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Update your space for fall

Update your space for fall(1)

October 5, 2012

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.

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Show Your Colors with My Colortopia

Show Your Colors with My Colortopia

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!

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How to host a pint size party & GIVEAWAY!

How to host a pint size party & GIVEAWAY!

I recently partnered with Apartment Guide to bring you 3 party planning tips for hosting a entertaining in small spaces (check out my tips here). Today, I’m sharing more tips for entertaining & living in small spaces plus launching a $50 Target GIVEAWAY that you can use for your next gathering. If you are planning a [...]

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Entertaining: small space & savvy budget

Entertaining: small space & savvy budget

I entertain in my home a lot — most often it’s the my go-to venue for hosting events. In fact, you can see that my home was the venue for parties here, here, here and here (just to name a few). One of the biggest challenges in hosting a party in your home can be lack [...]

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Be Inspired by Color!

Be Inspired by Color!

Before I plan any party, I select the color palette. I use this palette to plan everything else, from invites to decor, food, space — you name it and it was influenced by color. So when I learned about My Colortopia I knew I had to share it with you (check out my post here). This community [...]

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It’s all about the COLOR

It’s all about the COLOR

I get asked a lot, “How do you come up with ideas for your party themes?” Most of the time, the first glimmer of inspiration I get comes from a color or a combination of colors.   My Pinterest board for a Blush Wedding I’m not a big fan of character parties or most novelty [...]

How to keep cut flowers fresh

How to keep cut flowers fresh

Here are some simple tips that will help you keep your beautiful flower arrangement perky. Don’t toss your blossoms, revive them!

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10 Fruits & Vegetables You Should Buy Organic

10 Fruits & Vegetables You Should Buy Organic

Would you knowingly feed your family a juicy serving of DDT or a crisp bite of a toxic pesticide? Didn’t think so. But many of us unknowingly do this everyday when we serve our family their healthy servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. But I thought DDT was banned in the US? You ask. Well, yes- you’re right. However , even though uses of DDT and other toxic pesticides have banned in the US for over 20 years, they can still be absorbed from the soil our fruits and veggies grow in.

3 Simple Ways to Go Green

3 Simple Ways to Go Green

Going green can be simple. Here are 3 smiple steps to making a difference. From reducing waste to saving energy, you can do these 3 easy things!

Room Color Inspiration

Room Color Inspiration

Bold and trendy color combos sure to inspire your next decorating feat! Check out my three favs and share your own with us!