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Hello E-Trenders! Thank you for all the great feedback regarding Karyn's Sugar & Spice Shower blog post. Here is part two with a focus on the tablescape filled with sweetness and peppered with a bit of spice! . The days of chocolate fountains, tarts and whipped filled desserts are gone... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at EventTrender
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ZEN Design – Seven Principles Kanso (簡素) Simplicit... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at EventTrender
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Hello E-Trenders! As you know both Angela and I are going to be Aunts this Spring! We are so excited for our sisters and had a great time planning the showers with our moms and for the moms-to-be! When my sister Karyn and her husband Stan shared the news with... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2013 at EventTrender
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Hello E-Trenders! Happy Valentine's Week! We are celebrating with a sweet and salty smore treat! You are going to love these Open-Face Turtle Sea Salted Smores! Step One: Melt two cups of chocolate (dark and milk mixed). You can find the chocolate at your local craft or cake supply store... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2013 at EventTrender
Thanks Donna! Let us know if you try it and how it turns out! We really appreciate your feedback and are inspired by what you wrote. We could not agree more! Reminds me of a quote that Sue just gave me, Life Isn't About Finding Yourself. Life is about Creating Yourself. We are blessed to do what we love for a living and get to share the passion with others! Take care! ~Ang
Toggle Commented Feb 10, 2013 on Gazpacho Soup and Cookbook Giveaway! at EventTrender
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Vase jazzed up with this fleur de lis embellishment! Getting Started: Hey E-Trenders, it's Angela! I purchased the red vase from a local thrift store. I found the fleur de lis embellishment at Hobby Lobby. They sell several different sizes and designs but I figured even if the size of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2013 at EventTrender
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Hello E-Trenders! Are you looking for a delish Super Bowl recipe? We love, love this easy breezy meatball appetizer inspired by "Royal Parker" - Elizabeth Gray! This simple family recipe requires three ingredients and one pound of appetizer size meatballs. You can purchase a frozen bag of meatballs at your... Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at EventTrender
Amber, I believe that is white Stock. Popular in wedding bouquets and centerpieces too!
Toggle Commented Jan 16, 2013 on Summer Citrus Shower at EventTrender
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Add a creative twist to your favorite pastimes this holiday season! With your holiday decorating under way, EventTrender is bringing you some retro inspiration to add a classic twist to any décor! Vintage cameos and Grandma’s antiques are the hottest trend, and a perfect addition to the holidays. Plus, showcasing... Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2012 at EventTrender
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What constitutes the most wonderful fun filled Christmas ornament exchange party? Is it the planning and coordinating, or the attention to detail? Perhaps it is the thrill of anticipating your guest's enjoyment... Whatever the answer, our very own E-Trender Angela has accomplished just that! Let's fast forward to the conclusion... Continue reading
Posted Dec 12, 2012 at EventTrender
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Cheerio E-Trenders - we can't wait to share this festive dessert idea imported from London! Who could resist a slice of this show-stopper inspired by Master Patissier, Eric Lanlard (an ET favorite). The combination of cherries, chocolate, marshmallows, golden sultanes and crunchy biscuit is simply divine! Simply make one dozen... Continue reading
Posted Dec 5, 2012 at EventTrender
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All that Glitters...is Chocolate! A couple years ago, Sue and I attended the National Association for Catering and Events Experience Conference where they introduced us to Bedazzle My Bonbons and I have not been able to get these pretty little treats out of my head since! These little beauties are... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2012 at EventTrender
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Hello E-Trenders - Halloween is right around the corner! Are you ready? We wanted to share a couple last minute DIY Halloween ideas showcased by our E-Trender friends! We LOVE this brown bag broom filled with candy shared by Devonna Snowdon over at Chair Covers & Linens. It's such a... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2012 at EventTrender
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Long ago, wagons were created for transporting goods, materials and sometimes people...today they are used as an amusement for children and as beautiful decorations for gardens and events -the decorated wagon is one vintage trend that we just cannot get enough of! A escort card holder for a wedding! Wagon... Continue reading
Posted Oct 18, 2012 at EventTrender
Congrats to lucky number 14! You are the winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello E-Trenders - have we got an autumn inspired dessert recipe for you! Each spoonful is pure fall heaven! It's truly a home-run and tested several times until perfected! A wonderful recipe for Thanksgiving Dinner or a Sunday Supper. You are going to fall in love with our ET pumpkin... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2012 at EventTrender
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Where else can you go to shop for the perfect glass pumpkin...the Glass Academy's glass pumpkin patch in Dearborn Michigan of course?! E-Trenders - you are going to want to read this entire blog post and enter our contest! Yes - you have a chance to win one of these... Continue reading
Posted Oct 4, 2012 at EventTrender
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The excitement of transitioning to a glistening and colorful new season has arrived. Autumn with it's splendor is a joy to behold! We asked E-Trender contributor Judy Rizzo to do a little fall fact finding for us and wanted to explore the history and traditions of pumpkins. The versatility of... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2012 at EventTrender
Hi Maria! We sooo love the Witches Brew...especially this time of year! Of course you can take a fun little trip up to Omena and buy some there but Leelanau distributes this wine across the state of Michigan and parts of the Midwest. Many of their wines can be found at Meijer stores, Sam's Club and Kroger stores. Visit www.leelanaucellars.com. It is also called Leelanau Spiced Wine and you can find it under that label year round!
Toggle Commented Sep 16, 2012 on Bewitching Brews at EventTrender
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As we say farewell to Summer and fall in love with Autumn, we wanted to share one last summer inspired event! Jennifer Blakley and her Mom are all about party themes! They wanted to create a shower for Jennifer that was summery, fresh, fun and of course cute! The theme... Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2012 at EventTrender
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~Wedding Coordination by E-Trender Angela Butorac~ Lisa & David's Old Hollywood Glam Wedding~ Lisa and I first met when she was a bridesmaid in a wedding I coordinated a few years ago for her friends, Grace and Scott. Lisa contacted me to meet with her about the plans for her... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2012 at EventTrender
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School bells are ringing again and students everywhere are back to school! Here are some great ideas for back to school teacher gifts submitted by some of our readers... Amber shares this Crayon Wreath she made for her kids teachers. Click here for the DIY instructions on how to make... Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2012 at EventTrender
Hi Alice, we highly recommend that the dip be refrigerated however, it would be safe to leave it out no longer than an hour at room temperature. Some transporting suggestions would be to transport them in a mini cooler or on ice until you get to your destination.
Toggle Commented Aug 25, 2012 on Apple Dip & Tips!! at EventTrender
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You Are My Sunshine Theme Graduation Party for Tia by Event Coordinatior, Stylist & EventTrender Angela Butorac When Tia and her parents, Gene and Sonia contacted Angela to help them plan Tia's graduation party at their home, they set up a meeting to get to know each other and talked... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2012 at EventTrender
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First comes love, then comes marriage... E-Trender Angela Butorac shares the details of this beautiful wedding she coordinated as the married couple, Jamie and Jeremy get ready to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary on July 30th! Beautiful Photographic Memories captured by Mollan Photography Personal Flowers for the bridal party... Continue reading
Posted Jul 26, 2012 at EventTrender