Our New Offer!!!

We are happy to now offer custom water bottle labels to you.  For almost four years, we have been creating these chic and inexpensive favor options but has never marketed them until now.  They are perfect for any season and almost any occasion.  As we update our portfolio with our designs, we will post them here for you to see along with ordering information.

Please read before ordering:

Our custom labels are $12 for 24.

The standard size is 2"x 8.5".  Different sizes may be requested prior to ordering with us (and based on availability)

Please measure your water bottle prior to ordering.

The labels are for decorative purposes only and should be used on clean and dry bottles.

You can choose from a label in the album or request a custom design.

water bottle is not included

What we need

The names, type of event, colors and/or theme, quantity of labels, and shipping address

Proofs

A digital proof will be sent to the email address that you provide at the time of ordering (be sure to add us to your contacts to avoid mail going to your "junk" folder).  Up to two (2) revisions can be made with your design.

Ink colors may slightly vary on actual product from that of your digital proof.

Payment

We gladly accept payment using PayPal and this service accepts major credit/debit cards...and is SECURE.  An electronic invoice will be sent to the email address that you provide.  

Shipping and Tax

Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your order once it is approved.  Rush orders can be arranged for an additional fee.  Shipping is $5.00 for labels and $2.00 for an additional item.

Arkansas residents:  An 8.25% sales tax will be added along to your order along with shipping.

How to Place Your Order

Send an email to:  create@thepinktearose.com.  Include the names, type of event, colors and/or theme, quantity of labels, and shipping address.  A confirmation email will be sent to you to verify your order.

Visit us on Facebook to see more of our designs.

Busy Bee Indeed

This fall season has certainly been a busy one for the PTRE staff.  In late September, I gave birth to my second daughter and has had the opportunity to be home with her.  In addition to nurturing her, I have a 5 year old little diva and my hubby's handsome 14 year old son to see after and make sure that they equally have me when needed.  I will tell you that this time at home from the office (and my day job) afforded me the opportunity to reflect on the things that are most important to me.  And, that is family.  Hopefully, I can spend more time with them and enjoy the growth that is occurring right before my eyes.

As soon as I thought I was ready to get back in the swing of things, I had to undergo an operation this past Thursday that has now caused me to stay off of my feet and get much needed rest.  So, I am bound to bed for a little while with my trustworthy (knocking on the wooden headboard) laptop to get back to blogging and planning my events for 2011.

I thank you for being patient and faithful to my little blog and hope that I can bring some interesting things back to it. Now, let's get ready to prepare for the holidays, shall we?!  

Have a fabulous weekend.

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Happy Friday!

It's Friday and we are ready for the weekend, too!  We will be preparing for our August weddings this weekend  and getting ready for school to begin.  Can you believe the summer is pretty much....GONE?!

Well, we have something that might give you something to do while you're waiting for the new week.  Check out the pages of the Arkansas Brides Magazine.  If you haven't had the chance to pick up the glossy goodness, no worries!  You can virtually flip through the pages, here.

Enjoy your weekend, dahlings!

Just a Love Quote

Love and kindness are never wasted.  They always make a difference.  They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

-Barbara De Angelis

Have a lovely day, ya'll!

Etsy Find: Davie and Chiyo Clutches

Davie and Chiyo on Etsy is showing out!

One of my favorite online retail therapy clinics sites is Etsy.  These cute little clutches would be great for gifts for your bridal party...and they can be personalized, too!  And why not shop for yourself, too?

One of my personal favorites and "wants".  This gorgeous black clutch with oversized bow. So girly.

A great bridal clutch wouldn't you agree?!  There many more pretties in their online boutique to check out.  Enjoy!

Ask the Planner: Invitations and Gifts

Question:  Is it appropriate for me to include my gift registry in my wedding invitations?


Our Response:
This question does come up quite a bit.  But as much as we don't want to tell you NO to anything this is one that we advise you not to do.  No gift information or cash/gift card requests should be included in your wedding invitation.  Including this information could send off a message that you are more interested in the gift than your guest that you are inviting.

However, you can include this information on your wedding website, blog, and shower invitation.  Make sure that your mom, bridal party, and other gal pals know where you are registered so that they can share this information with others.

We'd like to hear from you, what are your thoughts on including gift information in wedding invitations?

image:  Red Book Magazine

Got a favor?

Many brides spend a lot of time contemplating "the perfect favor" for her guests.  And, I'm sure that guests look forward to some type of goody at the wedding reception.  But, as a professional planner and one who is one of the last people at the reception and has seen ALL sorts of favors come and go and be left on the tables, floors, and in the waste baskets,  I have a few suggestions that can help you save big on these little trinkets (meaning NOT WASTE MONEY ON UNWANTED FAVORS).

Just to say that you "have or had" a favor shouldn't drive you to just pick any kind of treat to give to your guests.  Are they necessary?  It's totally up to you and your budget!

When I have clients to ask me what type of favor should they gift, I make certain to share with them to give something that they wouldn't mind receiving at a reception.  Successful favors are usually those that are practical.  How many of you swoon over bubbles, CDs, coasters (with the couples picture on them), matches, tealight candles, and something homemade that you can't recognize the purpose?  I guarantee you that if you are using one of these favors for your reception, I'm not personally digging at you.  Do what you like and rock it.

But keep in mind that guests tend to like things that they can use (eat or drink) right then. Here are a few of our suggestions that will keep your "cleaning crew" from trashing your unused trinkets from your reception:

• Interactive candy or dessert stations 
• Photobooth keepsakes
• Something yummy to eat in pretty packaging (i.e. monogrammed cookies, chocolates, candies, candy apples, pretzels)
• Personalized/Monogrammed pretties such as glassware, paperweights, lip balm, sunblock, playing cards, fans (especially if it's during the hot summer months), 
• Signature beverages

Again, these are just a few of our suggestions that we have seen in action and have been very successful.  You must consider the number of guests that you are serving and how much you will spend per person. Give your guests something that you would appreciate if you were a guest.  Don't have a favor in mind, that's fine too!  Great food, music, and fun can be a sweet treat, too!

What favors are you considering for your party or reception?

Princess and the Frog Tea Party

I had the pleasure of planning a beautiful birthday party for a client's daughter.  When she told me that she wanted a Princess and the Frog tea party, I was ecstatic!!!  What a fun party to create for a little girl.  I really enjoyed this movie and did my best to incorporate aspects of the film into the party.  Enjoy the pictures!

Entrance Table.  Included was a treasure of princess pretties for the girls to add to their royal attire.

In the movie, Princess Tiana worked really hard to purchase her own restaurant by keeping all of her tips in a jar.  As you can see, she made it!

The Party Space

Place Settings with custom bottled waters and placecards

Yummy Cupcakes

Birthday letter from Prince Naveen

The little princesses enjoyed learning the proper way to sip their tea...dainty pinky up!

Our version of Princess Tiana's tasty beignets.  ...powdered donuts!  

After lunch, the princesses were able to make their own pot of  "sweet gumbo".

Mason jars were the perfect containers for the "sweet gumbo" ingredients.

Cute and yummy princess frog marshmallows.

"Gumbo" pots

Princesses making their "gumbo"

Remember Mama Odie?!  Well, the princesses moved right on over to make their own special glitter lotion.  This was a hit!

Small aprons were provided so that they wouldn't get their royal attire messy.

"Secret Beauty Potion" (lotion)

Potion Making

We're Still Here!

There is a huge gap between this post and my last blog post.  Over the past month or so, I have really been working hard to stay on top of business and personal life.  Well this time, the personal life has slightly but positively affected business.  How?!  Well, I have been really sick lately and didn't seem to know what was going on with me.  Until one day, it hit me....I might be pregnant or have a long lasting rare virus.  The verdict...I'm expecting a little cute package of love!!!

My days are very long and sometimes hard to get by but with the help of my family and my adorable husband, Mr. Officer, I'm able to move forward.

I may not be able to post every day but I can certainly commit to offering at least 3 posts (M-W-F) for you.  I'll send updates via the blog, too!   ...oohh oohh oohh...any fabulous baby shower ideas?!  If so, I'd love to hear them.  I'll even share news about that here, too!

Thanks a bunch for checking back regularly and I can't wait to hear your ideas.

Happy Love Day!

I hope that you enjoy your Valentine's Day today.  Have a "sweet" day!

image: flickr-Sister 72

Budget Chic DIY for Hearts Day

I was preparing dinner one night and as I opened up one of the canned veggies the cute little pink lightbulb flashed over my head.   Not about dinner...but the empty can.  So, I had Little Miss tear off the wrapper and then I washed the can and sat it on the counter.  Mr. Officer threw it away.  I tried this about 2-3 times again only to have him throw them away (on different days).  But then, it's probably not that easy living with someone who will create anything out of anything!

I started off with the clean can, tissue paper, glittery 12x12 scrapbook paper, glittery magnet, and some candy.  I used the paper trimmer to cut the scrapbook paper down to size (4.25"x10").  With my handy dandy hot glue gun, I wrapped the can with the paper.  Then, I added (not shown above) a lighter glittery strip of paper to the center (see below).  I secured the magnet with a dollop of hot glue, although the magnet worked fine alone. I then added one sheet of tissue paper and my candy...

Voila!

My very own little cute Valentine's Day treat container thingy.  Under five bucks.  This would be a great budget chic treat for the kiddies, co-workers, or friends.  And, an even better V-Day container for a fresh floral arrangement for your desk at work or to give as a simple gift.

Handmade gifts are sometimes the best to give and receive because of the time and love that goes into it.  What creative ideas do you have for spreading the love for V-Day this year?  Leave a comment and let us know.