Lemon & Lime Event Design

This week’s weekly squeeze literally fell into my lap. I’m sitting here doing my work and eating some reduced fat Nilla Wafers and noticed they had a fun recipe on the side of the box. PERFECT! It’s called the “Nilla Yogurt Freeze” and looks bite-sized and delicious! Ingredients 2 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers 2 Tbsp. [...]

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I was too excited to find out if my friend’s baby was going to be a boy or a girl (I wrote about their wedding on the lemon peel as well!)! They came up with the cutest idea to reveal to her family and friends the sex of their little one. This would be an [...]

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So far this has been a kid friendly week on the lemon peel! I was so sad to find out that the co-creator, Jan Berenstain died yesterday. Her and her late husband Stan are of course behind the amazing Berenstain Bear books which actually turned 50-years-old this year. I used to love these books.. well, I [...]

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I found the cutest peter rabbit christening party on the hello naomi blog! This party theme would be great for a boy or a girl.. because let’s face it.. who doesn’t love peter rabbit?  

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The oh happy day blog makes me happy… all the time! They posted last week about a DIY confetti table cloth. So simple! Would be great for a birthday party, engagment party, or just to add some color to your kitchen! All you need is a thicker cloth table cloth, paint (martha’s multi surface use [...]

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Amazing find for you on this lovely little Saturday! Edible gold glitter stars that would be perfect for an Oscar party and tons of other events. The Sugar and Charm blog featured the below pictures where they used the stars in popcorn and for the rim of drinks. They would be great on top of [...]

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Want to put a special touch on your bouquet? Especially when it’s just hanging out on a table at the reception? Try making flower bouquet cuffs. They are easy and can be any color or fabric pattern you’d like. You can make them for your bridesmaids too. They can even match the groomsman’s ties. Check out [...]

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Just a few weeks ago, Dana Jackson celebrated a century of life…but that’s not all. She also married her 87 year old boyfriend, Bill Stauss.  This has got to be one of the sweetest weddings I have ever seen. They even had an ice cream, my kind of lady!  

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How I am just finding out about this amazing “holiday” is beyond me! But what the heck, let’s celebrate. It’s NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY (aiye aiye!!)! If you live in the Baltimore area then you should most definitely head over to Miguel’s in Locust Point and experience one of their MANY delicious options. While you’re there [...]

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Whether you are getting ready to go meatless every Friday for the next 40 days or just looking for a lighter lunch option…you MUST try this egg salad recipe! It’s another delicious option from Weight Watchers and has a 3 PointsPlus value per serving. My mom makes the best egg salad ever but this recipe [...]

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A lot of our brides/grooms have asked for advice on tipping the wedding vendors. Trying to determine the amount and protocol for each vendor tends to be a common issue so we checked with the mastermind of all things wedding, The Knot. It’s certainly not the only resource for information but here’s a base.. Wedding [...]

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Warm weather = a lot of outdoor parties! Refresh your spring/summer style with a few new accessories from Stella & Dot. Accessories are a great way to add some spice to a simple outfit. They can even help bring you from a day to night look without the fuss of changing your clothes! Getting married? [...]

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Happy Sunday Funday! In need of a way to dress up some of those vases you have lying around the house? I love this idea from Sugar & Charm! I’ve definitely accumulated a lot of vases but if you need one for this activity then head over to the dollar store and pick one up! Don’t [...]

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Looking for a chic alternative to floral without having to empty out your wallet? Try baby’s breath! Personally, I’ve been a fan for years, but recently it’s been making a come back. Baby’s breath can give a nice full look without being heavy, mix it with some greenery for some extra flare.

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I don’t know what it is but whenever Friday comes around and the sun is out all I want to do is sit in a lounge chair outside and have a frosty beverage. Even though I’m sitting at my desk and doing work, I am lucky enough to at least be researching the cocktails that [...]

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I have short and thin hair, which oddly enough gets extremely curly and ginormus if I don’t attempt to blow it dry straight. Anyway, I’m always on the hunt for cute ideas on how to style my locks but there is nothing worse than getting all dressed up for a party or event and then [...]

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Ohh j.crew how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! J.Crew recently debuted their 2013 wedding collection and while it’s similar to their other collections, their wedding platform continue to grow and become more amazing. Check out their wedding page which offers everything from: *wedding gowns *bridesmaids dresses *groomsmen suits *mother-of-the-bride options *flower [...]

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You may have already heard that the 2012 color of the year is tangerine tango! A very vibrant color that looks great in clothing and for decor ideas. Will you be using this color for your upcoming wedding or event? We’d love to hear your ideas! Here are a few ideas to get your creative [...]

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Were you avoiding all of the Valentine’s Day chocolate yesterday in an effort to save some calories? Well, do I have a treat for you, Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge!!!! The recipe is by Weight Watchers and only has a 3 PointsPlus value per serving. So easy to make and SO delicious. Ingredients  1 spray(s) cooking spray [...]

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Are you and your sweetie getting married on Valentine’s Day? Or looking for a way to incorporate some cute ideas to represent the holiday of love? How about some of these festive options! Color me pink (and red!) Sweet treats! Nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like rich pink and red flowers…and a kiss of course! I [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all! You know how much we LOVE proposal videos so of course we had to share this one…enjoy!

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happy valentines day to you! we wanted to celebrate the holiday with a lovely display of all sorts of valentines day pictures! enjoy your day! xo lemon & lime      

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Looks like a hershey kiss right? A nice giant piece of chocolate…. (pretend you didn’t see the cupcake text up there). It’s a cupcake! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Check out the recipe via tomkat studio! 

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Welcome to the new home of the lemon peel! Better yet, you’ll notice that it is now housed on our official lemon & lime event design website!!! We are SO excited to share our site with all of you, we LOVE it! It’s taken a lot of time and effort, but a HUGE thanks to the [...]

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I found these heart candle jars on the I love this… blog! Too cute and simple. You could also fill with candy hearts or other small treats to give on valentines day! These could also be used for table decor at weddings or even for the favor!

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How sweet is this Valentine’s Day party table?! The team at Project Nursery did a great job. I love that some of the items are so easy to make…I never would’ve thought it could be as simple has carving a small heart into an apple. The table is both fun AND healthy!!

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Party Inspirations posted these photos the other day and I just had to share them. How adorable! Perfect for valentine’s day, a wedding shower, baby shower or even little girls birthday party. I want to print out the pictures and hang them on my wall

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If you’ve never had a whoopie pie before then you need to try one, NOW! I’ve made them in the past, and although they don’t come out as awesome looking as I’d like, they are still mighty delicious. In honor of Valentine’s Day next week I’d like to share a red velvet recipe with you, [...]

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I’ve loved Splenda for a long time, mainly just for my coffee. Now they make it with vitamins and you can cook with it too! Amazing. They send out a bi-weekly newsletter with recipes that I highly recommend. Here is a recipe for peanut butter cheesecake cups.. which is pretty much my heaven. Check out the [...]

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There are many options out there for wedding websites…but these from wedding jo jo are too cute. I love the various themes you can choose from, and parts of the site are free, but if you want everything, it’s only $14.99 a month.. not bad! Let’s face it, the world runs online and on smart [...]

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Whether you’re getting married in a church, outside, a hotel, or a barn…everybody’s got a different alter style. The location of your vows doesn’t have to be the fanciest of fancy, but it definitely shouldn’t be an eye sore! After all, it’s a wedding day and the alter will be in a MILLION pictures. Plus, [...]

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I found the cutest DIY princess crowns on the Joyfolie Blog. They would be perfect for a little girls birthday! I also think they would be cute for a bachlorette party… a different spin on a boa’s, tee shirt, etc. They don’t seem hard to make either! Check out the step-by-step directions here!

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It’s Super Bowl Sunday!!!!!  Even if your team is not playing in the big game today I would have to think just about everybody is excited for the game anyway. Though I am sad about the season officially coming to a close, I always look forward to the gathering of friends for one loud and [...]

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I used to love going to the store and picking out my Valentine’s Day cards as a kid. So many options….Rainbow Bright, Snoopy, Barbie, ones with candy, ugh the options were endless! As an adult, I haven’t really stuck to the tradition of sending out cards but after seeing these I just might have to! [...]

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Here are some adorable ideas for valentines for your kids to bring to their classroom. I think they are cute for any age though!

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Leave it to style me pretty to find the cutest video! A nice twist to the average wedding video that would definitely be fun to watch each year on your anniversary (and honestly more like once a month). You could even burn a copy of the dvd and send it as a thank you to [...]

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I really don’t understand how it’s almost 70 degrees in February. I mean, I’m not complaining, I’m just confused! ANYWAY, in honor of the flip flop weather today I am dedicating the weekly squeeze to a warm weather drink I am oh so anxious to try. Introducing the Cucumber & Lime Spritzer. Holding strong at [...]

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I fell in love with the Hotel Monaco the moment I walked into the marble lobby. The boutique hotel’s style meshes perfectly with the still existent historic charm of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Headquarters building. We were THRILLED when one of our brides chose the Hotel Monaco as her ceremony and reception site and [...]

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