Rex and Regina Blog http://rexandregina.com/blog Thu, 17 May 2012 22:46:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Marisa and Dan: A Colorful Longview Gallery wedding http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/17/marisa-and-dan-a-colorful-longview-gallery-wedding/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/17/marisa-and-dan-a-colorful-longview-gallery-wedding/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:46:50 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=5689 I had the privilege of working with Marisa and Dan on their wedding last year. They are an amazing couple, individually and together. I loved the sense of humor and style that they brought to the planning process. It resulted in a really beautiful, fun event.

The bride’s vision for the reception was a festive Mexican-influenced style. We focused on bright colors and the bride brought in personal touches to make the reception even more unique. Longview Gallery was a great backdrop for this intimate event and Chris Baltazar captured the day beautifully.

Congratulations, Marisa & Dan!

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Venue: Long View Gallery
Caterer: Occasions
Photographer: Chris Baltazar
Florist: Sidra Forman

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/17/marisa-and-dan-a-colorful-longview-gallery-wedding/feed/ 0 Upbeat Dinner Party Playlist http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/13/upbeat-dinner-party-playlist/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/13/upbeat-dinner-party-playlist/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 00:57:47 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6064 I’ve been working on a  project recently that will involve a lot of background music so music has been much on my mind! Here is another playlist I put together. This one would be appropriate for an upbeat cocktail party or dinner party.

Happy listening!

Brighter Than the Sun SMASH Cast
Shake It Out (Acoustic) Florence + the Machine
Heartbeat The Fray
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) Kelly Clarkson
Slumber Needtobreathe
Modern Love Matt Nathanson
Run (feat. Jennifer Nettles & Kristian Bush) Matt Nathanson
Bottom of the Sea Matt Nathanson
Lights Ellie Goulding
Rolling in the Deep ADELE
Down By the Water The Decemberists
This Is Why We Fight The Decemberists
Radioactive (Remix) [feat. the West Angeles Mass Choir] Kings of Leon
You Know It’s True Jules Larson
Shooting Stars Bag Raiders
All I Have (feat. Diane Birch) [Live] Mat Kearney
Heaven (feat. Natalie Merchant) Brett Dennen
The Outsiders Needtobreathe
I’ve Got the World On a String (Live from Madison Square Garden) Michael Bublé
Steer Missy Higgins
You Are the Best Thing Ray LaMontagne
Little Red Corvette Mike Zito
When You Love Someone Bethany Dillon
Come On Get Higher Matt Nathanson
One Mary J. Blige & U2
First Day of My Life Bright Eyes
When the Stars Go Blue Tyler Hilton & Bethany Joy Lenz
What About Now Lonestar
Heads Carolina, Tails California Jo Dee Messina
Angels Of The Silences Counting Crows
Walk On U2
Hold on Tight Christopher Jak
Don’t Panic Coldplay
We Can Work It Out Stevie Wonder
Over My Head (Cable Car) The Fray
Breakeven The Script
here comes the sun Beatles
]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/13/upbeat-dinner-party-playlist/feed/ 0 Cocktail Party Playlist http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/08/cocktail-party-playlist/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/08/cocktail-party-playlist/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 14:18:26 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6059 I have been working on a playlist for an upcoming corporate cocktail party. They were looking for something classic and elegant. I went with Ol’ Blue Eyes, some Tony Bennett, and thew in a little Bossa Nova for good measure. Here’s the result (which I am still tweaking a bit). Hopefully it will offer some ideas for your next party playlist!

I Was Doing All Right Barbara Morrison
I’ve Got You Under My Skin Bono
You Make Me Feel So Young Charles Aznavour
Meninha Flor Charlie Byrd
So Danco Samba Charlie Byrd
Let’s Get Lost Chet Baker
It Had To Be You Connick, Harry Jr
La Contradiction Coralie Clément
Destination Moon Dinah Washington
They Didn’t Believe Me Dinah Washington
Relax Max (Single) Dinah Washington
Aguas De Marco Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos Jobim
I’m In The Mood For Love Ella Fitzgerald
I Get A Kick Out Of You Frank Sinatra
Fly Me To The Moon Frank Sinatra
All Or Nothing At All Frank Sinatra
Come Fly With Me Luis Miguel
I’ve Got the World On a String Michael Bublé
You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To Nancy Wilson
They Can’t Take Away From Me Natalie Cole
Love Me Or Leave Me Nina Simone
Let the Good Times Roll Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Every Saturday Night Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
I Can’t Stop Loving You Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Feel So Bad Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
I’ll Wait For You Ruth Brown
The Best Is Yet to Come Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
Are You Havin’ Any Fun? Tony Bennett & Elvis Costello
Just In Time Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé
Watch What Happens Tony Bennett & Natalie Cole
On the Sunny Side of the Street Tony Bennett & Willie Nelson


]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/08/cocktail-party-playlist/feed/ 0 Flower Arranging by Vase http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/05/flower-arranging-by-vase/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/05/flower-arranging-by-vase/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 18:08:48 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6052 I am a loyal reader of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop newsletter. She always offers such interesting tidbits on topics ranging from cooking to travel to general lifestyle tips. Her most recent newsletter offered advice on floral arranging — particularly, what vase to use for what type of arrangement. It was so helpful, I just have to share it. Check it out here.

House Beautiful also suggests tips for making arrangements in various vessels — including coffee mugs. Martha Stewart offers great basic tips for floral arrangements. I am hoping these tricks-of-the-trade will help me the next time I am struggling to assemble an arrangement for a special occasion — and that they might be of use to you, as well!

Image via Goop


]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/05/flower-arranging-by-vase/feed/ 0 Chill Out: Snow Cone Machines http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/01/chill-out-snow-cone-machines/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/01/chill-out-snow-cone-machines/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:27:32 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6047 I know it is not officially summer yet, but on some days around here, it feels that way. At warm weather weddings or parties, it is nice to offer guests a way to cool down — a cool drink, cold rolled towels, water misters… and why not snow cones? I know two brides who offered the chilly treats to their guests at their summertime weddings.

Crate & Barrel is now selling an at-home version of a snow cone machine which would be perfect for parties this summer. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the colorful, cool treat.

Waring Snow Cone Machine from Crate & Barrel

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/05/01/chill-out-snow-cone-machines/feed/ 1 Easy reusable labels http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/25/easy-reusable-labels/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/25/easy-reusable-labels/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:20:25 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6040 Washi tape — Japanese masking tape — is so fun to work with. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns and is easy to use. A nice feature is that it can be removed easily and reused. I used it most recently on my Christmas cards to affix our photo to the card.

Martha Stewart suggests using washi tape for making labels. The tape peels off easily allowing you to reuse your folders. I may have to try this with the extra tape left over from Christmas!

folders with washi tape labels via Martha Stewart

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/25/easy-reusable-labels/feed/ 0 Mother’s Day Spa Gift Basket http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/20/mothers-day-spa-gift-basket/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/20/mothers-day-spa-gift-basket/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:56:58 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6034 Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. Start thinking now about the perfect gift for mom. You may want to consider putting together a special Martha Stewart-inspired Spa Basket for her. Include special soaps, a candle, plush towels, a healthy snack… get creative!

Mother's Day spa gift basket by Martha Stewart

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/20/mothers-day-spa-gift-basket/feed/ 0 Paper Hand Fans http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/16/paper-hand-fans/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/16/paper-hand-fans/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:10:49 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6030 It was over 80 degrees in DC today. In April. Can you imagine what summer will be like?! It makes me think forward to all of the upcoming summer weddings with outdoor ceremonies. Hand fans are such a nice gesture for guests on those hot, sticky days. I love this simple but sweet DIY hand fan idea from Better Homes and Gardens.

paper fans via Better Homes and Gardens

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/16/paper-hand-fans/feed/ 0 Oilcloth lunch bags http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/13/oilcloth-lunch-bags/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/13/oilcloth-lunch-bags/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:37:31 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=6022 These oilcloth lunch bags are not only practical and eco-friendly they are fashionable, too. Martha Stewart has step-by-step instructions on how to make them and Warm Biscuit has a nice selection of oil cloth, including vintage options.

Pink Flower Lunch bag via Martha Stewart

Gingham and flower lunch bag via Martha Stewart

]]> http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/13/oilcloth-lunch-bags/feed/ 0 Camilla and Richard: A Beautiful Halcyon House Wedding http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/12/camilla-and-richard-a-beautiful-halcyon-house-wedding/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://rexandregina.com/blog/2012/04/12/camilla-and-richard-a-beautiful-halcyon-house-wedding/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:47:55 +0000 blee25 http://rexandregina.com/blog/?p=5694 I had the honor of working with a beautiful couple last year, Camilla and Richard, on their August wedding. The ceremony took place at St Catherine of Siena church in Great Falls and the reception followed at the Halcyon House in DC (which is sadly no longer booking weddings). The bride thought of every detail and brought beauty and creativity to each part of the day. One of the highlights was the a cappella group that performed at cocktail hour. They were amazing. The bride, a nearly professional baker herself, carefully selected desserts from local bakeries which made for a special treat for all of the guests. The bride and groom, who looked stunning that day, were such a wonderful pleasure to work with.

Congratulations, Camilla & Richard!

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Venue: Halycon House
Caterer: Design Cuisine
Photographer: Peter Bang
Videographer: Blue Sky Films
Reception Music: Euphonism
DJ: Chris Laich
Hair/Make-up: Melissa Jones
Cake: Fluffy Thoughts
Desserts: Baked & Wired, Bakeshop
Lighting: John Farr

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