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DIY Party Favors

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May 22, 2013

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 [...]

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DIY Party Favors
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

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 [...]

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Easter Centerpiece Ideas

Easter Centerpiece Ideas

Are you in need of some simple {yet stunning} Easter centerpiece ideas? How about an impressive arrangement to welcome Spring? I saw these gorgeous and creative Easter centerpiece ideas by Martha Stewart and just had to share! This tulip basket is simply stunning and so unique, destined to be a conversation starter. I love how [...]

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DIY: Jingle Drink Stirrers

DIY: Jingle Drink Stirrers

Looking for a quick way to add some festivness to your holiday drinks and cocktails? These Jingle drink stirrers are super simple to make. Your guests will love the little “jingle” when you serve them up a beverage.

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FREE Holiday Printables with HP

FREE Holiday Printables with HP

This week is all about last minute holiday prep (are you in this same boat?). One way to add some quick style to your holiday season is by incorporating holiday printables. What I love about printables is that they are an easy (and often free) way to give some style to your table setting, food [...]

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Milk and Cookies Party + FREE Printables!

Milk and Cookies Party + FREE Printables!

I love the idea of hosting children’s’ holiday parties. Little ones are so excited this time of year that I think it brings out the kid in us all. From treats to gifts, crafts, fun gatherings and traditions — what’s not to love about holiday time? One darling children’s’ holiday party idea is to host [...]

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Salty & Sweet Christmas Treat

Salty & Sweet Christmas Treat

It’s that time of year when we bake up a storm, cookie swap like crazy and make gift baskets for all of our friends and families. This year I tried out a new dessert recipe and it happens to make the perfect holiday party treat OR that something special for friends or colleagues. What’s salty, [...]

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Create a Cozy Christmas Breakfast with Pier 1 Imports

Create a Cozy Christmas Breakfast with Pier 1 Imports

  There is something so magical about Christmas morning that over the years, it has become my favorite time to entertain. Christmas breakfast at my home has two requirements: expect it to be cozy and come in your pajamas. I love waking up early and setting a cozy breakfast table and this year I’ve turned [...]

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Prepare for “pop in” guests

Prepare for “pop in” guests

During holiday season, I find myself playing the role of hostesses quite frequently. Although many occasions are planned out far in advance (Thanksgiving, cookie exchanges, Christmas gatherings), there are still those unexpected “pop in” guests and smaller gatherings that can throw any well-prepared hostess off of her game. Instead of breaking into a sweat every [...]

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The Ultimate Host :: Challenge #3

The Ultimate Host :: Challenge #3

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 [...]