Little bit of this and that

Checkin out a few inspiration boards on Snippet and Ink, and I came across this little gem of a website: Paper Pastries. Cute little no nonsense gifts for your nearest and dearest.

Message in a bottle, little note for a loved one... with a pink pencil(!) :

How cute are these as a gift for your photographer:

For your husband to be:

For the foodie in us all:

It's all about the packaging:

Cocoa & Fig

(photo Gaviidae.com)

Lately I've sort of become obsessed with cupcakes. Honestly they're like the most considerate desserts. You have one, it feels like it is made for you, and it is never too much. Just your single serving of sweet satisfaction.

First Blush Bride wants to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS to Cocoa&Fig who opened yesterday in their downtown Minneapolis location in the Gaviidae Common Skyway level.

Last night I was really lucky to try for the first time, a fantastic cupcake adorned with the most adorable red heart. I was living on the edge and went for a Pistachio French Macaron too. Delicious!

This shop is perfect for wedding cakes, wedding cake alternatives, wedding showers, or bachelorette parties. Who couldn't use a bit of sweet lovin??

Please check them out and taste for yourself!

Here are a few more items from the bakery. (photos from Cocoa&Fig.com)

Lemon & Coconut Cupcake

Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Modern Floral Cake

French Macarons

First Blush Bride Couple: Kristine and Matt - McNamara Alumni Center August 8, 2009

I met Kristine and Matt at a barbecue in the summer of 2008, they were freshly engaged and just beaming. I was really honored and happy when they decided they wanted to work with me.

Their wedding was at the McNamara Alumni Center on August 8, 2009. Kristine was calm and collected, Matt was the same. He has such a sweet nature about him, they make a great pair.

The wedding details involved romantic elements with a bit of whimsy and fun. There were gorgeous lace detailed bridesmaid dresses, and beautiful floral arrangements. One of my favorite parts of the wedding was the candy buffet. I had quite a bit of fun playing with the display and tasting a few pieces here or there. They had a mojito special for the cocktail hour and a photo booth by TTPB. It was a gorgeous day.

Congrats you love birds.

All photos by Barclay Horner Photography

Loving some Melissa Oholendt

Okay, a bit more photog love.

I met Melissa last week and was smitten. She wore a fantastic outfit with a printed skirt and a striped shirt. I love a perfectly paired patterned mix (and alliteration apparently). :)

She is a sweet and sassy redhead with real charm. Plus she's got some talent that no one could argue with. Her photography captures priceless moments and couple's love. You almost feel like you're getting a sneak peak into their world via her lens. Sometimes, a photo can really snatch at your heartstrings... bet that they'll grab at yours.

Here is her website. Please check it out.

Might have gotten a bit carried away, but my goodness it was too good not too.

Oh... she has great taste in shoes as well. Just a side note ;)

All photos by Melissa.

Yay!

Love Callie!

She gave us some blog lovin. :)

Check it out here.