Fox And A Parasol

17May
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American Cupcake Experience

Last week, two of my Girlfriends and I went up to the city for a night out on the town and afterwards we headed over to this great place called American Cupcake for some of their Red Velvet Fried Chicken and tasty looking desserts. I’m so glad that we did! The whole restaurant was quite the experience (think adult candy store but with real food and alcohol too!) and one worth the quick trek to San Francisco.

The lovely Krystine and a glimpse of the decor
Crazy hanging Rainbow LEDs
Pink Lighting in the bathroom. Wonder if it was blue in the little boy’s room?
The spread
A Vanilla Snowball, Cookies n Cream Cupcake, Red Velvet mini and Chocolate Cupcakes. Oh yeah, and my phone’s bunny ears :)
Me and my Snowball

If you’ve never been, go, you’ll have a unique dinner experience and honestly, what girl doesn’t love cotton candy with her entrees and cupcakes as appetizers?

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Travel
16May
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Mother’s Day Tea Results

I don’t have any pictures yet but I promise to get some up soon. I just wanted to say that all the planning and long hours paid off and my Mother’s Day Tea Party was a smash! The set-up, decor, games, goody bags and atmosphere was perfect and everything I had hoped it would be.

Granted I had lots of help, (Thanks Derrick, Sonya, Tiffany, Leslie, Chris & Neil, I couldn’t have done it without all of you!) but when family comes together for a Holiday like this it makes it all the sweeter for the Moms.

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Holiday
10May
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Balloons, A Nifty Decoration Idea

I bought some balloons for the Mother’s Day Tea Party but was at a loss as to what I should do with them. Then I saw this idea from the super creative team at Martha Stewart Craft and now I have to try it.

Courtesy of marthastewart.com

What a great bouquet for a little extra pop on Mother’s Day or any holiday/celebration.

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in DIY
08May
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Mother’s Day Tea Party – Planning

For the last few years I’ve thrown a Tea Party for all the Moms in my life and this year I’m knee deep in planning. Usually we hold the party in the backyard or the Living Room but after moving into a smaller place last Summer I realized that there’s no way we can accommodate everyone in our little house so I thought ahead and booked the Clubhouse at out complex. I’ve finalized a menu (see below) and I’ve even ordered a croquet set but I’m still unsure about the decoration. We’re looking to host at least 20 people (if not more) and we’ll have a room that’s maybe 24 x 24 feet and I don’t want empty space.

An idea to jazz up the high ceilings

Courtesy of quietlikehorses.com

Maybe on the walls OR draped above the tables

Courtesy of purlbee.com

A cute little something to put on the door to let the Moms know they’ve arrived at the right place

Courtesy of Homemadesimple.com

Mixing up the table arrangement with tins might be nice (I’m thinking of covering them with pastel scrapbook paper)

Courtesy of MarthaStewartWedding.com

I love the different levels that they achieved with the 2 and 3-tier stands

Courtesy of LushPushBaby

Thoughts?

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Holiday, Tea!
04May
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I know every Mom loves it when they get a gift their child has made and mine is no exception. The only problem is that I have no idea what to make her. I’ve done the card, flowers and jewelry thing but this year I want to do something different so I’ve compiled the below list using the guideline of cute, quick and easy.

I saw these on a friend’s Pinterest Board courtesy of the blog: E is for Explore! and thought these bowls would make a great Mother’s Day Gift. Either by themselves or filled with bath products or maybe topped with chocolates nestled in tissue paper.

Courtesy of Wooz.dk

Here’s an easy fun way to make breakfast for Mom special; all you need is bread, eggs, a muffin tin, cheese (optional) and bacon or sausage.

Courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

A simple felted flower opens the door to endless possibilities; Necklaces, shoe clips, hair accessories, etc.

Courtesy of Homemadesimple.com

 

What Mother doesn’t like to pamper herself a bit? Make her some homemade bath salts, and pair it with a few candles, a good book and a promise for an uninterrupted hour.

Courtesy of Homemadesimple.com

What about some tea time inspired candles? Start to finish in under an hour.

Courtesy of everythingfab.com

Here’s a great lavender sachets tutorial. Practical and easy they make a great gift for any Mom.

Courtesy of purlbee.com

As always, happy crafting!

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Crafting, Holiday
01May
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May 2012 Flea Market

If your Husband, Partner, Boy/Girlfriend or Children need a  Mother’s Day gift idea have them check out our booth (Row N, Space 33) at the DeAnza Flea Market on Saturday, May 7th.

P.S. If you send them our way and we’ll do our best to make sure they get you something you love.

Your Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Flea Market
30Apr
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Lovely Little Snippets

I was recently poking around on the internet for Mother’s Day gift idea sand stumbled onto this blog: Lovely Little Snippets.

Reason to Read It:

1.) Love the name

2.) Great dinner ideas

3.) Really easy & CUTE crafts

Check her out. I enjoyed her blog’s tone. Its very upbeat and sweet  and I’m glad I found it.

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Cooking, Crafting, DIY
27Apr
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Treasure Island Flea Market’s 1st Birthday!

As a gift to all of us from the Treasure Island Flea Market on their first Birthday they’re giving away FREE Admission. All you need to do is follow the link and give them your name, e-mail and the number of people you’d like on the list (either just you or you +1) and Ta Dah. You get an e-mail confirmation seconds later and you’re done. Just make sure to bring the e-mail or show them on your phone.

Date: Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th

Hours: 10AM – 4PM

Parking: FREE

There will also be Live Bands, Scavenger Hunt, BMX Dare Devil Stunt Shows and a mobile art gallery. Come on out and enjoy the sun and some shopping.

Yours Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in Flea Market
26Apr
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Chocolate Chip/Reese’s/Brownie Bars

I saw this on Pinterest last week and ever since I pinned it to my “To Bake” Board it’s all I can think about. Chocolate Chip + Reese’s + Brownie = A Chocolate Lover’s Dream.

I don’t know who created these (and I did try and trace it back) but whomever you are, you’re a genius.

No excuses. I’m making these tonight (imagine one with caramel instead of a Reese’, or maybe an Almond Joy) and I’ll post the finished product. Promise.

Yours Truly,

Melissa

UPDATE:

Since I don’t own a brownie tin and I only had mini Reese’s cups I made them in a mini cupcake pan and they turned out great. The only thing that I’d do differently is use less brownie; I filled it to the top of the pan and of course it overflowed but there were no complaints. I had Neil take them with him to work (to avoid the temptation to eat them all) and he said they were gone in less than 20 minutes. Music to my ears and the best form of praise.

Posted by melsasaki in Baking
25Apr
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DIY: Handmade Weddings

No I have nothing new to share, I’m quite happily married and coming up on my 4- year Anniversary in May but I have to confess, I love weddings. Not just, “oh they’re fun to go to,” but LOVE with all capitals. To me they’re one of the biggest parties anyone can ever throw and in our society it’s completely acceptable to go all out; I mean weddings are a Billion Dollar industry.

To feed my obsession I read the Handmade Wedding Blog on Etsy. Not that I would have changed a thing about my wedding, I wouldn’t have, but the ideas that some of these people come up with are fascinating. Some are so original and a little out there you have to pause but they get my creative mind churning. The ceremonies are just them and that’s exactly what they wanted.

Need a taste? Check out this wedding titled “In Fine Feather.”

Your Truly,

Mel

Posted by melsasaki in DIY
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