E Salsa!

I love Latin/salsa/tango Spanish sounding music! In fact, my love for that kind of music even inspired my fiesta themed birthday party last year. If I were ever to throw a fiesta themed party again (which I'm positive I will), then I would play these songs:

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1. Mas Que Nada – Sergio Mendes
2. Waters of March – Anya Marina
3. Habanera – Kate Nash
4. Tropicalia - Beck
5. Heart it All Before – Emiliana Torrini
6. Purple Skivvy – Angus and Julia Stone
7. Sexi Plexi – Jack Johnson
8. Hey Mama – Black Eyed Peas
9. Gorrion – Juan Serrano
10. Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti and Spearhead

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ALSO, enter my Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Think Pink

There is a color coded post for grey/silver, blue, red and yellow.....now here is the pink one just in time for Valentines Day. Songs and artists about the color pink/rose with items to go along:

1. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 – The Flaming Lips

earphones, fredflare.com

2. Razzle Dazzle Rose – Camera Obscura

necklace, anthropologie

3. Goodnight Rose – Ryan Adams

book, anthropologie

4. Pink and Blue – Andre 3000

sneakers, Lanvin

5. Roses – Andre 3000

dress, Stella McCartney @ the out net

6. Everywhere – Pink Martini

a pink Amy Atlas party

7. Dominoes – The Big Pink

cardigan, fredflare.com

8. Pink Moon – Nick Drake

tunic, anthropologie

9. Tennessee Rose – The Deep Vibration

top, D&G

10. Rose City – Viva Voce

necklace, modcloth.com

Peppermint Party

Here are some pictures from the Christmas dessert party I had the other night. It had a peppermint color theme and was inspired by Amy Atlas' dessertscapes.

I made my usual yellow cake with cream cheese icing covered in candy. I bought the huge lollipops on either side of the cake at Target, stuck it in Styrofoam and tucked red cellophane wrap all around it so you couldn't see it through the glass.

These huge tissue fans can be found at partycheap.com

^ Party or not, every year I make homemade gingerbread with royal icing.

To rim these cups filled with eggnog, I lightly dipped the rim of the cup in light corn syrup and then dipped it in a bowl of sugar sprinkles and let dry overnight.

The chain on the table cloth is actually stapled candy canes. Click to see a larger picture.

Peppermint bark!

Overall, it was a very successful party with family and friends - I love when people linger till 1am , it means they're having a good time :)

I wish all of you a very happy Christmas, I am leaving town tomorrow to visit family but will resume blogging again on Sunday. here is my final Christmas playlist of the season:

.1. The Winter Solstice – Sufjan Stevens
2. Snow Angel – Tori Amos
3. Winter Wonderland – Kate Havnevik
4. The Blizzard of ’96 – The Walkmen
5. I Celebrate the Day – Relient K
6. The Heartache Can Wait – Brandi Carlile
7. Wish You Well – A Fine Frenzy
8. White Christmas – Bing Crosby
9. Interlude – Joshua James
10. Let It Snow – Diana Krall

Confetti System

If you have seen the latest Urban Outfitter's catalogue, you would have probably noticed the fabulous pinatas, streamers and decorations on the cover and scattered throughout. The artist duo behind Confetti System who made avant garde party decorations (like the ones pictured). There is something whimsical and off kilter about their pieces that make it so interesting and aesthetically pleasing. I'm sure I couldn't afford one of these pieces, but they made a special, more affordable line for Urban - check it out! They all look New Years Eve ready!

Fright Fest

I have expressed my love for Amy Atlas Events before and how much I would kill for an internship there! She is the queen of all dessert tables and I found this Halloween table of hers looking as delicious as ever!
This really makes me want to have a Halloween party...

Quickie Cupcake

Sometimes I don't feel like taking a ton of time to decorate cupcakes and just wanna put some sprinkles on it and call it a day. Layer Cake Shop solves the "boring cupcake" and time dilemma by creating the most adorable sprinkles, cupcake liners and toppers. I love the vintage look of these toppers and the easiness of just sticking one these trinkets on a cupcake!

**** be sure to check out all their other great products as well as their adorable cupcake themed decorating kits!

http://layercakeshop.com/

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QUESTION: Does anyone know where to get cheap 120 mm film online? I got a Diana Camera, but no film - its real hard to find!

Stella(r)

I have a crush on Stella McCartney's Resort 2010 collection, mainly by the way its styled. I love all the chic black and white ensembles - and would wear all of them, but I think I like the addition of the balloons even more :) It makes me want to have a party decorated with balloons and shoes!