Cookies and Milk Cake

I was thinking about food (which frankly isn't a new thing for me) and when I was, I came across this cake on Pinterest. And really, if you'ven been on Pinterest for at least 20 seconds, it's a terrible thing for your waist line.

Which I thought was ironcal, because when Amy planned my baby shower, it was a Milk and Cookies theme, and Posh Pastry made THIS amazing cake for me. This cake was just as delicious as it looks!

Pinterest Work Out

We found this great ab workout here.

Need a flat belly? Look no further than Pinterest! I have a whole section of my Pinterest dedicated to work outs!

You can get some amazing tips for a flat belly, tight glutes and just all around quick and easy work outs!

Pinterest Wedding Decor

Are you looking for decor ideas for your wedding and you aren't sure if you want something outside, inside, on the beach, in a church.

I have a friend that is currently obsessed with sheer draping and chandeliers.

This is a seriously, fabulous find! I love the light, the tone on tone, the romance, the rose petals, it just screams, GET MARRIED UNDER ME!

Am I right?

What is your current obsession?

Pinterest Recipes

I am sure you have already been pouring over Pinterest and finding tons of great ideas.

I asked my friends what their current Pinterest obessesions are, and trust me, they had a hard time narrowing it down.

But I thought I'd share some of what they are pinning.

Zuchinni Recipes (this from a friend that doesn't even cook) but the pictures are gorgeous!

Merry Christmas

I cannot believe I never showed you this!

Zachary Ryan was born on November 9th, 2011, and we were so blessed to welcome him to our family!

He was the best Christmas Gift E-vah!

Thank you Footstone Photography for this amazing newborn session - and a big thanks to Command Adhesive Hooks...
Do Not Try This At Home Kids.

Thank you Kristen from Footstone Photography for your patience with Zachary

This is my favorite image from Footstone Photography that day with both G and Z!

Wait until I show you Zachary's Birth Announcement!

Pinterst

I am sure by now you have heard of Pinterest, right?

And if you've heard it's addictive, and have hesitated on heading in that direction, you are right, it is addictive. Very addictive. And if you feel you just don't get it, and don't know how to use it. Lemme tell you how to use Pinterest.

Step 1: Request and Invitation, either from someone that already has an account (look for us on Pinterest)

Step 2: Check out the beautiful and amazing pictures on Pinterest. You can find all sorts of fun ideas for cooking, baking, organizing and working out. If you like something, and your account is active - you can "pin it" which means you are essentially using it like a big Cork Board except you aren't using thumb tacks.

Step 3: Create various different "boards" to "pin" your ideas to, make one for Shoes, one for Travel Ideas, one for Room Decor, one for Organizing, one for Pet Clothes.

Step 4: Follow your friends, look for them by their name, whether it's by their blog, or name, or email, or by Facebook, and see what they are "Pinning" and you can "repin" their stuff to your boards to keep for safe keeping, or comment on other's "pins" or "like" their pins.

Step 5: Have fun!

Glitter your Champagne Glasses

Let's just face it. Glitter is just the awesomesauce. It's sparkly, pretty, and really just makes us feel fabulous. Like, queen for the day, nothing can go wrong type fabulous.

Now...glitter combined with some DIY goodness. That's what we're talkin' about.

Via Martha Stewart via Something Turqouise

We found this fantastical DIY Glitter Champagne Decor Idea over at Martha Stewart, who originally found it at Something Turqouise..and if something is wonderful enough for Martha to showcase, it MUST be great.

Via Martha Stewart via Something Turqouise

How creative chic!? You can find the instructions right here.

What creations have you seen at weddings recently?

Sh!t Brides Say

Excuse the french but really, this is pretty funny stuff. It reminds us to not take ourselves to seriously.

And brides, we are not laughing at you, just along side you.

Balloons are Brilliant!

It's a fact of life: balloons and parties just fit together. Whe you see a balloon on a mailbox...you know there is a fiesta occuring. When there is a single chair with balloons tied to it's back, you know that seat is reserved for the birthday girl or boy.

So why not get the party started at your wedding by incorporating some Balloon Fun?!

Need some inspiration? We found some in the following ideas:

via One Fab Day

Via Veil Tales

via Glamour

Via Simply Perfect Weddings via Martha Stewart

 Don't these balloon ideas make your heart burst?! Are you just blown away by how fun they are?

Flower Pot Favors

As a bride and groom, you spend months and months planning for your big day and when it finally comes, you can feel like it's over in a moment.

But what if the memory of your wedding could keep growing and growing even after it's all over??

These custom seed pack & matching pot wedding favors we found on Style Me Pretty are such an awesome idea to keep the memory of your special day alive! 

Step 1: Put together the design you want to go on your seed packet. Once that is finished, print it on the seed packet template.

Step 2: Fold the packet up and use double sided tape to seal the edges. Leave the top open to put seeds inside. Once the seeds are inserted seal the top edge so those seeds can’t fall out. 

Step 3: Decorate your pot. 

And you're done (you can find more detailed instructions here)! What do you guys think about this as a wedding favor??

Shoe Decals

Shoes, shoes, shoes, and shoes....these are a few of a girl's favorite things! And why not, shoes are absolutely fabulous, are they not? When I saw these new shoe decals on Etsy, I couldn't believe wedding shoes could get any better, but they do!

These decals are so adorable (and make for a great close-up photo of the shoes!).

How awesome of an idea are these??

Tissue Paper Lanterns

Being a wedding planner in Florida, I am big on tents at outdoor weddings (seeing as our Florida weather is always so uncooperative). I always love finding ways to add a pop of color or glamorous decorations to make sure the wedding is festive both inside and out.

These paper lanterns from Martha Stewart are so simple and would add such pop to any reception hall or reception tent!

Not only are they so perfect to add to your wedding day decor, they are SO simple to make and you can make them in any color to fit your event! AND it would be a great project to do with friends, over your favorite cocktails and chocolate!

You'll need: 1) Tape

                    2) Paper Lanterns

                    3) Paper Circles (can be found at HyGloss Products)

Step 1: Starting at the bottom of the lantern, use small squares of tape to begin attaching tissue-paper disks around the hole, overlapping them.

Step 2: Working toward the top, continue sticking and overlapping disks to cover the lantern.

And you're done! How great is this project?!? 

Personalized Yankee Candle Favors

Everyone has their favorite Yankee Candle-that must be a fact. What you may not know? Yankee Candle offers personalized candles that would make great favors for your guests!

Photo From: The Plunge Project

Does this idea not completely light you up?!? What's favorite Yankee Candle would you use??

Football Save the Date

Are you ready for some football?!? Monday Night Football....

Ok, so football season may be over, as is the Monday Night Football song for that matter, but this Save the Date announcement is too perfect! For any couple who are football fans, this is a must!

Photo Credit: Art + Life Photography 

Is this picture a touchdown or what?!?

Mailbox Card Holder

So yes, there are a lot of perks about your wedding day. Marrying the one you love, spending time with your closest friends and family, and let's not lie, the gifts aren't such a bad touch either. A designated card and gift table is a must, and in the midst of all the craziness it would be a shame for anything to get lost!

This mailbox we found on Martha Stewart Weddings is a gorgeous and fun idea for guests to put their cards in and make sure nothing gets misplaced!

So cute! And I mean, who doesn't love getting mail?!?

Fingerprint Love Necklace

Marriage....the joining of two people who have made a lasting impression on each other's hearts. Just like each real love, fingerprints are unique for each person. This necklace from Etsy is such an adorable gift for a bride who said "I do" to a man who left a truly unique impression on her heart.

Does this leave an impression on you too??

Words of Wisdom Table Settings

Going through life, it seems like everyone has their own advice to give on everything: dating, dieting, sports, etc....

But now that you're getting married and starting the next chapter in your life, wouldn't it be nice to finally get some advice you may be able to use?

These table settings we saw on Style Me Pretty are a great way to provide guests with an ice breaker at the tables (you know they'll all be sharing the stories from where they're great advice came from) and gives you the opportunity to gain some useful words of wisdom.

You can give each book a different topic and get all the advice you could ever need!

The best part? If you don't like it, you get to tear the page out! 

Hats for Aaron

There's a little boy, his name is Aaron he is 4 years old. And he is very near and dear to my heart.

Blog World, meet Aaron.

Aaron and his little brother Zachary - photo by Yap Originals

This 4 year old little boy was perfectly healthy just last week, and yesterday was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, they found a rare Ewing Sarcoma on his spine and it has metastasized to his Bone Marrow, this adorable fun loving kid, Buzz Lightyear Fanatic has a laugh that can light up a room! And he has a helluava fight a head of him.

I feel like I have to do something, so world, meet Hats On!

I am collecting hats for Aaron, although today he doesn't want to wear them, I know that in the coming months these hats will become part of daily wardrobe!

Soooooo... here is my challenge, send me your hats! Send me a zillion hats, one hat, 2 hats.... when your in your favorite store and you see a hat you think is adorable, a fishing hat, a baseball cap, a crazy fun Dr. Seuss hat, whatever the hat, send them to me!

I will put them together and send them to Aaron's Mommy.

Send your hats to me at:

Hats On!
2725 SW 91st Street
Suite 110-201
Gainesville, Florida 32608

Oreo Wedding Cake

Double stuff, triple stuffed, chocolate peanut butter, mint....how do you do Oreos?? I'm a little partial to the double stuff myself. Whichever Oreo is your favorite, I don't think anyone can say no to this awesometastic Oreo Cake we found on Party Starters!

Photo From: Party Starters

Photo From: Party Starters

Now all I need is a glass of milk! Is this cake a slam dunk or what?!?

His & Her Table Numbers

Love is timeless....love is ageless....and love is eternal. Youth, however, is not. Remember that heinous dress your mom put you in when you were 5 and had no control over your wardrobe? Or that ridiculous haircut you had when you were twelve? And pleather....how did that ever become a fad?

Well now that you're getting married and you've found the one that loves you, regardless of the fact that you used to wear bellbottoms, I think you should consider giving everyone else a laugh at your past. These table numbers we found at Project Wedding are such a fun idea to amuse your guests at your wedding!

Photo Credit Unknown

How much fun are these?? Such a great way to bring back memories! 

Wine Cork Escort Cards

Ohh....wine-such a perfect drink for so many occasions. Girls nights in, girls nights out, that romantical dinner you have with your man. Whatever the occasion, when you're sharing a bottle of wine, save the cork! These cork place cards are such a fun idea for your wedding....and fun to collect too!

Photo Credit: Lauren Brooks Photography

How creative are these??