Donuts.

I love donuts. I shouldn't...really shouldn't but I do. I think they are tasty, and pretty, and just perfectly, perfect. When was the last time you ever saw a donut as your dessert at and event or wedding? It's obviously not the best dessert to serve, cause you know it has no grilled figs, honey drizzle or lemon sabayon, but its got some damn good chocolate covered-cream filled-cake! I wouldn't necessarily choose a donut as your meal finale at an event. I know it doesn't seem like it but even I have a bit of class. However you can bet on it, that there will be a donut sweet table at my wedding..for sure.. no doubt. I don't care what people think they are going to stick on the table its not happening. Donuts Donuts Donuts! I mean how cute would that be with a little glass of milk. I tried to source a few images to relay the mental images in my head. Hopefully you all get what I am thinking.

Until next time.

 

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Yarn.

I much prefer to create the decor than purchase it. Don't get me wrong I am a shopping freak, purchasing is great, you can get some amazing items here, here, or here. I just find personal touches can really help to make that event special, and sometimes even make your guests feel more comfortable.

I wasn't sure that I wanted to post about this DIY project today, because literally everyone will be getting one of these for Christmas. Sorry! These yarn covered letters make such great decor items at weddings, parties, or dinners. They even make as great wall decor for any room in the house.  

All you need is:

 

Wooden letters. You can pick these up at the dollar store, or any Michael's Craft Store, sometimes even Winners has them. It doesn't matter what colour they are because you are going to cover it up.

You will obviously need some yarn. You can buy it again at the dollar store, Michael's, Walmart will have some. The best yarn would be from specialty knitting stores.

 

The obvious next step is to wrap the letters in the yarn of your choice. I would start with a bit of glue, and end with a bit of glue, but its up to you about how you want to finish  them ( i.e. knotting)

 

Finished Products:

 

If you are feeling extra creative and a little daring, create your letters using a hammer and nails, either on the wall itself or on an awesome 2"4. Looks pretty amazing if your willing to try.

 

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Crystal Paradise.

Finally...Belize. it's taken a while, to be honest, while researching the destination, not everything really pops out at me as "must blog now", so I have been picky about what to blog. If anyone has been there, please shoot me a comment on something you'd like to see!

 

I try to post about the more unique venue's that will hopefully leave you with an awesome experience, or a really big yearning to hit that place up, maybe throw a party, get married, what ever floats your boat.

 

I came across Crystal Paradise Resort, and fell in love. I dig straw huts. I mean I love everything about it, minus the bugs that might get in there and burrow. However, back to Crystal Paradise, this beautiful Eco-friendly resort is located in the middle of the jungle, along the Macal River. It sounds far, but it is only a short distance into the main Cayo town.

 

Crystal Paradise actually boasts 6 different types of hand-made Cabana's. (Valley View Thatched Cabanas (houses 3), Deluxe Thatched Cabanas (houses 4), Garden View Lofts (houses 6), Regular Rooms (houses 4) and the Heliconia Cottage (houses 2)). Each Cabana has their own charm, however the Heliconia is definitely the one you want to stay at..its quite beautiful and it is fully air conditioned, which I'm pretty sure might be a big NEED in that hot, sweaty jungle.

 

Crystal Paradise also offers home cooked meals (served family style) on a daily basis. These meals are not free.

 

I have included a few picture's below. Anyone for a vacay?