Mindy Weiss' Blog » Great Find, Great Idea http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog Mindy Weiss is the owner & principle planner/designer of Mindy Weiss Party Consultants Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:14:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 A Great Giveaway from Starbucks Via Iced Coffee http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/2010/07/25/a-great-giveaway-from-starbucks-via-iced-coffee/ http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/2010/07/25/a-great-giveaway-from-starbucks-via-iced-coffee/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:04:25 +0000 Mindy Weiss http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/?p=4134 Hi Friends!

I’ve partnered with Starbucks to get the word out about Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee, a convenient and easy way to make iced coffee at home or on the go. I have stuffed my purses with packets because I have been traveling like crazy! Lightly sweetened with cane sugar, Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Iced Coffee dissolves quickly in cold water and does not require special brewing equipment or waiting for coffee to cool. I was recently on a flight that only offered water so my packed packets came in handy!

 Let me know your favorite place to drink iced coffee by August 15, 2010 and the good people of Starbucks will send a couple lucky winners Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee and I will send a signed Wedding Book “The Big Book for your Big Day”  to read while sipping on your Via Iced Coffee!

Below are my 2 favorite recipes from Starbucks. These are made with the traditional Starbucks VIA not the Iced Coffee… Try them …Delish! I’m already experimenting with the NEW Starbucks Via Iced Coffee. If you have any new recipes send please!

Photo: Getty Images 

Horchata

Ingredients:

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup sugar

2 packets Starbucks VIA®

2 1/2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon zest of an orange

Directions:

Soak the rice in the water for a minimum of one hour. (Overnight works as well.) Mix rice, soaking water, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and coffee in a blender for two minutes. Strain into a pitcher and add milk. Chill completely (overnight is fine). When ready to serve, pour the mixture into a serving pitcher leaving the sediment behind. Stir in orange zest.

Try this recipe for a new twist on a coffee drink. It is popular in both Spain and Thailand.

Photo: Lou Manna

Cucumber Mint Gin Lemonade

Serves about eight

Ingredients:

1 packet Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

4 cups lemonade

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated

1 cup gin

1 cup loosely packed mint

Ice

Directions:

Dissolve coffee with a tablespoon of hot water in a pitcher. Add lemonade, sugar, cucumber, gin and mint. Chill for several hours. Serve over ice.

Enjoy xox Mindy

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If you didn’t already know, I’m obsessed with Anthropologie! Not only their clothes but I can walk in weekly and get inspiration from their displays, gift items and store windows. I make it a point to visit any and all of their stores wherever I am…each store has a different design team so you never see the same exact design in their stores! I would love to work with one of their designers one day to help brainstorm about some of the designs that are installed in their stores. When I was in New York a few weeks ago I stopped in one of their stores. I loved the stanchions with the fabric rags tied at the top. I would love to see these down a wedding aisle! And look at these darling dish towels, perfect for a shower gift. Enjoy xoxox Mindy

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]]> http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/2010/07/07/kirstie-kelly-sample-sale/feed/ 0 New Items In My E-Store! http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/2010/07/05/new-items-in-my-e-store/ http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/2010/07/05/new-items-in-my-e-store/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:09:08 +0000 Mindy Weiss http://www.mindyweiss.com/blog/?p=3984 Hi Friends,
Some of my new finds have started arriving..check it out!
*Precious fun bank great gift or an engagement party or shower or just for the bride and groom who are saving their change for extra goodies for their wedding!
*Cute bride and groom bubbles for a fun send off …
*A Fantastic Multi-Tool set …Great Groomsman Gift Great Price!
*Key chain with an Alcohol tester! This is a unique gift for Groomsmen or a friend in need :)
*My new invitation for Inviting Company so CUTE!!!!! They are blank printables …so great for a DIY printable project!
Enjoy xox Mindy




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Hi Friends! Favorite Store = Fabulous Summer Entertaining Ideas! Check out these great items they have online. A colorful idea! xox MIndy

 

www.Neimanmarcus.com and then go to home and right there is Summer Entertaining…Love it!

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Show! take a look-see :) Plant your own garden is a fabulous gift for a housewarming and shower!

A Budvase or Bouquet!

enjoy & shop! xox mindy http://shop.mindyweiss.com/

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By: Sara Idacavage

Following in the footsteps of retail giants H&M and TopShop, Urban Outfitters has launched their own well-stocked beauty shop on the shop’s site that boasts over 50 brands and 1,000 colors. From Lulu Organics hair powder for those who don’t shower to Bluebeard’s Beard wash for those who are hairy, the shop has almost every cosmetic product that a hip beauty junkie could possibly need. Hallelujah!

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Hi Friends,

Feeling like a Picnic with the amazing weather we are having  in Los Angeles. Found some great wants for my picnic…

1. Fabulous Picnic Menu Inspiration in this book by Dee Dee Stovel www.amazon.com

2. Love this runner and placemats by www.williamsonoma.com

3. I can picture this darling flag banner hanging in between some trees! www.etsy.com (search gingham)

4. Bamboo plates not only can you recycle but they are so chic! www.verterra.com

5. Colorful Picnic Basket if not for food great for flowers! www.target.com

6. SHOE LOVE! how cute with a pair of white cut offs and orange t-shirt!!!! www.roxy.com

7. If you feel like dressing up This fab Nanette Lapore gingham dress is perfect! www.bergdorfgoodman.com

8. Obsessing about Zico Coconut water can’t get enough!

9. Burts Bees natural bug spray www.burtsbees.com 

10. Talk about delicious look at this scrumptious cake! www.fantasyfrosting.com

11. You must protect your beautiful skin with this checked burberry hat! www.burberry.com

Enjoy xox Mindy

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