tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894557939078004642024-03-18T21:04:24.132-07:00Exquisite AffairsEvent Planning, Design & ManagementExquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-65336775626843245272009-12-31T22:07:00.000-08:002009-12-31T22:16:42.799-08:00Reflecting on 2009As we say goodbye to 2009, I have been reflecting on the past year. 2009 had its ups and downs but we survived. The economy was bad, businesses closed and people lost their homes. I am grateful for the wonderful people that I have met over the year and have built friendships with. I am happy to have had some of the best clients a wedding planner could have and to be apart of their special day. I am looking forward to 2010 and all the great clients and opportunities it will bring. I am looking forward to the new direction that the company will be going in. <br /><br />To all of our clients....thank you for allowing us to be apart of one of the most important days of your life. To the great wedding planners that I have met...thank you for the support and for all that you do in this industry. To my friends and family...thank you for your support, encouragement and love. Without you I would not have made it through the year. To the best assistant/friend I could have....thank you for all that you do.<br /><br />Have a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!!!Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-50539669572011177622009-12-15T07:15:00.000-08:002009-12-15T07:25:09.686-08:00Kourtney Kardashian Welcomes Baby Boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI25f8AZqIvyTGc6pejuc3tTCOC4dGZZY-51pmlGIuFOTKALieQiUhh96yytzzHPdniMsL3LIcC2DDywvgbNd_dyg4JXWIbDO4ha-xKLSC5DMufdq2RbNc2Wtrhei78CCEDfIm7hiyYe4C/s1600-h/kourtneyk2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415482326273716466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI25f8AZqIvyTGc6pejuc3tTCOC4dGZZY-51pmlGIuFOTKALieQiUhh96yytzzHPdniMsL3LIcC2DDywvgbNd_dyg4JXWIbDO4ha-xKLSC5DMufdq2RbNc2Wtrhei78CCEDfIm7hiyYe4C/s320/kourtneyk2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div align="left">Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend, Scott Dimisk welcomed a baby boy to the family. Kourtney delivered Mason Dash Disick on Monday morning at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Mason weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., and 19.5 inches. This is the first child for Kourtney and Scott. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> </div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-8457757806615453292009-12-11T14:02:00.000-08:002009-12-11T14:06:47.932-08:00Laura Hooper is spreading holiday cheer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg340PhfZulVKdAj4KmWDaYJYWgcNilrNeJwgXpYuMqEF_J9gGKPQBHxAeCxliqZqJ3jXwVUioOoGRXcI09ky9hdlIGbuC_WYAnbpR8QM8Qme2If6ZTBP9poDWjFIS1N3xmDxz-wP_4zmKh/s1600-h/lhcallig.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414102537935359922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg340PhfZulVKdAj4KmWDaYJYWgcNilrNeJwgXpYuMqEF_J9gGKPQBHxAeCxliqZqJ3jXwVUioOoGRXcI09ky9hdlIGbuC_WYAnbpR8QM8Qme2If6ZTBP9poDWjFIS1N3xmDxz-wP_4zmKh/s320/lhcallig.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://lhcalligraphy.com/">Laura Hooper Calligraphy </a>is spreading holiday cheer by offering discounts off of her totes, bifold and trifold invitations, and custom compasses. Take advantage of these great discounts for your wedding.Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-45955739640697398772009-12-11T07:44:00.000-08:002009-12-11T07:53:21.739-08:00Hank & Kendra Welcomes Baby Boy!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHVikP9tKrDUPlIKqNqmSwrTws0WsLQNhVJrD6TUivJXrKgvOT9IfIWp925UPlT05iFyNmi38fjLykeqsfMkFnqp49oaRfd9_qT9xg5CQx9eNQyYkIQFG5f_ja07s96QNgLdFM8aLr9tc/s1600-h/hank+kendra.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414006284615408306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHVikP9tKrDUPlIKqNqmSwrTws0WsLQNhVJrD6TUivJXrKgvOT9IfIWp925UPlT05iFyNmi38fjLykeqsfMkFnqp49oaRfd9_qT9xg5CQx9eNQyYkIQFG5f_ja07s96QNgLdFM8aLr9tc/s320/hank+kendra.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div>Hank Baskett and his wife former playmate, Kendra Wilkinson welcomes a baby boy. Hank Baskett IV was born at 12:37 am today in Indianapolis. Hank IV weighed in at 9 pounds, 5 ounces. The couple released a statement to OK magazine, reads, "We are all healthy and incredibly happy and can’t wait to spend every moment with little Hank."</div><br /><div></div><div>Congratulations Hank and Kendra!!</div><br /><div></div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-60935602189161500112009-11-25T22:14:00.001-08:002009-11-25T22:14:08.804-08:00Thanksgiving Dessert Buffet<p>Thanksgiving is tomorrow.  For my family thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on the past year, gathering with family and friends and being thankful.  I was reading one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com">Amy Atlas</a> and found her Thanksgiving Dessert Buffet.  Amy’s Thanksgiving Dessert Buffet really got me in the mood for thanksgiving, so I wanted to share.  Wishing each of you a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cfYri0ZI/AAAAAAAAA58/xzfXT9tJYZE/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cf-g8SBI/AAAAAAAAA6A/aUKFSKj7PV0/amy%20thanksgiving_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="95" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cgWWkyKI/AAAAAAAAA6E/w5xZDJYeWmc/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving2" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cg7s1RWI/AAAAAAAAA6I/IpR7EqEsl2s/amy%20thanksgiving2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4chbXoLuI/AAAAAAAAA6M/SZxuCa_xuIQ/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving3" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4ch6LWpmI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/MIpC8CvY1nY/amy%20thanksgiving3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="140" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4ciBzFIhI/AAAAAAAAA6U/lPBtbEWS8u8/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving4%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving4" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cim3Zl0I/AAAAAAAAA6Y/QG5IJfXP-tg/amy%20thanksgiving4_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Turkey Brownie</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cjHtD1OI/AAAAAAAAA6c/9L05pb9I40k/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving5" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cjWEtuFI/AAAAAAAAA6g/a_X5hPzWVgg/amy%20thanksgiving5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Turkey Cookies</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cj1AaPZI/AAAAAAAAA6k/DZWvbpe-AD8/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving6" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4ckVGzL5I/AAAAAAAAA6o/dxxyYNfYD0Q/amy%20thanksgiving6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p align="center">Pilgrim Hat Cupcakes </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4ck5UtJ2I/AAAAAAAAA6s/voaLd5DBhsI/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving7%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving7" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4clQGMriI/AAAAAAAAA6w/TIVaLi_70fs/amy%20thanksgiving7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cl5tOJRI/AAAAAAAAA64/kyKIG_MpSFU/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving8%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving8" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cmIkqURI/AAAAAAAAA68/omPzv5Y1dSE/amy%20thanksgiving8_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Scarecrow and Apple Basket Cookies</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cmsIdl6I/AAAAAAAAA7A/4AqFMcfb6Lo/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving9%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving9" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving9" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cm_-n3CI/AAAAAAAAA7E/4IHAYNwcUZw/amy%20thanksgiving9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cne_gdyI/AAAAAAAAA7I/IpYw0cEpcFQ/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving10%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving10" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cn1h6xHI/AAAAAAAAA7M/iu0imB73Nxs/amy%20thanksgiving10_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4coS5VwaI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/O9FYIA1PTTU/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving11%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving11" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4comUEX5I/AAAAAAAAA7U/EYQm4LG5gPY/amy%20thanksgiving11_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Burnt Butter Pumpkin Pound Cake</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cpOAdLBI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/3mSQhGgsBak/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving12%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving12" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cpqUGkYI/AAAAAAAAA7c/PYYR1U8MFFM/amy%20thanksgiving12_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Caramel & Sugared Pears</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cp6kHK6I/AAAAAAAAA7g/0CDDOMGGgC4/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving13%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving13" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cqW3TszI/AAAAAAAAA7k/c2mwynOz3r8/amy%20thanksgiving13_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Acorn Cookies</p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cqh3v5SI/AAAAAAAAA7o/27tCo4o31wQ/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving14%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving14" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving14" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4crCqwX9I/AAAAAAAAA7s/tq0vSZIaUYs/amy%20thanksgiving14_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Apple Cider with Cinnamon Sticks</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4crmL1E2I/AAAAAAAAA7w/7IQFTOdusZI/s1600-h/amy%20thanksgiving15%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="amy thanksgiving15" border="0" alt="amy thanksgiving15" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sw4cr8yXx-I/AAAAAAAAA70/01oEmvA_uMc/amy%20thanksgiving15_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Marshmallow Sweet Potato Pie</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="2">Source: <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com">Amy Atlas</a></font></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-91702992945732817242009-11-24T22:00:00.001-08:002009-11-24T22:00:12.690-08:00Goodbye InStyle Weddings Magazine<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SwzH6dxk8OI/AAAAAAAAA50/S6J-hgOnozw/s1600-h/instylewed%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="instylewed" border="0" alt="instylewed" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SwzH68jNZ7I/AAAAAAAAA54/4OqlyMtLoVs/instylewed_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="212" /></a></p> <p>The wedding industry has lost another great magazine.  Time, Inc. has decided to close the InStyle Weddings magazine due to the economy.  The last issue will be December 25 and will remain on sale until March 5. </p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-47999350150460275082009-11-23T22:17:00.001-08:002009-11-23T22:17:05.937-08:00Thanksgiving Cocktails<div id="wrapper"> <div id="box1"> <div id="redbox"> <div id="whitebox1"> <div id="whitebox2"> <div id="whitebox3"> <div id="colbox"> <div id="col2"> <div id="content"> <div class="content-inner"> <div class="content-body"> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; margin-bottom: 0px" class="node "> <div class="content"> <p>Thanksgiving is in three days.  Here are a few cocktails that you can add to your menu and impress your guests with your bartending skills. Even the non-drinkers will be impressed by your skill and originality.</p> <p><img alt="Pumpkin Pie" src="http://www.cocktailtimes.com/original/top_malibu_pumpkin.jpg" width="205" height="171" /></p> <p><b>Pumpkin Pie</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part kahlua </li> <li>1 part spiced pumpkin pie filling </li> <li>2 parts coconut rum </li> <li>4 parts cold milk </li> <li>6 ice cubes </li> <li>Garnish with cinnamon </li> </ul> <p>Put everything but the cinnamon in a blender. Mix on high. Serve in graham cracker crust highball glasses and sprinkle the top with cinnamon.</p> <p><b>Smashing Pumpkin Spice</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part Goldschlager </li> <li>1 part Irish Crème </li> <li>1 part Kahlua </li> <li>Cinnamon candies </li> <li>Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice </li> </ul> <p>Drop 3-4 cinnamon candies in the bottom of a martini glass. Mix the Goldschlager, Irish Crème, and Kahlua in a martini shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top. </p> <p><img src="http://www.slashfood.com/images/2005/12/eggnog.jpg" width="183" height="232" /></p> <p><b>Gingersnap</b></p> <ul> <li>½ part ginger brandy </li> <li>1 part spiced rum </li> <li>4 parts eggnog </li> <li>Crumbled gingersnaps </li> </ul> <p>Put your gingersnaps in a blender and grind until you have cookie crumbs. Use the cookies to rim highball glasses. Mix the eggnog, rum, and brandy in your glasses. Serve with an intact gingersnap for dunking. </p> <p><img alt="Royal Cider Grog" src="http://www.backofthebox.com/recipes/images/hot-spiced-cider.jpg" width="181" height="181" /></p> <p><b>Royal Cider Grog</b></p> <ul> <li>6 parts apple cider </li> <li>1 part Crown Royal </li> <li>Cinnamon sticks </li> </ul> <p>Warm the apple cider in a mug. Top it with the Crown Royal and stir with a cinnamon stick. </p> <p><b>Malibu Baked Apple</b></p> <ul> <li>2 parts coconut rum </li> <li>2 parts cranberry juice </li> <li>3 parts apple juice </li> <li>Dried apple rings </li> </ul> <p>Mix all 3 in a microwave safe glass and heat until toasty warm. Garnish with a dried apple ring.</p> <p><b>Rock Gobbler</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part Wild Turkey </li> <li>2 parts Cranberry Juice </li> <li>2 parts Chambord </li> <li>2 parts Amaretto </li> </ul> <p>Mix everything in a cocktail shaker full of ice then strain into a highball glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.</p> <p><img alt="Caramel Apple Martini" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/410610972_bfd637575b.jpg?v=0" width="206" height="154" /></p> <p><b>Caramel Apple Martini</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part vodka </li> <li>2 parts sour apple liquor </li> <li>2 parts butterscotch liquor </li> <li>Caramel candy </li> </ul> <p>Drop a small caramel candy into a martini glass. Mix everything else in a cocktail shaker full of ice then strain into the martini glass. </p> <p><b>Turkey Shooter</b></p> <ul> <li>3 parts Wild Turkey </li> <li>1 part crème de methe </li> </ul> <p>Chill both ingredients. Pour the Wild Turkey into a brandy snifter then carefully float the crème de methe on top. The whiskey will warm you up while the mint flavor keeps you cool.</p> <p><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/402826975_774754917b.jpg?v=0" width="198" height="351" /></p> <p><b>Turkey Trot</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part bourbon </li> <li>2 parts 7-Up </li> <li>2 parts cranberry juice </li> </ul> <p>Mix everything in a highball glass and drink on the rocks. </p> <p><b>Butterball</b></p> <ul> <li>1 part amaretto </li> <li>1 part butterscotch schnapps </li> <li>Whipped cream </li> </ul> <p>Pour amaretto into a shot glass and layer the schnapps on top. Top with a dash of <font face="Garamond">whipped</font> cream. Throw it back as a single shot.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><font size="2">Source: </font><a href="http://foodvu.com"><font size="2">FoodVu</font></a></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-39791600212488710902009-11-02T23:09:00.001-08:002009-11-02T23:09:43.240-08:00Travel in Style with Barbie & Christian Louboutin<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_W_JWX4KI/AAAAAAAAA4U/2mzihY-ToGo/s1600-h/barbie%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie" border="0" alt="barbie" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_W_iI2h5I/AAAAAAAAA4Y/F-EzMmjrXCg/barbie_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Christian Louboutin is taking Barbie on a fashion filled journey to his favorite places and private homes.  Barbie has entered into a multifaceted business deal with Christian Louboutin.  The deal includes</p> <ul> <li>Louboutin made a hot pink Barbie shoe for women</li> <li>Louboutin will customize a Barbie doll and accessories collection</li> <li>Louboutin helped Mattel create a 12 month “diary filled with photos of Louboutin and Barbie as they explore Louboutin’s favorite things”</li> <li>Louboutin will be Barbie’s “godfather” for a year</li> </ul> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XABkLvXI/AAAAAAAAA4c/O-F5Ph-9Kiw/s1600-h/barbie-louboutin%20shoe%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie-louboutin shoe" border="0" alt="barbie-louboutin shoe" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XAdzKFuI/AAAAAAAAA4g/KCc7UyXfhAc/barbie-louboutin%20shoe_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="179" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XBPHWq2I/AAAAAAAAA4k/pmRPDiB1QCI/s1600-h/barbie-louboutin%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie-louboutin" border="0" alt="barbie-louboutin" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XBkHTwII/AAAAAAAAA4o/x-p8WnMPx2I/barbie-louboutin_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="left">Loubotin customized Barbie by reshaping her figure and making her ankles and feet smaller.  </p> <p>The three dolls, packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes, each come with four pairs of Barbie-size Louboutin heels. In December, Mattel will unveil Louboutin’s jewel thief-themed Barbie; in February, it will add a safari-themed Barbie, and for May, Louboutin designed a Barbie that goes to the Cannes Film Festival.  The jewel thief Barbie is wearing a black catsuit with hood, headband and Christina Louboutin gold sandals. The doll comes with four pairs of Barbie shoes by Christian Louboutin, each with the signature red sole, mini shoe boxes and clothes bags.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XCkuodrI/AAAAAAAAA4s/kNNUteNuhMY/s1600-h/barbie01%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie01" border="0" alt="barbie01" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XDG33-fI/AAAAAAAAA4w/SjwLFcxYPk8/barbie01_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XEKOu4dI/AAAAAAAAA40/qjM3yhSG-CI/s1600-h/barbie02%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie02" border="0" alt="barbie02" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XEhx8CII/AAAAAAAAA44/cPhRRcNkdwY/barbie02_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XFo2W8_I/AAAAAAAAA48/5Q3Q0hMix6I/s1600-h/barbie03%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie03" border="0" alt="barbie03" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XGGpVg_I/AAAAAAAAA5A/HcJkMT29340/barbie03_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p>Only the first doll (the jewel thief Barbie) in the series comes with the Barbie by Christian Louboutin calendar/diary and certificate of authenticity.  The diary is also sold separately for $40, is titled “My Year in Paris With Christian Louboutin.” Launching in December, it features photos of the doll shopping with Louboutin in his boutique, on a journey down the Nile, performing at the Moulin Rouge and in a cafe with a male doll that is decidedly not Ken. Only 2,400 Barbie by Christian Louboutin will be available and will be sold at $150.00 through the <a href="http://barbiecollector.com">Barbie Collector.</a>  The are 7,700 products worldwide.  Barbie Collector will also offer the Christian Louboutin Barbie shoe collection (12 pairs) for $40.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XHMFxv5I/AAAAAAAAA5E/EjPJuw1-WSc/s1600-h/barbie04%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie04" border="0" alt="barbie04" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XHhy5wkI/AAAAAAAAA5I/vuYfJdz8uM8/barbie04_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XIijxTOI/AAAAAAAAA5M/DfZoaXE5mYQ/s1600-h/barbie05%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie05" border="0" alt="barbie05" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XJNr-aYI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/e-jpyPG2dDI/barbie05_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XJ_6MrjI/AAAAAAAAA5U/4IxIoTs_pJo/s1600-h/barbie09%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie09" border="0" alt="barbie09" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XKr_DvPI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/a7HdO019g3Y/barbie09_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XLTi59nI/AAAAAAAAA5c/-atZhdPzqhU/s1600-h/barbie06%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie06" border="0" alt="barbie06" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XMGz_LXI/AAAAAAAAA5g/eoY7Fqa4GWk/barbie06_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a></p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XNHlHnRI/AAAAAAAAA5k/kjR9oU3KwDM/s1600-h/barbie07%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="barbie07" border="0" alt="barbie07" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Su_XNbXyJpI/AAAAAAAAA5o/uM-lhDjF84Q/barbie07_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-63003488232489734762009-11-02T22:27:00.001-08:002009-11-02T22:27:03.754-08:00I’m here<p>It’s been a long time since I have posted on the blog.   I have been very busy with events, family, working on new projects and preparing for the upcoming year.  During my time away from the blog, I have been writing about different topics/ideas.  Over the next few weeks I will post all of the things that  I have been writing about and gathering information on.   </p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-25093229236963027372009-10-05T19:30:00.001-07:002009-10-05T19:30:07.080-07:00Ciao Bella Modern Bride & Elegant Bride<p align="center"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsqrpGlf9-I/AAAAAAAAA38/rwPowoUeNgs/s1600-h/eb%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="eb" border="0" alt="eb" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Ssqrpri-JXI/AAAAAAAAA4A/zzcXGnXUoow/eb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="94" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Ssqrp69c2aI/AAAAAAAAA4E/xdowRz0iuVg/s1600-h/mb%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="mb" border="0" alt="mb" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsqrqWMbw6I/AAAAAAAAA4I/uu3IXOGs-uU/mb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="94" height="125" /></a> </p> <p>The wedding industry lost two great magazines today.  Magazine Publisher Conde Nast has announced the closing of Modern Bride and Elegant Bride.  Brides will increase to a monthly edition. </p> <p>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsqrqueA4CI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Krb0jE_2eEA/s1600-h/brides%20mag%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="brides mag" border="0" alt="brides mag" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsqrrnpwflI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/idiq3yDInM4/brides%20mag_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="94" height="124" /></a></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-69910689335185952472009-09-30T21:37:00.001-07:002009-09-30T21:37:08.100-07:00Essence Atkins Says I Do<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx4IIyy0I/AAAAAAAAA3U/24XEEm6tkpc/s1600-h/essence-240%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="essence-240" border="0" alt="essence-240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx4spjO8I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/54lMP3fH5WY/essence-240_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>On Saturday, September 26, 2009 Essence Atkins of Half & Half married Jamie Mendez in Pasadena, California at the beautiful Ambassador Mansion & Gardens.  Essence met Jamie through Match.com on valentine’s day last year.  The bride wore a Stephen Yearnick Dress for the ceremony and an Angela Rivera (Jamie’s cousin) dress for the reception.  Essence walked down the aisle by herself and the couple opted not to have a bridal party.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx5DPmw2I/AAAAAAAAA3c/y09mUFOFEbE/s1600-h/essence%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="essence" border="0" alt="essence" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx5hL3WsI/AAAAAAAAA3g/hMFg2xF74Lg/essence_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx6XpNFiI/AAAAAAAAA3k/a1F1BLuifII/s1600-h/essence2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="essence2" border="0" alt="essence2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx62DmTGI/AAAAAAAAA3o/uq5pgHMTGtE/essence2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>The menu was prepared by G. Garvin, which included Puerto Rican and traditional soul food such as macaroni & cheese, roasted pork, peach cobbler, plaintains, red velvet cupcakes, and arroz con dulce.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx7UPltbI/AAAAAAAAA3s/mcGXy2FoV6I/s1600-h/essence3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="essence3" border="0" alt="essence3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx71tWEkI/AAAAAAAAA3w/LlLrCTuf-sg/essence3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx8WqIvuI/AAAAAAAAA30/e1iyF0nxVrk/s1600-h/essence4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="essence4" border="0" alt="essence4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SsQx89Rvn5I/AAAAAAAAA34/WytrZsqgOkU/essence4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p>The guests received match books and travel size candles.  The single guests were given a six month membership to Match.com.   </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.people.com">People</a>, <a href="http://www.essence.com">Essence</a></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-33898974934572742262009-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:002009-09-29T08:00:05.076-07:00Tuesday's ThoughtsAn ideal wife is any woman who has an ideal husband.<br /><br /><div align="center">~Booth Tarkington</div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-54896615626161828812009-09-22T08:00:00.000-07:002009-09-22T08:00:00.230-07:00Tuesday's ThoughtsMarriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the dependence mutual, and the obligation reciprocal.<br /><br /><div align="center">~Louis K. Anspacher</div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-72979702407300745522009-09-15T08:00:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:00:04.119-07:00Tuesday's ThoughtsA successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.<br /><br /><div align="center"> ~Mignon McLaughlin</div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-11816659702793112082009-09-11T09:42:00.000-07:002009-09-11T09:46:49.400-07:00Happy Hour Friday<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52WnylxI2oZUsto2-DYFbj0Ry0956jl4glLC8bz0HWVRN1ZfwopFHKz8eHbN5L9cWdCKKt-Mg-25KQVUWaMrdnquoVnG40Dkn2MhBdNzBt1fEEaE-WYTAG1WFDSnP1Yy4NgShIJnz_ahc/s1600-h/almond+joy+martini.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380251359981972914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 93px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52WnylxI2oZUsto2-DYFbj0Ry0956jl4glLC8bz0HWVRN1ZfwopFHKz8eHbN5L9cWdCKKt-Mg-25KQVUWaMrdnquoVnG40Dkn2MhBdNzBt1fEEaE-WYTAG1WFDSnP1Yy4NgShIJnz_ahc/s320/almond+joy+martini.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Almond Joy & Milky Way Martinis</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><strong>Almond Joy Martini</strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">1 oz. Three Olives chocolate vodka </div><div align="left">1 oz. Frangelica</div><div align="left">1 oz. coconut rum </div><div align="left"><br />Shake together while chilling and pour. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br /><strong>Milky Way Martini</strong> </div><div align="left"><br />1 1/2 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur</div><div align="left">1 oz. Three Olives chocolate vodka </div><div align="left">1/2 oz. cream </div><div align="left"><br />Shake together while chilling and pour. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">Source: </span><a href="http://fineliving.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Fine Living</span></a></div>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-21306581539256405952009-09-08T15:36:00.001-07:002009-09-08T15:38:14.150-07:00Tuesday's ThoughtsA good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.<br /><br /><em> ~ Pearl S. Buck</em>Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-23205237863314307422009-09-04T00:11:00.001-07:002009-09-04T00:11:46.252-07:00Best R &B Songs for a Wedding<p>On Tuesday <a href="http://elegala.com">Elegala</a> published a list of the Best R&B Weddings Songs.  Many of the songs can be used at the ceremony and/or reception.    </p> <li>Never - Jaheim </li> <li>Forever My Lady - Jodeci </li> <li>Sweet Love - Anita Baker </li> <li>Caught Up in the Rapture - Anita Baker </li> <li>Spend My Life with You - Eric Benet & Tamia </li> <li>Nice and Slow - Usher </li> <li>You Got It Bad - Usher </li> <li>Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder </li> <li>You Mean the World to Me - Toni Braxton </li> <li>Always and Forever - Heat Wave </li> <li>On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men </li> <li>Never Let Go - Faith Evans </li> <li>Angel of Mine - Monica </li> <li>For You I Will - Monica </li> <li>The Sweetest Thing - Lauren Hill </li> <li>No Ordinary Love - Sade </li> <li>You - Jesse Powell </li> <li>The Cool in You - Babyface </li> <li>By Your Side - Sade </li> <li>I Swear - All-4-One </li> <li>Make it Last Forever - Keith Sweat </li> <li>Here and Now - Luther Vandross </li> <li>Every Beat of My Heart - Brian McKnight </li> <li>Back at One - Brian McKnight </li> <li>Saved the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams </li> <li>Crazy Love - Aaron Neville </li> <li>All My Life - K-Ci and Jojo </li> <li>Suddenly - Billy Ocean </li> <li>Three Times a Lady - The Commodores </li> <li>No One - Alicia Keys </li> <li>Hello - Lionel Richie </li> <li>Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston </li> <li>Everything - Mary J. Blige </li> <li>Family Affair - Mary J. Blige</li> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-55560134903069520862009-09-02T21:46:00.001-07:002009-09-02T21:46:01.457-07:00Wordless Wednesday – Wedding Cakes<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J95RWkTI/AAAAAAAAA2c/-Jc3-2ERlkI/s1600-h/cakes-cake%20girls%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="cakes-cake girls" border="0" alt="cakes-cake girls" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J-c6N0SI/AAAAAAAAA2g/4GzbULG5ZAY/cakes-cake%20girls_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J-jZPdrI/AAAAAAAAA2k/tuWLnxppQ78/s1600-h/cakes-mark%20jospeh%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="cakes-mark jospeh" border="0" alt="cakes-mark jospeh" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J_NTfvAI/AAAAAAAAA2o/HNStFNuUppc/cakes-mark%20jospeh_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J_bz0-HI/AAAAAAAAA2s/YgkdmNvzO8U/s1600-h/cakes-pink%20cake%20box%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="cakes-pink cake box" border="0" alt="cakes-pink cake box" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9J_ipMw9I/AAAAAAAAA2w/PHHho7EialY/cakes-pink%20cake%20box_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KALC4kWI/AAAAAAAAA20/tuqwghyuMRw/s1600-h/cakes-nightkitchen%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="cakes-nightkitchen" border="0" alt="cakes-nightkitchen" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KAl0IPyI/AAAAAAAAA24/P3E0cd5LIj8/cakes-nightkitchen_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KA6DkW1I/AAAAAAAAA28/aGKKXpbRhBM/s1600-h/cakes-cake%20girls3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="cakes-cake girls3" border="0" alt="cakes-cake girls3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KBaqKozI/AAAAAAAAA3A/zF4Imxu43d8/cakes-cake%20girls3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KBwmhewI/AAAAAAAAA3E/9Lf9wBzr4dc/s1600-h/cakes-cake%20girls2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="cakes-cake girls2" border="0" alt="cakes-cake girls2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Sp9KCESUidI/AAAAAAAAA3I/k-LRihgEmNM/cakes-cake%20girls2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Source: <a href="http://thecakegirls.com">1</a>, <a href="http://markjosephcakes.com">2</a>, <a href="http://blog.pinkcakebox.com">3</a>, <a href="http://nightkitchenbakery.com">4</a>, <a href="http://thecakegirls.com">5</a>, <a href="http://thecakegirls.com">6</a></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-42266716969281093012009-09-01T22:03:00.001-07:002009-09-01T22:03:02.915-07:00Tuesday’s Thoughts<p> </p> <p>All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest--never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equal partnership. </p> <blockquote><i>Ann Landers Says Truth Is Stranger..., 1968</i></blockquote> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-29461125110333832152009-08-28T08:00:00.000-07:002009-08-28T08:00:04.761-07:00Freestyle Friday – Shoe Fetish<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrTo1EwXI/AAAAAAAAA2E/l6odD0YuzPI/s1600-h/charles%20david%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="charles david" border="0" alt="charles david" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrTxafuxI/AAAAAAAAA2I/LM2RsSPFGss/charles%20david_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a>     Charles David</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrUuxEz0I/AAAAAAAAA2M/NHceFbTD1TY/s1600-h/donna%20karan%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="donna karan" border="0" alt="donna karan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrU2002pI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/upZXdVdc57M/donna%20karan_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" height="246" /></a>Donna Karan</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrVRoz-cI/AAAAAAAAA2U/PvPE29rVU8k/s1600-h/giuseppe%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="giuseppe" border="0" alt="giuseppe" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpdrV37tuQI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/cmce__8Dzn4/giuseppe_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="177" height="220" /></a>Giuseppe Zanotti </p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-46941816996538428442009-08-27T21:49:00.001-07:002009-08-27T21:49:52.340-07:00Totally Chocolate<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Spdh7fT1EBI/AAAAAAAAA18/wkrvcYyCi9M/s1600-h/totally%20chocolate%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="totally chocolate" border="0" alt="totally chocolate" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/Spdh768shuI/AAAAAAAAA2A/7N-A9V_IEKc/totally%20chocolate_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Are you looking for something unique for your wedding?  Do you love chocolate?  <a href="http://totallychocolate.com">Totally Chocolate</a> has created a menu and favor all in one.  The <a href="http://www.totallychocolate.com/WedProducts.aspx?detail=X0002W&menu=17">menu bars</a> are made of milk or dark chocolate and come in four sizes (4x6, 1/2 lb bar, 1lb bar and a 2lb bar).</p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-41135224126912938652009-08-25T23:11:00.001-07:002009-08-25T23:11:41.938-07:00Bedazzle My Bonbon<blockquote> <p> </p> <p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bedazzle single bonbon" border="0" alt="bedazzle single bonbon" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSEAspN5I/AAAAAAAAA1g/zx7GFMyAlB8/bedazzle%20single%20bonbon_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="158" /></p> <p align="center">One bonbon as a cute favor</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSEseXxkI/AAAAAAAAA1k/q6tLh0hUI8Q/s1600-h/bedazzle%206pc%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bedazzle 6pc" border="0" alt="bedazzle 6pc" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSFLXlLvI/AAAAAAAAA1o/Ujy1Ior3HRE/bedazzle%206pc_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="162" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p align="center"> 6 piece bonbon favor box</p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSF8TdHEI/AAAAAAAAA1s/LKfJx5Q-E_8/s1600-h/bedazzle2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bedazzle2" border="0" alt="bedazzle2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSGfDnm3I/AAAAAAAAA1w/XTZ4VqN3_lQ/bedazzle2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="176" /></a> Dazzle Pops</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSGvSqjTI/AAAAAAAAA10/5fZ0OF3vCis/s1600-h/bedazzle%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="bedazzle" border="0" alt="bedazzle" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SpTSHSdyj5I/AAAAAAAAA14/kfTobOc0tS0/bedazzle_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175" /></a>                                       Color Chart</p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.bedazzlemybonbons.com">Bedazzle My Bonbons</a> has combined chocolate and glitter to make a fantastic favor.  The glitter is made of  sanding sugar and cake colorings.   The bonbons are made from a custom blend of Swiss and Belgium chocolate and hand dipped in edible dust of glitter and cocoa powder.  The outer shell looks like a foil wrapper but its actually edible.  The bonbons are packaged in boxes with hand applied Swarovski Crystals around the corners and come in 124 colors which include absolutely amethyst, flirtatious fuchsia, sensational sapphire, awesome aqua, outrageous orange, precious pink, radiant red,  magnificent magenta, mesmerizing merigold, bewitching black and radiant red harlequin. </p> <p>If you have children at your event or giving a children’s party give away the Dazzle Pops.  Dazzle Pops are hard candy lollipops that sparkle.  The pops come in tutti frutti flavor.</p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-7744697236815870502009-08-24T20:51:00.001-07:002009-08-24T20:51:36.142-07:00Wedding Scammers<p> </p> <p>Wedding Planners receive numerous emails from individuals scamming for wedding planner services.  The emails general start the same way and they are always from Nigeria or the United Kingdom.  Yesterday, Terrica Skaggs of <a href="http://www.fabu-luxe.com">Fabu-luxe</a> wrote the most amazing post in response to these scammers titled <a href="http://fabu-luxe.com/blog/2009/08/23/an-open-service-proposal-for-the-scammers/">“An Open Service Proposal for Scammers.”</a>  If you are a wedding planner,  please read Terrica’s post.  </p> <p>Thank you Terrica for the great post on behalf of all wedding planners.  </p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-89172442214530886142009-08-14T20:57:00.001-07:002009-08-14T20:57:51.249-07:00Happy Hour Friday<p><font size="3" face="Garamond"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SoYyPDgr7oI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/c0xtCcoKykU/s1600-h/texas%20twister%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SoYyPpLfJJI/AAAAAAAAA1c/utmhpEdWGf8/texas%20twister_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </font></p> <p><font color="#ff8080" size="4" face="g">Texas Twister</font></p> <p><b><font size="3" face="g">Ingredients:</font></b></p> <p><font size="3" face="g">2-1/2 to 3 oz. high-quality tequila <br />1-1/2 oz. Grand Marnier <br />1-1/2 to 2 oz. fresh lime juice <br />1/4 pint frozen limeade <br />Splash of Corona (or your favorite Mexican beer) <br />Splash of your favorite red wine such as Zinfandel <br />2 cups crushed ice </font></p> <p><b><font size="3" face="g">Preparation:</font></b></p> <p><font size="3" face="g">Blend all ingredients with ice in blender until smooth. Pour into a chilled margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="g">Yield: Two drinks </font></p> <p><font size="3">Source: <a href="http://fineliving.com">Fine Living</a> </font></p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189455793907800464.post-69525064437292149842009-08-13T22:41:00.001-07:002009-08-13T22:41:03.763-07:00Fab Find – Crystal Piggy Bank<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SoT47Khx5DI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/FdILSK_-gYs/s1600-h/crystal%20piggy%20bank%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="crystal piggy bank" border="0" alt="crystal piggy bank" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IRTaiyfjARs/SoT47kCM9VI/AAAAAAAAA1U/DvmQlZC3plU/crystal%20piggy%20bank_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>This beautiful Crystal Piggy Bank can be found at <a href="http://zgallerie.com">Z Gallerie</a>.  <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-6755-crystals-piggy-bank.aspx">Crystal Piggy Bank</a> measures 3”x3.25”x2” and retails for $29.95.  The bank would be a perfect gift for a flower girl or any special little girl in your life.</p> Exquisite Affairshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799921327103814868noreply@blogger.com