“Fashionable Friday” – A look into my shopping bag…

The Miracle Bra – I bought it in nude.  My other nude bra is getting a tad dingy. 

 The patent platform sandal – I got this in the faded sage color, just because I don’t have a shoe that color!

The babydoll tank – These are a summer essential.  I went with the seagrass color.

 The checker trimmed bikini – I don’t like tan lines, so I usually go with strapless tops! 

So I didn’t do too much damage today!! 

What is in your shopping bag?

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – I love running in to new magazines!

I recently found out about CocoEco Magazine from a blog I read regularly.  CocoEco Magazine is an entire magazine about eco-friendly style!  One of the best parts about the magazine is that you can read it for free online!  Go to www.cocoeco.com and check it out!  Don’t skip over the interview with the President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States.  He’s my new favorite person! 

If you know of some good magazines, please post them! 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Wedding Wednesday” – Photos from recent wedding coordination!

This past weekend I was lucky enough to be this family’s wedding coordinator.  They were so sweet and easy to work with and I hope I was a great help to them. 

The bride in all her glory!  She was beautiful!

The cake was beautiful and yummy, too!! 

The bride’s colors were white, black, and sugar plum.  The reception site was beautiful! 

Weddings are stressful,but they are worth it in the end!

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Manic Monday” – The Keys to Organizing Success

One of the main obstacles in the organzing process is STAYING organized.   As a professional organizer I can organize until my hearts content but if my clients do not keep the space organized my efforts are fruitless.  So, with that in mind, I always like to leave a few tips with my clients after the organizing process.  

The key to staying organized is self discipline.  Plain and simple.  That’s why staying organized is the hardest part of the organizing process.  Below are a few tips for incorporating self discipline into your everyday life. 

• Go through your mail immediately upon retreiving it from your mailbox.  Sort each item into it’s appropriate spot so you can take the appropriate steps later.  Throw all trash into the recycle bin.
• Replace every item after each use.  For instance, it takes one second to replace the bottle of lotion after you’ve used it. 
• Hang up your clothing at the end of each day.  Or throw them in the appropriate clothing hamper
• Having a “to file” tray is ok as long as you empty the tray on a weekly basis.  Any longer and the chances of it getting emptied are slim. 
• Create a “cleaning basket” that you can tote around when you are cleaning the house. 

Basically, just devise easy solutions for everyday occurences and you’ll find it easy to stay organized! 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – Easy Recipe = Erin’s a good cook!

When I said easy, I meant so easy a two year old could do it!  I have to admit that I am not much of a cook.  I don’t like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I really hate any recipe that is long and detailed.  But I have been making a conscious effort to cook at least once a week.  So this past Sunday instead of ordering pizza, I made a really great and easy soup that I found in one of my magazines.  Here is the recipe:

5 cups of water

2 packages of chicken flavored ramen noodles

1 bag of frozen broccoli florets

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 slices of american cheese

Bring the 5 cups of water to a boil.  Add the broccoli, cover and simmer for around three minutes.  Add the ramen noodles(without the flavor packets) and bring to a boil again. Cook three minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add flavor packets, garlic powder, and cheese.  Stir until cheese is melted and serve! 

Add a salad and some french bread and enjoy!  I’m going to make this one again.  My husband liked it too!

Do you have any really easy, and vegetarian, recipes that you can share?

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Wedding Wednesday” – The one MUST HAVE for every bride

Foot Petals!!!   These little pads go in your shoe where the ball of your foot will hit.  You will be dancing all night in these!  I keep these in my “wedding day emergency kit!” 

What is your one MUST HAVE item?

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Terrible Tuesday” – This is DEFINITELY terrible!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOGgdVjNnNI&feature=player_embedded

Watch this video and let me know what you think…

 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Fashionable Friday” – Fashion Victim?

I ran across this picture while I was doing my daily blog reading.  I found it on Fabsugar.com.  I can’t decide if I like this dress or not.  At first glance, I thought “Wow! I wonder if those zippers are for easy access?”  What do you think?

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – A “Real Housewife” will pose for a PETA campaign!

I was so excited to hear that Bethenny Frankel, from the Real Housewives of New York City, will pose naked for PETA’s “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign!  I new I liked her!  Check out the write-up on PETA’s blog – http://blog.peta.org/archives/2009/05/real_housewife.php

 

You should also check out Bethenny’s new book – I just bought it from Amazon.com and I can’t wait to read it.

If you have already read it, please let me know what you thought!

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Wedding Wednesday” – 20 Top Requested Songs at a Wedding

I recently asked a DJ, that I work with often, what his top requested songs are.  He gave me two hundred of them, but I am just giving you the top 20!

1   Abba  -  ”Dancing Queen”  

2   Outkast - ” Hey Ya! ”

3   Ac/Dc  -  ”You Shook Me All Night Long” 

4   Lynyrd Skynyrd -  ”Sweet Home Alabama”

5   Van Morrison -   “Brown Eyed Girl”  

6   B-52’s - ” Love Shack”

7   Kool & The Gang  -  ”Celebration”  

8   Black Eyed Peas -  “Let’s Get It Started”  

9   Def Leppard  - “Pour Some Sugar On Me”  

10   Sister Sledge -  “We Are Family”  

11   Commodores -  “Brick House”  

12   Eric Clapton -   “Wonderful Tonight” 

13   Bee Gees - “Stayin’ Alive”  

14   Sir Mix-A-Lot -  “Baby Got Back”  

15   Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil’ Jon   – “Yeah”  

16   Lonestar -  “Amazed”  

17   Etta James -   “At Last”  

18   Frank Sinatra -   “The Way You Look Tonight”  

19   Nelly -  ”Hot In Here”  

20  Righteous Brothers -  ”Unchained Melody”  

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com