As each pair of 4 inch stilettos crosses the threshold they are greeted by a glass of pink champagne and the sound of Beyonce singing "Single Ladies" to hypnotize the ears. The further you travel into the studio, the more the energy takes a hold of you, the room is buzzing and as you look around a very feminine and sexy atmosphere awaits. Your attention is immediately drawn to the pink decor, the signage that says " Le Pink Kitty" and the quote " We grow great by dreams" inspires you from the wall above the lighted mirrors and hardwood floors. As you sip your champagne and nibble on the cheese, crackers and fresh fruit and vegetables that has been set out for you, you hear the chatter of friendly conversation. A nervous tone looms in the room, as no-one knows quite what to expect. Each of the ladies in attendance is dressed according to her own comfort level yet all have one thing in common...the high heels! Just a bit before 8:00pm everyone is handed Le Pink Kitty draped water bottles and advised that Ms. Kelly is en-route.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Doing it all in Heels!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Fit for a Princess
Want to make your little daughter look and feel special on her birthday?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The spirit of spirits!
As the weather begins to warm up, everyone is feeling cabin fever and ready to get out and spend time with friends and family. In the spirit of Spring I will share the recipes for some of my favorite Spring & Summer cocktails.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces vodka (use a good-quality vodka)
1/2 ounce Triple Sec
1 teaspoon superfine sugar or to taste*
3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Ice cubes
Superfine sugar for dipping
Twisted peel of lemon
Preparation:
Mix the vodka, Triple Sec, sugar, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice; shake well (supposedly the cocktail is to be shaken 40 times to make sure the sugar is well blended).
Pour strained liquor into sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with a twisted peel of lemon.
NOTE: To create a sugar-rimmed glass, take a lemon wedge and rub the drinking surface of the glass so it is barely moist. Dip the edge of the glass into the superfine sugar.
Makes 1 serving.
Jolly Rancher Cocktail
Ingredients:
16 pieces of your favorite flavor of Jolly Rancher hard candy ( I like apple)
1 cup of Vodka
Ice
Preparation:
Place the unwrapped candies and cup of vodka in the blender fill with ice. Blend well until smooth and serve. This is an easy tasty cocktail!
Makes 3-4 servings.
Tropical Fruit Mimosa
Traditionally served with brunch...but as you know by now...I feel like you can do whatever you want, so serve it up at your next cookout...it will be a hit with the ladies!
Ingredients:
1 (12oz) can apricot-mango nectar
1 (12 oz) can pineapple juice
3/4 cup cold water
1 (6oz) can of frozen orange juice concentrate thawed and undiluted
1 (750 milliliter) cold champagne
Preparation:
Stir cans of apricot- mango nectar, pineapple juice water and orange juice concentrate together in pitcher until combined. Pour in chilled champagne just prior to serving.
Makes approx 15 servings
Try these simple cocktail recipes...let me know how they work out for you!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Lists, Lists and more Lists
The list is your best friend as you get your party details in order. This will help make sure you get everything done that needs to be done. There are so many small details that go into any great party that it will be almost impossible to remember everything. Take time at the beginning to map out your plan, picture it - tip- if you figure that you will have tables then think that you will need tablecloths, centerpieces, napkins as well as people to set up and tear down the tables. Start with the end result in mind, and then break it down into smaller details, making your tasks easier to tackle. As you complete a task , scratch it off! It feels great to check things off of your list. I also suggest that you make copies and take your list with you everywhere you go. You never know when you may need it or need to add to it. You may find inspiration while you are out.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
How sweet it is.....
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
You want steak but you can only afford Ramen Noodles
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Oh this is ladies night!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Inspiration and ideas!
I loooove Calla Lilly it's my favorite flower. I decided to base my entire wedding around that flower! I used the colors in the flower, which are white, green and yellow. Now using that inspiration I decided that those colors will work best in a spring or summer wedding. And just like that my idea was born! I wanted green and white flowers (calla lilies of course) and cakes and grass to create an over all clean & fresh feeling, I saw it perfectly in my head but as I tried to explain this concept to my mother, a few friends and my then fiancée, they just couldn't see it! So I had to get creative, I searched magazines and the web for pictures to convey my thoughts to them and then I stumbled upon this idea. An inspiration board! aha!
It's a form of collage, where you can find pictures of things you would like at your event and put them all together on your board. Creating an inspiration board for your event is a great way to visualize all of your thoughts. There you can play around with your colors, flowers, decorations, etc. You can put pictures of cakes you like, table decorations, entertainment, favors gift bags, quotes and more! This will make it easier to convey your idea/theme to your vendors and others that maybe helping out with this event.
It’s easy! Grab a poster board from a local craft store or $1.00 store , some glue…and you are armed. As you begin to think about your event cut out pictures in magazines or off the web of things you like,if you see an invitation or thank you card that you like, put it on your board. You don’t have to be fancy…if you like blue then you can just get a blue crayon or marker and put it on your board. Be sure if you are having dresses made then add a color swatch on your board. This small idea will be very helpful; it will help you get your ideas out of your head and on paper. It’s up to you, you can add as much or as little as you like.
Remember inspiration is all around you, just look around and take pictures! As you put thoughts and pictures on your board it's easier to bring your event together.
Monday, February 28, 2011
People make the party great!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wow em with details.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Let's get this party started 1
Any great party begins with a simple thought!
It’s your party and you can cry if you want to! As a matter of fact you can do whatever you like. When planning an event the first thing that I suggest is that the planner considers the personality of the guest of honor. The best parties incorporate personality and flair. Think about what you like, things you like to do, your favorite colors, your favorite past time activities, things that make you happy and smile. There are some staples with most any event, from the backyard party for the one year old to the grandest wedding the world has ever seen. As you start your planning process there are many things to consider such as venues, budgets, menus, entertainment and decorations to name a few.
As a party planner I begin my process with a brainstorm. I just gather a pen and paper and write. I write whatever comes to mind when I think of my party. Don’t worry about any rhyme, reason or budget just write down what you like, you can narrow the list later. You will be surprised to find out that many ideas can be achieved on any budget, so don’t be afraid to dream big. If you have enough random ideas then you should have a good foundation to start with.
After you are done with your brainstorming, you should look back over your thoughts to begin to solidify your concept. At this point I suggest you get a notebook with folders and some paper clips, so you can easily keep all your information together. At this phase you should select at least the basic theme/tone of the event: will it be fun and whimsical, elegant, or a mixture of both, remember it’s your party you can do what you want! Some great themes to build upon are: colors, ages, movies, activities and scenery.
Now you are ready to start planning.