And its a....

So, we found out what we're having...in case that's too convoluted, its a girl!!  My readers will know that this was probably inevitable for me...at least for my first. I know this is a cliche, but I really wouldn't have cared either way (something about overalls on a boy makes my heart melt).  Nonetheless, I believe God gives you what God gives you for a reason and I graciously accept!  I hope she loves ballet as much as I do.Here's looking to frilly, girly, pink and sparkly things everywhere :)

Pink and Sparkles,
Alessandra
xoxo

Nutcracker Suite Ballet Party?! Yes, please!

I'm drooling over here. Seriously. I found these amazing photos from none other than Hostess With the Mostess, Daily Blog, one of my favouites and on my Sweetest Blog rolls...you have to check it out! So many great party ideas.

By now, you all know the little obsession - err, way of life - of mine...ballet and pink and sparkles and well, I can go on.  I threw an appetizer/cocktail Pink Party myself this past summer and it worked out fairly well.  Girls only - each one brought an appetizer or dessert and, of course, there were cocktails. I have fabulous friends who entertained my idea of wearing an item of pink to the party as well!  

But first, may I present, the Nutcracker Suite Ballet Party:






The inspiration....




























Still dying over here.....




Sigh.......now, my Pink Party!

Ok, ok, I tried to make macrons....

 ..and failed miserably

They tasted yummy, though.

And a pink sunset to match the day's theme...

I cannot take credit for this, my friend Christina L. made it!! Cake pops in a flower pot!

Friends in pink...

Much love,
Pink and Sparkles
xoxo

Pointe me in the right direction

On a bad day...only few things can set me straight...this is one of them:

Only few know the absolute joy in a dancers pain...

Till next time,
Pink and Sparkles
xoxo

Swan dive!...into the best movie of the year...

I am so eager to see this movie...its not even funny.  Its been too long since an epic ballet movie has hit the big screen, not to mention by an amazing actress such as Natalie Portman  - who plays Nina, the lead role.  Darren Aronofsky directs this beautiful thriller and although I've only viewed the trailer for now...I can imagine what I'm in store for December 3, 2010 when it hits theatres.
{I recommend shutting my little iPod with music off at the bottom of my right navigation list ;) }

Till next time,
Pink and Sparkles
xoxo