Kristi's Nautical Baby Shower

   When Kristen of AKA Photographs asked for Flawless Fetes' assistance in throwing her sister in law, Kristi, a nautically themed baby shower, we couldn't wait!
   Held at a private residence in St Petersburg, it was a fantastic party full of personal touches from the mommy-to-be's friends and family who couldn't wait to shower this little "Squirt" with presents and love!

Guests were greeted by some under the sea bubbles and goldfish in the home's entryway

The delicious food, prepared by AKA's multi-talented Kristen was a huge success! 

Adorable "Squirt" cake made by the mommy to be's sister-in-law!

 Kristi got lots of amazing gifts for her little water baby! 

As favors, guests each got to grab a bag of salt water taffy on their way home! 

Kristen & Lindsay had a great time working this wonderful shower! 

Vendors -
Photography - AKA Photographs
Event Coordination - Flawless Fêtes

Fall Feast Fest!

   Last night my husband and I hosted a small Fall themed dinner party.  I was itching to have one to stretch my Pinterest recipe legs before Christmas time and it just so happened to be one of my best friends birthdays this weekend.  She likes to keep things low key so it worked out perfectly!  Yummy treats and time with the birthday girl!
   After scouring the internet for a couple of weeks (lookin' at you Pinterest!) we put together a fantastic menu - mini grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters and mini Thanksgivings as appetizers, butternut squash soup and caesar salad (my dad's caesar dressing recipe is amazing), biscuits with sausage gravy (another dad classic), mashed potatoes, homestyle mac 'n' cheese, cinnamon carrots, muffin tin potatoes gratin and a wonderful herbed roast (thanks honey!).  Of course we had to have some alcoholic beverages so we made a big batch of Apple Cider Sangria (yum!) and came up with a pretty tasty recipe for pumpkin pie martinis.  We had planned on getting the new Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie vodka but then we read this article, changed our game plan and the end result was very tasty!  Dinner's not dinner without dessert so I whipped up a couple of pumpkin cheesecakes and a french silk pie, delish if I do say so myself!
   It was a great night of food, friends and frivolity and I can't wait for the Christmas season to do it all over again!

Yum yum, Pumpkin Pie Martinis!

1 Part Whipped Cream Vodka

1 Part Pumpkin Liqueur

3/4 Part Irish Cream

Cinnamon Sugar Rim!

Sam Adam's Fall Variety Pack

 

Alice in Wonderland Styled Shoot with AKA Photography and Misred Outfitters

   Theme parties are kind of my thing, pretty much whenever I can find an excuse its time to go all out.  I've put together a couple of rockstar karaoke parties, and my more recent birthdays may have been Mad Men or Disney themed.  I just love getting to focus on an idea and transform things into something so fun and different from the every day.  Being the Pinterest junkie that so many of us are lately, I was seeing way too many fun ideas to not do an Alice in Wonderland themed shoot. Lucky for me Kristen at AKA Photographs shared my enthusiasm and not only agreed to shoot the spectacular, but she went as far as to fashion the headband and sew the skirt for our Alice! Some of the other costume pieces (listed below) were graciously provided by an amazing 60's and 70's vintage shop called Misred Outfitters, located in downtown St Pete.  
   The other element of this shoot that makes it so special to me is that both of my grandmothers will be proud of it.  My mom's mother gave my sisters and I each a full Royal Albert tea set over the years, we've mixed and matched the sets here to get that kooky, Mad Hatter vibe.  My dad's mom frequently sends me baking supplies, most recently a cake pop pan and accessories, enabling me to make some pretty adorable (and delicious) cake pops.
   Hoping you all enjoy the photos as much as we loved putting the shoot together (and admittedly eating the yummy snacks during and after)! 

   We were so proud of this shoot we just had to submit it for publishing and were thrilled when it was picked up by Fab You Bliss and was launched into the blog viewing world on Labor Day!

Pieces from and available at Misred Outfitters
Alice
   Necklace
Queen of Hearts -
   Necklace
   Dress
Ladies Lunching
   Turquoise rose dress