Signature Details: Rosemary Garden Markers

My friend Viola from Chewing the Cud called this to my attention.... they were featured on Design Sponge yesterday. So clever and very cute. You can buy them on Etsy at this shop.

I guess you can probably imagine why I would love these... I am always on the lookout for cute little pieces with my signature... Of course I'm fortunate to have a name like Rosemary in a profession such as planning weddings... and these little rustic details really speak to my style.

Adding signature details to your wedding is a must for creating a cohesive and well-thought out event that exudes your personality and style. What do you love and what details are you using to sign your name on your event?

Year of the Ox - Happy New Year

In honor of the start of Chinese New Year, I have posted a couple of the many Chinese inspired favors they have on beacoup.com

I'm off the a Special Event Conference in San Diego to soak up some inspiration. I'll be posting again on Friday. Have a good week!

Sweet Spot - A little piece of Cocoa Bella

CocoaBella Chocolates is one of San Francisco's special little treasures. They call themselves the ultimate Chocolate Lifestyle Shop.... Not sure I can live a completely chocolate-centered life (my husband and my waistline thank me for this) but a little taste of heaven on occasion from Cocoa Bella is definitely a treat. The chocolates are truly little works of art and a great option for a wedding favor.

Proprietor Michael Freeman literally searches the world looking for the highest quality, best tasting chocolates. The chocolates they carry are from small, family owned and operated artisan chocolatiers featuring chocolates from makers in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Canada and the United States and are not only delicious but some of the most beautiful chocolates I have ever seen.

They have jumped on the dessert table bandwagon and offer dessert table at weddings calling them "mini-CocoaBella's". The bride and groom select their favorite chocolates, and then CocoaBella works with the caterer to set up a dessert table featuring the world's finest chocolates, complete with description cards. They figure on 5 chocolates per guest, and the price is $10 per guest.

They offer 2 and 5 piece box favors. They allow you to choose any 2/5 chocolates (respectively) any color ribbon and enclose a menu/message. The 2 piece is $5/box and the 5 piece is $10/box.

This Saturday, January 17th from 8:00-9:00 pm, three of the world's top artisan chocolatiers (Christopher Elbow of Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolates, Fritz Knipschildt of Knipschildt Chocolatier, and Jeff Shepherd of Lillie Belle Farms) will be at Cocoa Bella on Union Street presenting their favorite chocolate and spirit pairings.

Tickets are $20 per person, including drinks and chocolate, and are available at CocoaBella stores or by phone at (415) 931-6213

CocoaBella Chocolates -Flagship Store
2102 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
415-931-6213

Hours: Monday -Thursday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 6:00 pm

2nd Location:

CocoaBella Chocolates - Westfield San Francisco Centre
845 Market Street (Between 4th and 5th Streets) Street Level
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-896-5222

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm