Back from Summer Vacation

We took some time off for a First Birthday,

the Fourth of July and

some old-fashioned R & R.

Now we're back and we're discussing...
the winter holidays! Argh, can you believe it?!

Sadly, in the retail world we do our buying many months in advance

and the Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year's season is no exception.

We've actually already ordered most of our holiday greeting cards

and seasonal gifts...starting last winter!

We really have the holidays on our mind.

However, we promise not to bring on the winter stuff just yet.

Because even though every day is a reason to celebrate,

Christmas (and all the other wintertime holidays)

really do only need to come one season a year.

In the meantime, we're working on bringing you some fresh updates

on hot items, new trends and great party ideas.

10 Reasons to Love a Lake Vacation

10. Water lapping at your front door
9. Cocktail hour...at any time of day
8. Swimsuits required attire for breakfast, lunch and dinner
7. Watching fireworks on the fourth
6. Chasing fireflies at night
5. Alarm clocks are not allowed
4. No cell phone service
3. Boat rides at sunset
2. Waterskiing at dusk
1. Family, friends and lots of relaxation!

Wishing you a Happy Summer Vacation
from your friends at Express Yourself!

See you all on the flip side!

Happy Father's Day!

We know Dad doesn't need any more ties,

but perhaps he needs a little help getting dressed in the morning?

Consider wrapping his gift box today like an actual tie...

simply tie ribbon around the box as you would a neck and voila!

A perfectly presentable, suitable and very manly gift-wrapping idea.

Need help with tying the tie?

Follow step-by-step instructions here.

Cupcakes and Cowboys

Happy Birthday Amy!

Last night, she celebrated her birthday in true Amy style,

enjoying three of her favorite things...

Cupcake Frenzy

We've been crazy about cupcakes this week.
Obsessed, really.

For some weekend fun, here are a few
of our favorite cupcake sites to check out:
http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/

http://utahlovescupcakes.com/

http://www.allthingscupcake.com/

http://bakerella.blogspot.com/

http://52cupcakes.blogspot.com/

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

This Takes The Cake

We recently stumbled upon these cupcakes

while surfing around etsy.

These are amazing looking cucpakes

and they can be purchased online!

Amaretto Lemon Buttercream, Vanilla Buttercream,

Chocolate Chip Mint

and this cute Chocolate Cone are

among some of their many flavors.

Located in NJ, but available

anywhere USA!

Perfect for those weeks where we're

looking to try a new cupcake

but just too lazy to bake.

Oh, and did I forget to mention...

they are vegan too!

All of the above pictured cupckaes

can be found at The Cupcake Mint

Mommy Cakes

For the yummy mummy

who is sure to be the life

of this cupcake party.

Cupcake earrings by Brag About It

Cupcake Necklace by Green River Studio