Monthly Archives: June 2009

Color: Multi

Lately I’ve been loving multi-colored sandals. I am not sure why, but maybe it’s because they would seem to match a lot of things. These are so cute to me and one pair will soon belong to me. :)

The shoe on the left is the Steve Madden “SanFrann” and the one to the right is the Aldo “Rosenberger”.

The Convertible Dress

I have fallen in love with the convertible dress – one garment that can be worn many different ways. There are several different versions of the dress but they all have the same concept. This dress is perfect for most occasions. It would be a great choice for a special event, night out with the girls, date night, bridesmaid’s dress or even an informal wedding dress. The list below consists of sites where the dress can be purchased online.

· Make your own – Rostitchery
· Butter by Nadia – Signature Wrap Jersey Dress
· Two Birds Bridesmaids
· Monif C – Marilyn Convertible Dress

PeachPost Giveaway – Sex & The City

Don’t forget to enter to win the Sex & The City movie. Simply click here and reply to the post with your first name and last initial, then you can be entered to win. One winner will be randomly selected. You have until June 30, 2009 to reply.

ENTER TO WIN

This is one of my favorite movies because it has an awesome story line. So many women plan weddings and let it get bigger than the relationship itself. We really think that it’s all about us, but it’s not. You have to consider the man that you are about to spend the rest of your life with. Make sure that you are compromising with him and not dismissing the way that he feels. It’s his wedding day too. Communication is key in any relationship so talk, talk and continue to talk. Talk until both parties feel that everything all good.

My Dessert Party – Anniversary Celebration

My husband and I just recently celebrated our 1st Wedding Anniversary and we decided to invite a few friends over. I did my best to get a beautiful tablescape, but it wasn’t an Amy Atlas. Designing a beautiful table can be quite costly, but I worked with what I had.
 
The Menu:
Chocolate Mousse Cake covered with chocolate ganache – Metrotainment Bakery
White Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cake – Piece of Cake
Homeade Chocolate Fudge, Brownies – Made by me
Cream Puffs, Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake – Costco
White Chocolate Pretzels – Walmart
Candy
Gumballs, Strawberry Sour Punch Straws, Now & Laters, Fire Balls, Cherry Tootsie Rolls – Party City Peppermint & Cinnamon Discs, Kit Kat, Mounds 
Beverages: Coca-Cola (old-fashioned 8 oz. bottles), Starbuck’s Chilled Frappucino, Water
The Music: Best of Big Band – WalMart
Photo Booth:
I transformed the laundry room into a photo booth with hawaiian themed props.
The Dollar Store had lots of great items.
I also picked up a few items from Ross and Party City.

Yes, I’m aware that hawaiian and big band doesn’t go together, but the photo booth was a last minute thing. Nevertheless, it was so much fun. We used our own camera with a QuikPod for self portraits and all of the pics were hilarious.

*Great idea to celebrate just about any occasion.

PeachPost Giveaway – Sex & The City Movie

A couple of weeks ago I told you all about AJ Wright and I found a really good buy on the Sex & The City movie. I would like to give it to one of my readers. If you simply reply to this post with your first name and last initial, then you can be entered to win. One winner will be randomly selected. You have until June 30, 2009 to reply.

**One entry per person.***

Shopping Party

Host your own VIP (Very Indulgent Party) at Dress Barn. Your guests will enjoy 15% off their entire purchase and the hostess can enjoy 25% off of their purchase. The Dress Barn associates will pamper you and up to ten of your friends while sharing tips on how to accessorize and pull together your perfect look.

To schedule your VIP celebration, stop at your local Dress Barn store. They will be waiting to party with you.

*Great for a unique bridal shower, birthday party or girls’ night out.

Free Movies in Atlanta

W Atlanta-Perimeter at the Pool
Reservations Recommended thru Opentable
8pm on Tuesday Nights
770.396.6800
Flicks on Fifth
Free Popcorn
$6 to-go meal specials from local restuarants
Bring your own chairs and blankets
Redbox
Enjoy free dvd rentals at home
Sign up for Redbox emails and promotions
Family Film Festival – Regal Cinemas
Selected G & PG movies at 10 AM on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
First come, First Serve
Tickets available at select theatre box offices

Fashion Friday – Where to Shop

I just found out about the new AJ Wright stores in Atlanta. AJWright offers brand name apparel and footwear for the entire family, as well as home essentials and giftware, all up to 70% off discount and chain store prices every day. AJ Wright is owned by the TJX company who owns TJ Maxx and Marshalls. There are three new stores in the Metro Atlanta area (Stone Mountain, Decatur & Forest Park). My husband and I had took the time to visit the Stone Mountain store and we really like it. AJ Wright will definitely be a new stop for us. All the prices are so reasonable and it reminded me of the Ross stores. They seem to have a great selection of everything from clothing to shoes to housewares. AJ Wright is growing and fast. Future grand openings are planned in Atlanta for the following areas:

  • Camp Creek – September 2009
  • West End – September 2009
  • Lithonia – September 2009

PeachPost Wedding Resources & Ideas List, Part 1

One day, I got a comment from a reader that said the following: “Your website is pretty cool. Of course, I really like it since you have a lot about wedding resources and ideas. Thanks for sharing them!”

So I bring to you my favorite wedding resources and ideas that I have found online.

Decor

  • Let me first tell you that Eddie Ross is amazing and he has very good ideas. If you click the link, then you will find a post about decorating with carnations. This idea could definitely be used for a wedding and it is so simple
  • Amy Atlas has awesome tablescapes for dessert receptions

Stationary & Such

Awesome Wedding Websites

  • 2000 Dollar Wedding – Matt and Sara are the inspiration behind this website. They really know the meaning of how to have a wedding on a budget. This website is definitely a must if you are doing things in a nontraditional manner. There was hardly anything traditional about their wedding, but it seemed to be so nice and genuine. Sara and Matt did so many DIY projects even down to the catering.
  • Style Me Pretty
  • Vintage Glam Blog
  • Intimate Weddings

Cute DIY Projects

Chateau Elan Hot Date Specials

Visit Chateau Elan for a day or two with the $99 Hot Date specials. Chateau Elan is the largest winery in Georgia and is located in Braselton, north of Atlanta. The resort has golf, a tennis center, restaurants and many rooms and suites. The winery is open daily and the room rates are very minimal when you take advantage of the hot dates special.