Arnold Palmer Station

Lately my travels have brought me to a lot of different events, hosted by different people all over the Southeast. What I love about going to such events is all the great and different ideas the hostesses have that I can come away with and share with all of you!

At a shower last weekend in Louisiana the girls created this simply charming Arnold Palmer station. If you aren't familiar with the drink it was created by the legendary golfer and its half lemonade and half iced tea.

They took the drink one step further by freezing lemon sorbet in a large bowl with sliced lemons. At the station guests filled their glasses with the concoction of tea and lemonade, added a spring of fresh mint (straight from their garden) and a scoop of lemon sorbet.

Such a great treat, especially for an afternoon shower in the late summer. It was simple and classy and just plain delicious! I'd love to create a twist on the Mint Julep with a station like this!

35 yrs and counting!

Happy Happy Anniversary to my fabulous parents who celebrate 35 years today. I am so proud of my parents and so thankful for their wonderful relationship. I hope all the weddings I plan can experience a lifetime of joy like Bob and Judy!

Getting Inspired at Style Circle

The fabulous gals at Style me Pretty have just launched Style Circle an interactive networking site for brides and wedding lovers to get creative and share ideas. The coolest tool is the Inspiration Board builder, though I wish there were more images and items were sorted by color, its a great way to start collecting inspiration for your event or party. I played around with it below. I have a client planning a June wedding that will be tented on the Tennis court at her parent's home. She dreams of bringing the beach to Atlanta with white, turquoise and splashes of hot pink. Check it out and get creating!

Summerour in the City

Atlanta’s most renowned venue company, Novare Events is about to unveil their newest gem right in the heart of Atlanta. Summerour Studio is a Tuscan-style villa with 10,000 square feet of space suitable for up to 900 guests. Located just outside Atlantic Station, Summerour is convenient to all points of the city and boasts a magnificent view from the Atlanta skyline. For more information contact Monica at Novare Events .

Late Summer Lovin'

My favorite part of late summer in Atlanta is the vibrant blooming Crape Myrtle trees you see everywhere. They grace even the sides of the highway and make the commute on 285 seem bearable. I cam across this image of a wedding shot by Regetis and adored how the couple played upon the blooming Crape Myrtles to incorporate their wedding colors and use nature's beauty as part of their wedding decor. Now that's is going green!

Image source: http://www.regetis.com/

My Sole Sister

So by now it is no secret that I love customizable things. I love being able to create exactly what I want! Combine my love for custom creations with my obsession for shoes and intro Morgan Miller Shoes!
This Sassy website (and boutique for those who reside in South Beach) allows you to create your very own design of shoe from the base to the buckle! Wish I would have though of this!

Its a perfect treat for a girls night out, bridal party day or just when you need THE perfect pair to go with something. If you go in the store they craft them while you wait! Orders online can ship in 48 hours.

Check out the Queen of Sole for yourself! Morgan Miller Shoes

Centerpiece Favors

I attended a wedding shower for a dear friend on Saturday and the hostess had a clever idea that Incorporated the table decor and favor. A cluster of small potted plants (I believe these are either white violets or periwinkle) served as a runner down the center of each estate table. The pot was tied with an organza bow and a pick in each plant had a photo of the couple adorning each side. At the end of the shower each guest got to take a plant home. It was adorable, affordable and a huge hit with all of the guests!