tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62271097087814425902024-02-20T22:13:59.707-08:00the wedding lane{ loving the unique custom classic cute hip yummy handmade pretty green DIY sweet memorable & cool }Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-35573528477895099822011-02-21T18:24:00.000-08:002011-02-21T18:31:58.614-08:00Love Story in Dance<div style="text-align: center;">Something different for you today. Here's an episode from LXD, an online dance show on hulu... which is FREAKING AWESOME! I chose this episode for the blog because the dance is so beautiful. I could watch it over and over again. Can you imagine if you had LXD dancers as part of your reception entertainment? <object height="88" width="612"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/FbbePsiDJJOuRmM0cPVyEg"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/FbbePsiDJJOuRmM0cPVyEg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="612" height="388" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object></div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-27230143824102560522011-01-15T14:01:00.000-08:002011-01-15T14:31:53.337-08:00Real Wedding: Neil & YukaIt was a day for lots of laughs, tears, and rain. Lots of December rain! The following is a snippet of pictures from my dear friends', Neil and Yukari's, wedding. Congratulations you two! To see more pictures, check out the photographs by the lovely Let of <a href="http://www.letlovephotography.com/blog/?p=1575">letlovephotography</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/Lanvin/">Lanvin for H&M</a> comes to San Francisco. </div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-47946451556643824382010-11-08T07:00:00.000-08:002010-11-08T07:00:07.700-08:00What to Wear to a Winter Wedding from FCUK {fasion}<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AVd9fMWHfR0?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AVd9fMWHfR0?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><br />
Can't believe I just discovered this youtube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/frenchconnection">French Connection Youtique.</a> Stylist Louise Roe helps you pick out outfits for various occasions. Genius!<br />
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Love it.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-87240047785658562872010-11-06T12:06:00.000-07:002010-11-06T12:06:47.053-07:00Welcome to my weekend: Garlic and Onions {cooking}What do you like to do on the weekends? Me? I like preparing for the week ahead by roasting garlic and caramelizing onions. These tasks take time but are ultimately time-savers. Call me weird. It's just one of the ways I like to unwind.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It's not a party at my house without some Hawaiian infusion so here's a video from "View from the Bay" featuring Jacqueline Patterson, another Hawaii girl living in the Bay Area. She's the bartender at Charles Phan's Heaven's Dog in San Francisco. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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On a side note, sadly, "View from the Bay" ran its last episode in September 2010. I loved that show. I'm sure you would have too so I'll be sharing videos with you from time to time.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-22126273764441796272010-10-28T21:49:00.000-07:002010-10-28T21:49:54.149-07:00the PRO Files: C&C Engagements {wedding planner}<center><table style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today you're in for a treat because it's brought to you by to leading ladies, Courtney Coquilla and Christina Lee, the wedding planning duo of <a href="http://www.ccengagements.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">C&C Engagements</span></span></a>. Keep on reading to get an insider's look into who they are and why they love doing that do--making couples happy on their journey to "I Do!" </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Hometown and current location/areas you serve</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tina’s Hometown: Hau’ula, Hawai’i & Santa Rosa</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tina’s Current location: Vallejo</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Courtney’s Hometown: Vallejo</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Courtney’s Current location: Emeryville</div><div style="text-align: justify;">C&C Engagements services the Bay Area & beyond</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How you got into wedding industry, how many years in business</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We decided to delve into the industry a little over a year ago after realizing it's actually been our niche for quite some time. We've been planning events on a personal and informal level and knew we could really make a difference together as wedding professionals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where you see your business going in the future</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We definitely plan on staying within the wedding-related field, and we want to see our future in C&C expand toward other avenues such as multiple event planning, and also provide more than just the consultation. By taking in what we learn & experience, we plan to eventually be able to cut out the necessity of reaching out to too many different vendors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What makes your company different</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We understand that planning a wedding is business and people expect their coordinators to be well-oiled machines, but we also understand that the business we’re in is about more than spreadsheets and contracts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Who is your ideal or perfect client</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We can’t expect much from “the perfect client” except to hope that they will allow us to create their dream wedding with the few details they provide.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wedding industry leaders you admire </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We don’t necessarily have any one specific person in mind, but instead have come to admire anyone and everyone we’ve come across. We’ve researched several vendors and read several blogs, and are definitely blown away by the amount of creativity and genuine desire people have to make others happy. We have very good friends who have their own wedding-related businesses and couldn’t be more proud and excited to work with them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where you get your wedding inspiration from (person, website, blog, magazine, etc)</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Blogs and magazines have definitely been referred to on a number of occasions for our inspiration. More specifically, projectwedding.com, myweddings.com, weddingbee.com, HawaiiWeddingsandEvents.com and TheKnot/NorthernCalifornia magazine. But we’ve come to realize that inspiration can come from anywhere. As time goes by, couples are definitely wanting more originality with their weddings, so we try to keep our minds open to what could potentially be utilized in the future in terms of venues, décor or themes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What you do to relax</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We actually relax by spending quality time together w/ the men in our lives. We’ve double dated to a weekend at Disneyland, countless dinners, and even Tomales Bay with picnic blankets and BBQ oysters. We know we’re always friends before business partners, so we know where and how to separate business and pleasure. With a few more scheduled trips in the near future, relaxing is never an issue for us!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where do you go shopping (website or location)?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s 2010… online! There is an unbelievable amount of options on the internet that it can almost become overwhelming, but it’s definitely a way to always find just what we need. One online store that we refer to on a regular basis is Save-On-Crafts. They have such a great selection that you can easily find what you need to create that perfect centerpiece or wedding favor. Living in the Bay Area, we are also spoiled with an amazing amount of unique shops.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On a more personable level, our favorite clothing stores (if that’s what you were really referring to) is Francesca’s, Old Navy, Gap, H&M, and Urban Outfitters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fave food or places to eat around the Bay</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tina: Any good sushi restaurant, Thai Original BBQ restaurant in So. SF, Asian Wok & Grill in American Canyon, Keanu’s in Vacaville, Marica’s in Oakland</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Courtney: Marica’s for Seafood in Oakland, Zabu Zabu in Berkeley for shabu-shabu, Mercury Lounge in San Francisco for Asian Fusion, Canto do Brasil in San Francisco for Brazilian, Champa Garden in Oakland for Thai/Laoatian. None of these are chain restaurants, but they’re all unbelievably delicious.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How you stay fit</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tina: Thanks to my husband Jay, I’ve been trying to keep up with my P90X Workout dvds. I’m trying to learn to enjoy the Core Synergistics, but it kicks my butt. My favorite is the Ab Ripper X. I also want to get into more yoga next semester, and get out on the tennis courts again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Courtney: Shake Weight. I heart anything on TV. Haha! I also have a gym trainer who I love because he allows me to make up training sessions when I get too lazy. But when I really feel like getting crazy, I do Insanity with my boyfriend at home. We also just bought bikes and recently took them from the AT&T ballpark to Sausalito. For me it’s quite a challenging (but amazing) ride.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Wedding trends-what's hot now or your forecast for future</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We think some people are going back to the simplicity of a natural wedding to fit their personality, whether it be a hopeless romantic, to a vintage-retro style wedding. For the future, we see couples wanting to branch toward going Green with their wedding planning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>If you are married, one thing you learned from your engagement process/wedding/being married. If you're not married, one thing you wish brides could learn. </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tina: The whole engagement process is one of the more important events you don’t want to let slip away without enjoying it. We all know that planning a wedding can be stressful at times, but being able to sit back and take pleasure in being an engaged couple is a key factor to keeping the happiness buzzing during the stressful times. During the planning and wedding, I’m proud that I was able to ask for help even when I thought I could handle it. Sometimes, you’re better off passing along a certain duty to someone who is willing and there to help. Also, don’t forget to take a break and sit down during the latter part of your wedding festivities. I was able to sit for a few minutes in the back with Courtney and glance over at the dance floor to find all the people who mean so much to Jay & I. It put nothing but big smiles on our faces. For the marriage part, like they say, “don’t sweat the small stuff”. And although it’s hard, I’ve learned to do just that along the way. It all comes down to the real fact that you married the person for who they are and you can only help them change if they’re willing to.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Courtney: Being unmarried, I definitely can’t comment on personal planning experiences. But what I do want brides to remember is that oftentimes men really don’t know what they’re roll is in this process. They never sat down with their bros and started out a sentence with “When I get married, I want…” Thus, let them offer up suggestions, but make sure to turn them down…lovingly. In addition, I know that parents are usually the major financiers so sometimes they use this as an opportunity to be too involved. Please remember that it’s your wedding, and take their opinions with a grain of salt. You will always make the ultimate decisions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How you de-stress (something that brides could do too).</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We feel the best way to de-stress is by getting away from the madness and taking a short weekend getaway. Even if this trip consists of a couple hours drive out to Lake Tahoe, Monterey, or even Stinson Beach, sometimes being in the midst of something so natural as a body of water can be extremely calming. If you really can’t find the time for a getaway, try a massage, wine tasting, listen to your favorite music, or hang out with friends and talk about non-related wedding topics only. Remember friends are the ultimate stress reliever!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Many designers for their Fall 2010 lines turned to the 1950’s for inspiration. I drooled over the full skirts and sweater sets that Louis Vuitton and Prada sent down the runway. The styles are demure but it’s very sexy at the same time because emphasis is placed on perfect fit. For example, Christina Hendricks on Mad Men does not really show cleavage but is still damn hot because the clothing shows off all those wonderful curves. Just goes to show that you don’t need to wear minimal material to ooze sexiness.</div><br />
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<i>--- Guest post by Shellbelle of <a href="http://shellbellesworld.blogspot.com/">Shellbelle's world.</a></i></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138713730587390961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-75407714209229221072010-10-23T07:07:00.000-07:002010-10-23T07:07:41.919-07:00I heart Noelani Designs {jewelry}I love love love Noelani Designs. My favorite piece of jewelry by Noelani are these Ligia earrings which I featured <a href="http://theweddinglane.blogspot.com/2010/08/boutique-wishlist-beach-goddess.html">here.</a> See for yourself why I love this jewelry line by checking out her video lookbook below. She also just launched her new website and is having a sale. 30% off all jewelry! I just had to share. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWvD8pabGExMExtkybbCppaHPJ-6eat0DIt9HCydAFdlqE-1cRo08hqe3NF48LuEkY_kHkO8cdSaBBZCJNi4PmPyXWGekKPfKM_7sz_B9HmQ_y7yO4NoJn8Bb7yS42L7cDRYEUngQ3Xfe/s1600/noelaniWebsite_Launch_promo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWvD8pabGExMExtkybbCppaHPJ-6eat0DIt9HCydAFdlqE-1cRo08hqe3NF48LuEkY_kHkO8cdSaBBZCJNi4PmPyXWGekKPfKM_7sz_B9HmQ_y7yO4NoJn8Bb7yS42L7cDRYEUngQ3Xfe/s640/noelaniWebsite_Launch_promo.jpg" width="404" /></a></div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-68929884764137153652010-10-21T20:54:00.000-07:002010-10-21T20:54:30.536-07:00the PRO Files: Tamra-Marie Johnson of Tamra-Marie Artistry {makeup}<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtUf2JdTMzxOnIahYPOseD1QlGq1ji7DuWCRF3x3OoUDFFOme7_tbJw_vSwlgI-wE8nL_QNrRYQWXADyYGeAReWGdkBi1YRFjHHdCkdy7TQLXy-5S_C6b3D5affFYXlZ3clD8hMuqbdwD/s1600/tma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtUf2JdTMzxOnIahYPOseD1QlGq1ji7DuWCRF3x3OoUDFFOme7_tbJw_vSwlgI-wE8nL_QNrRYQWXADyYGeAReWGdkBi1YRFjHHdCkdy7TQLXy-5S_C6b3D5affFYXlZ3clD8hMuqbdwD/s400/tma.jpg" width="400" /></a> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We're back on the West Coast for this edition of the Pro Files. Today we're glad to welcome </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.tamra-marie.com/">Tamra-Marie Johnson</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">, a professional makeup artist out of San Francisco, California. With over ten years of experience in anything from runway shows, red carpet appearances, celebrity photo shoots to weddings, Tamra -Marie is a master of all things beauty. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> It's so easy to see why she is in high demand after checking out her work on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/TamraMarieArtistry">facebook</a> and by following her g-l-a-m-o-r-o-u-s tweets on <a href="http://twitter.com/TMA_tamramarie">twitter</a>. Keep reading to learn more about this incredibly busy and stylish woman behind the makeup.</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>What word best describes your work</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Can I have two: "Fresh & Clean"</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
<b>What made you become a makeup artist</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">I fell into this industry and haven't looked back since</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">How would you best advise a Bride to personalize her wedding day makeup</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Sift thru magazines then add personal style - wahla!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Who is your ideal or perfect client // Which iconic brides wedding day makeup would you like to do </b> Michelle Obama</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
<b>Wedding industry leaders you admire</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Preston Bailey, Diane Valentine, Jessica Starr<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">Where you get your inspiration from </span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Mostly magazines & tons of them<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">What has been your proudest moment</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Being selected to do a 13 page spread for Harper's Bazaar Magazine<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">Where do you go shopping </span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Mostly vintage stores<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">Fave food or places to eat around the Bay</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">YELP feeds me a fluid list <br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Go to outfit other than the classic LBD </b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Boho chic jumpsuit<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">Wedding hair/beauty trends-what's hot now or your trend prediction</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">TREND prediction - red carpet moves to the bridal world<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Fave beauty or style tip</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">There's no "glamour without proper false lashes"</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">How you de-stress (something that brides could do too) </span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">YOGA <br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">What makes the perfect wedding day gift </span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">anything PERSONALIZED<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Favorite cocktail </b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Grapefruit elixir<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: black;">Ideal wedding venue</span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">ANY destination venue<br />
<b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Are false eyelashes a must for a Bride on her wedding day </b></span></div><span style="color: black;">No question, YES!!</span></div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-29815078528448669562010-10-19T20:35:00.000-07:002010-10-19T20:35:08.177-07:00Distracted Living. Could you be in this video?Oprah has led a campaign against distracted driving. What about distracted walking? <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Or just being distracted in general? Perhaps the people in this video and maybe even you need to learn some <a href="http://zenhabits.net/">Zen Habits</a>.This awesome blog and now book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Habits-Handbook-Leo-Babauta/dp/1441421890?ie=UTF8&tag=cartoforinter-07-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Zen Habits</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=cartoforinter-07-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1441421890" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, is on my must-read list. With all the craziness in my life, it motivates me to take a time out. A good time out. One in which I stop and think about all the clutter, both physical and mental, and help clear it. Recently, I sat through almost two hours (yes, two precious hours) watching a zen-focused panel comprised of the Zen Habits' author himself, Leo Babuata, and friends. One other lifestyle <strike>guru</strike> celebrity (I like to call them) on that panel was no other than Tim Ferriss, the author of "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Expanded-Updated-Cutting-Edge/dp/0307465357?ie=UTF8&tag=cartoforinter-07-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">The 4-Hour Workweek</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=cartoforinter-07-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0307465357" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />," one of my favorite books. Check out the video of the panel at Tim's blog <a href="http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/10/05/tea-and-the-art-of-life-management/">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So whether you're planning your wedding or helping someone else with theirs, take a breather and remember to focus on what's important. Your body and your mind will thank you. </div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-52163459824084585712010-10-14T22:02:00.000-07:002010-10-17T09:15:52.375-07:00San Francisco and Napa - Eat like a food bloggerI'm spoiled. Yup, I said it. And so are you. Well, that's if you live in or ever visit the Bay Area. I'm talking about food! With fresh organic farms and world-renowned wineries nearby, culinary delights choices here are plenty. But how do you decide where to go? How do you know which cuisine reigns supreme (sorry watched too much Iron Chef)?<br />
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Being "new" to the Bay Area, I rely on food blogs and twitter heavily (no pun intended) to find the latest and greatest hole-in-the-wall to Michelin-starred restaurant. A little help from a local magazine here and there doesn't hurt either. <br />
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LISTS AND LINKS:<br />
<a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/san-francisco-favorites-recipe.html">101 cookbooks - San Francisco Favorites</a><br />
<a href="http://epicureanzealot.com/2009/09/21/best-dishes-in-san-francisco-part-one/">Epicurean Zealot - Best Dishes in San Francisco Part 1</a><br />
<a href="http://epicureanzealot.com/2009/09/22/best-dishes-in-san-francisco-part-two/">Epicurean Zealot - Best Dishes in San Francisco Part 2 </a><br />
<a href="http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/2010-eat-drink-readers-choice-awards">7x7 - 2010 Eat Drink Readers Choice Awards </a><br />
<a href="http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/2010-big-eat-sf-100-things-try-you-die">7x7 - Big Eat SF 100 things to try before you die </a><br />
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FOOD BLOGS<br />
<div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://101cookbooks.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">101 Cookbooks</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://douglevy.com/wineandfoodworld"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">A Marin Foodie's Diary - WineAndFoodWorld.com</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://chezpim.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">Chez Pim</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://cookingwithamy.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">Cooking with Amy: A Food Blog</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://singleguychef.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">Cooking With The Single Guy</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">Everyday Food | Simply Recipes</span></span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.foodgal.com/">Food Gal</a> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://heatherinsf.wordpress.com/">Heather in SF</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.inuyaki.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">Inuyaki</span></span></a></div><div style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://onokinegrindz.tumblr.com/">Ono Kine Grindz (see his September/October trip to SF 2010 for places to eat on that special occasion)</a></span></span></div><div style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.swansonvineyards.com/ALEXIS-NAPA.aspx">Alexis' Napa</a></span></span></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.uncork29.com/blog/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">The Cork Board</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://epicureanzealot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: nowrap;">The Epicurean Zealot</span></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;"><br />
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STILL ON MY TO-DO LIST<br />
<a href="http://www.inthekitchenwithlisa.com/index.htm">SF Food Tours with Lisa</a><br />
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Ten points for naming where I took these photos and one for naming the SF neighborhood featured in the first picture... Bon appetit!Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-17816833495326484302010-10-12T07:00:00.000-07:002010-10-12T07:00:02.009-07:00DIY: Wedding Program Fans<span id="goog_1917156456"></span><span id="goog_1917156457"></span><br />
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Need paper goodies for your wedding? This DIY project multitasks as a wedding ceremony and reception program, menu, thank you letter, and fan! <br />
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I recommend using 110lb (or heavier) cover stock 8.5×11 along with 3/16″ eyelets<br />
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1) Click on the image to download it in its original size. <br />
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2) Add your own design.<br />
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3) Cut on solid straight lines with a paper cutter or X-acto knife. Use scissors for the curved lines. Cut the top border with your choice of decorative scissors. I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Paper-Edgers-Regular-Majestic/dp/B002YKS88K?ie=UTF8&tag=cartoforinter-07-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Fiskars Paper Edgers "Majestic."</a><br />
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4) Click <a href="http://www.impressrubberstamps.com/ideas/project_eyelets.html" target="_blank">here</a> for instructions on how to set the eyelet. To save time, I used the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Keepers-Crop-Dile-Eyelet/dp/B000WWGADC?ie=UTF8&tag=cartoforinter-07-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Crop-A-Dile</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=cartoforinter-07-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000WWGADC" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> to punch and set the eyelet.<br />
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5) Tie a ribbon through the eyelet hole.<br />
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You can also create fans of a similar style with multiple panels. <a href="http://www.ayleebits.com/2006/06/10/diy-fan-programs/">Check out Aylee's tutorial.</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.visionari.com/">Visionari</a></span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-6136053839254090032010-10-10T19:32:00.000-07:002010-10-10T19:32:10.646-07:00PINK links - 25th Anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaXDIS0xRHPagQL8vb_jMR8oTX168tLyZYVKVrUYlSBM9NtJvA3aRmJQacFNpSmFyJ6HDMqItqAryA14ET0iEWXpcA4jgcxdCQy9BgsGqlzqynli4XkttqMdkikjU-2UUtJWUQwDZEwgSb/s1600/pink_october.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaXDIS0xRHPagQL8vb_jMR8oTX168tLyZYVKVrUYlSBM9NtJvA3aRmJQacFNpSmFyJ6HDMqItqAryA14ET0iEWXpcA4jgcxdCQy9BgsGqlzqynli4XkttqMdkikjU-2UUtJWUQwDZEwgSb/s640/pink_october.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br />
This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Having an aunt who is a breast cancer survivor, spreading awareness about this disease is very important to me. You can join in on the educational and advocacy efforts by checking out my roundup of links below. <br />
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LEARN<br />
Click on the toolbar to download and print. <iframe frameborder="0" height="900px" src="https://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=false&api=true&embedded=true&srcid=0B7Zw43CGBgepMjNkZGY5NzctYmM1Ni00YzRlLWFiMmMtYWMxNWQyM2QyMDQ0&hl=en" width="100%"></iframe><br />
SHOP<br />
<a href="http://www.cheapchicas.com/2010/10/10/think-pink/">Think pink - Cheap Chicas </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cecinewyork.com/cecistyle/2010/10/05/v10-get-the-look-breast-cancer-awareness/">Get the Look - Ceci New York </a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"> BONUS: Receive a 15% discount on any pink Ceci New York product for the month of October. Ceci Johnson is also donating proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.</div><a href="http://shop.moxsie.com/moxsie-charities">Donate all year-round with Moxsie</a><br />
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BID<br />
<a href="http://www.modelinia.com/blog/for-the-good-of-the-pink-pony/25646">For the Good of the Pink Pony - Modelinia</a><br />
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GIVE<br />
<a href="http://mercinewyork.blogspot.com/2010/10/support-breast-cancer-awareness-month.html">Exclusive Bridesmaid Clutches from Lauren Merkin - Merci New York</a><br />
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PARTY<br />
<a href="http://www.romanticnapavalleybook.com/blog/index.php?m=09&y=10&entry=entry100917-160029">Domaine Chandon's Drink Pink Party via Romantic Napa Valley </a><br />
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and FOR FUN - FOR THE LOVE OF PINK {WEDDINGS}<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/">Brides Against Breast Cancer</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.cecinewyork.com/cecistyle/2010/10/05/v10-ceci-creative-tips-thinking-pink/">Ceci New York </a></li>
<li><a href="http://pacificweddings.com/destinationweddingblog/flowers-bouquets/pink-weddings-for-every-bride">Pacific Weddings </a> </li>
</ul><ul></ul>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-13269970441501383982010-10-06T08:04:00.000-07:002010-10-06T08:04:44.380-07:00How to be a {California} locavore with your iPhone<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaG_QU-iM842xvSTUig3vpKBrrg2CB3P_dHSKgsYVBzJQ29Co9S9uPzMvqIrgHOUaZoGnRpD46n0I6Hak7hLWy1lwcTBY11FOWd8omenQaFvzfoiw6d-5bF7ht8UuZaCfVSnLAmMXtrH6S/s1600/farmersmarketfinder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaG_QU-iM842xvSTUig3vpKBrrg2CB3P_dHSKgsYVBzJQ29Co9S9uPzMvqIrgHOUaZoGnRpD46n0I6Hak7hLWy1lwcTBY11FOWd8omenQaFvzfoiw6d-5bF7ht8UuZaCfVSnLAmMXtrH6S/s1600/farmersmarketfinder.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not talking about Yelp. I'm talking about the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/california-farmers-market/id329570832?mt=8">California Farmers' Market Finder</a>. It's how I found these babies: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eat local. Read the <a href="http://www.eatlocalchallenge.com/2010/08/five.html">five easy steps</a> at <a href="http://www.eatlocalchallenge.com/">eatlocalchallenge.com</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-64180307599191181452010-09-29T21:39:00.000-07:002010-10-09T21:51:39.113-07:00Party Planner: 5 Steps to Making a Splash at Your Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">Wedding inspiration for all the surfers, divers, mermaids, and other water babies of the world: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Have <a href="http://www.nickpugay.com/hawaiiphotographyblog/engagement-session/tatyana-robin-engagement-session/">Nick Pugay</a> photograph your engagement shoot underwater </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.nickpugay.com/hawaiiphotographyblog/engagement-session/tatyana-robin-engagement-session/">Photography by Nick Pugay</a></span></td></tr>
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Step 2: Send Message in a Bottle Invitations<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Start your wedding day with a dive like <a href="http://threelogyvideo.com/blog/?p=776">Martin and Lila</a> as filmed by <a href="http://threelogyvideo.com/blog/">Threelogy</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="300" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10171357&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10171357&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/10171357">Martin and Lila</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/bong">Bong Sare</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a> via <a href="http://threelogyvideo.com/blog/?p=776">Threelogy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Step 4: Make your surfboard the wedding guest book<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">via <a href="http://www.thecunninghamsphotoblog.com/?p=97">Cunningham Photo Artists series - Cara and Dom's Wedding</a></span></td></tr>
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Step 4: Struggle to cut the cake because this adorable turtle is sitting on your cake table.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 5: Honeymoon underwater at <a href="http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/index.do?ctyhocn=MLEHICI" target="_blank">Conrad Maldives Rangali Island</a>. </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Any other steps you'd like to add?Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-69733232980542941982010-09-28T06:52:00.000-07:002010-09-28T06:55:13.673-07:00Why you need krazy glue in your wedding emergency kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvxSaVlM8mdWXR1zLMmTDyHAMhTycB7fPHe2Q8avsmK1diXYp8ie1u5GC3JQk60YGOMfO_PjRvXJBGJb0GiN8UrX_VKKhGS4wj96S5Z6toFU5fiXfDXfc0MUVQ0F2pTIVT8VrnC98DpWA/s1600/caketopper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvxSaVlM8mdWXR1zLMmTDyHAMhTycB7fPHe2Q8avsmK1diXYp8ie1u5GC3JQk60YGOMfO_PjRvXJBGJb0GiN8UrX_VKKhGS4wj96S5Z6toFU5fiXfDXfc0MUVQ0F2pTIVT8VrnC98DpWA/s640/caketopper.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><br />
Yes, that's my mini-me by Nicole Clark that I wrote about in <a href="http://theweddinglane.blogspot.com/2010/08/cake-toppers.html">my other post</a>. But it's my mini-me status post neck fracture.<br />
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I don't know how it happened. All I know is that she sustained a neck injury at some point during all the wedding craziness. Luckily, my wedding coordinator had krazy glue in her emergency kit. There are lists for wedding emergency kits galore all over the web so instead of rehashing all the items here, let's take a look at less common items you'd might want to consider in yours and why:<br />
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Tampons or pads | someone in your bridal party might forget about their time of the month<br />
Floss | your white-themed wedding can't possibly extend to your entire menu<br />
Blotting powder / blotting sheets | your sebaceous glands will likely be working overtime<br />
Candy or protein/granola bar | in case of hypoglycemia<br />
Paper bag | don't know anyone to have an anxiety attack but in case anyone starts hyperventilating<br />
Tweezers | for that random hair that decides on your wedding day to be the center of attention<br />
Eye drops including those for contacts | in case you aren't emo enough to start crying <br />
Ziploc bags | I don't know. Someone always needs a bag for something<br />
Cash | tip envelope(s) are nowhere to be found<br />
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What are other not-so-popular but oh-so-helpful things that belong on the list?Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-10750047606584424332010-09-26T18:25:00.000-07:002010-09-27T21:54:51.776-07:00Move over, candles. Brasa Fire takes the spotlight nowAnyone remember Sasha Souza's Fire and Ice themed wedding? I think awesome is an understatement. Imagine being a guest and waiting for your drink at a bar completely made of ice. Or picking up an appetizer being warmed by flames sans chafing dish? Swoon. Pretty came at a hefty price at that wedding--it cost $300,000! <a href="http://www.weddingbee.com/2006/10/24/the-300000-wedding/">See Mrs. Plum's recap of it on weddingbee</a>. Well, if Ms. Souza or anyone else out there is entertaining the idea of a fire and ice themed wedding (again), may I suggest <a href="http://www.brasafire.com/">Brasa Fire</a>?<br />
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Starting at $165, Brasa Fire's fire lamps can be displayed as centerpieces or as subtle accents to add some kapow to the room. They're easily portable and burn on bioethanol; shedding light on <i>green</i> form meeting function.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-6718050861565192982010-09-22T07:50:00.000-07:002010-09-22T07:50:51.446-07:00Groomsmen Gift Idea<div style="text-align: justify;">Today we're following with another post on gift ideas. This time it's for groomsmen. This is what I got in my inbox this morning:</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">Hello,</span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">Initially I was going to ask my groomsmen about groomsmen gift ideas but then I thought better of it. I think you would probably come up with better ideas. I was wondering if you had any ideas for groomsmen gifts. Something that they'd actually like and use. I did google searches and stuff but they all seem kind of the usual like cuff links, key chains, leather flasks, money clips. so any help would be greatly appreciated. </span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">Thank you, </span></span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">G </span></span></i><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVSvWpEPMEG7-TvO6ecfPmIVoNBGFuknXHGA7JsIvjjd-Hqcc3w9A5JVJzgjcS1lyhyoKC-zbDij4R4-6jtKXV6DfsgRVWJGRb4iSIlvy9WROYwZhmLtBgFtjumeAUvYfRLdGgj3wn-it/s1600/giftideaspilsnerflicrcreativecommonssethwoodworth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVSvWpEPMEG7-TvO6ecfPmIVoNBGFuknXHGA7JsIvjjd-Hqcc3w9A5JVJzgjcS1lyhyoKC-zbDij4R4-6jtKXV6DfsgRVWJGRb4iSIlvy9WROYwZhmLtBgFtjumeAUvYfRLdGgj3wn-it/s200/giftideaspilsnerflicrcreativecommonssethwoodworth.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I happen to personally know this groom, two of his groomsmen, and their love for beer, I think personalized pilsner glasses are a great idea. I googled "personalized pilsner" and found a <a href="http://www.shopwiki.com/personalized+pilsner?sb=1">shop wiki site </a>with tons of links to online stores. Personalizing the glasses with the groomsmen's last names in calligraphy would be cool and timeless. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You could pay for etching or engraving but it looks pretty easy to do some etching yourself. Look at what <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/09/frosted-glass-five-ways/">Centsational Girl </a>did to her water carafes, soap jars, coffee bean jar, and even her bathroom glass cabinet doors. For more tips and tricks, check out Martha's Craft Department on <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2009/04/passover-crafts-glass-etching.html">Glass Etching</a>.</div><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image: Flickr Creative Commons by isforinsects</span>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-2970973022137479202010-09-21T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-21T06:00:07.155-07:00Wedding Favors: Extra Virgin Olive Oil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9z86NAiLQzU7gd6jKRyqk-PrzpmsEeMR2Tr2INi1cOv50bmRTImv9dVLf3N3pZLGusOwJLoo_otlo6s51-releWn3_ska9jbvYM8qlm9Adc4HhmbflD_TRSOq1OIXfyxTOImn5Dtx4ci0/s1600/napaolivepressfavor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9z86NAiLQzU7gd6jKRyqk-PrzpmsEeMR2Tr2INi1cOv50bmRTImv9dVLf3N3pZLGusOwJLoo_otlo6s51-releWn3_ska9jbvYM8qlm9Adc4HhmbflD_TRSOq1OIXfyxTOImn5Dtx4ci0/s640/napaolivepressfavor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">How cute are these? $5 a bottle from <a href="http://www.theolivepress.com/shop/gifts/wedding-and-party-favors/60ml-wedding-party-favor.html">The Olive Press</a>. Spotted at the <a href="http://www.oxbowpublicmarket.com/">Oxbow Public Market</a> in Napa.</div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0Napa, CA, USA38.3011248 -122.281646338.299019799999996 -122.2852943 38.3032298 -122.27799830000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-71935718701984700292010-09-20T07:07:00.000-07:002010-10-21T20:55:00.086-07:00the PRO Files: Deena Tearney of UMEE Designs {fashion}<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Welcome to a new series of posts on the wedding lane called the PRO Files where we feature professionals from all over the wedding industry. Today we're proud to present our very first one. Give a big aloha to <a href="http://twitter.com/deenawhite">Deena White Tearney</a> of <a href="http://www.umee-brand.com/app/index.php">Umee Honolulu.</a> I found Umee while searching for bridesmaid dresses for my friend's destination wedding. To my pleasant surprise, her entire line offers what I've been looking for - a way to wear my island pride in a subtle and elegant way. </span></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfJTq1xgmGsVdRpWnI15NdywrG2s6qrugWCS89MBtsNd93uFZTbX69YCtci6Lhp7AUoWZb4woBR9ZUddp_YD3xG2_ZE3G6PKTygxzzK_dhyphenhyphenF5v50F3AUr-mbpk9PZiJiKF6amcPTjMYPA/s1600/deenatearney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfJTq1xgmGsVdRpWnI15NdywrG2s6qrugWCS89MBtsNd93uFZTbX69YCtci6Lhp7AUoWZb4woBR9ZUddp_YD3xG2_ZE3G6PKTygxzzK_dhyphenhyphenF5v50F3AUr-mbpk9PZiJiKF6amcPTjMYPA/s320/deenatearney.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>What makes Umee's style different?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The UMEE style is all about simple sophistication with a touch of pacific inspiration. I guess you could say our style has a slight retro feel too... maybe that’s because I have an attraction to the sophistication of Jackie Onassis and Audrey Hepburn. They (seemingly effortlessly) defined classic beauty and timeless style. I would like to imagine that they would like my line. :)<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I’m also really proud of the fact that all our designs are made in Hawaii. In a way, it is part of our style, and it thrills me when a woman who wears my line appreciates knowing that it’s made in Hawaii. I call that ‘aloha pride’. That concept makes sense for me since I’m a Texan and have lots of Texas pride! In my mind, the concept of ‘aloha pride’ is sort of a similar thing. It’s all about having this internal pride of being associated to the interesting people, places, products, etc... that come from these gorgeous islands. </span></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal; text-align: justify;"><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"></ol></ol><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Who do you design for</span></b><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I used to come to Hawaii on vacation as a tourist when I was working in Los Angeles. I wanted to find clothes while on vacation that I could wear back at the office - something with a ‘Hawaii’ feel but not too over the top or impractical. It was hard! I actually never bought anything! So, when I moved to Honolulu, I created a line to offer women like myself just that - simple and uniquely Hawaii designs wearable when the vacation was over.</span></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal; text-align: justify;"><div class="im"></div><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"></ol></ol><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Fave food or places to eat in Honolulu</span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Wow, I have so many favorite places to eat in Honolulu! Stage and Hiroshi are two places that my husband and I frequent. If I had to pick one place in Waikiki, I would choose Michel’s. I love restaurants that have a distinct style and then infuse a bit of “Hawaii”. Hmm... sounds sort of like my brand ;)</span></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal; text-align: justify;"><div class="im"></div><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"></ol></ol><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">If you are married, what is one thing you learned from your engagement process/wedding/being married</span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I’m married and grateful every day to have found true love. When I lived in Dallas, the pastor of our church had an idea that I really liked - frame your wedding vows and hang them in your bedroom. It’s a great reminder throughout the years of the commitment made on your wedding day. Of course when I heard the idea, a bunch of designs started to run through my head - calligraphy, cute letter press, fun frames, etc...! I also think that this idea can be a meaningful gift to give to your friends and family at anniversaries! I’m embarrassed to admit that I haven’t done this yet so if anyone who does cool calligraphy wants to help me check this off my “to do” list, DM me ;)</span></div><ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="im"></div><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"></ol></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's hope you won't need on-site physicians for your big day but they sure can help you prepare for it and your life happily-ever-after. Doctors have joined the social media party and I have learned so much from following doctors on my twitter and/or RSS feed. Here are a few of my favorite doctors to follow: </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://twitter.com/dermdoc">@Dermdoc</a> of <a href="http://thedermblog.com/">The Dermatology Blog</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Jeff Benabio is my trusty physician resource for all things Health- and Beauty-related. How he manages to answer my questions before I ask them is beyond me:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/bbHU6T"> Ten Things You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/9qFTDY">Is Mineral Makeup Better for Your Skin?</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/bnOcV0">How to Avoid Razor Bumps (for Men and Women) </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/c1SGeX">A New Drug, Latisse, Makes Eyelashes Grow Longer, Thicker</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/9QLIG1">5 Questions to Ask At Your Medical Spa</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://twitter.com/joannadolgoffmd">@Joannadolgoffmd</a> of <a href="http://www.drdolgoff.com/">Drdolgoff.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Craving that 3rd cupcake? Yes indeed, I said third but I'm sure you've shared my struggle to resist the temptation at one time or another. As the creator of a weight management program for children and teenagers, Dr. Joanna Dolgoff tweets tips on tossing sweets (say that ten times fast) and keeping your diet in order. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://twitter.com/tbtam">@tbtam</a> of <a href="http://www.tbtam.com/">The Blog That Ate Manhattan</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. <span class="widget-title">Margaret Polaneczky, an </span>obstetrician-gynecologist, is the author of a unique blog that covers recipes and Women's Health issues. Ever been the victim of honeymoon cystitis? You have got to read her "<a href="http://www.tbtam.com/2010/08/eat-pray-love-uti.html">Eat, Pray, Love and the UTI</a>." If that doesn't catch your attention, I don't know what will. A gyno-food blog sounds gross but, believe me, you'll go back for more. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://twitter.com/drval">@DrVal</a> of <a href="http://www.getbetterhealth.com/">Better Health</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Val Jones created <i>Better Health</i> which in my opinion is the leading news aggregate of blogs by physicians and other health professionals. Enough said. </div>Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227109708781442590.post-42614233599097325472010-09-14T10:51:00.000-07:002010-09-14T10:51:58.603-07:00Love it or leave it: Basket of Toiletries for Your Guest Bathroom<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOfO-6AlI8NHOPRDO66j_GsVtzfd2mC2kuOIMHNop-ETPjeiH6MMx5BdPJzeSwPVCsMhRCDSqupHkk1hUyApUugHpNf23xxJa07c_l-64i8ZXoMjuw_Zn4kpfHqskNhZmrLHLJfwX3tcr/s1600/photo-707876.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516819814418606930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOfO-6AlI8NHOPRDO66j_GsVtzfd2mC2kuOIMHNop-ETPjeiH6MMx5BdPJzeSwPVCsMhRCDSqupHkk1hUyApUugHpNf23xxJa07c_l-64i8ZXoMjuw_Zn4kpfHqskNhZmrLHLJfwX3tcr/s640/photo-707876.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><br />
If you've been wondering about my decline in posts over the past two weeks, it's because I've been moving into our new home and doing a lot of traveling (including a mini-honeymoon to sunny Southern California, yay). Less than two days back from our trip, I'm already having guests from out of town here tomorrow. Yikes!<br />
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Anyway, during my mad dash to get my place in order, I tried to get organize my collection of hotel bath samples. Following the advice of Erin Doland of Unclutterer.com, I made my "basket" of toiletries. In her post, "<a href="http://unclutterer.com/?p=10192">Ask Unclutterer: Overflowing lotion bottles</a>," she suggests putting samples into a basket in a guest bathroom with a sign “For Our Guests: Help yourself!” on it.<br />
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I thought it was a wonderful idea. However, when my husband came home, he laughed at it. He would rather have the three to four bottles displayed as a set each time a guest comes over. Our compromise? Right now, our bathroom counter top shows both my vase of samples and his little set. Help me settle our little bathroom debate. What do you think? Love it or leave it? Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010893139182599000noreply@blogger.com0