Pinterest!
Here are some fun party decoration ideas we have come across:
We even found this web site for some fun NYE printables . Will you be decorating your place for NYE??
Dijon Chicken Linguine with Mushrooms
For me, you can't go wrong with any pasta recipe that includes chicken and mushrooms! Probably why i knew this recipe would be a success! I changed it a little: different mushrooms, left off the almonds, and added a little parsley for color.
Ingredients
350 gram package of linguine (this is a little less than a full lb. package, or you can just use the whole thing)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
salt & pepper
4 oz white wine
2 cups whipping cream
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and fry the chicken until completely cooked. Remove from the pan and hold in a warm oven (or microwave).
Add the white wine to the pan, and simmer until reduced by half.
Add the whipping cream, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to season. Simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat a metal spoon.
Return the chicken to the sauce, add the mushrooms and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve over cooked linguine. Add chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
December 19, 2011
XMAShup Monday- Christmas
Happy Monday! Just 5 more days until Christmas.....so here are some Xmas mashups to get you in the mood!
December 16, 2011
It's Friday!
As much as i despise the song....I agree with this kid!
Hope you have a great weekend gettin' down!
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