Fourth of July Beverages

Dress by Lady Roi. I think it is discontinued.

Here is a bonus Beverage 'Monday" edition this week. In honor of the USA's birthday tomorrow I am featuring American Cocktails. Enjoy your weedend. Have fun & be safe.


All American

• 1 oz. Bourbon
• 1 oz. Southern Comnfort
• Coca Cola

Put alcohol in a highball filled with ice. Add Coke.


Cherry Patroit by SKYY Infusions

• 1 ½ oz SKYY Infusions Cherry Vodka
• 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ oz. Cointreau
• ½ oz. Sweet vermouth
• ¾ oz. rye whiskey
• 2 oz soda

Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon zest and cherry.

American Beauty

• 1 oz Brandy
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 1/4 tsp White Creme de Menthe
• 1 oz Orange juice
• 1 tsp Grenadine
• 1/2 oz Tawny port
  

In a shaker half-filled with ice, combine the brandy, vermouth, creme de menthe, orange juice, and grenadine. Shake and stain into a cocktail glass. Pouring slowly and carefully, float the port on top

Firecracker

• 2 oz Wild Turkey
• 4 dashes Tabasco sauce

Fill a shot glass almost to the top with Wild Turkey and add 4 dashes of tabasco sauce. Drink quickly!


Cheers,

Recipies from Drink of the Week.

More Pictures!

Here are some more photos from the special event. This time we are featuring tabletops for Weddings.

You know I just loved the one below!It is described as Hot is not only for the tropics. By mixing Bamboo with non Asian elements you come up with a modern look. I love the floral chandelier the placesetting and the fun centerpiece.

This one is called One (wo)man's trash is another (wo)man's treasure. It is used with discarded greenery. Don't you love the personalized napkins?

They called this one Classic Design. Always in Style. The return of opulent, formal decor without the over the top abundance. I love the Croquembouche and the bride's bouquet just laying there on the seat.

Enjoy,


The photos were taken by me. The tables were done by Rene van Rems International & Exclusive Designs & Events.

Icy Cold Inspiration Board

For December, how about an ice blue, white snowflake with touches of silver inspitation board? When I started this I was thinking cold and icy. An Elegant, Winter Wonderland! Not at all what we get here in Southern California~unless it's man-made.

Silver Snowflake Invitation{Invitation Consultants}
Winter Table Setting{Canada~Vancouver Courier}
White Bouquet{The Knot}
Snowflake Cookies{FraziCake Blog}
Snowflake Earrings{Tiffany}
Ice Cuff Links{Etsy}
Ice Blue Bridesmaid Dress{Eden Bridals}
Snowflake Wine Stopper{Beau-Coup}
Candy Display~The Knot
Sugar Dusted White Cake{InStyle Magazine}
Crystal Shoes{Bellissima Bridal Shoes} Snowflake Ice Sculpture{Ice Impressions}

Enjoy,

Happy 4th of July

In honor of Independence Day, I thought I would do a Red, White & Blue Inspiration Board. You can do the patriotic colors without having the flag emblazoned on everything. Next year we will celebrate 4th of July on a Saturday and why not do the colors for your patriotic wedding. Plus, as a bonus you get to cap the evening off a great firework display and hand out sparklers to your guests.

So here's wishing everybody and fun & safe 4th of July weekend.

• Berries and Sand centerpieces-Martha Stewart
• Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Necklace-Jewelry Castle
• Table Scape-Social Couture
• Boat Place Cards-Beau Coup
• Red & Blue M & M's
• Cracker Jack's
• Bouquet, Cake and Boutonniere- The Knot
• Striped Wedding Invitations-Wedding Paper Diva's
• Place Setting-Country Living Magazine
• Wedding Dress-Alfred Angelo. Modified with a cherry sash.
• Red, White & Blue Shoe-Dolce & Gabbana
• Sparklers-My Wedding Favors