When I saw these I couldn’t resist so I’m picking up the tab!And because it’s more fun to have a cocktail with a friend, when I bought one for myself, I decided to buy one for you too! Here are the rules ~ For 1 Entry ~ You must be a follower of my blog or let me know you are a new follower and leave a comment. I’m grateful and appreciative of my followers and I feel they deserve… [Read More]
Happy 20th Birthday to my sweet, baby boy! May you find the same joy in your heart today as when you opened your present on your third birthday and found exactly what you wished for. xoxo
When you think of SoCal do you think of mountains and green rolling hills? The green won’t be here for long so I’m really making a point of enjoying our spring weather. I’m very fortunate to live in a pretty location and I know I don’t always appreciate my surroundings as I’m driving in and out so I grabbed my camera yesterday and took some photos on my way out. One rule I adhered to was to take the photos… [Read More]
For me, as I think it is for most of us, New Year’s Eve is a time to look back as well as forward. Auld Lang Syne and all that.A little melancholy mixed in with the champagne and noisemakers. A cocktail of sweet vermouth and bitters strangely mixed to a balance. 36 years ago tonight I stood on a float for the Rose Parade and waited while the preliminary judging took place which would decide my fate of how my… [Read More]
Lucky #13!Congratulations, cupcake! Flip Flops and Pearls’ number was chosen by random.org but how funny it was the #13 for Halloween and today’s date, don’t you think? Love her avatar too. 🙂 Thank you to all who entered. I love to do give-aways and will host another one next month. Have a terrific day!
Sometimes the easiest and simplest decorations are the best so I’ve put together a “Cupcake Goodies Kit Give-Away.”I’ve included the paper cup liners, pastry bags and star tip to the wrappers, toppers and sprinkles so you can make these cupcakes yourself! Wilton has the cutest kit of fence wrappers and toppers so I’m including the package of 12 each. But of course every cupcake needs sprinkles! Mini pumpkins, ghosts and bats… ..and mysterious black orbs! Did I tell you I’m… [Read More]
Congratulations to “Twist of Lime” whose entry number was chosen by random.org.You are the winner of the Queen Bea Studio bag!Thank you for all your entries and although your entry might not have been chosen, if you order anything from Queen Bea Studio, your shipping will be free if you mention “Pink Martinis and Pearls.” And a big thank you to Kim of Queen Bea Studio for her generosity for this give-away. Now back to cookie decorating! I’ll post… [Read More]
I’m still baking my little heart out today. I’m on number 111 out of 150+ cookies and plan to begin decorating tonight but I just wanted to remind you that my Queen Bea Studio Give-Away ends tomorrow!I can’t wait to choose the winner! Off topic ~ I was in Michaels buying meringue powder this morning I saw the prettiest Paula Deen cast loaf pan with a fall embossed design on the bottom that would make any banana bread or lemon… [Read More]
Queen Bea Studio and I have the most incredible give-away to share with you and it includes your choice of bag with your monogram or one without it! Really, how fabulous are these bags?First, look at mine! The Half Moon Bag I have been lusting over this basket bag for the past year and I finally decided to order it last month and we have been inseparable ever since. L.o.v.e. it! I chose the navy and white stripe but there… [Read More]
Congratulations to “Natalie” whose lucky number of was chosen by random.org.Email me with your address so you can get baking! 🙂
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
Shaking It Up With Snow Globe Decorated Sugar Cookies
Gentleman Jack (Jack Daniels) Cupcakes Recipe
Calligraphy, Hand Lettering and Inspiration Boards at Sugar Paper Los Angeles
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
