DIY Party Favors (0)

I love a good party favor. What a better way to end a party than to send your happy guests home with a little something to remind them of your event? Party favors do not have to be extravagant. In fact, I think the best ones are of the homemade and DIY variety. Simple is [...]

Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts (0)

You love your mom, we all love our moms. Remember making those cute Mother’s day gifts from Mom is school? You know the ones that included things like popsicle sticks, glue and glitter? Mom loved your homemade gifts then and will surely appreciate these grown up homemade Mother’s Day Gifts. Pick one, make one, put a smile on [...]

Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts (0)

You love your mom, we all love our moms. Remember making those cute Mother’s day gifts from Mom is school? You know the ones that included things like popsicle sticks, glue and glitter? Mom loved your homemade gifts then and will surely appreciate these grown up homemade Mother’s Day Gifts. Pick one, make one, put a smile on [...]

Neon Volleyball Party! (0)

I love that inspiration from a party can come on a whim. While playing volleyball lakeside recently, by husband mentioned it would be fun to have a volleyball party. Just so happens he has a birthday coming up — so …. why not we thought? I had to throw in some NEON and make it [...]

DIY Party Favors (0)

I love a good party favor. What a better way to end a party than to send your happy guests home with a little something to remind them of your event? Party favors do not have to be extravagant. In fact, I think the best ones are of the homemade and DIY variety. Simple is [...]

Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts (0)

You love your mom, we all love our moms. Remember making those cute Mother’s day gifts from Mom is school? You know the ones that included things like popsicle sticks, glue and glitter? Mom loved your homemade gifts then and will surely appreciate these grown up homemade Mother’s Day Gifts. Pick one, make one, put a smile on [...]

A look behind scenes (wedding + coffee, lots of coffee) (3)

I’ve been quiet lately, but certainly not bored. My plate has been more than full … sort of like a buffet exploded on my lap, actually. I apologize for the lack of posts — though you seem to have kept occupied reading about summer cocktails, circus parties (an oldie but goodie) and how to make [...]

Romantic Bridal Shower (9)

This bridal shower is girly, romantic and simple. Hope you like it! When coming up with the over all look and feel of this special shower, I started with the romantic wedding color palette and added a little more “girly” with the addition of gold sparkles and a touch of romantic lace. Overall, I think it had a [...]

(Single serve) summer salads (1)

Single serve summer salads. Say that twice.

It’s barely spring but the warmer weather just makes me even more anxious for summer to arrive. One thing I love to do in the warmer months is to entertain outdoors (who’s with me?). One thing that is always tricky

Simple Easter Brunch (15)

I wanted to share with you some simple ideas for your Easter breakfast or Easter brunch that won’t require you to be stuck in the kitchen (missing all the fun). My advice is to make it easy on yourself.

Holiday Cards with Minted … $200 Giveaway! (1)

With the holiday season now officially here, it’s that time when we all start thinking about our holiday cards. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Minted (we get our holiday cards from them every year), they have the best designs and great quality. So, when Minted reached out to team up for [...]

The Ultimate Host :: Challenge #3 (1)

As you know, I’m partnering with Sterling Vineyards, Padma Lakshmi and 3 other bloggers to help judge this year’s Ultimate Host Challenge and today, I’m announcing the third of four challenges that YOU can enter!   I know you are all capable of winning the title of Sterling’s Ultimate Host. You know how to put [...]

Cheers to a new year (2)

  It’s a new year which means many resolutions will be made (and many more broken). After ringing in a festive but low-key 2013 with close friends, the Mr. and I are enjoying a late morning of breakfast, movies, and a warm fire. Instead of making resolutions we’ve decided to make a 2013 bucket list.  [...]

A trip and a life-changer (0)

A few weeks back I had a “first” (and a pretty exciting one I might add). I visited New York for the first time! I was invited to be a judge in the Sterling Wine Ultimate Host Challenge and was flown in (with 2 other guest judges) to New York for the finale event — [...]

Update your space for fall (1)

Fall has arrived! As the season changes from summer to fall, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your living space. Personally, I don’t like to really decorate the inside of my home for fall (or any season really), but I do like to add little seasonal updates and subtle touches throughout our space.

Show Your Colors with My Colortopia (1)

When it comes to home decor and those projects around the house — I’m definitely inspired by color. It’s amazing how you can completely change the look of a piece of furniture or even a picture frame just by applying a fresh coat of vibrant paint!