from Elizabeth
At Stevenson Ridge, we’ve been waiting for that tall, dark stallion to walk the grounds. No, I don’t mean a man but a horse!
Since we’ve been open, we’ve had multiple brides ask about bringing their horse onsite, but when it came to the wedding day, a horse wasn’t on the invite list. Finally, one of our May brides, Ashley, was able to bring her horse to Stevenson Ridge and take some amazing pictures with her. However, it …
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To pull off the perfect vintage look, this past bride used mismatched china for her place settings, appetizers, and desserts. It was absolutely stunning! I walked around the room looking at all the different patterns, colors, etc.,—and of course, silently picking my favorites.
This bride rented the mismatched china, but others have found antique shops or thrift stores to be the best place to find this vintage look.
We’ve also seen brides use this theme not only for …
photo credit: http://seevanessacraft.com/
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You know summer is officially here when humidity hits you as soon as you walk outdoors. As Virginians, we’re very use to the hot, sticky weather, and we don’t let it stop us from enjoying the summer months. To keep yourself cool or to help enjoy a summer cookout, here are some fun and delicious summertime lemonade recipes.
Berry Berry Lemonade: Blueberries and raspberries give this traditional drink a fun berry twist.
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Tomorrow is National Flip Flop Day.
Perhaps you’ve heard by now about Tropical Smoothie’s National Flip Flop Day. For the last 10 years, they’ve been offering free smoothies to raise money for Camp Sunshine. All customers must be wearing flip flops to receive a FREE Jetty Punch smoothie from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, June 17th.
Camp Sunshine is off Lake Sebago in Casco, Maine. Children with life-threatening illnesses and their families are able to make …
from Elizabeth
I HATE giving gift cards to people! It just seems impersonal and too simple—but they are a necessary evil, and you have to purchase them sometimes.
My boyfriend recently had a birthday and this year didn’t ask for anything, so I had the free range to spoil him. Since I know him best, I knew exactly what to get him and, yes, it did include some gift cards—Paragon Theaters, Chick-Fil-A, and Wawa.
Then came my sticky situation: I …
from Elizabeth
Stevenson Ridge offers a special Memorial Day “thank you” to all the servicemen and women who’ve been married here!
The Rappahannock Pops Orchestra will be giving a FREE Memorial Day concert on Monday, May 30 at 6 p.m. on the grounds of Mary Washington Hospital. The concert will include a tribute to “big band” music, selections from popular Broadway musicals, and will feature jazz soloists from the Pops.
The concert will offer a special tribute to those who …
from Elizabeth
In the spirit of the upcoming patriotic holiday, I found an easy dessert recipe you can make this weekend: Red, White & Blue Strawberry Shortcake. it’s colorful and delicious.
You’ll need the following items:
In the blog where I found this recipe, they serve this dessert in stemless wine glasses; however, I’m sure any dish will work.
Directions:
Clean and cut the strawberries, then put them …
from Elizabeth
Pallet board projects are trending right now! Just search on Google or Pinterest, and you’ll find 100+ different projects to do with unused pallet boards. In the spirit of spring, we found a fun DIY pallet board garden project for you. Hanging the pallet board vertically allows more space especially for those who don’t have the room in their yard or live in an apartment.
First, find your pallet board and clean it off. To avoid splinters and …
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Tis the season for graduation! As the weather is slowly starting to warm up here, it also means college and high school graduations. It’s a fun and somewhat scary time for the seniors as they end one chapter of their lives to start a new one. No matter where you’re hosting your graduation party, here are some fun party ideas for you:
Food
Since graduation is in May or June, most graduation parties are summer cookouts with snack …
(photo courtesy of Rachel May photography)
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Treat your mom or that special lady in your life this Sunday for Mother’s Day. Restaurants in the Fredericksburg area are putting together lovely brunch specials for Mother’s Day that you won’t want to miss. Here are a few that caught my eye:
Fredericksburg Expo Center
9am-10:30am/11am-12:30pm/1pm-2:30pm
$34.95 per adult
$16.95 per child
Children 3 & under are free
Must pre-purchase tickets to attend.
Click here for more information and menu.
Potomac …
