Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers

Trumans's Gentlemen's Groomers, located on 56th Street between Park and Lexington, was "created by three mainstream professional men who are tired of visiting female-centric salons in order to get a good haircut." They offer a wide range of services including a la carte services such as "cut and finish," "wash and finish," shaves, beard trims, manicures and pedicures, as well as packages and memberships. Check out their website trumans-nyc.com for more information!

This is a great place for a groom-to-be to get all cleaned up for the big day! It also could be a fun spot for the groom to take his groomsmen as a pre-wedding thank you! Here are some of the products that they use, only the best!

Photographs courtesy of trumans-nyc.com

Elizabeth Hodes Custom Cakes & Sugar Art

Elizabeth Hodes Custom Cakes & Sugar Art is based out of New York City but has done work all over the world! They create beautiful cakes and sugar flowers. Look at these wonderful flowers, you would never know they are made of sugar!

Each cake is custom made to the client's needs and they use organic and local ingredients whenever possible. With a variety of cakes, fillings and icings, the possibilities are endless and anything is possible! Take a look at their fabulous website, www.elizabethhodes.com or give them a ring at 212-942-6000.

Wednesday's Money Saving Tip

Do you want to save money on flowers at your next event? Incorporate seasonal organic elements such as grapes, apples and artichokes - this will cut down on the floral bill and create texture and depth all the while creating a unique and special arrangement! At this particular wedding we used green apples to accent the floral centerpeices!

Cheers!

Cakes, Cookies, and Cupcakes!

Want great cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for your next upcoming event? Check out the Cake Studio NYC at their website thecakestudionyc.com for wonderful treats! Jill has a wide variety of cake and filling flavors and does amazing work! She also offers classes both at home and in her cake studio.

Shawn's End of the Week Treat!

It's the end of the week, so one of my Specialty Cocktails is in order! This week try my Key Lime Pie Martini! It is absolutely delicious and refreshing, and tastes just like a Key Lime Pie! To start, crush graham crackers on one plate, and pour honey onto another plate. Carefully dip the rim of the martini glass into the honey, and then into the graham crackers. Now you have a tasty graham cracker rim! Next, the most important ingredients!

Photo Courtesy of Bulldog Photography

3 parts Vanilla Vodka

1.5 parts Key Lime Juice

1.5 parts simple syrup (recipe to follow)

Pour liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into the chilled cocktail glass that has been rimmed with crushed graham crackers. Sip and Enjoy!

To make your own simple syrup is quite easy as well! All you need is...

1 cup of water

1 cup of sugar

Dissolve in sauce pan on stove on the low heat setting

Do NOT boil

Stir continuously

Let cool

This batch of simple syrup should last you for up to two weeks if you keep refrigerated! You can use it to make more Key Lime Pie Martini's or other specialty cocktails!

Happy Friday! Cheers!

"Beautiful (And Budget Friendly) Rustic Decor"

Shawn Rabideau is featured on the blog for www.preownedweddingdresses.com for creating fabulous decor on a budget. Check out their site to see what they have to say.

Photo Courtesy of Cialone Photography

Also, check out our website at http://www.shawnrabideau.com/ to find out more about our signature decor packages!

The Highline

The other day I went to a walkthrough of the new Standard Hotel at the Highline here in NYC as a potential venue spot. The Standard Hotel now has 4 locations; NYC, Miami, Hollwyood, and Downtown Los Angeles. The building in New York is truly unique and has incredible views. Check out their website at http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/

If you are in New York City and you get a chance on beautiful days like today, take a stroll on the Highline. It is one of my new favorite spots in the city and may eventually become a place to have events which would be fabulous! The newly opened elevated park has a beautiful garden; it used to be an old freight railroad in the Meat Packing District that has been renovated and transformed into this great park!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and enjoying the gorgeous weather!

Cheers!