These darling cookie cutters from Sweet Sugarbelle are just about the cutest thing we’ve seen! Coffee and Donuts, Milk and Cookies, Eggs and Bacon, these are just a few things that are “Better Together”. Thanks to Baker’s Party Shop for sending me the fun products you see here with their compliments; and, as always, the …
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the busiest, too! If you’re like me, planning your own holiday party is often left to the last minute. Recently, I wanted to host a gathering for my friends, but didn’t have a lot of time to plan it. I came up with this fun idea …
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Burlap and lace are a match made in wedding heaven; the casual and rugged texture of burlap is an elegant counterpart to the sophistication and femininity of lace, making the pairing a perfect choice for wedding décor. It’s an effortless, romantic aesthetic that’s also easy on the budget. As an event designer, I love blending …
The Elf on the Shelf is a holiday tradition that’s here to stay, and my family is so excited for him to arrive this year! I’m super excited to share a new touch on my Elf-madness, Oriental Trading Company, who sponsored this post, is carrying a complete line of products that are Elf on the …
There’s fun to be had when wine and women get together. Add a fun fall craft and you’ve got yourself a soiree! An AdornIt Fall Crafting Soiree, in this case! In September, I was fortunate to be selected as an AdornIt “It Girl”. Basically, I’m an ambassador for this really fun shop that offers everything …
These cute Halloween dishes are customized, and you’ll never believe how simple it is to do this yourself. I received complimentary product from Create Ur Plate to help me with this post, but the designs and ideas, as always, are my own. Create Ur Plate has come up with an ingenious way to customize dishes …
Every year, we look forward to our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. It’s so much fun to go with our friends and enjoy rides, the petting zoo and take lots of pictures. After we’ve picked our pumpkins, of course we have to have a carving party! Oriental Trading Company provided me with Pumpkin Carving …
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. We love to host parties for our friends, wear whole-family themed costumes, enjoy creative and crafty treats and Halloween libations with plenty of “boos” from our bar. (Spooky-tini, anyone?) My Halloween tricks and treats just wouldn’t be the same without a little edible fake blood! I’ve been asked to share …
Beat the heat with this refreshing Frozen Rose Wine Slushie! If you can boil water, you can make this simple treat; it’s elegant and super trendy. Enjoy at parties, in the pool, or just grilling in the backyard. Ingredients: 1 Bottle Rose Wine (inexpensive is fine for this recipe) 3 Tbsp. Cherry Man Cherry …
Summer is here, and with it comes the Fourth of July. This is a favorite holiday on our block. We’re super lucky to live on a street with awesome neighbors; together, we all have nearly thirty children! For the holiday, the families all gather right out in the street. We pull out our shade canopies, barbecues, and …
Ice cream fountain drinks are a cool way to beat the summer heat, and we’ve amped up your favorite classic soda-shop recipes, turning them into creative cocktails, with whipped cream and a cherry on top! Our first culinary concoction is a Cherry Lemon Fizz with Mango Sorbet. It’s a cool, refreshing glass of YUM! Trader …
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