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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Tomatillo & Shrimp Shooters

Ingredients

12 store-bought cooked shrimp
Juice of 2 limes, divided
1 jar good quality tomatillo salsa
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 shot glasses

Yields: 12 shooters

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, toss shrimp and juice of 1 lime together.

In another mixing bowl combine the tomatillo salsa with cilantro, parsley, lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Fill the shot glasses with the tomatillo salsa mixture and stick one shrimp in or off the side of each shot glass.

photo & recipe via Rachel Ray

Vintage Save the Date ~ Inspired by a Love of Kids

The darling concept behind this "Save the Date" engagement shoot was inspired by the couples love of children. This really touches me, since it combines so many elements that I cherish...true love; the hope and anticipation that comes with getting engaged; a Christ~centered relationship; and a shared passion to minister to children!

You have to head over to The Wedding Chicks to read their entire story, it's so beautiful.

While pursuing her passion for kids as the coordinator of the children's ministry at her

church, the bride~to~be prayed to meet the man of her dreams. In walks the groom~to~be

who began teaching in her 2nd grade class, and God blessed them with a love they never expected to find.

They are planning their wedding with a childlike theme ~ so they included the children they love most in their engagement shoot.

Such incredible inspiration!!

Styled and Photographed by Wildflowers Photography.

Sweet Shoppe Theme for Twins First Birthday

This is such a cute "Sweet Shoppe" party that Shelley with How Does She? planned for her twin daughter's first birthday. I am in awe of mom's with multiples, and the fact that Shelley could pull of a darling party like this while balancing it all is inspiring in my book!

Be sure to check out Shelley's post on How Does She? for a list and links to all the talented vendors who contributed to the party, as well as tutorials for her ruffled party streamers and darling cupcake centerpieces, which I for one can't wait to try!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

"Tea Bag" Shortbread Cookies with FREE DIY Printable!

I found one of the cutest things I think I have ever seen over on one of my favorite reads, Celebration at Home.

These "tea bag shortbread cookies" were an original idea by Kim at Frost Me (another fabulous blog!), and now Accent the Party has made it easy with these free DIY printables!

Directions: simply cut out the shapes from your favorite shortbread recipe, poke a

hole through the dough with a wooden skewer, and bake. Dip in melted chocolate and tie

on the tag with bakers twine.

Such a a great idea for a tea party or a take home favor!

Click HERE for your FREE printable "tea bag labels" from Accent the Party!