The TAILGATE TRADITIONS CONTEST has begun!What's your tailgating style???
Jezebel or Sweetheart? (The two collections below)
Vote for your favorite look and give a cheer for your favorite team and you will be entered to win! It's that easy!!! (THESE LOOKS ARE CUSTOMIZABLE TO YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS COLORS, SO ANYONE CAN WIN) The winner will be announced next Wed. (August 24, 2011) at 10 am.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to join in on the challenge and you could WIN even BIGGER! The person who refers the most people to LIKE Courtney Lee Designs on Facebook will WIN a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to use at courtneyleedesigns.etsy.com (Just have them tell us your name when they give their cheer for their favorite look and team.)

What a way to start off the Tailgating Season than with WINNING a " CUSTOMIZED" TAILGATE TRADITIONS by Courtney Lee Designs Jewelry set.

 Tailgate Traditions "Sweetheart" Jewelry Set

Tailgate Traditions "Jezebel" Jewelry Set

Calzatura~ Fall 2011 LookBook

Calzatura's First Lookbook

Calzatura, located in Gainesville Florida has just released their first LookBook!  And it is amazing.  This stylish boutique located in the heart of downtown has been a favorite for college students and professionals for over 10 years.  Within the last year they have undergone a transformation with a new owner, Elizabeth Schmidt, that has definately been for the better.  She has brought Fashion to Gainesville!  Stop by to check out all the latest in Fashion for this Fall and find some of those sought after gameday looks.  And check out the custom Tailgate Traditions Collection by Courtney Lee Designs that was designed to accessorize the Judith March "gameday dresses."

 http://issuu.com/calzatura/docs/fall2011lookbook

                                           http://issuu.com/calzatura/docs/fall2011lookbook

Challenge Accepted!!!

Steve Madden Challenge Accepted!

I was given a task, more like a challenge, to create a bracelet and earring set to match these gorgeous Steve Madden jeweled shoes.  The shoes were bought to go with a Fuschia colored dress that will be worn to a Rehearsal Dinner.  (Photos to come soon.)
What I came up with was a design based on the Diana Collection.  There were so many sparkling colors in the shoes, I wanted the jewelry to shine just as much.  I used about 8 different Swarovski shades to create this look.  It just shows there really are endless options when customizing jewelry to any/all outfits. 
My client was very happy with the finished product and I think I kind of rocked it!  I can't wait for my next challenge.  (Check out the Diana Collection as well as some of the other new designs in the new Courtney Lee Designs Bridal Line.  http://www.courtneyleedesigns.com/#!__bridal/productsstackergallery5=6)

Where will you wear these earrings? FREE GIVEAWAY

Where will you wear these earrings? FREE GIVEAWAY
Since it is the Holiday Season, I thought what better way to give a little cheer then to do a FREE GIVEAWAY.
These Silver Flower Cascade Swarovski Earrings are so stunning they could be worn anywhere (casual or formal) AND the winner can choose the color of swarovski that you would like. (I am thinking a perfect New Year's Eve Accessory!)

Ways to Win:
I want to hear from you. Leave a comment here on my blog or on my facebook fan page and tell me where you would wear these earrings on New Year's Eve. OR post a picture of an outfit that you see yourself wearing these earrings with. Or if you plan on giving them as a present, tell us who. Check out the color selections of swarovski briolettes that you can choose from at my website. Courtneyleedesigns.com A winner will be decided at the end of the contest. Thursday, December 23 2010 at NOON!!!

Become a fan on my facebook page
Follow my blog

AND Don't forget to leave me your email address to get in touch with you
if you are the winner. {One entry per email per feed}

The end of this contest will be at noon EST on Thursday December 23th, 2010, so leave me your stories, comments, and/or photos. Good luck and I can't wait to see where these earrings will be worn!


And the Winner Is????
Thanks to everyone who entered the FIRST (of many to come) Courtney Lee Designs FREE GIVEAWAY! And the winner is Brie Daigle!!! Her winning New Year's Eve plans: "Bret Michaels will be overcome when he sees these earrings on me at his concert on New Year's Eve at Universal in Orlando!!!" Congrats Brie and Happy Holidays!

Bows, Bows, Bows!!!

I have just finished quite a few "holiday" bows. What I really love is that I am offering you to be able to mix and match which bows you like best. You can choose from the following collections : {all have several styles per collection}

Autumn Splendor, Snowflakes Fall, Princess of the Party, and Christmas Fantasy. 1 for $6.99 3 for $18.99 5 for $29.99 Order now to ensure you receive them for Thanksgiving. courtneyleedesigns.com

courtneyleedesigns@yahoo.com

Holiday Recipes to Love

I have a passion for many things and baking is just one more thing I love to do. With the holidays approaching, I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes. Nearly all of the recipes have been altered by their original recipe to fit what I think tastes best. These recipes have all been made, tested, and approved. {by some of the worlds greatest eaters}

Pumpkin Streusal Muffins with Cream Cheese
1 3/4 c flour
1/2 c sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1/2 c canned pumpkin
1/3 c vegetable oil

mix the dry ingrediants together, mix wet ingrediants in separate bowl. add 1/3 of the dry (until all combined) with the wet ingrediants.

cream cheese

1/3 c flour
2 tbl brown sugar
2 tbl cold butter
mix together to make the streusal

fill each muffin cup about 1/3 of the way up, add some cream cheese (about a thumb's worth) and then fill the rest of the cup with mix. Then sprinkle some of the streusal mix on top.
Bake 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Makes about 1 dozen.

These muffins are so delicious I usally double the recipe and it makes 2 dozen

Pumpkin Cheesecake

4 8 oz. cream cheese
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 tbl vanilla
3 tbl flour
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

About 1 1/2 cups of crushed gingersnap cookies
About 6 tbl butter
{mix together with hands and press into springform pan. bake for about 8 minutes to set the crust. Let stand.}

All of the ingrediants should be at room temperature before starting. Blend cream cheese with sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add sour cream. Add pumpkin. Add vanilla. Add ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg. Add flour.

Bake cheesecake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes, then turn the oven off and leave in {unopened} for about another hour.

I usually decorate it with whipped cream and more of the crushed gingersnaps. Everyone loves a good cheesecake and I hope that you like this one.

and the last is a classic~
Cornbread Stuffing

1 large egg
1 c chicken broth
cornbread {2 boxes of jiffy box cornbread mix made according to package}
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 Tbl Italian Herb Mix
1 8 oz sliced water chestnuts
1 can cream corn
1 cup monterey Jack cheese

Saute the onion and celery together, set aside. Combine egg and chicken broth in separate bowl and set aside. Dice cornbread into cubed pieces. Add cream corn, chestnuts, onion, celery, italian herbs, and monterey jack cheese. {using your hands to mix together is the best way to blend it all.} Then add the liquid mix of egg/broth slowly.
Bake at 35o degrees for about 1 hour. This is delicious and everyone at your thanksgiving dinner will be wanting seconds of it.

Enjoy and if you need help, just ask!!!