Wine Tasting in Eastern Washington

Happy Memorial Day weekend readers! I'm heading off to Eastern Washington for wine tasting with friends. Should I take this along with me?

What's a Birthday without a little Drama?

Since my current obsession with Fred & Friends (distributors of my new bling mug), I have discovered that I have posted about quite a few of their products! It must be love.

I have not yet, however, posted about this theatrical birthday cake candle upon which I must use for all future birthdays. Question: why the old couple? Do only the elder (and thus more sophisticated?) truly understand how to appreciate this candle? I find this an interesting model selection.

Cute Cozie

Room Service Home has these cute cozies - a girl's version of the beer variety.

This would be perfect for my improved patio!

Remember the Bling??

Do you remember when I posted about this fabulous mug?

I received my 2 carat ring for a mere $14.99 from Perpetual Kid and L-O-V-E Love it! This is my morning no hair, no make up look enjoying my cup of bling. I will forever drink from this cup. That is until I receive this one in the mail...

Cool Carafe Collection

I really like this beautiful carafe collection. It's a nice way to have consistency with how you serve your beverages.

Easy Entertaining with Dream Dinners

I'm sure you've heard of these "Dinner Prep" businesses where you can pre-make your meals, freeze them and then have a tasty complete dinner all ready for your family. West Seattle's Dream Dinners is offering a Summer Entertaining Open House which if a Dream come true if you have a large summer soiree approaching. Check out the open house and get a deal too!

Here is the text from the official invite:

EASY ENTERTAININT OPEN HOUSE--WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 at 5:30 to 7 PM

Graduations and Family Reunions

Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July

Wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and all the other wedding festivities happen this time of year--entertaining is on everyone’s mind.

How will I prepare all of the food?
How much food do I need?
How about drinks and supplies?

Dream Dinners helps you serve delicious, economical dinners your guests will love while allowing you time to relax and enjoy your festivities. Dream Dinners "Easy Entertaining" menu along with some tasty and easy to prepare side-dish recipes help you cater your own event.

Our menu offerings range from elegant entertaining to a backyard feast, and many dinners serve double duty as great appetizers too.

Join us on May 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to learn just how easy entertaining is with Dream Dinners.

Taste some delicious dinners perfect for your event.

Let us help your plan your event.

A florist, baker and event planner from our community will be available to discuss some finishing touches for your event.

RSVP at 206 938 5999 or alaskajunctionwa@dreamdinners.com for this event and receive 10% off your Easy Entertaining order of $199 or more.
Not valid with any other offer, promo or scrip.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 21st

Personal Picks

For Your Party has personalized party materials with a more hip and current spin. Appetizer picks, pretty napkin designs, cupcake tags (didn't know this existed). Take a look for yourself.

Natural Elements

Crate & Barrel has this great centerpiece concept in their catalog. This is an elegant idea using products you can re-purpose in your home, sell on craigslist or share with other brides/entertainers for weddings and events.

Maybe you have a bride friend who wants to split the cost on the vases with you and you both get beautiful centerpieces!

Williams Sonoma Stoneware Basket

This bowl has a refreshing handmade appeal. Like something you would find on Etsy by a gifted artist. But it's massed produced! Fantastic! This is an obvious choice for a fantastic fruit bowl or conversation starting bread basket.

Uh Waiter, There's Something in my Water!

These ice trays are available at Urban Outfitters. From Ice Princess, to Denture Drama and Bling Bling, these ice forms will add humor to your drink.

My niece just turned 4 and the princess obsession is out of control. Ice princess stirrers in their Juicy Juice would be cute- or equally cute in a cranberry vodka for a grown up princess party.

The denture ice tray mold from Urban Outfitters cracks me up! What a hysterical mold for an over the hill party! Do people even have "over the hill" parties anymore??

Bling bling ice jewels are a fun touch for an engagement party, OR a Sex and the City Party?? Carrie and Big engagement party perhaps?

Fleurish Designs

Don't adjust your screens folks, this is in fact an awesome black and white bouquet by one of Seattle's finest: Fleurish.

With black and white being a popular color palate for summer weddings, order a bouquet for a party or for the whole wedding!

Sure, it has a frosty winter thing going, but is this not so beautiful?

More Fishy Stuff

I have recently posted about those adorable fish in a soap bags. Well, while looking through one of my favorite sites, Perpetual Kid, they have floating gold fish candles. Use a fishbowl vase with water and float these non-flushable friends for your centerpiece!

Rock Paper Scissors Anniversary Sale

Rock Paper Scissors has fun stationary and good news to brighten this Sunny Seattle Monday (oh the irony): 15th Anniversary sale!

For one week only, you can receive 25% off of their inventory. Visit Rock Paper Scissors and during check out, type in YEAH15 to receive this discount.

Happy Anniversary RPS!

Rosanna Inc: Sneak Peek- Christmas '08!

I know. You're like, "Sheena, seriously, I'm still praying to the Sun God's for summer. Are you really talking about Christmas?"

Yes I am.

I have the privilege of receiving the upcoming season's dish designs by Rosanna Inc. and I can't help but share! This new Christmas line, titled "A Groovy Kind of Christmas" has me drooling! I don't know if I'll add this to my rental inventory, but good Lordy I'm purchasing a set for myself! I'm obsessed with the bright colors and retro designs.

INSIDER INFO! Here is some "hot from the presses" - "not yet public" - "insider information" (Lucky you!):

*April 30th, 2008 Rosanna Inc. launched their new Gift Registry. After many requests from brides-to-be all over the world, their new Gift Registry is ready to use at www.rosannainc.com. One lucky customer will receive more than they had registered for! Official announcement for our registry sweepstakes has not been released. Details will be available to the public May 25th, 2008.

*June 7th, 2008 Semi-annual warehouse sale downtown Seattle. Wholesale prices on dishes galore!

*Gift Certificates now available. A quick and easy way to thank your family members working so hard to make your wedding day special. Also great to add to your registry to cover any missed essentials.

There it is faithful readers. Have a great weekend!!

Bunny with a Toolbelt

While the name of her design business makes you wonder what the story behind it is, her pieces are even more thought provoking. This Northwest sculptor creates unique figurines. What I like is the idea of a unique cake topper. Begin a birthday tradition, or use a wedding topper that doubles as house decor.