Happy {Thanks} giving...

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{Black} is still the new....{Black}

Know for her exquisite and edgy style, Collette Dinnigan's Spring 2010 Designer Evening line graced her recent runway show at Paris Fashion Week. Red Carpet worthy gown, is described by Collette as alluringly feminine piece that "expresses new freedom of spirit".

Can you say 'luxe'? How about wedding dress?

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A NIGHT of HUMANITY with EVENT PLANNER EXTRAORDINAIRE' COLIN COWIE

{Colin Cowie and Me!-Delores}

Event Co-Chairs, Sharon Bunch and Celeste ReVander-Brown brought together the delectable culinary delights of world reknown South African born Chef - Ed Scholly, Baltimore philanthropists Henry and Dorothy 'Dot' Rosenberg and acclaimed event and interior stylist Colin Cowie for

A NIGHT FOR HUMANITY

The warm & intimate decor of Linwoods Restaurant served as the festive backdrop for this Premier fundraising event held in honour of

The Robert and Claire Peter Foundation

and hosted by the foundations distinguished Founders Audrey and Martin Peter. Invited guests were entertained by strolling magicians William Gross and Tony Ware, while dancing to the sounds of accomplished musicians of Mahala. Every thing from delicious chocolates & fine dining experiences to Michael Sweeny-autographed gym shoes made up some of the more than ninety silent auction items that the event attendees had to chose from. Suffice it to say, the event was an enormous success. There has to be a repeat performance!

{middle picture L-R: Drew Vanlandingham, Karen Buck, Colin Cowie, Delores W., & Lisa Martel}

Fit The {Dress} Event Workshop... just for Brides

Need to lose those last 10 Pounds before your big Wedding Celebration?

Come to learn & experience how easy it is to Get In Shape, Feel Great and Indulge Sweet Desires without the guilt!

MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN

'FIT THE DRESS'

on your special day at this FUN, FIT and GUILT-FREE Event Workshop!

Register right here on The Blog

{see event calendar on the right sidebar}

SEATING IS LIMITED!

ENJOY Guilt-Free Foods, A Signature Drink {made especially for this event}, Free Raffle for Gifts AND MORE!

{also, in the process of negotiating this little 'tart', below, for this already FUN- FILLED event.... My fingers are crossed....cross your fingers too}

SAVE THE DATE !!!!

Saturday 9 January 2010

Make 2010 the year that you get in shape, feel great and indulge in sweet desires without guilt.

SAVE THE DATE for this fun, fit and guilt-free party while you discover the secrets of how to have it all! Treat yourself to the new Mousse Temptation by Jell-O, while you join celebrity spokesperson and mom, Jenny McCarthy as she coaches you through the most personalized Wii-compatible workout game yet - YOUR SHAPE.

Everyone will get a chance to try this new game firsthand and see how it creates a program to meet each person's fitness goals while keeping you motivated and having fun!

REGISTER right here on THE BLOG !

{see the event calendar on the right sidebar}

Calling All {Brides}...

STEP 2 : Of The Contest !!! *

Two easy things to do:
{to be one of two WINNERS of this Fabulous gift-filled Spa-Experience Tote and/or a $50.00 SPA Gift Card}

1: Click the 'FOLLOW' button on the sidebar {to the right}. {never miss a contest or Give Away & you can stay on top of the latest wedding trends!]

2: Click the 'Become A Facebook Fan' button on the sidebar {to the right}.


That's it ! You are done with STEP 2.

IT'S THAT EASY!

Onto STEP 3 {that's the last step!} Click Here and your home free!

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL FOR UPCOMING

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS HOSTED BY

PEARLS OF WISDOM, LLC

* To receive Step 1 click here. Put the words "spa experience contest" in the subject line.

In order to qualify to win these amazing gifts, you must complete all 3 steps.

Paper {Crowns}....

{photos via::special thanx}

In some area of the world brides are designing winter weather themed weddings. And in other areas, the sun continues to shine casting shadows that promise warm, sizzling weather meant especially for outdoor wedding fete'.

For those who are lucky enough to live in near desert-like warmth, these exquisitely crafted toppers are the perfect solution to worry-free hair.
Too heavy for heat? Not even.... they're crafted from paper.

{HAPPY}

BLOGVERSARY TO {US}!!

Pearls 2nd YEAR AND STILL GOING STRONG!!

{LUV-LY} Appetizers

The perfect solution for gatherings that require smaller portioned food is to serve appetizers. Appetizers tastefully stimulate the palette, while happily bringing your guests to a state satiety.

A mid-afternoon reception, a bachlorette 'tea' party or an early morning breakfast for those much appreciated out of town guests. Instead of an entree' of heavy cuisine, satisfy your guests with a 'mini' meal of appetizers.

Try these delicious samples. Want the recipe? Click on the picture and get started with these palette pleasers.

Sauteed Julienned Vegetables

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Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

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Vanilla and Ginger-Flavored Cherries on a Tartine

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Millefeuilles de tomates

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REAL WEDDING... {RETRO} STYLE

Yuli Hsu and Keith Fisher

The Couple, posing for pictures. The beauty of the Delaware River serves as a serene backdrop.

The Bride and Groom with there retro-chic bridal party. {I just love well thought out themed weddings.} Don't you?

“Our friend is in an old-time roots band—it’s him, a husband and wife, and their three children—that plays folky swing music on the ukulele, accordion, steel guitar... We had them play during the ceremony (our recessional was the Beatles’ ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’), cocktail hour, and dinner. We also had a D.J. spin everything from sixties funk to New Wave.” -Yuli & Keith

Does your guestlist include children? Why not take your lead from Yuli & Keith and make a bonfire for them? Add s'mores and you have one great time for the kids. Don't worry, the adults are not to be left out. Once the kids are put to bed, re-light the fire, get out the marshmellows and add beer... Now that's one AFTER PARTY!

Not into the traditional cake cutting? Pastries such as cupcakes make a nice statement about when things were easier...retro

They named their tables after old romantic films—table numbers were mini-movie posters that the couple found online. Photoshop helped them transform the escort cards to look like 1930s ticket stubs that were cleverly displayed inside an antique creamery crate.

{Photo: Robert Sukrachand::special thanx}

Follow Me as I {Guest} Blog...

I have been asked to Guest Blog on the amazing wedding blog, OPULENT CREATIONS EVENT. The incredibly talented Onida Haskett Cruz sent out a call for guest bloggers and, shortly after submitting my desire to be a contributor, I received the "greenlight" to begin posting.

My main objective is to contribute valuable blog content to her loyal followers and to perhaps find some new friends in them, as well.
So without further ado, follow me to my first post on this wonderfully informative site!

Happy 56th {Anniversary} Jackie & John

John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married in Newport, Rhode Island on September 12th, 1953--exactly 56 years ago today. Though they were only a couple for ten years before JFK's 1963 assassination, their union is legendary. Here are photos from their time together


{photos via huffingtonpost::special thanx}

FILL IN THE BLANK...

How deep is your LOVE?

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If Love is never having to say that you're sorry, then, how deep is the love for 'The Love of Your Life'?

"I LOVE YOU MORE THAN________".

How do you fill in the blank? E-mail or post a comment and if you don't mind, I'll share your answer in a future blog post. Send in a favorite picture of you and your Love and that will be posted too!