tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77946050887257314862024-02-18T19:33:28.547-08:00The Couture ContessaEverything fabulous for the modern day wifeSarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-4407690913402572862010-07-29T12:23:00.000-07:002010-07-29T12:26:43.971-07:00The Carneros Inn<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 19px;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I wanted to share this amazing hotel with you all. David and I went to San Francisco and Napa when Stella was two. We brought her along with us on the trip, but we would love to visit the lovely Carneros Inn again, this time with out the little ones.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I love the little cottages. I am such a sucker for a nice hotel room</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Upon entering your cottage you’ll notice the vast amount of natural light. All rooms have Brazilian cherry wood floors and a series of large windows and French doors leading to a private patio and garden. Teak patio furniture and gas-fired heaters make these outdoor private spaces are perfect even on cool fall nights. The spacious bathroom is a lavish retreat itself, with limestone countertops and heated slate floors. I a soaking tub is nestled under a garden-side casement window. You also can choose between showering inside or stepping outside for a romantic alfresco shower.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> FARM at the Carneros Inn offers a relaxing, authentic, elegant, and exciting wine country experience. An outdoor living room styled alfresco lounge, Cathedral ceilings, two fireplaces, patio dining, and wines from our neighborhood and around the world welcome you.</span></span><a class="content" href="http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/restaurant_farm_chef.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chef de Cuisine Ryan Jette</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> has creates a </span></span><a class="content" href="http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/restaurant_farm_menu.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">menu</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> of both simple elegant food highlighting the </span></span><a class="content" href="http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/restaurant_farm_winelist.aspx" style="color: #555555; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">wines of the region</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, and organic and sustainable local agriculture.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The spa</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The </span></span><a href="http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/thecarnerosinn/spa.aspx" style="color: #555555;" title="Napa Valley Spa | The Spa at Carneros Inn"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Spa at The Carneros Inn</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, for guests only, was recently voted “One of the Top 55 Spas in North America, in the Caribbean and at Sea” by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2007 Readers Poll. The Spa features 9 indoor and 5 outdoor treatment rooms as well as customized hydro therapy baths. The facilities include separate men’s and women’s changing rooms, lockers, showers, dry saunas and herb infused steam rooms.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The signature Hilltop Pool and hot tub is an adults only infinity edged pool adjacent to The Spa and Hilltop Dining Rooms. The pool offers unrivaled view of the Carneros countryside and neighboring vineyards, horses and cows. The Hilltop Pool does offer complete food and beverage services</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our second pool area, designed for families and fitness, is comprised of an infinity edged lap pool, hot tub, cabanas and children’s pool.</span></span></li>
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I saw this adorable homemade bread and Jam DIY by Jordan Ferney on project wedding. This would be such a sweet little gift, party favor, or housewarming.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Look for fun and free downloadable fonts at Dafont.com.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Fill in names to customize and print them onto your label paper. (2).<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Step 2</strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Lay out the food trays (1) and line them with tissue paper (7). Cut the patterned tissue paper into a rectangle shape just larger than the size of the tray. It looks cute hanging off the edge a bit.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Step 3</strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #555555; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">After loaves have been baked and cooled, wrap each mini loaf of bread with wax or parchment paper (5). Tie it up with a bit of Baker's Twine (9) and apply bread label.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Step 4</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8333px;">After jam has been spooned into the mini jars (3). Tie a sweet ribbon around the neck of the bottle and apply the jam label.</span> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 33px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 28px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-86104438294334425912010-07-20T11:23:00.000-07:002010-07-20T11:46:00.701-07:00Running<div align="center"><br />
Well, I am getting ready for my next half marathon in September. I got up this morning at the crack so I could get my run in, but man do I feel great when I am finished! Normaly during the school year I load up Lucie and Liam in the jogger and we are off, but now that Stella is home I have to get more creative about how I sqeeze in my runs. I put in 9 mi on Saturday and hopefully get up to 10 in the next week or so.</div><div align="center"><br />
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When you envision running, you probably will fall into one of two categories. Either you love it or you hate it; sometimes it is even a love/hate relationship. It’s painful, tedious, and exhausting. So what makes people love it? What makes people who hate it keep doing it? It is likely that the benefits of running outweigh the hatred (if there is any).<br />
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1. Stay fit, approximately 60 percent of runners start running to manage their weight. Running is one of the top activities for burning fat. In fact, with the exception of cross country skiing, running burns more calories per minute than any other form of cardiovascular exercise. <br />
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2. Prevent muscle and bone loss.Our bones are made to accommodate the demands placed upon them. By sitting in front of the monitor all day many of us allow our bones to grow weaker, but by running regularly our skeleton gets the demand it needs to stay healthy. In addition to keeping our insides from aging quickly, regular, high-intensity exercise, like running, has also been proven to promote the human growth hormone, which celebrities have taken injections of for years to keep them looking young.<br />
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3. Fight disease.Running reduces the risk of stroke and breast cancer. Regular running has become a treatment option for doctors to prescribe to patients who are at a high risk, or early stages, of osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension. It reduces the risk of heart attacks, by strengthening the heart and lowering blood pressure. Running maintains the elasticity of arteries incredibly well because as you run your arteries expand and contract nearly three times as much as usual.<br />
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4. Maintain and improve general health.Running is one of the best activities most people can do to improve their health. It raises HDL (or “good”) cholesterol, reduces the risk of blood clots, and encourages use of the 50 percent of your lungs that usually go unused. Running also boost the immune system by creating a higher concentration of lymphocytes (white blood cells that attack disease).<br />
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5. Get confident.Jogging builds confidence and self-esteem like few other individual sports can. It allows the runner to defeat trial after trial, growing stronger and more sure of themselves with each footstrike. It allows you to truly climb hills and clear obstacles. It provides a feeling of empowerment and freedom that comes with knowing that your legs and body are strong and capable. Confidence is even more a product of running for those who lose weight and gain a better self-image through running. <br />
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6. Stress relief. This is another huge benefit of jogging. Running gives you time to escape things for awhile, tension easily flies by the wayside as you fly over the miles. What could be better than a three hour run all by yourself to clear your mind. I even like to pray while I am on a long slow run. Speed runs are great for tearing through aggression and anger. Focus all that emotion into a few sprints and you’ll feel better in no time.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-12575035652328531942010-07-19T15:42:00.000-07:002010-07-19T16:03:40.755-07:00Product Junkie<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am such a girlie girl, I always love to try new products and test out the new beauty tools.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of my products that I completely love and use on a daily basis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P230539&categoryId=C17780&shouldPaginate=true">dry shampoo</a> ! This is a must for me. It takes forever to do my hair, so washing it all the time is not an option for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2875934/0~2377897~2377898~6014688~6028669?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6028669&P=1">clarisonic</a>. I love this thing ! I use it twice a day. You will feel and notice a difference in your skin the first time you use it. Your products will work much more efficient because it removes all the dead skin cells and build up off the surface of your skin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-46850638429355776772010-07-16T10:10:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:00:04.928-07:00A few things I am loving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These hair ties</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am obsessed with these little guys.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They come in every color imaginable</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stella loves them as well</div><div style="text-align: center;">I get mine at <a href="http://www.derekandrew.com/Derek_Andrew/Home_1.html">Derek Andrew</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">or you can get them on <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/tie-dye-hair-set-bop/vp/v=1/845524441870303.htm?folderID=2534374302062842&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall">Shopbop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Glass cloches from <a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/tabletop+%26+serving/serving+pieces/specialty+serving+pieces/glass+cloches+.do?sortby=ourPicks">Sur la Table</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would love to get a set of these!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dvf.com/dvf/index.jsp">DFV's New pre fall line</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I am getting ahead of myself</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE fall clothes!! Boots, chunky sweaters, fun jackets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It also reminds me of School Shopping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brazilianblowout.com/home">The Brazilian blowout</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am scheduling my app next week</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think this might change my life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My hair takes forever to straighten.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First blow dry aprox 15 min</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then flat iron aprox 20 min </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This treatment will eliminate my 35 - 40 min hair process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will definitely post a before and after</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that summer is here, the weather is nice and Stella is home from school we are spending so much time outside in the yard. We have entertained out there quite a bit as well. We have French doors in our dining room that open up to the outside patio, and on a warm summer evening it’s so fun to open up all the doors and have the breeze come in. I can’t wait to finish landscaping our yard! We haven't planted very many plants at this point and we have allot of work to do. Things are slowly coming together and we are enjoying the process. Below are a few photos I saved a while back for landscape inspiration?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always wanted to have that Martha'sVinyard /English Garden feel to our yard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These photo's sum it up for me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Planting a garden is definitely on my summer to do list! How wonderful to walk outside on pick my own fresh herbs and produce. Check out Brooke Giannetti gorgeous garden! I would love to copy her design. Her blog <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2010/07/kitchen-garden-update2.html">Velvet and Linen</a> Is one of my all time favorite interior design blogs. I catch my self drooling over her work every time. What I would give to have her come decorate my house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a Beautiful Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-82686306900720078022010-07-09T22:59:00.000-07:002010-07-09T22:59:41.150-07:00Stella's party in paris<div align="center"><br />
Hey There. Wow! I have to say, blogging has been a challenge now that the girls are home all day with me and summer is here. It's hard to believe that my little Estelle is now 8yrs old! We had travel plans that fell through so here is what I put together last minute for Miss Stella. She requested a French birthday party (so her), and so that's what we did. She invited some school friends, and they had a blast. So aside from the wild and crazy fourth party we had at the house, here is what I have been up to this week<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The girls had fun as they ate lunch, reciting words and phrases with these French lesson sheets that they got to take home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The girls ended the party with french braids and watched Madeline in the media room with their kettle corn.</div><br />
They loved getting there hair braided, although the salon shut down half way through. Liam Started to fuss and all that braiding was getting old.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stella and her friends had fun and I was pooped !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Au Revoir</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div></div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-22316752628488975642010-07-05T21:47:00.000-07:002010-07-05T21:53:31.781-07:00Cute summer outfit inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">I loved this outfit posted on <a href="http://myprettymommy.blogspot.com/2010/07/double-take.html?showComment=1278386399416_AIe9_BF4p3UGc1yleR5tdiVI0kLTHzx7f_h6CS0SIiYg14kCPm8KU--rP6oTzYg1DoyPywBeR8H--rZqUHHFmoj4QxV4_8IGeu2F7RyXdFo8GuERHQAC5Zh5fFjhtenXVwj1eGEBiEeoAbMwmc8TUtmdlDZE-FbINBApUpEDjl6KJ05TIzZ-GBau7hJmJ_IyiH36b69qwnKhRbvdWIfEd48NcevjuCXwkp6GM-yHs7QgjfqfIzNvuUxMnpO-YUCzEqrHufR5GXDp8svzV6PNx4a3RQsoNjm812hcgGLjGKPgnBKYrZZ548fmD6pZyndOf0xTjgcD9KiVYNJu-sKOb8u0E7IxnV3ELVz8jAS30c8guJd5lPzLmRRkIWPaFWEC4Ce6eX6uga9aVgKRQwBU9SCiiv3ETpU10s2u2eVrpedik9VlN8ZeST_JQnhd3ykAyMcOe1TVu784o3RPWmyj_R_uiFllZroeFdcl-PrApDo7Q6sQk3azpZfMQgS3fLhmgQDuZQ-twLKMClC2CUKF6-T1W9ZjROD0j11rCaCWBwkahHtrqQ723h6TUGNZXQlJFvTcAwF3pmynAyyqd5oW8k1ikhlAOXdbECh_HHaA18edNo0JwR_EnTeB4Wd-dR5F9fI7XOOg2aWZQXVbfJQ6XtNtvJqtqHQbtY3DIF7lLefi1a_iPmSr4_NvBlcPc8Xm6bh0sDFv-XhC#c3407646513620200566"><span style="color: #999999;">Pretty Mommy</span></a></div><div align="center">So cute and easy to wear!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The blouse shown is from Zara. Wish we had one here in Seattle.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-50617029376144957742010-07-05T21:38:00.000-07:002010-07-09T23:10:21.899-07:00Summer Menu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> What would be better then dinning al fresco on your patio with a bowl of fresh creamy tomato basil soup accompanied by wonderful salad and light dessert </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">~ Menu~</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Tomato Basil Soup</div><div style="text-align: center;">Italian Chicken Salad served with butter lettuce</div><div style="text-align: center;">White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake Pots</div><div style="text-align: center;">with ruhbabrb compote</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tomato Basil Soup</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced </div><div style="text-align: left;">4 cups tomato juice </div><div style="text-align: left;">14 leaves fresh basil </div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup heavy whipping cream</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 2 tablespoons of butter </div><div style="text-align: left;"> salt and pepper to taste </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">(This soup is amazing. try not to skimp on the ingredients)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot. </div><br />
Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil. <br />
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~Italian Chicken Salad<br />
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This salad is light but totally satisfying, perfect for a warm summer evening.<br />
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Serves (6)<br />
5 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from about 3 purchased roasted whole chickens) <br />
1 cups roasted red and yellow bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and coarsely chopped <br />
2/3 cup paper-thin slices red onion <br />
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves <br />
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted <br />
1/4 cup drained capers <br />
1/2 cup dried cherries<br />
3/4 cups (about) Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows <br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper <br />
12 butter lettuce leaves (from about 3 large heads) <br />
1 (2-ounce) piece Parmesan, shaved with vegetable peeler <br />
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Directions<br />
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Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.<br />
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Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the salads. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.<br />
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Do-Ahead Tip: The chicken salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Just before serving, spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.<br />
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~ Red Wine Vinaigrette:<br />
This yields about 1 3/4 cups, but you can store the rest of the dressing for later. This is my favorite go to vinaigrette. I love this recipe.<br />
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar<br />
1/4 cup lemon juice<br />
2 teaspoons honey<br />
2 teaspoons salt<br />
Freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 cup olive oil<br />
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Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until emulsified.<br />
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~ Deconstructed White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake with Rhubarb Compote<br />
Serves 6<br />
1 cup of organic ginger snap <br />
1/2 cup of butter, melted<br />
1 teaspoon of ground ginger<br />
2 cups or 16 oz of cream cheese<br />
1 cup of white chocolate<br />
1/2 cup of cream<br />
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract<br />
1 tablespoon of icing sugar<br />
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Crush the cookies in a food processor until you have fine breadcrumbs. Pour in the melted butter and ginger and process until everything is mixed through.<br />
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Gently push the biscuit base into individual serving pots and set aside. Don't press down too hard as you want nice loose spoonfuls of biscuit with the cheesecake mix.<br />
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Slowly melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a small pot of simmering water. <br />
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Put the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and add the white chocolate, cream, vanilla extract, and sugar. <br />
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Beat all the ingredients together until you get a nice light mixture.<br />
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~ Compote<br />
1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
Juice of 2-3 oranges<br />
4 cups chopped rhubarb<br />
3 strips orange rind, removed the white part<br />
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In a medium pot over a medium-high heat, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil. Add in the chopped rhubarb and the orange rind. Simmer the mixture until the rhubarb tender. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.<br />
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Spoon the cream cheese mix into the serving pots, smooth the top and Place in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Add a spoonful of the compote just before serving.<br />
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Note: If you end up with leftover of the rhubarb compote you can add it with vanilla yogurt or strawberry yogurt, topped with granola and a touch of honey.<br />
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If your entertaining, I love the idea of serving this yummy dessert in a mini mason jar. Tie on a calligraphy tag with some ribbon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">cheesecake recipe from </span><br />
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Enjoy! Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-30012530689545849022010-07-02T08:11:00.000-07:002010-07-02T08:16:50.338-07:00Final sale at the Crew<div align="center">I have a slight Crewcuts obsession for my little chicklets! I cant wait until Liam can fit into to those yummy little man outfits. The great thing about the Crew is they are constantly having sales, and if you see something you like you can sure bet it will be on sale in a month or so, unless its totally sold out.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-53898029054197223422010-06-30T15:38:00.000-07:002010-06-30T15:39:37.716-07:00Get ready for the 4th<div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The Fourth of July is on its way and there is something so fun about this classic American Holiday. I thought I would share a couple of fun Ideas to brighten up your celebration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The whole process is super simple, just make rice crispy treats (directions on the box), cut into 1″ x 1″ x 3″ rectangles, add a candy stick, dip in melted chocolate and enjoy! You could easily add sprinkles and wrap them in cellophane for portability too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetdetailsblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/yankee-doodle.html">Sweet Details</a> as been doing some pretty fun 4th of July posts this last month</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and <a href="http://howsweetblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-white-and-blueberry.html">How sweet it is</a>, has a fabulous blueberry salsa recipe that looks fantastic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Xoxo CC</span></div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-37979062354429276802010-06-29T12:41:00.000-07:002010-06-30T15:45:29.505-07:00Kitchen Design Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Over the course of the last couple years while building our house, I can’t tell you how many fabulous kitchen pictures I have gone through for ideas. I have saved so many; I thought I would share some of them with you. Here are some of the pictures I drew much of my inspiration from</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> For the sink, I went with the was the <a href="http://www.rohlhome.com/products/products.aspx?Cat=19&type=3">Shaw original</a>. I love the farmhouse appeal it has</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"> I also went with polished nickel pulls and latches from Restoration Hardware for my cabinetry.<br />
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I picked a Sub Zero fridge that was a floor model and saved money there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc99u3KTBWR_K8qdxjxNmEaBkSLDQ8WPqnUYggbJ0z-SV0SqQUd889h_xZ0Opl9b35I7JK98fSSTQOY0iVYKAgmO_1i2l34tTf6SqcMQDcl88uRUdIdLQ8HALmHC8ay2TDhMDPhQUi-sQ3/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc99u3KTBWR_K8qdxjxNmEaBkSLDQ8WPqnUYggbJ0z-SV0SqQUd889h_xZ0Opl9b35I7JK98fSSTQOY0iVYKAgmO_1i2l34tTf6SqcMQDcl88uRUdIdLQ8HALmHC8ay2TDhMDPhQUi-sQ3/s400/035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My first pick for my island lights were the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=819&cid=4">Yoke Pendants from Circa Lighting</a>, Oh the hours I spent on that website. I actually love there lighting. I purchased most of my lighting for the house from there, but that's another post.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ended up with lights from Restoration Hardware that I</div><div style="text-align: center;">found on eBay, (another budget saver).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I Knew I wanted Calcutta gold marble for the counter tops. Picking out the actual slabs and finding the right one was the hard part. I loved the idea of a wood island, so I chose a cherry top and had a dark stain put on it. I made sure that it would coordinate with the floors and the end portion of the island. Our island is a fair size so I wanted to break it up a bit, I decided to add this marble top piece at the end. I love to use it for baking and setting out food when I am entertaining.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Xoxo CC!</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-64629951098142577512010-06-26T15:26:00.000-07:002010-06-26T15:27:34.928-07:00Weekend Special, Lemon Oatmeal Yogurt Pancakes with Strawberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey there, I had such a busy week. I thought I would leave you this weekend with the yummiest pancake recipe ever! These are truly delicious. My whole family enjoyed them. I like the fact that they are healthy and boasting of whole grains, and have a nice dose of protein as well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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2 cups uncooked old fashioned oatmeal <br />
(optional) soak overnight in 4 cups of warm water, and 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, lemon juice, or kefir<br />
4 whole organic egg<br />
4 egg white<br />
2 cups greek yogurt<br />
4 tsp lemon zest<br />
4 tsp quality vanilla extract<br />
4 tsp <br />
3 tsp baking powder<br />
sliced strawberries<br />
pure grade B maple syrup<br />
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Directions<br />
Preheat skillet to medium. <br />
In the blender, add all of the ingredients except the berries. Blend until smooth. <br />
Pour the batter by 1/4 cup onto preheated skillet. Cook until the top begins to bubble and the bottom is golden. Flip once to brown the bottom. <br />
Transfer to plate and top with sliced strawberries. <br />
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Serves 4 <br />
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Oats are low in gluten, which make them easier to digest than some whole grains; however, they are high in phytic acid. This organic acid is found in the outer layer, or bran. In days gone by, and today in traditional cultures, grains were treated before cooking and eating. If untreated, as most are today, phytic acid can block the body’s absorption of important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and especially zinc. A long-term diet of untreated (soaked or fermented) grains will lead to mineral deficiencies and disease. <br />
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Soaking oats allows enzymes and helpful organisms such as lactobacilli to break down the acid. Soak in warm water overnight so they’re ready to cook in the morning and require much less cooking time. This is a healthy way to have "quick" oats without the nutrient loss of manufacturing. All it takes is a little planning ahead for a significant increase in nutrition. <br />
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These pancakes freeze well and can be reheated in the toaster <br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://maplencornbread.blogspot.com/">recipe adapted from Maple n Cornbread</a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-79534086262396208332010-06-23T22:30:00.000-07:002010-06-23T22:31:36.463-07:00Fun Find, Tops Malibu party supply<div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Found at <a href="http://toryburch.com/">Toryburch.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-19028231317384373222010-06-21T14:52:00.000-07:002010-06-21T15:40:54.800-07:00DIY Superhero Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am back ! I had such a busy week last week. I hope you all had a wonderful Fathers day and enjoyed your weekend! I found this adorable little gift idea on alpha mom that I wanted to share with all of you . It was created by Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day. It may seem like a good superhero is hard to come by these days. Show appreciation for your real-life hero by gathering his favorite treats and put together a box of supplies from your own newly-created Super Hero Supply Company. I know Fathers day is over but, you could put this together for any superhero in your life. Use it as a birthday gift or just because. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">* Various Glassine and Cellophane Bags (found at a craft store)</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">* Your Super Heroes Favorite Treats -the labels (provided below) are pretty generic so you can rotate in his preferred flavor.</div><div style="text-align: left;">* Downloadable PDFs (provided below)</div><div style="text-align: left;">* Either Adhesive Paper or Glue</div><div style="text-align: left;">* A box for your treats, some ribbon and sizzle paper shreds</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Step 1. Buy your Hero's favorite foods. We used Gourmet Rootbeer, Jerky, a King-Sized candy bar, and various munchies that we transferred to baggies</div><div style="text-align: left;">Step 2. Using our Downloadable Templates, print the labels onto adhesive label paper or print it out on regular paper and use Elmer’s Spray Mount.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Step 3. Cut out the label shapes</div><div style="text-align: left;">Step 4. Transfer the treats to the Cellophane and Glassine bags. Adhere labels to each item.</div><br />
Step 5. Tuck them all in a box of your choice, and put on the address label .<br />
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<a href="http://alphamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Super-Hero-PAGE-1-of-2.pdf">Hero template #1</a><br />
<a href="http://alphamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Super-Hero-PAGE-2-of-2.pdf">Hero template# 2</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jorden ferney also came up with these super cute little smores kits for project wedding </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks </span><a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-fathers-day-gift-superhero-craft/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Alpha Mom </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and Jordan Ferney from </span><a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh Happy day</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-85787639943948605362010-06-17T22:37:00.000-07:002010-06-18T11:21:17.412-07:00Malene Birger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first discovered Malene Birger on Net-A-Porter. She has become one of my all time fav designers!! I am completely in love with her new line. This seasons rundown is gorgeous. Super easy to wear, light, feminine, but not to frilly and very clean. One of my favorite blogs (beautiful things to share) posted some of the new line and I thought I would share it with you. Below are a few photos of my favorites. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Have a great day!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-40243788790613993592010-06-15T17:31:00.000-07:002010-06-15T18:50:22.973-07:00Summer Strawberry Soiree and DIY party hat<div style="text-align: center;"> I love this adorable strawberry themed girls party complete with lovely vintage touches including french lemonades with paper straws, apothecary jars and party hats. The sweets are clearly to die for... cake with gumpaste strawberries, mini cupcakes with strawberry buttercream, cream cheese & jam tea sandwiches, homemade meringues, pink swirl marshmallows and giant strawberry sugar cookies.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUVK-bh5XksYBWZC2g_XIY9GBaLs6xKRp_3CxAjNsboMxBPM7Q4TNo21CRWvKBPmoOF_-c09HvFQBvX5crZG-KQyC3aqWfZyolCP20oCeXBndA1DUoxAKA5cGH443rL5mQ82_faAjTWH1/s1600/strawberry_tea_sandwiches_0051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> First you'll want to pick some paper card stock, construction paper ,scrapbooking paper. . Trace the following template onto your paper for however many hats you want, then cut them out. Another fun way to make them is to cut some cute fabric, such as a fun ticking or liberty print and place it over the construction paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut a 2″x26″ strip of coordinating fabric, and sew them to the bottom, curved edge of your paper, scrunching evenly as you go. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fold into a cone, and staple 2-3 times. You can also use a little tape on the top to help secure. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Staple one end of a 13″ length of elastic string to the bottom of your hat, and tie the string in a couple of knots. Repeat with the other end of the string on the opposite side of the hat. <br />
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Oh, and you can get these fun vintage striped straws at <a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_1405/Fuchsia-White-Stripe-Paper-Party-Straws.htm">Bake it pretty</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(party images from the fabulous </span><a href="http://www.birthdaygirlblog.com/search?updated-max=2010-05-24T11%3A36%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=10"><span style="font-size: x-small;">birthday girl</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(party planned <span style="background-color: white;">by </span></span><a href="http://cakewalkbaking.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-05-28T14%3A05%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=5"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">Cake walk</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> baking and </span><a href="http://www.anastylist.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ana Gonzales</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Party hats (</span><a href="http://thecitycradle.com/handcrafted-party-ruffled-style"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> The City Cradle</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> ) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2009/10/diy-party-hats.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Prudent baby)</span></a></div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-34774576667093719502010-06-14T14:06:00.000-07:002010-06-14T21:26:11.645-07:00Halston Heritage Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn10j5q-lBL3MvzMUjPC2MaJpHaPaSgOg-1_nR8XYzux0dwgHevyoJGWLW3QxROfMAfNuG56YiSXiQxaQD-VnNre03fLGLDsejU36FaIrUH5Hf3WcCjV4kWoVQphmI6Sq2xYXU9NVyl3F8/s1600/irissinger_2107_665894120.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Sarah Jessica Parker introduced us to Halston Heritage as she wore several looks from the collection on the set of “Sex and the City” 2. While I have not seen the movie, I have seen enough "via internet" to wet my fashion appetite. I love the white dress she wore whilst carrying a drool worthy Chanel purse. But my favorite is the shimmering purple dress she paired with Christian Louboutin Gino T-Strap pumps and a Louboutin hobo. The hip contemporary line by the legendary American luxury house of Halston has gathered huge acclaim thanks SJP, who is now taking on an active design role possibly even that of creative director. Here are some pieces below in am totally loving</span><br />
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</div><div align="center">Halston Heritage is available at </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Sale/Designers/Halston_Heritage">Net -A -Porter</a>, <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=19746&PageID=84808543199511&cm_mmc=Google-_-YES_III_-_Paradox_Shop-_-Halston_Heritage_Brand-_-Halston_Heritage_-_exact&gclid=CNOal5O9oKICFQlZiAodSVjowA">Bloomingdales</a>, and <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/P5.jhtml?itemId=cat25180732">Nieman Marcus</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Xoxo CC</div>Sarah @ Couture Contessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339207001428343533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794605088725731486.post-16262427128266844802010-06-11T11:11:00.000-07:002010-06-11T11:14:12.482-07:00Fabulous find Friday, Whippy cake<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I found this wonderful blog Whippy cake. Originally what caught my attention was her you tube hair braid tutorials. I will definitely be sporting this look for summer. I love it! </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Becki from Whippy cake not only comes up with these great hair tutorials, she is also originator and entrepreneur of Whippy cake hair accessories. Whippy Cake is a line of gorgeous head bands. She add new styles and colors of interchangeable glamour bands weekly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz1FvLfbdboy9e88_S9EH3Uh1a5BtWV6657-JLQPQ3TedZw39031iQw2gzy31kp2f5Da856_mbTes3TErapY9CO1Xn2rNMw0b4ekbG8_jtIA4JLx-WtgbJeiLg5snUihQUSYEwywtn5UK/s1600/teaparty3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz1FvLfbdboy9e88_S9EH3Uh1a5BtWV6657-JLQPQ3TedZw39031iQw2gzy31kp2f5Da856_mbTes3TErapY9CO1Xn2rNMw0b4ekbG8_jtIA4JLx-WtgbJeiLg5snUihQUSYEwywtn5UK/s400/teaparty3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxwh62Teod-lAJK-zvFCr2UTryIfMUwBPYnuFZsBsG0q2z2azwDWLGxWekLNeBi4GQOpOuszbzz1KOs1mN4eKZkqOzl2tVoyu3HOqgyyhBFisqvXti62WnG_-k3hq-5UPolAEsL3XUbwB/s1600/teaparty2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxwh62Teod-lAJK-zvFCr2UTryIfMUwBPYnuFZsBsG0q2z2azwDWLGxWekLNeBi4GQOpOuszbzz1KOs1mN4eKZkqOzl2tVoyu3HOqgyyhBFisqvXti62WnG_-k3hq-5UPolAEsL3XUbwB/s400/teaparty2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBa8lZV7w4LjqBbXUwq3xqINnZM7VeJ7RFTXUxwHCs9Xq0sY-9OC5dX-LWeb5EnUcvZ6Q0mJRwT0fDFJpdhcH8iJALIiaY9K7rk7g_JxFpov2VlXB1TM8-TbZ1dk_pkKALg0RCHnacrU8u/s1600/teaparty1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBa8lZV7w4LjqBbXUwq3xqINnZM7VeJ7RFTXUxwHCs9Xq0sY-9OC5dX-LWeb5EnUcvZ6Q0mJRwT0fDFJpdhcH8iJALIiaY9K7rk7g_JxFpov2VlXB1TM8-TbZ1dk_pkKALg0RCHnacrU8u/s400/teaparty1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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