On Stands Now!

The new issue of Pacific Weddings magazine is on stands now!

Ibiza Lanterns

Romantic Moorish inspired lanterns to set a mood inside and outside. Lovely on a desk, dining table,  bathroom, or outside patio to enjoy the exotic atmosphere. 

Available at Wrapables

Price:  Small $13.95 / Medium $21.95

Eating Healthy: Roasted Vegetable Hoagie

I love a good hoagie just like anyone else! The Roasted Vegetable Hoagie is a great addition to our Healthy Eating series. We hope you will enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS

1 10-inch, loaf of French or Italian bread

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 eggplant, sliced

1 zucchini, sliced

1/2 yellow squash, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

2 lettuce leaves

Fresh mozzarella, sliced

1 tomato

Balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice bread and put aside. In large bowl combine eggplant, zucchini, squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and garlic. Place vegetables on a baking sheet covered with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Place lettuce on bread and top with roasted vegetables. Add mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle vinegar over sandwich. Serve.

Happy Monday!

 Happy Monday! We're taking the day off for some much needed rest. We'll see you tomorrow!

Miu Miu!

Here's a fabulous suede ankle boots by Miu Miu that are perfect for a girl's night out on the town! Style with everything from leather leggings to opaques and cocktail dresses.

Retail price: $630.00

DIY Programs

Looking to cut some costs on your wedding? Design it yourself (otherwise known as DIY)!  

Check out these adorable DIY wedding programs we found at Martha Stewart Weddings!

Eating Healthy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa Verde

{Courtesy of Cooking Light Magazine}

INGREDIENTS

Salsa:

1/2 cup chopped peeled mango

1/2 cup chopped green tomato

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilanto

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon chilli powder

Tacos:

2 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets

Cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas

1 cup mixed salad greens

PREPARATION

To prepare salsa, combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; toss well.

To prepare tacos, preheat broiler.

Place fish on broiler pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle fish evenly with seasoning. Broil 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.

Heat a medium nonstck skillett over medium-high heat. Lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray. Add the tortillas to the pan, 1 at a time; cook 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted. Divide fish evenly among tortillas; top each taco with 1/4 cup greens and 1/4 salsa. Serve immediately

Yield: 2 servings

Happy Friday! Watermelon Margaritas

 INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons sugar

1 lime wedge

3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon

1/2 cup tequila

2 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons fesh lime juice

1 tablespoon Triple Sec (orange flavored liqueur)

Lime wedges or watermelon balls (optional)

PREPARATIONS

Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucer. Rub the rims of 6 glasses with 1 lime wedge; spin rim of each glass in cugar to coat. Set prepared glasses aside.

Combine watermelon and next 4 ingredients (through Triple Sec) in a blender; process until smooth. Fill each prepared glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges or melon balls, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe by Sue Spitler for Cooking Light

GREAT NEWS FROM WEDDZILLA.COM!

Today is an exciting day for me! Weddzilla.com as given each of their featured bloggers some awesome stuff for our readers! That's why I'd like to invite all of my readers to use the new Weddzilla.com tools to start planning your wedding smarter!

Here are two reasons why brides are loving Weddzilla

The Weddmark-

Collect smarter. Stop bookmarking and start Weddmarking! You will love how easy it makes collection and organizing inspiration from all over the web. You can watch a demo here.

Each new item you Weddmark between now and September 30, 2010 gives you one entry in their "Weddmark Challenge" and a chance to win a $1.000 gift registry from Macy's!

The Weddifieds-

Finding vendors has never been easier! Creating a "Post" in the Weddified announces your wedding day needs to hundreds of vendors and allows them to send quotes to you if they match your budget! Click here to check out the demo!

Invite your blog community, Facebook friends, or Twitter followers to "Join the Weddvolution" at Weddzilla.com now!

Are you a Wedding Vendor?

I've been given 10 "One Month Free" coupons to give away to the first 10 wedding vendors that do the quick-an-easy things below:

1) Sign-up on Weddzilla.com as a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond member

2) Post your new Weddzilla profile link in the comments section of this post! And one of you will also receive a FREE DIAMOND 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP! I'll be choosing a winner on July 31st!

White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum

From La Prairie, this is a high-performing antidote to undereye darkness and discoloration. It detoxifies the skin to remove undereye darkness and helps stop dark patches from forming on the skin. White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum combines anti-aging, anti-pigmentation and luminescence with pearlescent pigments to inhibit melanin production, detoxify and beautify. The skin surrounding the eye becomes brighter and more even-toned with improved firmness.

Price: $250.00

Eating Healthy: Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe

Waldorf Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

1 large Gala apple, diced

1 cup diced celery

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup honey mustard

Salt and pepper to taste  

PREPARATION

 Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

Stir together chicken, next 5 ingredients, and walnuts. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings

{Courtesy of Southern Living Magazine}

Essence by Narcisco Rodriguez

Essence is a wonderful citrusy fragrance perfect for the summer months.

Purchase it at Saks Fifth Avenue for $78.00

See you soon!

Kicking back this weekend with my family. Have a great weekend! See you soon!

Loop de Loop to the Beach!

The Trina Turk Loop de Loop Printed Canvas bag is perfect for the beach! It features a cotton canvas exterior with double ring handles in the form of cutouts. It also has a few interior accessory pockets and one zip pocket on the outside.

Retail price: $99.00

The Supernatural

The Supernatural

Finally! A product that serves as a foundation, concealer, powder, and SPF. The Supernatural is the jaw-dropping product fom  philosophy. This product conceals, camouflages, and provides SPF protection all in one easy step!  Price:  $35.00/jar

Eating Healthy: Bellwether Farms Yogurt

Bellwether Farms naturally homogenized whole sheep milk yogurt (plain and with whole fruit on the bottom) has a thick, creamy texture with a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Sheeps milk is higher in nutrients, protein and other solids. It's also good for those who are lactose intolerant. Available in flavors  Blackberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Vanilla and Plain.  

Fourth of July Ideas!

Wow your guests with this fabulous tablescape!

Serve these Vanilla Raspberry Sundaes with Spoon-Shaped Cookies for dessert!

Kick back and relax with a patriotic style drink!

{Click here for the recipe}

Happy Fourth of July!

Carrington Crystal Bow Necklace

I'm in love with this chic necklace by Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew. Made from Swarovski crystals and Czech stones and 100% silk bow. Comes in colors Antique Gold and Dark Charcoal.

Retail price: $295.00

Chic Stationery by Christian Lacroix

For the designing woman--try these chic postcards of sketches by Christian Lacroix. Each postcard set includes 6 different designs, 2 of each.

Price: $17.00