It’s Christmas Eve and I’m sitting home alone with my dogs, eating my new favorite yogurt with my new favorite baby spoons, still sick as ever… but IT’S NOT COVID. Well, as of last Wednesday, it’s not Covid… Thursday I was starting to feel better and then boom, Friday I got a handful of new …
So Grateful for My Friends this Friendsgiving!
Each November I host a Friendsgiving Dinner with Ecco Domani Wine. Whether it’s just a few friends or a larger group of us, it’s always a very casual, cozy and quaint gathering where everyone feels at home – in my home. This year my Friendsgiving included a group of women that I just adore. We …
Easy Entertaining Tips for Last Minute Holiday Parties
This is sponsored content from Sargento Foods. The opinions stated are my own. With the holidays upon us, things are getting hectic… or is it just me? When it comes down to it, we want to get it all done and all done perfectly, but sometimes, it’s just too overwhelming. I like to make things …
Dark Chocolate Almond oR Peppermint Bark Recipe
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish HOLIDAY GIFTS!!! HOMEMADE holiday gifts! If you’re anything like me, you’ve waited until the very last possible second to get 1 million gifts for everybody on your list! Am I right, or am I right?!? Well, have no fear my friends. …
Gorgeous & Minimal Fresh Holiday Wreath DIY
It may be a little late for Christmas and Holiday crafts, but this minimal wreath tutorial was so pretty and so simple, I just had to share, even if I don’t use it until next year – at least I have my own reference. I found it originally via Bazaar.com: How to Make a Modern …
Silver & Gold Rustic Glam Holiday Entertaining Decor
Winter is in the air and the holiday season is finally upon us and my collaboration with Ross as a Ross Bargain Hunter wouldn’t be complete without some festive entertaining and holiday decor. But since it’s still fairly early in the season, while thinking about holiday entertaining and decor, I wanted something that could take …
Moonlight Magic // Dreamy November Free People Lookbook
A little haunting, a little magical, and all very theatrical, the dreamy ‘Moonlight Magic’ lookbook from the November Free People Catalog is my favorite from their four holiday editorials as of late and has me giddy for the holidays… mostly because DRESSING UP, of course 😉 I’m a little bit obsessed with the white river …
These Patriotic Pups Are Wishing YOU A Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you a SUPER FUN 4th of July weekend! This entire week has felt a bit like a mini vacation, which is so, so, SO nice. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a state of mind… Anyway, I’m done for the day and the week and excited to take the weekend off to spend with …
Happy Memorial Day!
I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday weekend and a nice Memorial Day! May we remember all those who fought and lost their lives while serving our country today… and always. “Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” ~James Bryce
Happy Easter Bunny Cake Pops + DIY Basket Displays
I am clearly a day, week, month late on posting these cute Easter desserts in their little basket stands, but in all honesty, I just made them yesterday. Sometimes my creativity for holiday crafts and food comes in time for the holiday but a little too late for blogging. But these were too cute not …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Kiss Me, I’m Irish! Growing up with the last name Shanahan led to many questions about my heritage, mostly in the form of “Oh, Irish are ya?” after hearing my name or introducing myself… to which, of course, I would smile and respond yes, I am Irish. But never being to Ireland, and beyond a …
The French Bulldogs & The Pug wish you a Happy 4th of July!
OOPS! Flag down! Bebop got a patriotic wheelchair makeover! And is so proud! Behind the scenes… a very helpful daddy. Have a Fun and Safe Holiday Weekend!! With Love… The Frenchies & The Pug
Need An Adorable Last Minute Mother’s Day Card?
I don’t know about you, but Mother’s Day completely snuck up on me this year! I can’t believe it’s this weekend! I think maybe if I was a mom myself, I’d be more aware of it, but alas, I am only a mama to puppies… which is good enough for me! But in case you …
Festive Cinco de Mayo Party Style Inspo + Printable Invite
This post is brought to you by Familia Camarena Tequila. Next Monday is Cinco de Mayo… which is a total bummer because it’s a MONDAY! And even though the translation for Cinco de Mayo is quite literally the 5th of May, this festive and fun holiday simply cannot turn a Monday frown upside down, especially …
Caviar Sequins and Champagne Dreams
Just a sneaky peeky at my inside NYE morning outfit… and early champagne sipping because that’s what holidays are for. Twas warm inside but chilly out… full outfit post to follow. Clicks: Calvin Klein Champagne flutes | Earrings | Nails | Dress {similar here in navy and here in black and/or gold and here in …