Recently, I took a cupcake class at Sur la Table in Newport Beach. One can always learn something new. For example, did you know there is a higher level of whipping cream other than heavy whipping cream? It’s called manufacturer’s cream. Restaurants use it. It’s 48% butter fat compared to heavy whipping cream’s 38%. When I saw the nice helper pour some into my coffee I didn’t stop her. I actually told her to keep on going! That one cup… [Read More]
Whew! Made it to the end of the week! Because you have been absolutely loves … this weekend I’ll be hosting a cupcake goodies give-away with pretty pink and red lovelies from Sur la Table so make sure you check back on Saturday! In some fun news, my “Tushie Cookies” were featured yesterday in an article on Bridal Guide. com as one of 5 Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas. These little risque cookies always seem to give a giggle. The magazine… [Read More]
Miss Preppy 101 scores the Meri Meri Touchdown Cupcake Kit. Congratulations to her southern preppiness and thank you to those who entered. True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 9 Powered by RANDOM.ORG
The winning entry for the Autumn Carpenter Cookie Cutter Texture Set is… Miss Sweet Tea! Congratulations Angela! Send me your address, darlin’ and which set you’d like. Generator Min: Max: Result: 13 There were 17 entries for this cookie decorating specific give-away. Again, for some reason when I copy and paste the random.org info it doesn’t reflect the max. number. Oh well, it worked anyway. 🙂 Thank you for entering. I love coming across new products and sharing them with… [Read More]
True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 56 Powered by RANDOM.ORG Congratulations to Simply Sara! You are the winner of the Vera Bradley“All Wrapped Up” jewelry case. There were 81 entries.I don’t know why the number ‘100’ lists when I cut and pasted the random.org info but that’s for someone much more technical than I to figure out. Thank you to all who participated and left a comment.It was fun! I’ll be hosting another give-away at the end of the… [Read More]
My Vera Bradley “All Wrapped Up Jewelery Case” Give-Awayends tonight so join in the fun by clicking HERE. I had a wonderful wedding weekend hosting a dinner for out-of-town family on Friday, attending the beautiful wedding on Saturday afternoon and hosting an impromptu breakfast for 29 on Sunday that we began planning during the reception! Son2 flies out today and some family remain in town until tomorrow so I’m still a bit busy today. I’ve had a complete weekend of… [Read More]
Surprise!Happy Monday morning! This week I’m hosting a give-away for the wonderfulVera Bradley “All Wrapped Up Jewelry Case”. Here she is!Isn’t she lovely? She’s shown in the boysenberry color and pattern. This is truly one of my favorite Vera pieces.She makes a perfect companion for a quick trip. I also keep a favorite pair of earrings in it all ready to go.Just in case. I don’t know why.A girl can always dream, can’t she? (fabulous jewelry regretfully not included) 😉… [Read More]
And why not?We need to take the white granny panties out of the closet and give them the respect they deserve! I was in Nordstrom the other day buying some bridal specific panties for my niece who is having a shower this weekend. They’re new and blue and say “I do”. Cute, but I couldn’t imagine anything less comfortable than a thong so I asked the sales person who seemed my age, what is so appealing about wearing basically nothing… [Read More]
I’ve got a great week planned!First, I must tell you to put next Friday on your calendar because beginning at 12 AM I’m hosting “The Great White Granny Panties Give-Away”! It’s open for exactly 24 hours. You won’t want to miss seeing what this is all about, trust me! For those of you who subscribe to Pink Martinis and Pearls through email subscriptions, you know your notifications of a post come in late at night so you’ll have to check… [Read More]
Congratulations to the lucky recipients! Day 1 – Slim Case – Lucky #18 ~ Mrs. MFC Day 2 – Address Book – Lucky #18 ~ Bronco Mom Day 3 – Zip ID Case – Lucky #12 ~ Aprons & Appetites Day 4 – Jewelry Roll – Lucky #8 ~ Heather @ Pixie Dust Day 5 – Mini Organizer – Lucky# 36 ~ Melayne Marchese All numbers were chosen by random.org. Trust me. 🙂 Please email me with your addresses so… [Read More]
Colonial Williamsburg Sweet Potato Muffins
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
Gentleman Jack (Jack Daniels) Cupcakes Recipe
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Calligraphy, Hand Lettering and Inspiration Boards at Sugar Paper Los Angeles
Bridal Shower ‘Tushie Cookies’!
