Tips & Advice Archives | The Open Suitcase

Oct 16

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Programs?! Programs?!
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3 days before the wedding, the details of the ceremony were finalized. So, I headed off to our local craft store and picked up medium weight card stock, a small single hole punch, ribbon and stickers. Oh. And a paper crease to help make crisp folds.
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Employing 3rd grade crafting skills, I knocked these out in no time. What? Me worry? .
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#michaelsstores #weddingcrafts #papercrafts #weddingday #weddingessentials #goingtothechapel #motherofthebride #stickers #stationery ...

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Oct 15

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Do you know the way to San Jose?
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The city’s changed so much since I started visiting back in 2007. Hotel prices have soared thanks to Silicon Valley tech money. Finding an affordable, yet elegant, place to stay to begin our week-long wedding adventure was a challenge.
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Fortunately, my daughter found the @hayesmansion, an historic hotel that, until recently, was owned by the City of San Jose. It’s scheduled for a $15 million upgrade by new owners. Can’t wait to see it after the reno!
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Built in 1905, it’s a magnificent estate property tucked away in a suburban neighborhood. I stole some precious quiet time in the mornings (#calmbeforethestorm), with my coffee on a secluded terrace surrounded by lush tropical foliage. Thank you to the friendly and efficient group reservations team, especially Frances and Rona, who facilitated our stay. .
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#HistoricHotels #sanjose #siliconvalley #luxuryhotels #visitsanjose #comestayawhile #weddingvenues #norcalweddings #gardenparty #luxehotels #livelikearoyal #wanderlust #hayesmansion ...

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Aug 16

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Feeling groovy? Celebrating #Woodstock weekend with some funky sugar cookies. Break out the tie dye and rock on! •
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#flashbackfriday #1969 #peace #love #hippie #vintagesounds #rockandroll #musicfestival ...

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Aug 3

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Ripe and ready! It’s #TOMATO time! Kick off the season with a #GIVEAWAY for the New York Botanical Garden Totally Tomatoes Weekend, August 10-11, 2019. Two lucky winners will each receive a 4-pack of tickets for Saturday OR Sunday!
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Culinary demos! Maker station! Garden tours and yummy family fun!
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Want to win? If you’re going to be in #NYC next weekend, follow @theopensuitcase and @nybg, like this post and comment about your favorite way to enjoy tomatoes. Enter until Wednesday, August 7 at 10 p.m. EST. Winners will be chosen at random and announced Thursday morning!
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#plantlove #garden #gardenlife #gardenlove #gardensofinstagram #vegetablegarden #gardenideas #backyard #homegrown #growyourfood #veggiegarden #lovemygarden
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Entrants must be 18+ years of age. This contest is not sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram and entrants agree to comply with Instagram’s terms of service. ...

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Jul 22

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How’d you deal with the heat wave this weekend?
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I “suffered” at a local German fest. Oompah band and cold pitchers of Spaten. Prosit!
#beerfest #germanbeer #summerafternoon #beattheheat #dancehall #coldbeer #heatrelief #midsummer ...

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Jul 6

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Tuna, pistachios, pickled blueberries. Summer on a plate. Kudos, Chef Mike! ...

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Jun 29

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I was expecting a stinkier smell...
#corpseflower #plantlove #nybg #dabronx #strangethings ...

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Jun 24

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Planning a bridal shower? Try a tea party! We held one in Central Park and it was perfect...sunny skies, a wonderful group of family and friends, and an utterly charming spread crafted by the talented Sarah Chesters. •
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She went to the bother of doing a trial run of the place settings for me. Want to see more? Check out @sarahchestersevents as captured by @peeteysplanet As for the sweet treats? Head to @laelcakes in Brooklyn. Worth the trek.
#bridalshowerideas #teaparty #centralpark #nyc #aliceinwonderland #vintagelove #fingerfood #nycevents #eventplanning #teaandroses #ladycarlyle #finechina #prettyinpink ...

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May 21