The Royal Wedding

Yes I was one of the crazy ones and I stayed up to watch Kate Middleton step out to Westminster Abby in her simple yet elegant Alexander McQueen dress...these are two of my favorite photos from the grand affair.  Their Royal Highness's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge beginning their journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace following their marriage and then their first kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.  I'm off take a nap...have a wonderful weekend!

Photos:  Style Me Pretty

The Guest List

So in honor of such a big day (night)...I thought I would post one of my favorite pictures of Ronald and Nancy with the Windsors and mention the fact that "yes" Ronald and Nancy were invited to the wedding of Prince Charles to Diana and also to the wedding of Price Andrew and Sarah.  Princess Diana was one of my favorites and my fashion icon, she was so classy, refined, and she carried herself so gracefully.  You can just tell Diana had such a genuine care and love for people. I can't wait for the wedding tonight and to see what Kate will be wearing...let the Royal festivities begin!

New York Nursery Tales

Okay ladies, one of my good friends who I share a love for Cupcakes and US Magazine with.  She lives in New York, so yes she is on the up and up and has a fabulous kids blog,  New York Nursery Tales.  She just posted on this Etsy company this morning Es + Es that has adorable children's clothing for a GREAT price.  Check out her blog and check out these clothes...Happy Wednesday!!

Honey Do Loves Stripes

I adore these stripped Etsy water resistant bags that I spotted over on Cardigans and Couture.  Perfect for the beach or pool this summer...and they are only $50 dollars and they come in a variety of colors.  What a great baby shower gift that you could stuff it with diapers..happy Monday.  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

Happy Easter

I loved this idea that I spotted over on Martha Stewart...all she did was use office supply stickers to dot the balloons and then she tied them to a string...how cute, I love this idea not just for Easter...so cute for parties and showers!!  Have a wonderful Easter!!

I Love Your Style!

Reese Witherspoon looks smashing in her white Jason Wu dress...so classy!! I adore this look!!

Loving High Wasted

I purchased a pair of High Wasted Sailor Style Cookie Johnson jeans a few months ago and I adore them, I throw them on with anything from a t-shirt to a fancy blouse and I feel great!  These Adam Lippes from Bergdorf Goodman are perfect with summer right around the corner...I must have a pair!!

We Love Target!

I could spend hours shopping at Target...I feel right at home when I'm there. I was shopping last night buying some bins and found these adorable sandals for only $12 dollars. So I had to buy a few pairs. They come in any color you can imagine and they look way more expensive then they really are - - which is the trick to budget shopping.  Buy a pair at Target today...Happy Monday!!

Olivia Palermo's Style

I thought this look was so adorable and of course it's on Olivia Palermo, she threw a belt over her military jacket and I just love it!  I can't wait to get home and try this new look.  I purchased my Military Jacket at J.Crew and it just happens to be on sale...checkout the Ryden Military Jacket.  Happy Weekend!!

Home Sweet Home

One of my favorite homes just went on the market and I would give anything to buy it...it is out of this world, adorable, cozy, warm, friendly...perfect for hosting with the outdoor entertaining.  Ahhhh, it's Amber's aunt and uncles home and it's the reason we started Honey Do...we all meet there at a fundraiser with Jason the Bachelor from a few years ago...okay, if anyone is interested in the home you can find it here on Windermere.  Happy Dreaming!

Aspen Wedding

There are no words for this Cowboy themed Aspen wedding that I spotted over on Style Me Pretty...I love, love, love all the fabulous details.  The Cowboy hats for all the guests...out of this world incredible!  What a fun event and great ideas if you ever throw a Country themed party.  Hope y'all have a great day!! 

BAGGU

So I must admit, I'm really not into the reusable bags for the grocery store but I think these are totally adorable that I spotted over on Tiffany Wendel's blog.  They are perfect for an extra bag to throw your things in...BAGGU even carries little bags for your shoes.  I'm always looking for cute little bags to throw my shoes in my suitcase or workout bag.  So fun and their prices are fabulous!  Happy Tuesday!

Wedding Cake Tea Sandwhiches

I threw a shower this past weekend for my roommate and her mom made this delicious, adorable wedding cake tea sandwiches.  I just had to share the recipe...they were a hit!  I'll post more on the shower later this week...Happy Monday!

Wedding Cake Tea Sandwich (These are great for themed tea parties using appropriate toothpicks)

Need:

·         Four round cookie cutters starting with 1-1/4” and graduating to 3”

·         Four tea sandwich spreads (i.e., bottom layer = chicken salad; second layer = radish/poppy seed/spinach leaf/cream cheese; third layer = egg salad; fourth layer = smoked salmon/cream cheese; top with a decorative toothpick (Hint:  start with heaviest spread on the bottom to lightest on top).

·         Four different bread types (Hint:  use only soft medium to dense bread otherwise it is difficult to cut with cookie cutters).  Also choose four different bread color variations (i.e., bottom = wheat; second layer = medium dark rye; third layer = white or light rye; fourth layer dark rye or dark brown bread).

Preparation: 

·         Make the four different types of spreads.  This can be done a day in advance and helps blending the flavors. 

·         Choose the order of the four types of bread choices, alternating colors. 

·         Cut four sizes and four bread types.  Cover bread rounds with plastic wrap to keep moist. 

·         Butter one side of each bread round--this keep the bread from getting soggy. 

·         Top each buttered side with the appropriate spread.  (Hint: if a layer topping causes another layer to slip, use butter as a glue)

·         Assemble the layers and top with toothpicks.  Cover the sandwiches and refrigerate until serving.

Chicken Salad Tea Sandwich Spread

2 cooked/grilled whole chicken breasts (finely chopped), 4 celery stalks finely chopped, salt and pepper to taste, mayonnaise and just enough to moisten, curry powder or paste to taste.

 ¼ cup chopped/sliced nuts (add at last minute or before assembling towers), whipped butter at room temperature for assembling.

Mix above ingredients except nuts and butter, refrigerate overnight allowing flavors to blend.

Radish Poppy Seed Tea Sandwiches

1 cup minced radishes (chopped coarsely in food processor), 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 1 cup cream cheese at room temperature, 1 heaping teaspoon creamy horseradish, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, salt to taste (can be prepared a day in advance). 

Spinach leaves for garnish, whipped butter at room temperature for assembling.

Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

5-6 hard-cooked eggs and mashed, 1/3 cup mayonnaise and only enough so not runny when mixing with eggs, salt and pepper to taste, add minced sweet pickle or ½ teaspoon finely-chopped fresh dill weed (can be prepared a day in advance). 

Whipped butter at room temperature for assembling.

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

½ cup room temperature whipped cream cheese, 2-teaspoons minced fresh chives, 2-teaspoons minced fresh dill weed, 2-teaspoons drained capers, 1-teaspoon horseradish.  Whip these ingredients together and add salt and pepper to taste (this can be prepared a day in advance). 

Whipped butter at room temperature and smoked salmon cut into circle rounds (same size as bread).

Clos-ette!

If you know me at all, you would know that I'm obsessed with organizing, everything I own is in labeled in bins and my closet is color coordinated with wooden hangers.  So my jaw dropped when I spotted Melanie Fascitellis the President and Creative Director of Clos-ette while I was readying HG Magazine.  She is the organizer to the celebrities...you must check out her website.  She sells anything from hangers to jewelry cases to giving fabulous tips (the case that I posted below - I must have).  Happy Organizing!!

I Love Your Style!

Olivia Palermo always looks amazing.  I think she pulled off this relaxed, fun, neutral look and pulled it off brilliantly and looks like a million bucks...and of course she does! I'm loving the long skirts for this season...hard to pull off, but if you can...please do!  Happy Thursday! 

Belle Heir: Vintage Childrens Clothing

I can't even stand how darling these clothes are that I spotted via Taryn Cox from Belle Heir.  What an incredible idea.  I've actually saved some of the clothes my mom had me and my brothers in but this is too much, this is out of this world. I think I would frame some of these.  It reminds me of a mix between Annie and Anne of Green Gables.  The girls smocking dresses...I'm in love!!  My favorite detail of the website, they tell you the year in which the piece of clothing is from.  I adore!!

Something Blue

I just fell in love with these shoes that I found over on Style Me Pretty.  Milk & Honey is a new website where you can deign your own shoes...what a fabulous idea and what a darling name!  Let's go Butler (oh yes, I'm multitasking  - blogging and watching the game)!

The Flynn Skirt

Somebody please pinch me...I'm dreaming...these skirts are out of this world adorable by Anne M Cramer and they come in all these fabulous colors...look at those stripes!! Ahhh, what a wonderful way to start my Monday.  The Flynn Skirt comes in all these fun colors and you can purchase one for $160.  Happy April!

Pom Pom Flowers

I just adore the these pom pom flowers that I saw over on Brunch at Saks...click here for the how to.  How darling for gifts, or to stick on a party favor, perfect for weddings or showers.  Happy Friday!