Sweet Control ... I think I'm gonna need it!

I surely think this is worth a try. I just bought a bottle and will let you know : ) I have a serious sweet tooth.. with the holidays ... I better watch out or I'm gonna pout!

This is called Sweet Control --- To Control your blood sugar level resulting in less sugar induced anxiety and better weight control. A nutritional supplement that will help to reduce high levels of glucose in the blood, helping to prevent such diseases as diabetes.


Benefits:


• Reduce resistance to insulin.*

• Improve the correct functioning of insulin*

• Diminish anxiety caused by sweet foods.*

• Help in weight control.*

• Collaborate in control of the appetite.*

Add Some Sparkle To Your Wedding Reception

Makes for fun & memorable wedding favors when presented with "The Perfect Match" personalized match boxes (sold separately).

Each sparkler is 10" long. Burn time is approx 45-50 seconds. When lit, they sparkle like the color of a flame/candle. They don't have any colors, such as red, green, blue etc.

Each pack contains 6 sparklers. Min. order of 18 packages. As featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Bride and Brides magazines.

Also, great for a New Years party!

10" Wedding Sparklers (pack of 6) - $ 1.95


WARNING: Please use with caution since the sparklers will emit showers of sparks. Use only under close adult supervision. Not recommended for indoor use. Light one sparkler at a time; do not touch glowing rod.

Hold in hand with arm extended away from body. Keep burning end and sparks away from clothing and other flammable materials. Not intended for children under 8 years old.

This is a flammable product. Please check with your wedding planner at the church or reception hall to ensure that the use of sparklers will be allowed.

THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED BY GROUND WITHIN CANADA AND CONTINENTAL USA. WE CANNOT SHIP BY AIRPLANE (CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL) AND THUS CANNOT SHIP TO AK, PR, HI OR ANY INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION. ALLOW 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS FOR ARRIVAL.

Winter Holiday Table Centerpieces

If you are planning a holiday wedding, shower or buffet ... you will need a centerpiece. You can spend as much as you like, or be creative and make a fabulous centerpiece very inexpensively. It's all in the planning, checking for sales and getting ideas. Some simple examples that are elegant are the blue linen table on the right with a simple snowflake table runner is stunning. Add a wreath or a bowl of silver ornaments and you have a finished product.

Another easy centerpiece; a nice red or green tablecloth with a bowl of pinecones in the center. Use a crystal bowl, a colorful ceramic bowl or
even a nice basket. You can use the natural pine cones or spray paint them holiday colors, such as red, white or silver. A plaid bow around the basket is also a nice touch. (pinecone and blue table cloth pictures were found at Good Housekeeping.

I love these Fleur De Lys Candle Tumblers. You can place one at each place setting and it will be both romantic and elegant. Your guest can also take the candle home as their favor. The look: like something you would find at a market or antique shop in India. The scent: intoxicating, fresh and exotic. These beautiful candles in green, amber and brown glass feature a raised Fleur de Lys design flecked with silver paint, like treasures worn down by time and the elements. Sophisticated scents include: fresh mistletoe (green), sweet orange grove (amber) and luscious Mediterranean fig (brown). Tumblers made in India. Hand poured in the USA with 100% soy wax from American-grown soy beans. 45-hour burn time.

The Lenox Exclusive Village Treasures Mistletoe Park 3 Trees are elegant. Macy's sells the whole town. if the Bride and Groom want a nice gift or keepsake from their wedding, this is a great idea. Buy a piece for each table. A building, the sleigh, etc. Lenox is a nice heirloom and these pieces would be a wonderful reminder of the wedding. They would also look elegant on the table on top of pine needles, angels hair or
any other Christmas filler you like.

If you like whimsical -- -Dillards is the place. This
Jim Shore "Rudolph" Figurine sells for under $38.00. He is made of stone resin; 9x6.5".

Affordable Christmas Wedding and Party Favors

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas ... and what's a Christmas Wedding or Party without favors? You don't want ordinary run of the mill favors! So here are some of our picks ... different, affordable and cute : )

Chocolate CD Snowflake in Real CD Case - 20 CDs - $ 86.00

Belgian milk Chocolate snowflake CD comes in an actual CD case. This milk chocolate CD is a fun and tasty treat to give your guests. The design in the chocolate shows a snowflake and spells out "Season's Greetings".Each CD costs $3.50. This is a great bargain, as the chocolate is 100% Belgian milk chocolate.

Assorted Chocolate Ornaments - Case of 28 - $ 84.00

Assortment of brightly foiled Belgian milk chocolate ornaments will look great on the table or the tree. These milk chocolate ornaments come complete with cap and loop to hang on the tree or use the loop to attach a placecard as your table decoration. Each ornament weighs 2 oz. and comes in a case of 28.
Each ornament costs $3.00

Christmas Tree Chocolate Favors - $ 3.99
From: Cool Party Favors

The Honeymoon Suitcase

Looking for a cute shower gift for the couple? Check out this really adorable Honeymoon Suitcase that is under $50.00. It's tasteful, somewhat classy and smoething everyone else is not going to buy her.

HONEYMOON SUITCASE - $ 45.00
Introducing our exclusive Honeymoon Suitcase for the newlyweds. Filled with unique honeymoon essentials, you can't leave home without it!Perfect for a wedding gift or bridal shower gift too! Or as a gift to your lover! Presented in a solid, laminated card stock RED suit case.

CHOOSE FROM 3 SIZES OF SUIT CASES:

SMALL SUIT CASE
Includes:
Hand-painted wooden newlyweds push puppet
Shanghai Seduction Love Kit: contains Sea of Desire Bath Oil, 2 unscented Votive Candles,
Courtyard Pillow Spray, Double Happiness Foot Cream.
I Love You Coupon Booklet: filled with romantic and sexy coupons. "This coupons entitles you to..."

MEDIUM SUIT CASE
Includes all of the above plus a book entitled "Witches Brew-Good Spells for Love"

LARGE SUIT CASE
Includes all the contents of the medium suit case, plus "Bride & Groom Towel Set".

Bridesmaid Dresses You Can Wear More Than Once

Gone are the days of ugly bridesmaid dresses that looked like your mom's housecoat, or worse, your mother's prom. Today's bridesmaid's have dresses in great colors, great fabrics, and if the bride is nice, she can pick something you can wear again. Yes the bride is the star of the wedding. But everything and everyone has to look great. Once the guests see the bride, then gawk at the cake ... third in line are the bridesmaids and the flowers. These are the dresses I would pick.

See more of my Bridesmaid Gowns - The Gals Need to Look Good Too!

Discounted Bridal Shoes! Save Big!

Looking for a great buy ...you can't get better than this. Shelley George is having a clearance sale on shoes! Check it out!

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot ... Everlon Diamond Knot Jewelry

I love this new jewelry style! It's going on my Wish List for the Holidays.... Each piece (including rings, pendants, and stud earrings) features a symbolic knot held together by the strength of a diamond. Why you ask? It’s the strength of love forged in a knot. Now tell me ... isn't that romantic! I saw these and fell in love : )

A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this Everlon™ solitaire ring featuring round-cut diamond (1/4 ct. t.w.) set in 14k gold.

A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this Everlon™ solitaire pendant featuring round-cut diamond (1/4 ct. t.w.) set in 14k gold. Approximate chain length: 18 inches; approximate drop: 1/2 inch.

A beautiful diamond holds the knot in place, keeping it always secure in this Everlon™ solitaire pave ring featuring sparkling pave diamonds (1/2 ct. t.w.) set in 14k white gold.

Love stays strong with these radiant earrings featuring round-cut diamonds (1/2 ct. t.w.) set in a love knot design by Everlon™. Crafted in 14k white gold. Approximate drop: 1/2 inch.

A cup a cup a tea! I heart tea!

CUP OF LOVE HEART CUPS & SAUCERS (6) - $ 52.00
Invite your guests to a "Cup of Love" in these delightful heart shaped cups & saucers. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well! Choose from espresso size 2.5 oz. or tea cup size 7 oz. Also choose platinum or gold trim/handles. Sold as a set of 6 in assorted colors as shown. The price listed is for a set of 6 cups & 6 saucers.


PINK & GOLD TEA CUPS & SAUCERS (6) - $ 52.00
Invite your guests to a "Cup of Love" in these delightful pink heart shaped cups & saucers, trimmed in gold. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well! Tea cup size 7 oz. set of 6.

MINI HEART PASTEL ESPRESSO SET (6) - $ 27.00
Perfect for bridal shower and wedding favors, our Mini Heart Pastel Espresso Cups and Saucers can be filled with your favorite beans or sweet confections. Features whimsical heart shaped saucers with gold trim on the cups, saucers and handles. In assorted pastel colors, as shown. Comes in a yellow hat box styled gift box with white satin lining. Set of 6 tea cups & saucers.

Don't forget the Candy Sticks! This is very nostalgic ... rock candy!


CRYSTAL CANDY STICKS
Create a sparkling crystal theme for your candy buffet, bridal shower or wedding with our Crystal Candy Swizzle Sticks. Available in a set of 14 assorted colors or your choice of all one color. Choice of WRAPPED or UN-WRAPPED.

IDEA: Tie two Crystal sticks together with Personalized Ribbon for a unique and classy favor.

Rent Your Bridal Jewelry --- It's Cheaper and You'll Feel like a Million Dollars!

Something Borrowed, Something New. I know where you can find Diamond Rental Jewelry! Everyday, more brides are discovering the secret for looking diamond dripping gorgeous on their wedding day. They’re renting fine jewelry from Adorn Brides. Real jewelry, real diamonds, pearls and gold all at an affordable price, and many times costing much less than a costume jewelry purchase. Hey, if the movie stars can do it on the red carpet, why can't you the Bride? Afterall you are Princess for a Day!

Mae West said it best," “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” Now that makes cents! I mean sense!

See more of my Diamonds are a Brides Best Friend Even if Rented!. And, did I tell you that Adorn Bridal is associated with The Knot?

Wedding Paper Dolls ... A Cute Gift for the Flower Girl

The Pink Wedding Paper Dolls

During the post-war 50s, a woman's wardrobe was filled with stylish aprons, frocks and furs, hats, gloves, and handbags, slacks, suits, and sweaters, and everything in between--a prescribed outfit for every activity! Revisit the opulent styles from the decade reflected in this fabulous Pink Wedding collection, with 3 to 4 figures, over 30 outfits and dozens of accessories. "

Foundation Wear -- Key to a great look in your wedding dress!

Getting married ... suffice it to say you want to look your best ... and so does your mother and mother-in-law and all those bridesmaids you asked to be in the wedding!

The right dress is key, but what's under the dress is as important as the dress. Your under garments are going to help pull the dress and your look together.

Whether you need to slim down a few sizes or you just want to hide that small (or large) tummy bulge, we suggest reshaping as an excellent solution.

Shapewear has been around for years. It's the new version of
the girdle, but more comfortable and in this case, medical grade. Shapewear, not only pulls the bulges in, but it also helps correct your posture and give you a nice smooth line in your clothes. You can take inches off your waist, enhance your breasts and even decrease your thighs.

Chances are you will have to buy all new under garments for the dress anyway, why not check into the shapewear option? The more support you have in your wedding dress, the better the dress will look which also translates into better pictures and a happier bride and groom.

Upper Part of the Body

Short fitting undergarments that extends to the ribs, pushing the breasts up and reshaping the waist are ideal for a low back dres, sleeveless and tight fitting innerwear that covers the entire torso.


Lower Part of the Body

Undergarments that provides support for your back, lifts your buttocks and totally shapes your hips is the way to go for the lower part of the body. The weight of a wedding dress can add additional stress on your back so you need an undergarment that is durable enough to provide the support you need yet comfortable enough to withstand long hours of wear. (You also want to be able to sit.)

A good bet, is to order your garment when trying on wedding dresses. It will alleviate a lot of stress! Don't wait until the week before the wedding to order your undergarments; you want to be sure they fit well with your dress and any of the alterations made to your dress. It should fit well with your gown and flatter your shape. The most important factor in purchasing your bridal undergarment is comfort. Peace of mind is an essential issue on your wedding day.

Don't forget, you can also change the shape of your body by wearing shapewear on a daily basis. The Body Magic is perfect for reducing the thighs, stomach, butt, waist, etc. Feel free to browse our products page and shop at our online store.

And don't forget ... the most important beauty secret of your big day is one that is free .... your smile!

The Greatest Love is a Grate Favor!

The Greatest Love of All ; a song by Whitney Houston is a lovely ballad full of emotion and care. What if you want to show the "Gratest Love?" Marrying a cook or perhaps you are known for your famous fondue parties or fines' in the kitchen? Check out this adorable favor!

"The Gratest Love of All" Cheese Grater in Showcase Gift Box

What could be "grater" than a lovely, smiling bride walking down the aisle to fulfill her destiny? Why, a lovely, smiling bride bringing a fun, practical and unique wedding favor to each of her guests, of course! In this delightful gift presentation, The "Gratest" Love of All Cheese Grater is the skirt on a traditionally gowned, cardboard-cutout bride, who's carrying a bright bouquet of lavender-and-red blooms. The clear gift box says The "Gratest" Love of All, and it's all accented by a sheer white organza bow and a matching "For You" tag. The grater measures 3 ?" high, and the display gift box measures 5 ?" x 2 ?" x 1 ?".

Some may call it a "cheesy,"favor, I call it grate!

Honeymoon Lingerie? Be Cheeky!

Looking for a little bedroomo glamour? Be Cheeky is a specialist online shop for a great choice of sexy and seductive Lingerie, Swimwear, Accessories, Mens Underwear and Men's Swimwear. They stock lingerie from top quality specialist designers and manufacturers from around the world – most of their items can't be found on the high street and many lines are exclusive to Be Cheeky. Here are two on my wish list!

"Petal Applique Daisy Soft Bra by Damaris, Exclusive to BeCheeky"
Petal Applique Daisy Soft Bra by Damaris

"Nicole Luxury Padded Plunge Bra by Fauve"
"Nicole Luxury Padded Plunge Bra by Fauve"

Summer Party Place Settings: Cantalope Sailboats

Looking for a fabulous and inexpensive "WOW" factor for your wedding? So simple. So uniqe. I found this in the Southern Living Magazine; July 2009 Issue. This is great for the beach, summer or even spring wedding.

The cantalope sailboat. A wonderful spring/summer place setting. Take a wedge of melon which is basically a simple boat shape. (you can use honeydew or even watermelon if you prefer.) Then take a wooden skewer, some twine and thick card stock for a sail. Cut your paper into a curve triangle and use a pen to personalize. Cut a hole at the top and bottom of the paper and feed it onto a wood skewer. Afix a small piece of knotted twine at each end and stick into cantalope. Voila! A wonderful place setting that your guests will talk about. Take it a step further and purchase wedding stock with a light pattern or color coordinate to your wedding. You can also add other sailboat or nautical themes to the reception.

Source: Page 18, Southern Maryland Magazine (July, 2009); Photo by Ralph Anderson; Styling by Buffy Hargett

You Can't Elope But You CANTALOPE! Summer Weddings

Looking for a fabulous and inexpensive "WOW" factor for your wedding? So simple. So uniqe. I found this in the Southern Living Magazine; July 2009 Issue. This is great for the beach, summer or even spring wedding.

The cantalope sailboat. A wonderful spring/summer place setting. Take a wedge of melon which is basically a simple boat shape. (you can use honeydew or even watermelon if you prefer.) Then take a wooden skewer, some twine and thick card stock for a sail. Cut your paper into a curve triangle and use a pen to personalize. Cut a hole at the top and bottom of the paper and feed it onto a wood skewer. Afix a small piece of knotted twine at each end and stick into cantalope. Voila! A wonderful place setting that your guests will talk about. Take it a step further and purchase wedding stock with a light pattern or color coordinate to your wedding. You can also add other sailboat or nautical themes to the reception.

Source: Page 18, Southern Maryland Magazine (July, 2009); Photo by Ralph Anderson; Styling by Buffy Hargett

It's a Wrap! Cupcake Wedding Wrappers

You've put all that money out for the wedding ... you might as well go all the way. Beautify your cupcakes with goregous themed cupcake wrappers. Don't serve your cupcakes in the blue, yellow and pink paper wrappers of yester year. And yes, I know the silver ones are pretty, but check out the new laser cut cupcake wrappers. You don't bake in them, you set your baked cupcake in them. Believe me it's worth the effort. It turns your cupcakes into works of art! Until they are eaten of course!

See more of my It's a Wrap! Laser Cut Cupcake Wrappers! list at ThisNext.

Wedding Flowers in a Box ... Ingenious!

Ingenious! Check this company out: Bridesign.com They deliver your floral needs (in sets). The Flowers are delivered via FedEx, two days before your wedding. If you are not satisfied, another shipment can be sent overnight as part of their 100% satisfaction guarantee.

The interior tray is custom die-cut to cradle each arrangement. Each arrangement is further strapped in with Velcro-like seatbelts. To keep the flowers hydrated during shipping, completely pre-assembled wedding flowers are transported with the stems inserted into individual water tubes or wrapped in sponge bags. The flowers are actually still blooming in the box and have been timed for maximum beauty on a bride’s wedding day. For example; the Hydrangea set below is an 18 piece collection that costs a mere $440.00 (at press time)! That's a bargain! And they are gorgeous....

Blue Hydrangea Multipurpose 18 Piece Wedding Flower Collection

This versatile collection of blue hydrangea allows you to get creative with your wedding flowers and still stay on budget. You receive 18 handcrafted arrangements including centerpieces, bouquets and corsages which can be used a number of ways. The centerpieces can be used at the alter while the corsage can be pinned into the ring bearer's pillow for decoration. You mix and match the quantities of each arrangement so you get the combination that will work best for you. The flowers are harvested specifically for your wedding then professionally arranged and delivered to your door three days before the event in a specially engineered box. This process ensures you get gorgeous, affordable flowers that last longer than those from a florist or retail store. Freshness and on-time delivery are guaranteed.

Perhaps you like Calla Lillies ...

Calla Lily and Star of Bethlehem 36 Piece Wedding Flower Collection

This grand collection of calla lilies and Star of Bethlehem is a great way to save money and get some of the freshest, most beautiful wedding flowers available. Each collection includes 36 handcrafted arrangements including a bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere. You then mix and match quantities of centerpieces, bridesmaid bouquets, corsages, decor pieces and more so you get the combination that will work best for you. The flowers are harvested specifically for your wedding then professionally arranged and delivered to your door three days before the event in a specially engineered box. This process ensures you get gorgeous, affordable flowers that last longer than those from a florist or retail store. Freshness and on-time delivery are guaranteed.

or simple white roses ....

Off White Royal Rose 7 Piece Wedding Flower Collection

Perfect for an intimate wedding, this collection is a great way to save money and get some of the freshest, most beautiful wedding flowers available. Each collection includes 7 handcrafted arrangements including a bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere. You then mix and match quantities of centerpieces, bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and more so you get the combination that will work best for you. The flowers are harvested specifically for your wedding, then professionally arranged and delivered to your door three days before the event in a specially engineered box. This process ensures you get gorgeous, affordable flowers that last longer than those from a florist or retail store. Freshness and on-time delivery are guaranteed.