angelorian tradition = fabulous giveaway

Check out this great giveaway from the Angelorian Tradition!  Crystal's items are beautiful, so enter soon and you might snatch up these wedding cake forks, 50 custom wedding penny favors and a matching lucky penny for the bride's shoe.

Happy Planning!
Shelly

fall is on the way!

Funny wedding photos...are they a DO or a DON'T?

Sometimes life sends you little presents....right to your inbox!  My friends and I are funny...well we think we are funny and we tell others that we are.....so...!  We are constantly searching the web to find the best....and sometimes super inappropriate photos to share.  That got me thinking about wedding photos...and I have seen my fair share of ones that really make me wonder....what in the???

I know every bride is different and what might seem like a genius idea to one....looks like a hot mess to another!  I try not to get such enjoyment out of the ones....you know the ones. The ones that 99.9% of the population look at and think "WOW!"  and not wow in the good way....wow in the very bad, were you drinking till dawn, then slid out of the back of a Nissan with your wedding dress on saying "LET'S DO THIS!" So I thought I would share some of my favorites I have seen....and let me start by saying "you're welcome!"

"Attention rider....please remain seated until the bridesmaid comes to a full and complete stop"

"ehhhh that'll do"

"You know what would make a REALLY GREAT wedding photo for our album?"

"Attention Storm Troopers....you look like idiots" 

GOD

You might want to put the finger away friend and take a look at your new bride....that says more about you than it does her  ;)

"MOM?!?! DAD?!?!.....you've gotta be kidding me...put down my baby and back away slowly!"

"Ok hold on...he is coming out breach...but I can feel the head...he is almost out"!!!

 

 

 I apologize in advance if these photos are of you or your family.....I am really, really sorry ;)

Much love and laughter,



yummy ~ signature drink

Oooh Martha, Martha, Martha!  I should have known when I saw the picture that the link would take me to her website :)  I think every party should have a signature drink!  You work so hard to create an amazing food menu....it only seems right not to forget about the beverages!   I am a sucker for decorated rims....I mean really....who doesn't love the way it looks!!  This one is by far my favorite looking drink...I have yet to try it but it has all my yummy ingredients so I am sure it would be fabulous!!  I would like to introduce you to the "Starlight Royale" !!

I can hear the gasps from over here :))))  Isn't she lovely!  Now who wouldn't want to take a little sip from that beautiful sugared rim!  I am sure you could make a non alcoholic version of this quite easily!  I also couldn't help but think how our Company Forty Two Drink Stirrers would work quite fabulous with this drink....or any drink for that matter :)

So let's all make a toast to summer drinks and fabulous parties!

Much love and laughter...

 





happy etsyversary angelorian tradition! ~ giveaway

So this is the first Co. 42 blog giveaway and we are excited that it is with our good friend Crystal from the Angelorian Tradition! Crystal's Etsy shop, The Angelorian Tradition, is turning a year old and we thought we would help her celebrate by telling you a little bit about her unique products and of course doing a giveaway. 

Having learned the art of metal stamping from her grandfather, Crystal's products are a labor of love.  She truly enjoys what she does and loves sharing her work with others. The Angelorian Tradition sells beautiful, hand stamped, metal gifts such as vintage flatware, guitar picks and so much more.  And if you are looking for creative wedding favors look no further.  Crystal can make personalized, hand stamped wedding pennies for your big day.  Your guests will love this creative touch.

Now I love all of Crystal's creations but I am a little obsessed with her stamped spoons.  I love them! The sayings are funny and I actually don't feel that guilty while I am shoving food in my face with one of them.  Crystal sent me the spoon below and I decided to take a pic so you can see her handy work.

To help the A.T. celebrate its one year in the Etsy world we are joining together to give away some fabulous items.

~The Details~

A "Little Box of Whimsy" from The Angelorian Tradition

4 resin rose thumb tacks (perfect for inspiration boards)

1 roll of orange roses fabric tape (5.5 yards x 1/2 inch)
3 hand-crochet flower appliqués
1 pair lavender Swarovski crystal heart earrings
1 vintage 1960's Irish lucky penny magnet
1 caramel colored rose resin ring, resizable
1 ribbon bookmark in purple, with a purple Swarovski crystal channel on the end

(Value $25.00)

Wooden Flower Napkin Rings from Company Forty Two

8 wooden flower napkin rings with twine

flower style, carnation

color ~ your choice

(Value $ 20.00)

~How To Enter~
1. Enter the giveaway below using your email or Facebook.

2. Choose one or several of the options ~ to like, tweet, pin or comment. Each option counts as one entry. The more entries you have – the better chances you have to win!

3. The contests ends on July 2nd at 12am.  The winner will be notified within 48 hrs.
4. To make this giveaway even sweeter Crystal is offering a discount for all Co.42 readers:
15% off $5.00+
Coupon Code: COM42
Valid Until: July 8th

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something different ~ ohhhh how I could use one of these!

When my sister asked me to come on board to be her....Internet guru....as she calls it (still trying to come up with something fabulous as my title)...I couldn't help but smile and say "What took you so long"  :)  I must say I stalk the Internet....I research everything to death and would NEVER make a hotel reservation without combing through the countless review boards for such things.  If you want to know where to eat, where not to eat, where is the best place to get your tan on or anything else...I'm your girl!   I also find myself looking for something crunchy, tangy, sweet, spicy or anything else in the cracker type category as my go-to-fuel for such demanding research!  Then that leads us to the crumbs....lots and lots of crumbs!  I look down at my keyboard sometimes and think...did I eat ribs at some point or maybe something with jam on it???  I mean seriously how can one persons keyboard get so funky?  So I research to find something fabulous to clean up after me....I originally thought of some sort of fan that would actually suck up the crumbs before they landed on my keyboard.....surprisingly that doesn't exist....yet ;)   I was off to find the next best thing..... 

The Keepit Clean Keyboard System!!!   :angels singing:  Yes it will clean all your snacking indiscretions away with a few swipes of the handle!  YES, YES, YESSSS!!!   I will no longer have to deal with the snarky, sideways looks I get from my people....I mean I thought everyone had a few crumbs in their closet!  I have placed my order and cannot wait to try it out!  I have a giant bag of something super crunchy just waiting to be inhaled! I will make sure and post my super scientific findings for you! 

Well, that didn't hurt so bad....my first Company Forty Two blog post.....I look forward to sharing more of these with you!   Ohhh and if you have any suggestions for my title please feel free to share it with us.....and I would not be opposed to have princess somewhere in that....just sayin ;)

Much love and laughter...

etsy love ~ let's get hitched

'Let's Get Hitched' by hellosmallworld

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Gold Wedding Table Numbers, ... companyfortytw... $10	Succulent Rock Trio Planters... LandMstudio $150	Beautiful Jersey Dress, Stra... ASSAFPELLEG $79	Wedding Cake Topper Love Bir... VVDesignsShop $21.9
Vintage Leather Suitcase, Br... RollingHillsVi... $38	Lily of the Valley Earrings,... TaylorsEclecti... $40	camera flower photo print - ... oohprettyshiny $40	SALE Antique Birdcage / Rust... 86home $125.8
Wedding Ring Pillow Birds Ne... VVDesignsShop $23.99	Moth origami lampshade white nellianna $59	ON SALE Locket, Poppy Locket... emmagemshop $62.99	Wedding Hanger, Bridal Hange... lilafrances $25

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etsy love ~ the beauty of coral

'The Beauty of Coral' by happybdaytome

Lovely selection of items in the color coral.

Wedding Dog Collar Flower - ... BowWowCouture $21.95	chiffon coral bridesmaid dre... AFairyland $66	Coral orange fancy animal pr... ZIBtextile $45	Vintage Sea Fan Coral Print ... OrangeTail $14
Rosary Style Necklace - Salm... ClairdeLuneJew... $25	Coral Pillow Covers - TWO 18... PureHomeAccent... $36	Coral peach Petti Romper, La... BabyBloomzBout... $24.95	Coral Chevron Dress Cute Zig... LemniscateAddi... $37.99
pink coral stripe . swarovsk... jlmariejewelry $45	PINK CORAL - Stud Earrings -... EarSugar $12	Peach Crystal Cluster Earrin... GlassRiverJewe... $37	Coral baby girl shoes, taffe... MartBabyAccess... $19.95
Cluster necklace, pink coral... AAprill $27	Coral Pink Polka Dot Bow T... MeandMatilda $19.99	Coral Pillows Decorative Thr... FestiveHomeDec... $36	20 Coral Wedding Place Cards... companyfortytw... $60

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