Yummy! Strawberries filled with Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

8 ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract (my favorite is Mexican Vanilla)
Using a mixer on medium speed, combine all of your ingredients together until fluffy.
Set aside.
Cut the tips off of the strawberries.
Cut the tops off of the strawberries.
Place the strawberries on their bottoms.
Take a small melon baller to scoop out the tops.
Fill a pastry bag with the cream cheese mixture.
Take a star tip (my favorite is Wilton's 2D which gives a beautiful ruffled look)
Pipe into berries until the cream cheese mixture brims over the tops.
Voila! Simple and delicious!

Or.... For a quick tip: fill with ready made icing in a can!  I prefer Buttercream Icing made by Betty Crocker

This is a simple & EASY idea for ANY event!  Enjoy!

"Ghoul's" Nite Out- GLAM style

Halloween is just around the corner! Grab your Girl's Ghoul's and make it a bash! Here are some ideas we just loooove! Happy Halloween Ghouls!

Thank you to http://www.hwtm.com/

eBay Wedding?

Yes!  It is possible to have an eBay wedding because Bea Mcmonagle (Cardenas), a director of global communications for Bumble and Bumble, the salon and haircare company loved by celebrities and fashion experts, created and designed her own wedding by buying her vintage items strictly from eBay.  Here is how!

Save the date cards were photos of Cardenas and her now husband, John McMonagle, as Samantha Baker and Jake Ryan in "Sixteen Candles" recreating that famous dining table scene. On their first date, Cardenas and McMonagle along with their love for all things by Wes Anderson, especially the "Royal Tenenbaums," so the wedding party had a "Royal Tenenbaums"-themed photo shoot prior to the wedding, and photos as well as props from the shoot were scattered throughout the venue.

Escort cards were vintage lockets with table numbers printed inside, affixed with bits of lace to vintage suitcases.  The lockets she used as escort cards were $25 for a lot of 100.  Even the vintage lace used  was from eBay!

Wedding invitations were printed on vintage napkins purchased on eBay.

Although Bea was unable to remember how much she spent in total for her wedding...this is truly inspiring!  So all of the ladies looking to find good bargains - 1st try eBay.  Never know what you will find!

eBay tips:  "‘20s," for example, instead of "twenties" per Mcmonagle can yield extremely different results. 

My tip:  Why not try them both!

Center Attraction

Your theme for your event or wedding is always set off by the centerpieces at the table(s).  Here are a few ideas that differ from the normal floral arrangement.   They will definitely be the center of attraction!

 Fall Harvest

 Herb Garden

Plan your menu and herb accordingly so the Guest can use them with their meal

i.e Peppermint herbs can be used with vanilla ice cream

 Paper Doily Chandelier

 Tea Cups

 Takeaway Orchids

Doubles as a centerpiece and a take home gift for Guest

 Vintage Garden

Find vintage items to place on this "couture" centerpiece.  Guaranteed to be the talk of the table!

 Wine bottles/Table numbers

Cupcakes

Everyone loves sweets!  Why not let them be the centerpiece!

Candle Art

For more ideas:  visit Martha Stewart Weddings dot com

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/wedding-good-things

Baby Bump Bride

So....you are expecting and planning for a wedding?  Really not sure what to do or what you will look like as a Bride?  Well don't worry!   I.C.E has found tips on how to pick a dress to over come your worries and make you into the best looking Bride EVER with a baby bump!  Your guest will adore you from the moment you walk down the aisle!

Empire Waist
This is one of the most popular maternity wedding dress styles as it works great with the baby bump. The high waist line dresses accentuate your beautiful curves which really help with the transition from your bust to your belly.

Long Sleeves
Whether the wedding is in a cold weather climate or you are looking for a style that hides the weight in your arms, long sleeves are a great choice. You can wear a dress that has long sleeves built in or you can wear a long sleeve bolero jacket over a strapless or spaghetti strap dress.

Short Sleeves
Maternity wedding dresses with short sleeves are great if you have to wear a more supportive bra to hold up the growing bust. They also are more modest than strapless or halter styles dresses if your wedding is in a warmer climate.

Strapless
The strapless dress is very popular for pregnant brides in the empire waist. This waistline helps the strapless dress stay up well as it sits on the top of the belly. The strapless dress comes in a variety of materials including satin, silk and stretchy lace.
Strappy

There are several different styles in the strappy dress category including thick straps, spaghetti straps and shoulder straps. Some of the most popular maternity wedding dresses worn by celebrities fall into this category. While some strappy dresses are more risqué there are plenty of modest ones available.

Halters
A favorite style wedding dress for the larger bust size women, the halter wedding dresses are wonderful for pregnant bides. This type of dress comes in a variety of styles including the scoop, straight, high and V neckline. They look great with an A line or empire waist as well.

Short Length
Some of the less traditional maternity wedding dresses are shorter in length. However, you can find a variety of beautiful short style dresses in empire waist, A line and halter styles made of satin and lace. The short dresses are great if your legs have not started to swell and the weather is warm.

Tea Length
Only a select few of the maternity bridal dresses come in tea length as it can be a hard length to match with swollen calves. It hits below the knee and above the ankle which is a hard length for many women. If you have small calves this is a flattering length and would be a perfect choice.

Long Length
Long length maternity wedding gowns are the most popular these days amongst pregnant brides. The nice thing about this length of dress is that it comes in all the styles available. Long dresses are wonderful because with the right style and material they can slim you down when you are pregnant.


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I.C.E Launch Soiree @ Charming Charlie

Thank you for ALL the guests and the sponsors that helped make the I.C.E Launch Soiree a success!
For those of you that do not know me- my name is Laureen Taylor - Owner & Social Coordinator for Instyle Coordinated Events also known as I.C.E.  My company has been in business since 2006 based here in Atlanta.  I have created numerous events with eye catching details such has parties, weddings, and corporate gatherings.  I look forward to making your next event the talk of ALL your guest - just like mine!

Laureen Taylor of I.C.E with the I.C.E CHICKS!

 Keisha & Tas - I.C.E Chicks

 Logo Cake Pops by The Cupcake Genie

 I.C.E Chicks- Custom made shirts by I.C.E

 I.C.E flip flops for all the HARD work!  #ICEchicks

 Pink Carpet Shot

 Laureen Taylor (I.C.E) & Carlynn (PinkStrawberry Events)

 I.C.E goodie bags

I.C.E goodie bags (contents)

A BIG Thank you to the I.C.E Sponsors:

The temporary tattoo fashion lips

The 5 calorie cocktail mix

The BEST accessory boutique!

Qream with a Q

I.C.E recently took care of the Princess in your household but what about the Queen?  Well Pharrell Williams, producer and performer, has the Queen taken care of!  Qream is the newest line of liqueur from the makers of Ciroc.  Its pronounced Cream but with a twist:  replace the C in cream for the Q in Queen.  A liqueur truly for a Queen!  It is available in Peach & Strawberry.  Check it out at http://www.qreamwithaq.com

The strawberry flavor is rosy pink, opalescent in appearance and tempts the taste buds with a lightly decadent mélange of sweet berries. The aroma opens up like melted strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day. The initial taste is of ripe, sweet strawberry and fresh cream, followed by light tropical notes, a silky texture and a touch of warmth from the premium vodka, resulting in a clean full bodied finish, with a whisper of vanilla.

-Qream

The peach flavor is frosty soft in appearance and tempts the taste buds with a lightly decadent burst of fresh ripe peaches. The bouquet is fruit forward with subtle vanilla-cream notes and luscious fruit. The initial taste is delicately creamy, with peachy sweet top-notes balanced by exotic tropical fruit nectar, a silky cream texture and the brightness of premium vodka spirit, resulting in a clean, sublimely juicy cream finish.

-Qream

This liqueur will definitely be a hit at any event!  Let me know how you enjoyed your Qream and sent pictures too!  If you have any recipes using Qream....send those too!

Fit for a Princess

Once upon a time....
There was a little girl named RiKai and she was turning one.  So her royal family hired I.C.E for her  grand celebration!  It was truly fit for a Princess!

 Door Hanger

 Sign here please!

 Candy Buffet

 Pink & Blue Clouds

Purple Gumballs & Diamonds

 Diamond Rings

 Lollipop Bouquet

 Unicorn Treats

The Magical Wand

Princess Cake Pops

TuTu Princess Table Skirt

I.C.E can make, design and customize your table skirt to fit your theme and colors.

Thank you to my little client Princess RiKai!  You were definitely a pleasure!