Pick of the Week - January 31, 2011

What side of the couch are you on?!  Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner and the big game means big parties!  Whether you're a Packers fan or a Steelers fan, you're bound to have a good time with good friends watching the game.  However, we all know food is certainly the staple of every Superbowl party!  So, if you're hosting a Superbowl party make sure to start planning your grocery shopping list now and check out the pictures below for some creative ideas.  Enjoy!

Important Change!

The website address and my email address have changed!!  Make sure to bookmark the new address and share the information with friends!

http://www.dreams-by-design.com/

kristen@dreams-by-design.com

Thanks, everyone!!  Have a great weekend!!!

Pick of the Week - January 24, 2011

This week's pick is inspired by two brides I've been helping out the past few weeks.  When you're on a budget it can be difficult to find everything you want, let alone make it personal and meaningful.  This pick is a mix of a personalized favor and seating cards.  Why not kill two birds with one stone and have it be super cute at the same time?!  If you're not a huge fan of soda you could do the same with all sorts of items like hot sauce, honey, etc.!!  Pick something that means something to you and your hunny!!  Enjoy!

Barry University Physician Assistant Program’s 1st Annual Golf Outing!!

This April, the Barry University Physician Assistant Program will hold its first annual golf outing and silent auction at Cove Cay Golf Course in Clearwater, Florida at 8 am.  The event promises to be challenging, exciting and truly enjoyable.  This event will be a four-person scramble and will feature many opportunities for golfers. There will be prizes for the winning teams, as well as, an opportunity for closest to the pin and longest drive. The cost to play is $100 per individual or $360 per foursome and limited to the first 72 players.  The cost includes coffee and pastries when you sign in, your greens fee, a cart, a gift bag, and lunch after the round.  After playing golf and enjoying lunch there will be a silent auction with a wide variety of gifts donated from local companies and organizations in the Tampa Bay and Pinellas County area.

**Please contact me for information to register for the tournament or to sponsor a hole or donate to the silent auction!**

Free One Year Bridal Guide Magazine Subscription!!

A great find by a friend of mine back in Gainesville! A FREE one-year subscription to Bridal Guide Magazine, courtesy of WeddingStand.com! Even if your wedding is less than a year away I would always check out this opportunity.  Lots of great ideas are always out there!

http://www.weddingstand.com/Bridal-Guide-Subscription-Sign-up

Pick of the Week - January 17, 2011

This week's Pick of the Week was inspired by the current baby boom surrounding me!  Last weekend we went to visit friends in Gainesville and met their beautiful baby boy, Jedediah.  Currently as I speak my pledge mom from college is giving birth and my friend and colleague at Boca Ciega is about to have her baby girl soon!  So, in honor or the Moms-to-be out there and all the moms in the world...this pick is for you!!  These cute little jars contain homemade honey (but there's no rule saying you can't use store bought!).  Adorned with a little pink (or blue) ribbon and a cute little label for the Mama to Bee are perfect for any baby shower!

Pick of the Week - January 10, 2010

Yesterday, Mary (of MC Design - She's a great makeup artist!) and I made the rounds at the Tampa Bridal Show!  We had so much fun and were so inspired by so many great ideas and looks.  If you're recently engaged I suggest finding a bridal show in your area and checking it out...and make sure you bring your camera!!!  This week's pick is specifically for the bride to be...

Pick of the Week - January 3, 2011

Well, the playoff schedule has been set and most avid football fans are patiently awaiting the Superbowl.  So, in honor off the many playoff parties and Superbowl parties to come this month my pick of the week are individual beer tags so that all of your guests can keep their beer to themselves.  No more sipping someone else's tasty beverage!  Check them out!

Back from Break!

Well, I hope everyone had a great holiday and an even better start to the new year!  My husband and I made it from St. Petersburg to Cincinnati to visit some great friends, then to Cleveland to spend a week with his family, and then back down to Sebastian, Florida to visit my family.  Finally, we left this morning for home.  A total of 39 hours in the car!!!  Amazing!!!  I'm just glad we arrived at all of our locations safely and were able to see so many of our friends and family. 

We were excited to hear that two of our friends were engaged over the break - congrats to Erik & Jamie and Rick & Michelle!! Also, another set of friends welcomed their first child over break - a healthy baby boy.  Congrats to Maree & Jono!  What a great start to a new year!

Well, I've made lots of new year's resolutions and I'm hoping to stick to them - one of which is keeping up with this blog!!  I'll post a new Pick of the Week tomorrow, so stayed tune.