baci featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog!

We are so very honored to have been featured in Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog yesterday alongside some of the area's most talented vendors -  Photography: Arielle Doneson Photography, Event Design: Arielle Doneson Photography and Kirkbrides, Event Planning: Kirkbrides, Cinematography: Attention 2 Detail Films, Flowers: Bouquet Studio, Venue: Walden, Vintage Rentals: Hodge Podge Vintage Rentals, Event Rentals: Event Source, Lighting/Draping: Rock the House, Tux: Astor & Black, Dress: Amy Kuschel Paris, courtesy of Something White, Hair and Makeup: Ramona Dauksa Studio, Jewelry: Clagett Designs, Cake: A Cookie & A Cupcake.

A very warm thank you to Arielle for asking us to be a part of something so special :o)  Stop by the post and leave some love and don't forget to check out the full gallery!!  Also be sure to take a look at the fun video done by Attention 2 Detail!

Wedding Wednesday | Hip !nk Vlog

When I came across Sarah of Hip !nk's Video Blog post on Friday I couldn't help but share it with all of you! She's "Tellin' It Like It Is" with tons of great tips and advice for couples on their journey to getting married. Check out the video below and be sure to read her other post on "Why Are Wedding Invitations So [bleeping] Expensive?" - it is a wonderful explanation about why custom stationery is so wonderful and sometimes pricey!

baci's baking - Pear Crisp

This one sure is tasty - I'm eating it as I type!! I had several left over pears from our Thanksgiving Day place cards so I went on the search for a good pear recipe and there's no better lady to get one from than Ms. Paula Deen! This recipe for Pear Crisp is so simple yet seriously delicious - enjoy!

Pear Crisp

Recipe by Paula Deen via Food Network

6 large pears (about 2-1/2 pounds) peeled, cored and thinly sliced (I used my apple corer/slicer and cut those slices into three thinner slices each.)
1/4 cup warm water
1 lemon, juiced (I cheated here, too. I squeezed some lemon juice from the fridge over the pears to lightly coat them.)
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 sticks butter, melted (I subbed Earth Balance so our arteries didn't shut down immediately after eating. . . lol!)

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) Combine pears, water and lemon juice in a greased 8 by 8-inch baking pan.

3) In a bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar and cinnamon.

4) Pour in the melted butter and stir to make a crumbly mixture. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit.

5) Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the topping is crisp and browned.

Optional, but highly recommended: Last night we topped ours with vanilla ice cream as it came out of the oven - SO tasty!!

Don't believe how simple this recipe really is? Watch Paula make it herself in no time flat :o)