Modern brides looking for a unique spring color palette for a wedding or bridal shower will be charmed by the wedding color combination of lavender, grey and yellow. This unexpected wedding palette is fresh, lively and on point with current wedding trends. The colors can be implemented into any wedding style, from rustic to modern. …
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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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*This post is sponsored by Evite; however, as always, all opinions are my own. Imagine the next time you host a party, you could also be changing the world! We’re delighted to share an incredible milestone achieved by Evite; ONE MILLION DOLLARS in charitable donations raised over the past year with Evite Donations. Evite Donations is …
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 …
Parties, and especially weddings, these days, are such a fun way to express personal style in unique ways. One way is to incorporate pets into your celebrations, like with these darling new pet themed invitations, from Evite! Recently, my friend Alicia was married in Orange County. Alicia and Mike incorporated their favorite adorable pooch, Mr. …
Lavender essence is an elegant and unexpected addition to many traditional recipes. I use this to enhance cocktails, desserts, and to make simple syrup. Be sure to use only organic, culinary grade lavender buds. Lavender Essence 1 cup organic culinary grade lavender flowers 2 cups water Bring water to boil, and add the lavender buds. …