Hot Off the Press: Die Cut Gatefold Invitation

When the bride and groom set-up their initial consultation 8 weeks before the wedding (when invitations are typically sent), it came with good reason… they found their dream venue and decided to have a short engagement (okay, very short) in order to make it happen there!

Needless to say, I was intrigued. We met bright and early the next day, and I screamed (literally) when they told me the name of this dream venue… The Ivy Room… the same place I got married over two years ago.

Moral of the story, I instantly loved them, their story and their fabulous taste in iconic venues. And in two short weeks, Magnificent Milestones, this very organized couple and Spark Stationery pulled off the most gorgeous invitation ever!

Photo via Magnificent Milestones


Happy Hour: Gettin’ Jelly With It


Cosmo Jelly Shots!

Ingredients
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup orange flavored vodka
¼ cup Roses lime juice (or fresh lime juice and a dash simple syrup)
¼  cup Grand Marnier (substitute Cointreau or Triple Sec for a milder tasting jelly shot)
2 ½ envelopes plain gelatin (1/2 envelope equals ¾ teaspoon)
Lime zest for garnish, if desired

Instructions
In a saucepan, sprinkle cranberry and lime juices with gelatin
Allow to soak for a few minutes
Heat on low, stirring constantly, until gelatin is fully dissolved (about 5 minutes)
Stir in the liquors, making sure to fully incorporate
Pour into pan or molds, and chill until set, several hours or overnight
To serve, cut into desired shapes
Garnish with the lime zest

Cheers!

Photo and Recipe via Jelly Shot Test Kitchen


Happy Bride

Meet Cheryl! Always colored happy, and a true HAPPY BRIDE.

Photo via Magnificent Milestones


Happy Hour: Kid Tested, Mother Approved

Cookies & Milk!

Happy Hour isn’t just for adults! Enjoy a kid friendly version with your little one this Friday.

Cheers!

Photo via Style Me Pretty


Happy Bride

Elizabeth and Philip are planning a destination wedding in {the gorgeous} Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The tone of the wedding is elegant… with a pinch of sand. And the invitations reflect the mix perfectly!

Photo by Magnificent Milestones


Happy Hour: Let Them Drink Cake

Cake Batter Martini

Ingredients
1 ½ oz. Whipped Cream Vodka
1 ½ oz. Creme de Cacao
1 oz. Amaretto
½ oz. White Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz. Whipping Cream
Icing
Sprinkles

Instructions
Coat rim of glass with a fine line of frosting
Dip in sprinkles
Mix ingredients in shaker with ice and shake, shake, shake!  

Cheers!

Photo and Recipe via How Sweet Treats

 


Resolution Brunch

As everyone knows, I take any small gathering as an opportunity to theme a meal and design menu cards. Last weekend was no exception!

Happy New Year!

xoxo,
Kara

Photo via Magnificent Milestones

 


Happy Hour: With a Cherry on Top

Vodka Rootbeer… Vootbeer! 

Ingredients
2 oz. 303 Vodka
5 oz. Root Beer
Whipping cream for garnish
Maraschino Cherry (optional)

Instructions
Fill glass with ice
Pour vodka over ice and then fill with root beer
Garnish top with whipping cream and cherry if desired

Cheers!

Photo and Recipe via Creative Culinary

 


Bridal Blingo


Animal Farm

How adorable are these bookends….But where are the bulldogs?

Available at Barneys and photo via Coco Kelley


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