Not Your Average Hostess Gift!

So many of you want to know of some creative ideas for your next shower's host/hostess gift so I came up with a few ideas! I hope that you can find something for your next little soiree to give as a thank you to the host or hostess who no dout worked hard prepping for your party! Thanks to the following sites for sharing some of their inspiration as well!
www.hostesswiththemostess.com
www.simplifiedbee.blogspot.com
www.stylishgiving.com
www.partydress.net
www.williamsonoma.com
www.etsy.com

Little numerology coasters! 

Here below are cute place mats that are fun conversation pieces as well!

 LOVE some fun cookbooks and humorous coffee table books!

Nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers for their home! I ALWAYS think this is a winner, especially if you don't know the hostess very well OR if the party is at their home and the florals can be worked into the decor!

 Another HILARIOUS photo/coffee table book! I really did laugh outloud when I 1st saw this!

 Nothing like some personalized Chapel Hill candles from ony of my besties, Betsy Fox's company "FoxGlow"!

 Again, here is the evidence of my obsession with monograms! This is from www.laplates.com  and they are very affordable if you have mulitple host/hostesses. Comes in a large variety of patterns and colors! LOVE!

 How fun are these cute dish washing gloves? Makes the duty a little more glamorous, don't ya think?!

 These are fun labels for cookbooks, magazines, etc.

 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the idea of doing a little breakfast basket for the next morning! Check out this cute one below? Thanks to William Sonoma! Another idea would be Starbucks coffee and cute mugs!

 I mean this may be a little much if you have multiple people to buy for but how cute is it?! Again, notice the monograms....

 Cute notepads that are personalized with graphic patterns such as the lattice print below...oh and the monogram?! :)

 LOVE elephants and these are my favorite colors...cute stationery for the hostess to display on their desk or at home.

 Unique cheese grater!

 Another breakfast in bed or morning after idea!

 Cute Coasters found on www.etsy.com

 More ideas of personalized stationery that is so pretty and thoughtful!

 Yummy Southern Breakfast kit! Like that it's in a wooden crate too for that extra touch!

 How cute is this cutlery holder?! I want one!

 Fun wine labels and conversation pieces for your cocktail party!

 Cute candles for your shower!

 Such a favorite for a couple's shower if you have only 1 or 2 couples to buy for!

 Variety of ideas below from www.stylishgiving.net

Monogram Madness!

Yes, it's true that all southerners love to monogram anything and everything we can get our hands on! It's just the way we are. I have monogrammed everything possible for my children and my home and I love to carry it on into my events! See for cute ideas on monogramming at your wedding and let me know what you think!

My colors are pink and bashful. Oh and coral!

Okay, it really doesn't get any better when a client chooses my own personal favorite color-Coral! LOVE! This is definitely the color scheme for my 2011 brides and I could not be happier! We had a beautiful and classic wedding this past weekend at the Westin, Savannah for Claire Waters and Stephen Rilee! It was near flawless and I think it turned out to be a gorgeous event! I appreciate their trust in my vision for I think Claire wanted and I loved working with the best SWP vendors! Take a look and there will be many more photos to come...this is just a sneak peak! Thanks to Amy Harvey and Harvey Design team for these pics and for their amazing work, as always! www.harveydesigns.com  And to JLK Events for beautiful lighting! www.jlkevents.com

McCall & Shawn's Savannah Wedding

Our Labor of Love did a fabulous job catching how in love McCall and Shawn really are! And I love the getting ready shots of them! Makeup was done by Glow Medical Spa  and hair was with Towne Salon-both did a beautiful job! McCall was so uniquely gorgeous and she really was glowing! Ceremony was held at Forsyth Park and of course, Rev. Steve Schulte did the ceremony! New Arts Ensembles played for the ceremony and guests sat under the oaks facing the Forsyth Park Fountain. The guests were then picked up on Old Savannah Tour Trolleys and transported to cocktail hour! We served cocktails and tray passed appetizers at Orleans Square following the ceremony and then guests moved indoors to Harper Fowlkes and out in back in the gorgeous courtyard. We served unique items at different stations, thanks to John Nichols Catering and Ganem Brothers! Think fried chicken and waffles, crab cake corn dogs, fresh succotash, pickled okra, shrimp and watermelon ceviche, fried mac & cheese, just to name a few! McCall and Shawn had a lot of interest in the food selection and are both big foodies! Guests danced and partied to a band that the bride and groom selected and were friends of. Late night trays were passed around of girl scout cookies and shot glasses of milk since Shawn was a big girl scout cookie fan and we wanted to tribute to the founding of the Girl Scouts here in Savannah! Kerri O'Connor made a beautiful cake of soft blue and white that was so delish! Beachview Tent Rentals and Ooh Events are always my "go to" vendors with rentals and they never disappoint! Garden on the Square did a beautiful job keeping with the whole "Great Gatsby" theme. Red Queen Tarts delivered the most delicious homemade tarts that I have ever tasted. I think I ate 3 that night! Unbelievable! Savannah Pedicabs picked up the bride and groom and drove them off with a sparkler departure!
www.savannahgaweddings.com
www.glowsavannah.com
www.ourlaboroflove.com
www.newartsensembles.com
www.beachviewtentrentals.com
www.shopoutofhand.com
www.kocakes.com
www.gardenonthesquare.com
www.oldsavannahtours.com
www.savannahpedicab.com/www.facebook.com/redqueentarts