Chris Nease is a party stylist and home entertaining expert with over 15 years of experience specializing in small celebrations. In addition to being the Editor & Creative Director of Celebrations At Home, Chris is a stylist & writer for Celebrations.com, HomeMade Simple, & Tablespoon.com. Her work was recently published in Woman's World, Yum Food & Fun For Kids, and Ocala Style magazines.

Set Up A Mojito Bar

set up a summer bar

Do you have big plans for the holiday weekend ahead? Don’t forget to serve a signature drink! I found this very cool “Make your own Mojito” bar on The Den by Big Leo {as published in BHG magazine} and just had to share it with you all. It’s a perfect example of setting up a… Read More

How To Make Your Own Brownie Pops

make your own brownie pops

I think this is the final post in the Shabby Chic bridal shower series {although, you just never know} and its all about those amazing little brownie pops on the dessert table. I’ll admit this isn’t the most “unique” concept on the web, but I did want to give them a stand alone post so… Read More

Ice Cream Dessert Bar

ice cream dessert bar

Let the summer celebrations begin with Memorial Day this weekend. I can’t believe it’s that time already, but the weather is begging for us to plan those outdoor parties. If you’re planning a Memorial Day party or any party for the season, I’ve set up a fun little ice cream dessert table idea on Homes.com… Read More

Simple Snack – Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crackers

cracker marshmallow snacks

A couple of weeks ago I remembered one of the treats I used to eat when I went for sleepovers at my girl friends house. I think it was around 7th or 8th grade and when she introduced me to these cracker-marshmallow treats I thought it was so unique, so ridiculously simple, and SO YUMMY! … Read More

Kori Clark Digital Graphics & Illustrations

Kori Clark designs

I love it when I see women follow their passion and make their dreams come true – it’s so inspiring!  This has been an amazing couple of weeks for our friend Kori, who’s just opened up her new website/shop selling her own illustrations and graphics.  True, she’s been selling her designs for years through her… Read More

Flavored Butter Recipes

blue cheese butter recipe

If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw me post this book recently, and a giveaway to come. Well, today’s the day you can enter to win a copy of Flavored Butters by Lucy Vaserfirer, and I’m sharing a couple of recipes from the book to get you excited about it. I chose one… Read More

15 Unique DIY Party Projects

15 easy DIY party decor projects

I’ve been meaning to do this post for weeks but as usual, other things seem to come up and take precedence. I’ve gathered up {mostly} all of the diy projects I did for my shabby chic bridal shower and dessert table, and none of them are outside the average skill level. So this is it… Read More

Set Up A Tea Party Shelf {Guest Feature}

tea party shelf

I have a pretty, feminine tea party to share today, all the way from Portugal. This tea party display was put together by Sophia of Bistrot Chic, for a client celebrating Mother’s Day a little early with her mom and aunt. Although Mother’s Day has come and gone, ANY time of the year is right… Read More

Mother’s Day Ideas, Freebies, & Recipes

ideas for mother's day

With Mother’s Day being this Sunday it’s time for that mad dash to be made from the kids and Dad.  Feel free to direct them to this post so they’ll get some ideas of how to celebrate.  Or, maybe you need some inspiration for honoring your own mom!  Either way I’ve gathered some ideas and… Read More

Ideas For Hosting A Garden Party

garden party ideas

I’m busy running around today for a project for SheKnows.com, but I still have some great party ideas for you.  Since this is the time  of year when flowers are beginning to bloom and the grass is nice and lush, why not host a Garden Party.  You don’t need a special occasion either, although Mother’s… Read More