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Create a Pumpkin Patch in Your Front Yard

Creating an adorable pumpkin maze in your own front yard is a fun way to engage friends and neighbors this fall season. Take a peek at some of the fun fall ideas I put together for Oriental Trading Company! Several fun treat stations are placed throughout the pumpkin patch maze. Want to know a secret? …

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DIY a Pair of Boho Statement Earrings for Summer

Boho fashion is so chic, and always a little better in the summertime; these DIY Boho Glam statement earrings will help you stay cool, and beat the summer heat in style. Feathers, beads, fringe and tassels are called for when creating boho jewelry looks. A neutral color palette using colors found in nature is also …

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Let’s Go to the Movies with Cool Space Jam Candy Toys

Summer movies are on the horizon, and I’ve partnered with CandyRific to bring you a very exclusive, sneak peek at brand new candy toys with lights, music and animation! What could be more exciting than that? Perhaps the addition of CandyRific’s new partnership with Jelly Belly®! A selection of these fun and engaging candy novelties …

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Wonderland Styled Candy Cart with “Drink Me” Bottles

This adorable white wooden cart is a favorite party piece to style. For my Easter in Wonderland party, I wanted to dress up this wood cart with some garden elements, and use it to serve up a welcome treat for my guests to enjoy when they arrived. This white cart is from Portofino International, and …

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Easter Wonderland Outdoor Party with Croquet for Kids

This spring, host an Easter in Wonderland party, themed on an enchanted garden with tea party decor and of course, white rabbits! Designate a Party Space with a Paneled Wall This outdoor scene is set for an afternoon of sipping tea and tasting scrumptious sweets with friends and family. A wood paneled fence with scrollwork …

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Easter in Wonderland Spring Party

Never fear, you’re just in time, and not at all “late for this very important date”! Your visual tour through this whimsical and creative Easter in Wonderland party awaits. I’ll be your tour guide for this versatile soiree. (It’s just as lovely when modified to be a spring party or bridal shower, as well as …

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How To Plan An Incredible and Memorable Micro Party

With social distancing restrictions relaxing a bit, it’s time to think forward to spring and summer. I’d love to give you a few ideas on how to plan an incredible micro party! (If you’d like to skip the legwork, I’m shipping party boxes nationwide from Orange County!) What’s a micro party? Micro parties and micro …

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Chinese New Year Party with Cherry Blossoms

Chinese New Year is a joyous celebration that signifies the end of winter, and the beginning of the springtime season, as well as new beginnings in all aspects of life. Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and is also sometimes referred to as Lunar New Year. This year, the holiday falls on …

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DIY Holiday Craft Cocktails in Mason Jars

‘Tis the season, for DIY holiday gift making, like these festive craft cocktails! Get in the holiday “spirit” with these mason jar cocktail kits that you can create yourself. They’re made from a melange of dehydrated fruits, organic sugar and dried herbs. Simply add ten to twelve ounces of your favorite liquor, and allow to …

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Color Drenched Thanksgiving Table

Fall colors like orange, yellow and brown are pretty, but how about a little purple to mix things up this year? A departure from the traditional color palette of earth tones can have a remarkably elegant result! This fall palette is soaked in color,  including beautiful fuchsia roses and white gourds. Tableware from Oriental Trading …

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Painted Wood Slice Reindeer

Create your own cute wood slice reindeer Christmas decor, All you need to make this adorable DIY Christmas decoration is a large wood slice, some pine branches and some acrylic paint. Plaid ribbons were added to top off the look, and add a decidedly festive effect to pine branch antlers. There are so many fun …

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Fall Floral Wreath with Blue Hydrangeas and Sunflowers

Creating a fresh and festive wreath for Fall is a favorite tradition; this year I decided to play with my color palette a bit, to incorporate my favorite pieces of Talavera painted pottery from Mexico. This wreath reflects the colors from my pieces, as well as fall touches like plaid ribbon, sunflowers and oak leaves. …