If you’ve been noticing design trends reminiscent of the ’80s, you are not alone. The soft pastels and big bulky rounded edges on everything from sofas and chairs, to tables, architecture and even kitchen islands, surprisingly looks fresh and new again. And for those born after the ’80s, it probably looks like nothing you’ve ever …
My word for 2018 is BUTTERFLY Magic. Transformation. Beauty. Change. Mystery. Abundance. Prosperity. Freedom. Love. I don’t usually choose a word of the year but I’ve read a few books recently that recommend it and the word butterfly continues to reveal itself to me lately. Also, it encompasses all the words in bold above, and …
I was at Dogwood the other night working and as I was rummaging through an old cupboard looking for who knows what, these little wood “coasters” fell out onto the floor in front of me. I mean, at first I honestly THOUGHT they were coasters… but then I realized they were FLOOR SAMPLES we picked …
You know when you walk into a space and are immediately drawn to a certain area, and you just want to exist there for a moment in time because somehow the energy is calling out to you, begging you to experience it for just a while? That’s the feeling I wanted to create when thinking …
I’m so happy to share that I’ve partnered with Ecco Domani Wine again this year and will be working with this fabulous Italian brand throughout the next eleven months, give or take a few, and I hope you enjoy our collaborations as much as I do. No matter how hectic life gets, it’s so important …
Former Fashion Blogger and Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) founder Jennine Jacob has left the world of blogging to start Mrs. Peasy… the party in a box service that makes hosting beautiful parties easy peasy. Planning a picture-perfect party has never been easier with Mrs. Peasy, which removes the hassle of having to figure out which …
A final Cinco de Mayo post for party inspiration and links to all the festive ideas… from DIY party decor to cocktail recipes, the ultimate menu of Mexican dishes and recipes, right down to a little outfit inspiration, whether you’re planning a party or just attending, we’ve got you covered! FOOD // 7 Mexican Must-haves …
After you create your DIY Festive Balloon Ceiling for Cinco de Mayo, jazz up your Cinco de Mayo bar, the most important part of a fiesta, with these super fun 3D DIY Gold Balloon Fiesta Bar Signs. You can create words for what’s on your menu or just create fun phrases to let everyone know …
Studio DIY created this fun and festive DIY Fiesta Balloon Ceiling and it’s not only super simple, it’s SUPER ADORABLE and can really be recreated for any event fairly affordably. But for all intents and purposes, let’s go with the festive and colorful Cinco de Mayo theme since this fun holiday is right around the …
Ace Hardware has provided free paint samples. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware. When it comes to paint, a lot of thought goes into not only selecting the right color, but also …
I love a great nautical tabletop and rope napkin rings are so easy and inexpensive to make, you’d almost be a fool to buy them 😉 From rustic to nautical, Thanksgiving to the 4th of July, rope napkin rings work with nearly any color scheme or theme. I love them and use them year-round! Tip: …
The photos don’t even come close to doing this baby shower justice! It was so lovely …how did I manage to not get one shot of the pool? After taking initial shots of the set up & first arrivals, I put my camera away until the end of the party. I …
Alison’s baby shower is today and she has kindly asked me to decorate it for her. And before I agreed to such a task I had to ask “Can I blog about it?” …because what is life if I can’t document it ;? Of course she agreed and I posted my inspiration post …
A friend has kindly asked me if I would decorate her mid-June baby shower with the simple idea of a garden tea party. And without getting too girly, considering she’s having a boy, or too “baby themed” …here is a little inspiration for the mama-to-be. …it will be interesting {to me} to see how my …
How cute and crafty are these DIY flower party decorations from Inchmark? Handmade pastel paper hats with tissue paper flowers, frosted petal cupcakes with wafer centers sitting on little paper leaves, and a pink camellia pinata which originated as a soccer ball! Genius!
