Photo Credit:
Row 1: Jak and Jil via Style.com | Feathers via Pinterest
Row 2: Earrings via Weheartit
Row 3: Bobby Pins via Etsy | Hairpiece via Etsy
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Feathers
There is a popular trend; feathers. I had feathers in my wedding and I've seen feathers of all shapes and sizes at weddings, showers and events. I just LOVE them
Photo Credit:
Row 1: Jak and Jil via Style.com | Feathers via Pinterest
Row 2: Earrings via Weheartit
Row 3: Bobby Pins via Etsy | Hairpiece via Etsy
Photo Credit:
Row 1: Jak and Jil via Style.com | Feathers via Pinterest
Row 2: Earrings via Weheartit
Row 3: Bobby Pins via Etsy | Hairpiece via Etsy
Saturday, August 20, 2011
DIY- Candy Apple Bar
With fall fast approaching I can not help but think of apples. Many of you Brides and wedding planners are already in full planning mode coming up with color schemes. I came across this fantastic sweet treat idea and had to share it. With the added elements of nature, it really brings the rustic fall feeling.
Here is a recipe on how to make Candied Apples.
Ingredients:
- 8 apples
- 8 wooden skewers
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies, like Red Hots
Preparation:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick the skewers firmly in the stem ends.
3. Combine the water, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 250 degrees. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush occasionally to prevent crystallization.
4. Once the candy reaches 250, add the cinnamon candies and stir briefly to incorporate. Continue to cook, washing down the sides, until it reaches 285 degrees.
5. Remove from the heat and stir the candy so that it is smooth and even. Hold an apple by the skewer and dip it in the candy, tilting the pan at an angle and rotating the apple to cover it completely with a smooth, even layer. Bring it out of the candy and twirl it to remove excess, then set it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.
6. Allow apples to cool at room temperature. Candy apples are best enjoyed within 24 hours.
2. Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick the skewers firmly in the stem ends.
3. Combine the water, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 250 degrees. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush occasionally to prevent crystallization.
4. Once the candy reaches 250, add the cinnamon candies and stir briefly to incorporate. Continue to cook, washing down the sides, until it reaches 285 degrees.
5. Remove from the heat and stir the candy so that it is smooth and even. Hold an apple by the skewer and dip it in the candy, tilting the pan at an angle and rotating the apple to cover it completely with a smooth, even layer. Bring it out of the candy and twirl it to remove excess, then set it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.
6. Allow apples to cool at room temperature. Candy apples are best enjoyed within 24 hours.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Proposals, Weddings and Photography GIVEAWAY Winner
Announcing the WINNER of the Proposal, Weddings and Photography giveaway. They married in a courthouse and haven't found the time or money to have another wedding.
Now is your chance Val, Congratulations!!
To claim your prize you must comment on this blog and message me for details.
A BIG Thank You to Elaine Turso Photography, The Kooky Baker and Rocha Floral Design for donating to this giveaway.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Real Elopement Wedding~ Carol and Lannie
I'm a very BIG believer that you can have a beautiful and memorable wedding if you use the right resources and have a great photographer. Pictures create a lasting memory of a moment that may fade in memory if it were not for a photo.
Having a small elopement is something that is very intimate and can be created to be more YOU. Instead of worrying about pleasing your guests and making it the 'IT' wedding, you can focus on what is more important; your new life together as husband and wife.
Carol and Lannie choose to have an elopement wedding because they wanted to have something that was all about them.
Many people have a hard time within with having a small wedding thinking about that family that might not be there, but you will be very surprised how supportive your family might be in your decision to have an Elopement Wedding.
One of the positives of having an Elopement wedding is you can focus more of your money on the reception or honeymoon. I can not wait to plan a intimate reception dinner like this....
You have have a wedding like this for under $3,000. All you need is a good Elopement Planner and an Excellent Photographer. You can get a chance to win this kind of ceremony until Aug 10th, with the add ons we have available we can create a wedding that is uniquely yours.
Photo Credits: Dove Wedding Photography
Having a small elopement is something that is very intimate and can be created to be more YOU. Instead of worrying about pleasing your guests and making it the 'IT' wedding, you can focus on what is more important; your new life together as husband and wife.
Carol and Lannie choose to have an elopement wedding because they wanted to have something that was all about them.
Many people have a hard time within with having a small wedding thinking about that family that might not be there, but you will be very surprised how supportive your family might be in your decision to have an Elopement Wedding.
One of the positives of having an Elopement wedding is you can focus more of your money on the reception or honeymoon. I can not wait to plan a intimate reception dinner like this....
You have have a wedding like this for under $3,000. All you need is a good Elopement Planner and an Excellent Photographer. You can get a chance to win this kind of ceremony until Aug 10th, with the add ons we have available we can create a wedding that is uniquely yours.
Photo Credits: Dove Wedding Photography
Monday, July 25, 2011
It's a GIVEAWAY!! Proposals, Weddings and Photography...OH MY!
I am so excited to introduce to you all this fantastic Giveaway ! We've partnered up with Kitsap counties finest women entrepreneurs to bring you this coveted package.
One lucky winner is going to win their choice of either:
1)- The "They met, fell in Love, now it's time to Ask" Package:
When she announces your engagement she is going to tell all her friends, your family, her family, your kids and grand children of how you became engaged. Create your dream proposal that she will tell everyone about.
*We have the up most discretion when it comes to proposals*
2)- A custom Wedding package which includes
OR
3) Become the Faces of LadySunshinEvents.
You would our spokemodels for the site. With that, Elaine Turso Photography and LadySunshinEvents would test out all kinds of concept photo shoots, including marriage proposals, engagements, weddings, wedding fashions, trash the dress, etc
WHEEWW! That is simply amazing!
To enter to win one of these wonderful giveaways....
-Visit www.ladysunshinevents.com and come back here and tell us your favorite thing about LadySunshinEvents and why you think you should win.
- For the second entry, go to LadySunshinEvents, Elaine Turso Photography and The Kooky Baker's Facebook page and 'Like' the pages. Leave us a comment telling us about your entry.
-For the third entry, share the LOVE about this giveaway. Leave us a separate comment here letting us know where you shared.
There are THREE possible ways to increase you chances. Contest ends August 8th at midnight.
Random.org will help us with the selection of the winner; the winner will be announced on Aug10th. The Proposal, Wedding or Photo shoot needs to take place on or before Sept 9th 2011
One lucky winner is going to win their choice of either:
1)- The "They met, fell in Love, now it's time to Ask" Package:
When she announces your engagement she is going to tell all her friends, your family, her family, your kids and grand children of how you became engaged. Create your dream proposal that she will tell everyone about.
*We have the up most discretion when it comes to proposals*
2)- A custom Wedding package which includes
- Personalized officiant services and ceremony at a location of your choice
- Romantic Ribbon and candlelight ceremony decor
- Gorgeous and memorable Photos from Elaine Turso Photography for your wedding.
- A custom 6 inch Wedding Cake OR 2 dozen Wedding Cupcakes from The Kooky Baker
- A Bridal Bouquet created with you in mind from Rocha Floral Design
- Embossed Keepsake Wedding Certificate
OR
3) Become the Faces of LadySunshinEvents.
You would our spokemodels for the site. With that, Elaine Turso Photography and LadySunshinEvents would test out all kinds of concept photo shoots, including marriage proposals, engagements, weddings, wedding fashions, trash the dress, etc
WHEEWW! That is simply amazing!
To enter to win one of these wonderful giveaways....
-Visit www.ladysunshinevents.com and come back here and tell us your favorite thing about LadySunshinEvents and why you think you should win.
- For the second entry, go to LadySunshinEvents, Elaine Turso Photography and The Kooky Baker's Facebook page and 'Like' the pages. Leave us a comment telling us about your entry.
-For the third entry, share the LOVE about this giveaway. Leave us a separate comment here letting us know where you shared.
There are THREE possible ways to increase you chances. Contest ends August 8th at midnight.
Random.org will help us with the selection of the winner; the winner will be announced on Aug10th. The Proposal, Wedding or Photo shoot needs to take place on or before Sept 9th 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Cori & Paul ~ Train Wedding
"He asked, She said Yes, We eloped" Perfect! I am a sucker for non traditional weddings and beautiful pictures that show the expression of love the couple has for one another. Check out Cori & Paul's ELOPEMENT wedding on a train.
There are so many non traditional and creative ways to get married that people do not think about. You can still have a magical wedding day even if you decide to elope on a train , in a country greehouse, the woods, or on a roof. Eloping kinda saves the money you would have spent on a large wedding to use for a reception instead ;)
LadySunshinEvents is a Elopement weddings~Dessert table~Event company that specializes in Elopement weddings. We have pre-designed elopement packages that you can custom tailor to fit your desires and needs. The sky is the limit :)
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| Photo credit: Amanda Borozinski |
There are so many non traditional and creative ways to get married that people do not think about. You can still have a magical wedding day even if you decide to elope on a train , in a country greehouse, the woods, or on a roof. Eloping kinda saves the money you would have spent on a large wedding to use for a reception instead ;)
LadySunshinEvents is a Elopement weddings~Dessert table~Event company that specializes in Elopement weddings. We have pre-designed elopement packages that you can custom tailor to fit your desires and needs. The sky is the limit :)
Friday, July 1, 2011
Am I strong enough?
One thing that I have learned from Navy Sub life.... You have to be strong.
As a wife of a U.S Sailor and a mother of three, boys mind you. I often find myself being a single-non single parent for months at a clip. Those months apart are most challenging, the car will decide it no longer wants to work right, some household appliance will break down, your house gets torn apart from kids because there is no way you can be in four rooms at the same time to prevent disasters, emails are few and far between and almost always monitored by someone and if you're an unlucky one like some from our boat, the emails will be read and talked about with people who have no reason to know what was in it at all, you're deprived of sex and think about taking up stock in batteries, you learn what deployment insomnia is and you'll mumble and grumble "why does this only happen when he's gone?"
I'm also a person that NEEDS to stay busy, which I think might add to some of my stress. As a 7 1/2 month pregger I decided to re-paint the entire inside of our house....while he was at sea. I picked up armature photography, quilting, scrapbooking, couponing, gardening, baking, pretty much I strive to be a Martha Stewart clone minus the prison time. I often have about 3 things I'm working on, right now it's a cathedral quilt, canning/baking, prepping to take senior pictures and the most time consuming...starting a business. Although I have my husbands full support and willingness to listen to my never ending talk about vendors, marketing and the future, he still isn't there to be 100% supportive.
Sometimes I get the "uh huh" or "oh cool" monotone response, I get upset but then have to remember that this man is putting in a 12hr shift of craziness known as Navy life. He is the only unfortunate person on his boat to be in 3 divisions and is tasked numerous things beyond the norm. I try to stay positive and supportive all while masking my own frustrations of the days business.
The pressure will build up over weeks and explode into a 'I'm not gonna cook you lil jerks anything to eat, go eat a bowl of cereal and mom is gonna go sit in the shower for 2 hrs, you better not bug me or mommy dearest will come out' mess(you like my run on sentence? good because I did). The kids sit there looking at each other trying to figure out why mommy has gonna coo coo.
I wonder sometimes how strong am I really? Can I really do this? Then I look at all the pictures in my house, I look at my husband, my children and know I not only have to be strong for me I have to do it for all of them......So I suck back all my emotions and frustrations and go through another day of a Navy Sub life.
What Navy tales do you have that makes you wonder "am I really strong enough for this?"
As a wife of a U.S Sailor and a mother of three, boys mind you. I often find myself being a single-non single parent for months at a clip. Those months apart are most challenging, the car will decide it no longer wants to work right, some household appliance will break down, your house gets torn apart from kids because there is no way you can be in four rooms at the same time to prevent disasters, emails are few and far between and almost always monitored by someone and if you're an unlucky one like some from our boat, the emails will be read and talked about with people who have no reason to know what was in it at all, you're deprived of sex and think about taking up stock in batteries, you learn what deployment insomnia is and you'll mumble and grumble "why does this only happen when he's gone?"
I'm also a person that NEEDS to stay busy, which I think might add to some of my stress. As a 7 1/2 month pregger I decided to re-paint the entire inside of our house....while he was at sea. I picked up armature photography, quilting, scrapbooking, couponing, gardening, baking, pretty much I strive to be a Martha Stewart clone minus the prison time. I often have about 3 things I'm working on, right now it's a cathedral quilt, canning/baking, prepping to take senior pictures and the most time consuming...starting a business. Although I have my husbands full support and willingness to listen to my never ending talk about vendors, marketing and the future, he still isn't there to be 100% supportive.
Sometimes I get the "uh huh" or "oh cool" monotone response, I get upset but then have to remember that this man is putting in a 12hr shift of craziness known as Navy life. He is the only unfortunate person on his boat to be in 3 divisions and is tasked numerous things beyond the norm. I try to stay positive and supportive all while masking my own frustrations of the days business.
The pressure will build up over weeks and explode into a 'I'm not gonna cook you lil jerks anything to eat, go eat a bowl of cereal and mom is gonna go sit in the shower for 2 hrs, you better not bug me or mommy dearest will come out' mess(you like my run on sentence? good because I did). The kids sit there looking at each other trying to figure out why mommy has gonna coo coo.
I wonder sometimes how strong am I really? Can I really do this? Then I look at all the pictures in my house, I look at my husband, my children and know I not only have to be strong for me I have to do it for all of them......So I suck back all my emotions and frustrations and go through another day of a Navy Sub life.
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| These are all my knuckle heads :-) |
What Navy tales do you have that makes you wonder "am I really strong enough for this?"
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