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SJE Loves…Sucre’ May 19, 2009
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As most of you know I travel back and forth to New Orleans on a regular basis. Well I have to tell you about Sucre’, most delectable sweet boutique on Magazine (in NOLA for that matter). Whenever I am in town it is a must that I pick up my share of Dark Chocolate Caramel Cookies, but when my bride ordered cupcakes for her wedding, OMG! The cupcakes were such a hit that we all went back for seconds, thirds and fourths (at least until they all ran out)!
If you are ever in NOLA, make a stop at a Sucre’ on Magazine for a cup of coffee and a confection!
Sucre’
3025 Magazine Street
www.shopsucre.com
In the Know: Swoon-worthy Bridal Collection May 14, 2009
Brazil-based accessory master Lenny e Cia is adding a bridal collection to the Houston boutique in Uptown Park. Expect swoon-worthy shoes and bags made of shimmery metallic leathers. These limited-edition crystal-clad items come in trés chic ivories and whites, and will definitely having you saying “I do.”
1111 Uptown Park Boulevard
713.840.1777
www.lennyecia.com
Courtesy of julib.com houston
What’s the WORST Wedding Advice You’ve Recieved? May 8, 2009
WeddingChannel.com needs your help! They are looking for real brides to share their experiences with getting bad advice during their planning process. No need to tell them WHO said it, they just want to hear what they said, and why you felt it was such a bad idea. (The best stories will appear in an upcoming WeddingChannel.com feature — anonymously of course!)
E-mail Charli at cpenn@weddingchannel.com!
In the Know: Houston Goes Poscol May 7, 2009
The venerable Marco Wiles (of Da Marco and Dolce Vita fame) expands his repertoire with newcomer Poscol, a casual wine bar serving small plates and pastas, cheeses, and house-cured salumi. Spend your moonlighting hours in the montrose spot, doing it italian style, which means wine-in-hand.
Vinoteca Poscol
1609 Westheimer Road near Mandell
713.529.2797
In the Know: Exclusive Alvina Valenta Trunk Show! May 1, 2009
Save 10% on your special order from the latest fashions of the Alvina Valenta bridal collection during this event only – May 8th through May 10th.
Call today to schedule your appointment – 713-622-5571.
This event is planned to start at 10:00 am on May 8, 2009 at Louise Blum Bridal Salon.
Donate vs. Trash the Dress April 30, 2009
Brides search high and low for the perfect dress for their wedding day and on average will spend approximately $1,500 to wear it only once. Instead of partaking in the latest craze of trashing the trash, consider making someone else’s dreams come true.
“Brides Against Breast CancerTM, Nationwide Tour of Gowns” are in need of contemporary gown styles, slips and veils dating from 2000 until the present day. Each gown is carefully prepared for their upcoming sale which the proceeds enable Making Memories to grant final wishes to women and men suffering from terminal breast cancer.
They also accept other wedding related items (i.e. bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses and flower girl dresses, veils, shoes, purses, slips, bras, etc….)
For more information about Brides Against Breast Cancer, visit: www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
In the Know: Daily Candy Weddings April 29, 2009
We have been loyal followers of Daily Candy for years to stay in touch with the latest and greastest info and tidbits on fashion, style and entertainemnt in our favorite metro areas. This great resource has just launched Daily Candy Weddings, devoted to “dresses, dancing, drinking, and more…”. Check out Daily Candy Weddings now to receive your daily dose.
Simply Happy Hour: Pop Frosty Champagne! April 29, 2009
With summer just around the corner, offer your guests one of these delicious cool beverages that is beyond ordinary.
Courtesy of Hostess with the Mostess
Champagne Freezes, Darling
Ingredients
4 scoops lemon sorbet
2 ounces chilled vodka, citrus vodka or limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur)
2 ounces prosecco or other sparkling wine or Champagne
2 sprigs fresh mint
Preparation
Blend lemon sorbet on low speed and pour in vodka or lemon liqueur in a slow stream. Add prosecco or Champagne. Pour cocktails into a chilled martini glass and serve, garnished with a sprig of mint.
Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry & Champagne Granita with Sugared Strawberries
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup water
1 cup small strawberries, hulled (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup fresh pink or ruby grapefruit juice
2 1/4 cups chilled brut Champagne
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
9 teaspoons mascarpone cheese*
18 whole small strawberries
Preparation
Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Puree 1 cup strawberries in processor. Whisk 1/2 cup puree into sugar syrup. Mix in grapefruit juice, then Champagne. Pour mixture into 8-inch square metal baking pan. Freeze mixture until firm, stirring every 2 hours, about 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon peel in pie plate. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mascarpone around pointed tip half of each whole strawberry. Dip in lemon sugar to coat mascarpone.
Moisten rims of 6 Martini glasses with water; dip rims into remaining lemon sugar. Scrape fork across surface of granita to form ice shavings. Mound granita in glasses. Garnish with sugared berries and serve immediately.
*Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets.
White Peach, Cassis & Champagne Floats
Ingredients
6 medium-size white peaches, halved, pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges
2 pints peach ice cream
3/4 cup crème de cassis (black-currant liqueur) plus additional for drizzling
2 cups chilled brut Champagne or sparkling wine
Preparation
Place 3 peach wedges in bottom of each of 6 tall glasses. Top with 1 scoop ice cream, then another 3 peach wedges. Add second scoop ice cream and top with 2 more peach wedges. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons crème de cassis. Pour 1/3 cup Champagne into each glass. Top with 1 scoop ice cream, drizzle with additional crème de cassis, and serve.
SJE Loves…Designology Ink April 13, 2009
Wedding Invitaion Ensemble
I have had the great pleasure to work with Kelli at Designology Ink on creating custom invitations and thank you cards for my clients. She is intuitive, creative and listens to what the client wants. Her promptness, attention to detail and reliability are traits you need from a graphic designer in such a high pressure industry. You will be extremely pleased by hiring Kelli at Designology Ink.
