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In spirit of Cinco de Mayo, I thought I'd share the 5 margarita recipes I snagged from the Food Network! You can make them for celebrating next week, or make one of them a signature drink for your next event. They're sure to add some color to your event, some coolness to your summer, and some fun...
{#1 BlueberryLime Margarita; #2 Jalapeno Margarita; #3 Original Margarita; #4 Watermelon Margarita; #5 Mango Margarita}
Who doesn't like blue? Blue is a beautiful color... so here's some blue inspiration.
{clockwise from upper left coner: ring pillow via Martha Stewart Weddings; BM dress via TheKnot; cake & love letters via The Bride's Cafe; floral decor via Marie Labbancz; sparkly shoe via InStyle Weddings; necklace via InStyle Weddings; "Just Married" via Elizabeth Messina; nest placecard via Martha Stewart Weddings}
More CINCO de MAYO preparation {or inspiration}... red, orange, yellow. Great color combo!
{clockwise from upper left corner: candles on tray via Brides; bouquet via InStyle Weddings; mariachi trumpeter by Stephanie Williams; juice pitchers via Brides; BM cards via Martha Stewart Weddings; red flower in hair via Elizabeth Messina; beachside mariachi by Stephanie Williams; confetti via Martha Stewart Weddings; table setting via Martha Stewart Weddings}
I know, I know... it's only April, but it's never too early to start prepping for parties. Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate whether you're of Mexican descent or not.
{clockwise from upper left corner: Table decor via Brides; tray-passed hors d'oeuvres via InStyle Weddings; Trojan love for cardinal + gold via Elizabeth Messina; guacamole via Food & Wine; creative bottle coolers via Martha Stewart Weddings; colorful jello via Martha Stewart Weddings; yummy colorful cakes via InStyle Weddings; sangria via Elizabeth Messina}
It's Sunday, but without any further delay, here is the FIFTEENTH Week In Review! What?
Monday {04.20.09} :: LA Style Unveiled has a hot photographer find... check out Furious Photographers. I love somethings, so here are some BLUE somethings from Portland Style Unveiled. I love (times 3) the summertime whimsy inspiration board on the Bride's Guide. Learn how to Bling out your party {while on a budget} from the Hostess's Monday post. I am always inspired by Flightless Bird's finds, especially the signs & quotes. Check out Grey Likes Wedding's challenging inspiration board, that she created flawlessly! D*LSH got me all excited with their preview post of what's instore in their upcoming e-zine Utterly Engaged {shot below}! Love the DIY project on gold-leaf accents found by Inspired Goodness... I don't post much about REAL weddings, but I had to send you to Kiss the Groom, where she shares a fairy-inspired day. Can't get enough of Snippet & Ink' chocolate + tiffany inspiration board. Weddings are all about details, so check out the details on Ritzy Bee. Loving the 1940s inpsired engagement session featured on Vintage Glam Weddings.
Tuesday {04.21.09} :: Do you admire Myra Callan? If not, check out this post by Portland Style Unveiled to see why you should. Check out how to incorporate origami into your wedding from the Bride's Guide. Looking to be bad without breaking any laws? Check out the yummy photos {with recipe link} Claremont Road posted. YUM! Also, Brooke has finally created her ETSY shop... check it out! I heart B+W, so I couldn't resist sharing the B+W {with chartreuse} wedding on Lotus Haus. No one can resist a chocolate martini, especially if it comes with a stunning inspiration board like Polka Dot Bride's. I recall when shrugs were soooo in {in the late 90s}, but they never go out of style when it comes to weddings. Loving the French flair inspiration board from Snippet & Ink {seen below}. I'm surrounded by baby love for some reason, so I thought this Ritzy Bee post on a baby shower fitting. The Bride's Cafe shares some spring green inspiration in some florals. Don't forget to try to enter Inspired Bride's first survey + giveaway.
Wednesday {04.22.09} :: It's about that time - for strawberries - so check out the delicious strawberry desserts that you can surround yourself with on the Bride's Guide. There are 10 Easy Ways to Go Green without even knowing it, according to the Bridal Bar blog... find out if you've gone green without knowing! You can also get a headstart, if you read Green Wedding Shoes' post on plantable cards... that's right, PLANTABLE! Always a Blogsmaid has moved & redesigned their blog... isn't it cool? Just about as cool as Revolution Organic launching their new freedom color makeup, via Fig + Sage. You have to see Flights of Fancy's fall 2009 color predictions {see below}. I love Inspired Goodness's Cake Walks. Inspired Bride shares the same love I have for Cyberoptix TieLab.
Thursday {04.23.09} :: Get some green {with yellow} envy with LA Style Unveield's color board, and have you heard the news? There was a launch in San Francisco - the SF Style Unveiled! As a pink lady, I'm always thinking pink... but if you need some pink inspiration, check out the Bride's Guide! This 100 Layer Cake inspiration board will definitely get you saying Ooh La La! Get some ideas on how to celebrate the Kentucky Derby {coming up May 2nd} from home via the Hostess. Send your congrats to Bee of Wedding Bee for her honor of being one of Modern Bride magazine's Top 2009 Trendsetters, and give your kudos to Inspired Goodness, whose work can also be previewed in the article... Nothing is more inspiring than wedding dress sketches, which you can preview on It's a Jaime Thing. I love candy... so this candy bar on Swanky Tables lit up my eyes! Loving the Katie Jean Walker dresses featured on Inspired Bride. Have you seen the vintage postcard on Wedding Chicks? It's stunning. Favors are fun, especially if they're in neat packaging, like the ones on Style Me Pretty.
Friday {04.24.09} :: You will definitely get inspired to sleep, breathe, and DRINK into the green movement, with this Spring Green cocktails & garnishes post by the Hostess. Grey Likes Weddings but loves RUSTICA... you will too, if you check out the shots she shares. Free wrap-around labels from Vintage Glam Weddings. I heart the pretty, pretty dresses on Peonies and Polaroids. Do you have a snuggie? Well, Totally Tabletops does - check out her post! I love me some eye candy - so check out the weekend eye candy via the Pearls Events Blog. Miss Labrador on the Wedding Bee comes up with the cutest rustic inspiration board.
Saturday {04.25.09} :: I am inspired by SF Style Unveiled's post about an awesome northern California florist. Portland Style Unveiled also gives some pointers on selecting your mode of transportation for your big day... it's a cute article that gets you thinking. The sweetest post of all belongs to Seattle Style Unveiled - this inspiration board makes me want to tweet myself!
Sunday {04.26.09} :: Purple is everywhere these days (just like yellow!), so check out Wedding Bee's winner of the rehearsal dress giveaway with a purple-colored inspiration board.
