Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Luxe List: Luxurious Gift of Time!


Whether you are planning the wedding of your dreams, or designing a classic or contemporary theme party, every event should set the tone with a fabulous designed invitation. The word luxury conjures up all sorts of delightful images. High quality, top of the line, lavish, posh, and oh-so-chic! We are offering you the gift of precious time in planning and designing your soiree. Because you have more important things to do, spend that quality time with your loved ones and let us do all the work.


So FabuLuxe!™ is a premier luxury lifestyle brand. We specialize in designing handmade couture invitations, posh event designs and stylish lifestyle management. We cater our services to the busy professional, women on the go, chic, stylish and the traveling executive allowing you more time to enjoy your life celebrations! Our goal is to understand your wants and personal style to develop an event that is tailored, original and individual just as your own signature proud to call our own.

Our passion is delivering environments for entertaining that exceeds our client’s expectations. We add value to those we serve, by offering the luxurious gift of time. We take care of all the fine details so you won't have to. Our invitations are chic and whimsical, each piece is hand crafted by designers who understand couture. We use only the highest forms of quality papers, adornments ranging from vintage jewel pieces, swarovski crystals, feathers to fanciful double faced satins.
As a premier event design firm, we limit the amount of engagements we accept allowing our designers to provide highly-personalized services. Our unique niche is our ability to utilize fabulous embellishments which creates a mmemorable couture experience.


Photo credit: Cartier - Tank

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Fireworks in your Mouth!

Fireworks in your mouth! Lifestyle tips from Tastespotting...: www.saltandchocolate.com/
Thanks Katie!
So it's your turn to bring a delicious dessert to the family gathering or BBQ this year, try this mouth watering fruit crostada, simple, easy receipe to follow. Enjoy!


Red White and Blue Crostada 1 lb of strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup of blueberries 1 tablespoon of sugar 80z cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons of flour 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract1 pie crust, store bought or homemadePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the pie crust on the parchment paper. In a bowl combine the strawberries, blueberries and sugar and stir to combine and coat all of the strawberries and blueberries with some of the sugar. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, flour and sugar until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Using an off set spatula spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture leaving an inch border all the way around. Place the berry mixture so that they cover all of the cream cheese mixture, it will be a big mound on top but will reduce in the oven. Fold the edges over about every inch to inch and a half and continue all the way around. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown. Let cool on a cooling rack completely and serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

Happy Eating!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

HOTTER THAN JULY!! More than an event, its a Lifestyle!





Summer Fun - Happy 4th of July!


Drink of the month: Watermelon, Strawberry & Lemonade

The month of July reminds us of fireworks, great food and our time to celebrate the nations birthday! What better reason to gather with family and friends around the pool or backyard BBQ! Weddings, family reunions and old fashion cookouts are popular lifestyle celebrations this season. So FabuLuxe!™ offers assistance in choosing this seasons festive colors, eco-friendly containers, luxe + decor accents, couture invitations and much more. email for more info. rachelle@so-fabuluxe.com


This feature article will show you "hot" trends and delicious recipes which will help you make a big splash this summer!

Children and summer go hand-in-hand, why not prepare a fun activity that's also delectable and tantalizing for eyes too! We found a great idea from Sweet Pea Bakery, located in Bozeman, MT. "Decorate your own cupcakes" bar. Beautiful presentation and interactive fun for all! check them out: www.sweetpeabakery.net/weddings

So Haute! {Watermelon, Strawberry & Lemonade} refresher!

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
2 cups water

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Recipe credit:
http://www.allreceipe.com/


Eco-Luxe + Decor

Let your table speak volumes of your great taste in floral accents and choice of bountiful colors. Do the unexpected when searching for the best value for in centerpieces or table decor.


A sustainable lifestyle should include your home and event decor as well. Combining soy burning candles with coffee beans means decor with a new twist. Seek an extensive range of high quality, gorgeous, healthy flowers. Be careful not to choose florals with a very strong fragrance that could over power foods and wines. Look for florals, containers and reuseable items that are free from toxic chemicals, organically grown and fairly traded.

Do choose flowers in season, rich in color adding lots of foliage. Photo courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens.



{Lifestyle + Fashion}

Seeking the best trends for the summer: To look sexiest of all this summer, especially when you want to look casual at its best, wearing fishnet stockings can be an ultimate choice. Attending outdoor events, weddings and special occasions, make sure to beat the heat when it's hot outside, it can be hard to look fresh and stay cool. A floppy sunhat sun screen, trendy pair of sunglasses and a great pair of walking shoes might just do the trick.


Happy Summer

Rachelle Jones, MBA
Lifestyle Design Expert