“Someday My Prince Will Come”

Did you ever dream of being a Disney princess bride?
Now you can be with the line of Disney princess bridal gowns.

Which princess would you be?
Preferences based primarily on dress design. The prince is a secondary consideration.
Besides who remembers any princely potentials besides Aladdin?

Ariel.

They used to call this style ‘fish tail.’
Now it’s ‘mermaid.’ Still something fishy about it to me.
Personally, I think it makes every girl look like she’s packing a little more bait in the dorsal fin. But then again, what do I know, my dress had *gasp* sleeves!


Does this dress make you want to ‘fish or cut bait’ or ‘reel it in?’


Belle.

You know I’m going to say it.
I can’t… help…myself….

Is this a beauty or a beast?

I warned you.


Cinderella.

My sentimental favorite for the fact alone I had a Cinderella watch with the Cinderella figurine and I think I still have both! Somewhere.

It still works but can be slow on the uptick and the vintage figurine has seen better days.

We’re still talkin’ about the watch and figurine aren’t we?
Just checkin’.


Sleeping Beauty.

Is the prince sold as an accessory?
If so, I’m in.


There’s just something about a prince in a blue velvet jacket.


Okay. I take that back.


Snow White.

I used to think I’d make a perfect Snow White at Disneyland,
the dark hair, fair skin, ruby red lips and all.

However, this was a long, long time ago when I used to hang with the Lost Boys of my youth.


I looked in my mirror, mirror on the wall this morning.


I still got game on the ruby red lips.
What I need now is pixie dust. Big time.
Where the hell is Tinkerbell when I need her?
Fairies can be so flighty.

Tiana.

I’m not familiar with her.

She must be very recent.
I do love the fondant draped skirt though.

It reminds me of ‘Disney Frosting.’
Which I heard from a documentary on Disney animation is what the Imagineers called the yummy, drippy magic of sparkles and light where all your wishes come true.

You know the kind you ask your Fairy Godmother for when you’re breaking into a sweat hopping around your closet getting into the second layer of Spanx after your hair is already done and now is sticking to your forehead and curling your bangs and your mascara and eyeliner has crept up into every fold in the upper third of your face and your high school reunion is tonight?


Yeah. That kind.

Jasmine.

Elegance and sophistication but in the end she picked the guy who could make her laugh.

So, speaking of elegance and sophistication… uh, sort of?…

What do these beautiful gowns have in common with

“The Great White Granny Panties Give-Away” this Friday?

If you answered, “They’re both white!”
You’re right!

And hopefully, like Jasmine, you’ll share my sense of humor. 😉


So tell me, which princess are you?

Marshmallow Bunny Pops!

marshmallow bunny pops

These bunny marshmallow pops are perfect to find in an Easter basket, for spring time bake sales, as a friendship gift or to make with the kids! Here’s how and what You’ll Need: 3 extra-large marshmallows 2 regular (large) sized marshmallows (the kind you find in the store) 1 mini marshmallow 1 twisty marshmallow candy writer in white. This is not frosting but candy coating. pan of hot water, not boiling 12″ long lollipop sticks, 1 for each bunny pink… [Read More]

Next Week…

I’ve got a great week planned!First, I must tell you to put next Friday on your calendar because beginning at 12 AM I’m hosting “The Great White Granny Panties Give-Away”! It’s open for exactly 24 hours. You won’t want to miss seeing what this is all about, trust me! For those of you who subscribe to Pink Martinis and Pearls through email subscriptions, you know your notifications of a post come in late at night so you’ll have to check… [Read More]

Decorated Chick Cookies!

decorated chick cookies

One chick is back in the nest from college for spring break and I’ll have the other for a few precious days beginning tomorrow night so before I take a few days off to enjoy being a mother hen again I wanted to show you how easy these little cookie chicks are to make. I could say I was making them for my chicks homecoming, (how cute would that be) but I really made them to try out for an… [Read More]

Molded Sugar Roses and Leaves

I’m reposting this how-to from last May since a lot of people seem to be searching for it and it’s not coming up in my search window. I hope this makes it more accessible. Molded sugar makes for a very pretty presentation at tea time and they’re very easy and quick to make. This project took me less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Things you will need: Superfine or regular Sugar Food Coloring Water Plastic Candy Mold Cardboard… [Read More]

Decorated Wedding Cookies – Part 2

wedding cookies favors bridal shower cookies

The wedding cookie samples are finished!I started with a batch of plain cookies not knowing where they were going to take me.I usually have designs in my head but yesterday I had none, nada, zilch. I let the bride’s colors guide me – pink, green and black.Light pink roses and lots of greenery to be specific. The wedding cake will be white with pink roses and with black bands of icing around the bottom of each tier. Jennifer, the bride,… [Read More]

Qunioa Salad – True Food Restaurant

Lately I’ve been enjoying Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food restaurant in Newport Beach in Fashion Island. It’s not ‘health food’ per se but healthful eating. The menu is completely seasonal and is based on Dr. Weil’s take on the food pyramid. There is red wine and dark chocolate listed on the pyramid so he has my attention. We went to a cooking presentation last week where Dr. Weil was present. He is exactly what he seems ~ casual, informative and… [Read More]

Embossed Fondant Wedding Cookies – Part 1

wedding cookies favors bridal shower cookies

  Today I’m working on my second batch of prototype wedding cookies for my niece’s May wedding. While I was looking for a different cutter to use, I came across this kit of a 3-tierd square shaped cake and 3 embossing sheets to use with rolled fondant. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them!The kit is called Cookie Cutter Texture Set by Autumn Carpenter. There are also some informative video tutorials on the website which I found while… [Read More]

Normalcy.

I have been deeply affected by the enormous tragedy in Japan. The images coming in everyday are overwhelming. I try only to watch at night which has probably been the reason for my restless nights. I have a bad feeling. The kind where you go about your day and look around like you’re trying to capture normalcy knowing it will be gone when you wake up tomorrow.There is a nuclear power plant in south OC. A big one. As the… [Read More]

“…And The Vera Bradley Give-Aways Go To…”

Congratulations to the lucky recipients! Day 1 – Slim Case – Lucky #18 ~ Mrs. MFC Day 2 – Address Book – Lucky #18 ~ Bronco Mom Day 3 – Zip ID Case – Lucky #12 ~ Aprons & Appetites Day 4 – Jewelry Roll – Lucky #8 ~ Heather @ Pixie Dust Day 5 – Mini Organizer – Lucky# 36 ~ Melayne Marchese All numbers were chosen by random.org. Trust me. 🙂 Please email me with your addresses so… [Read More]