It’s that time of year again! Fall crafting and decorating time, of course! Try your hand at painting a Talavera pumpkin! On a past trip to Mexico, I found the most beautiful Talavera pottery pieces, sold by the artists who created them. Talavera is a Mexican pottery style introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, centuries …
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Fall celebrations are being held in new and creative ways; social distancing and safety are on the minds of many fabulous hosts and hostesses. These personal charcuterie boxes are a unique and creative way to allow all guests to partake in some tasty snacks without mixing hands on traditional communal charcuterie tray. To create these …
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Trick or Treat, here’s something sweet! It’s a Halloween cocoa cart with adorable Halloween dishes and a mini candy buffet. Take a peek at this fun and creative way to celebrate Halloween with lots of cute details. Items for this post were provided to me in partnership with Oriental Trading Company, so that I could …
Fall holidays are the perfect opportunity to create a unique fall tablescape for family and friends. In this look, you’ll see how rustic elements like wood and burlap were paired with ivory and fall tones of pumpkin, red, brown and green. Metallic gold accents provide just a hint of glamour. To create this extra large …
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Tis the season for witches and monsters, and things that go bump in the night, like these cute ghosts with their pumpkins! Clear terrarium ornaments are filled with natural elements like moss and twigs, and felt ghosts and pumpkins. Colorful pom pom trim and striped ribbon add frightfully good contrast. Ghost terrarium ornaments are adorable …
Never fear, trick or treaters! This cheerful witch is very friendly, and would make a wonderful addition to your home on an ornament stand, or displayed on a Halloween Tree. Paints for this project were provided to me by Plaid Crafts, and the trims used are from Trims by the Yard. These sponsored products were …
It’s my pleasure to bring you a look at this beautiful party, with a theme of Maleficent and Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty, in an enchanted forest. My clients are avid Disney lovers, and also have a sultry, dark side that they wished to have reflected in their event’s decor. Their beautiful baby girl will be …
Creating unique centerpieces for theme parties is one of my favorite ways to create. Recently, I booked a Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent themed event, and created some really fun centerpieces to display. When I thought I was finished creating the gorgeous centerpieces, I realized they needed a little “oomph”, so I pulled out one of …
Outdoor summer soirees call for neutrals upon neutrals, glammed up with glittering gold accents, and voluminous fronds of pampas grass. This boho baby shower was sponsored by Portofino International. Products used to create this design were provided to me with their compliments, so that we could inspire and delight you with unique party ideas. The …
Summer days are made for hanging out on the front porch and enjoying a cold beverage while chatting with the neighbors, and watching the kids play. Spruce up your summer porch decor with a vintage Americana themed patriotic porch, and a very inviting treat station for the kids on your street. This long walkway to …
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Summertime is coming and I’ve been buzzing about, sprucing up my front porch for sunny days. Now, more than ever, I think it’s important to display a little cheer and curbside appeal through the exterior of our homes to keep the spirits of our community up. Decorating for the Fourth of July is one way …
Spring is in the air, and since we aren’t able to get out and enjoy it in the traditional ways, it’s time to get creative! March is national craft month, and I came up with a cute and crafty way to gift your neighbors with some cheer while practicing safe social distancing. Create fun decorated …
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