I dare you....

.... to come up with as many words that can come to mind that you correlate with a baby girl. Some examples: beautiful, soft, angel, princess, spoiled...

I'm working on a project and need your help!!! :)

Real Wedding: Shear Elegance

Well Style Me Pretty is three for three in our book (well actually, they're a lot more than that with all the wedding goodness they have to offer on their site) - delivering yet another beautiful wedding on their blog!  Such inspiration that site is!

Colorado wedding planner Cori Cook assisted in the planning of this soft pink romantic wedding (and the couple, well, they look like they're having a blast!).  The photographer, Joan Allen Weddings, did a fabulous job of capturing the moments of this couples special day - I must say, I'm loving all the outdoor photos; the couple couldn't have had a more perfect day!

The gorgeous couple

Her dress is just stunning!!!

I'll take a pair in a 7 please!!

So romantic!

I'm loving the centerpieces!

As a gift to her bridesmaids, the bride gave them each to a custom fashion illustration

here's a closer view of the prints - such a creative idea! I love this!

boys will be boys! :)

love the vintage touches that were used throughout this wedding

I love the different photo frames used to display photos of the couple - they blend so well together!

beautiful cake!

My favorite photo of the couple - the sky looks awesome!!!

To read more details about this wedding, and to view more photos, head over to the Style Me Pretty blog!

Link Love: HB Designs

A couple of weeks ago I was the winner of a giveaway Oh Goody! Designs had - my prize was a set of fabrinery cards created by HBDesigns!  These cards are a different twist to the traditional cards you send people and are very versatile.  Heather of HBDesigns allows you to choose your fabric (or send her your own), and then create whatever you're looking for - be it a personalized card, a thank you card, invites, wine tags... whatever you like!

Here's the cards we received!  See, aren't they adorable!

Head over to HBDesigns to check out all the great stuff she has to offer - her latest is a great place mat for the kiddies!!  She just started a blog and offering up a set of cards for the winner!  Head over there and enter yourself to win today!

Real Party: Green Apple 2nd Birthday

Another great party found on the Catch My Party site.  I thought this was a more classic-looking 2nd birthday with a green and pastel pink color palette, with a scheme of green apples - very unique if I say so myself!

The cute invite created using a digital scrapbooking package

The table set-up.

One of the beverages - APPLE juice

The dessert table

A close up of the popcorn boxes - I love these!  I definitely would like to try making these.

Green apple cupcakes

Appletini's (Pear Apple Italian Soda) in mason jars.  Super cute!

This theme would be great for a bridal shower or even a baby shower.  The color scheme would work well for a "perfect pair" theme, too (ya know, since pear's are green!) - which could be for an engagement party, bridal shower or a baby shower for twins! 

Real Party: Pink and Zebra Art Party

Today's real party post is one of the cutest, most unique birthday parties I have seen.... all of the details were just perfect for an art party for a 6-year old.  I saw this post on Catch My Party, designed by Jill at Peas and Thank You's for her daughter.  I hope you love all the details as much as I have!

These are the adorable invites for the party.  The girls received invites with a pink background, while the boys received invites with a blue background. Genius!

A view of part of the dessert table

I loved the idea of using little cans as candy holders.  The kids were given bags to fill up with candy before leaving the party.  A very cute twist on a candy/dessert buffet!

More cans filled with treats!

A close up of the rice krispy treats.  The holder was just a square piece of floral foam wrapped in pink wrapping paper.  Very easy!

These pretzel rods mimic paintbrushes - very creative! 

Very yummy looking cookies made by Jill

How awesome is this palette of cupcakes?!  Jill brought in a color sample to her local Publix and they matched the frosting to her color scheme. 

A wider view of the dessert table.  Note the balloons - they were taped on sticks for easy transport.  They look great to me!

The party was hosted at The Tipsy Canvas where each kid was given the opportunity to create their own cupcake prints

Each guest received an apron with their name and monogram embroidered on it.  Very cute keepsake!

Here are all the kids holding up their cupcake creations!

For more photos and details about this adorable party, head over to the Peas and Thank You blog - there's so much great stuff to look at!  Also, if you haven't checked out the Catch My Party web site, make sure to do so... there is A TON of party inspiration to check out!

Diet Cherry 7up Cupcakes

I love anything with cherry flavoring in it - especially my soda - so when I saw this awesome recipe for Diet Cherry 7up cupcakes on Grin and Bake It back in March, I just knew I'd have to bookmark it.  Well, I'm just finally getting back to the recipe and I'm totally thinking about making these this weekend.  Here's the yummy recipe Kate from Grin and Bake It shared with her readers:




What you'll need:

   - 1 box of white cake mix
   - 1 can of Diet Cherry 7up
   - 2 egg whites

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Add the cake mix and egg whites in a mixing bowl; pour in the can of Diet Cherry 7up.  Beat according to the directions on the box and fill cupcake liners about 2/3 way full.  Bake for around 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.


How to make Kate's Low-fat Cream Cheese Icing

What you'll need:

   - 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
   - 1 cup marshmallow cream
   - 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
   - 1 tsp. vanilla extract
   - 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, marshmallow cream, lemon juice and vanilla extract until well combined.  Gradually beat in powdered sugar.




Don't these just look {and sound} just scrumptious?!?!  Ugh - I may be drooling! :)  Be sure to check out the other delicious recipes Kate has to offer on her blog!  There's no way you could be disappointed!


What fun cupcake recipes do you have to share?

Etsy Love: HoneyBoo

I came across this art print while perusing around Etsy.com and fell in love with its simplicity, but mostly with what it says.  Live What You Love.



Check out more of HoneyBoo's inspiration works of art in her Etsy shop here.  It's bound to put a smile on your face!