The Frosted Petticoat announced yesterday on twitter they are featured in the latest issue of Real Simple in an article on Beach Party Ideas for Bridal Showers. Their vanilla chocolate seashells are showcased and aren't they just perfect for summer parties and weddings? For $11.50 you will receive 12 chocolate seashells {5 large and 8 small}. Each amazingly detailed seashell is hand painted with edible starlight white glimmer. I think I'm in sweet love. Hubby thinks I'm crazy, but while I like any chocolate, I have to say white chocolate is my favorite kind. He prefers milk or dark chocolate, of course.

Image Credit: Photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat and Styling by Elizabeth Maclennan

Laurel of Go Against the Grain was so sweet to send me a little package for Valentine's Day. The packaging was so pretty and I loved the addition of the glittered clothespin {I'm a girl that loves glitter}. Inside was another pretty package - a muslin bag with the letters LOVE stamped on it. I just love this idea by the way. With muslin bags {even paper bags} you can easily use rubber stamps and customize the packaging anyway you'd like for any event.

Inside the muslin bag were samples of the Valentine's Day cupcake toppers Laurel has created and sells in her Go Against the Grain etsy shop. 

The pucker up cupcake toppers are just too cute and the cupid's arrow cupcake toppers are just pure brilliance. These toppers are actually in two pieces {one end has the heart-shaped arrow head and the other has the feathered end}. Below shows you a photo from Laurel of the cupid's arrow cupcake toppers in action. {previous 3 photos were taken by myself with my iphone}. Don't you just love these toppers?

I recently came across this beautiful lace bridal robe created by Maggie from The Giving Bride on etsy and had to share it with you. For all the bride-to-be's out there, feel free to pass this post along to your sweetie as it's the perfect robe for the wedding morning and night, as well as the honeymoon. At The Giving Bride, 10% of your purchase goes towards supporting women's charities. Since Maggie makes each item custom, feel free to contact her should you like to see the robe in a color other than bright bridal white. If she can get her hands on the color lace you'd like, she's ready to create. Oh, and the color of the ribbon at the waist can be changed too.

I have something fun for today - it's a handmade Valentine's Day gift guide that features lots of ruffles. Wouldn't that bolero be perfect for a winter wedding? And, how about that apron? It would make great gifts for your bridesmaids. What's your favorite{s}? I can't really say I have a favorite since I picked ALL of my etsy "ruffled" favorites to share with you :)

1. Felt Heart Wreath | $40
2. Gold Ruffle Hoop Earrings | $28
3. Red Ruffled Infinity Scarf | $18
4. X & O Ruffle Throw Pillows | $38
5. Bridal Ruffle Bolero | $95
6. Hand Knit Ruffled Scarf | $25
7. Black and Pink Valentine's Day Apron | $36
8. Red Ruffle Bloom Shoe Clips | $32

Mugs of hot chocolate just got a lot more colorful with these creative flavors of marshmallows. Are you planning a hot chocolate bar at your wedding or party?

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You can now offer marshmallows that match your color palette. Or, you might like to offer a sampler of all different flavors for your guests to choose from. Wouldn't it be great to serve homemade marshmallows instead of the standard supermarket ones? They will surely become the talk of the party. The marshmallows showcased below are just a tiny sampling of the amazing handmade marshmallow flavors you can find on etsy . . .

These Italian Stracciatella Marshmallows from Viveltre are infused with rich Belgian Chocolate shavings.

An extra dose of chocolate in hot cocoa is always a good thing. These Peppermint and Chocolate Covered Marshmallows from So Cozy Creations are sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

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Margarita Tequila Marshmallows from Sweetniks are made with fresh lime juice, lime zest and of course, tequila.

These Bubble Gum Gourmet Marshmallows from Sugarpop Bakeshop feature a sweet bubble gum flavor that's blended into a classic and fluffy vanilla marshmallow. It's then sprinkled with colorful sugar pearls and dusted with confectioners sugar.

Which gourmet marshmallow flavor is your favorite?

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