Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
I’m excited to share a guest feature today – it’s been a while! The colors and the theme are perfect timing for Spring too. Candace of Lily Paul Designs created this baby shower theme, “You Are My Sunshine,” for a design event in Chicago. The catch? – do it on a $50 budget! The budget… Read More
This is quite an eventful weekend coming up – the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, and I know some of you have birthday parties too. For this weeks style guide I picked a little something for everyone. Even if you’re doing last minute planning, I think you can pull these ideas… Read More
The new house love affair continues as I bring you photos of the decorated model that we’re building. I am so pleased with the responses I’ve gotten {both public & private} about this adventure. It seems you guys love seeing new and decorated houses as much as I do! It only makes sense though, since… Read More
One of the absolute must-have items on the menu for any cocktail party I’ve ever hosted is cocktail meatballs. It’s as classic as a crudites platter or a cheese plate, and it appeals to men, women, and children. Not only is it economical but it’s also a great time saver since it feeds a crowd… Read More
Saturday is the Kentucky Derby which kicks off the race for the triple crown. Although I’ve never been to the derby, I have been to a few steeple chases here in Virginia and in North Carolina, and I certainly love watching that iconic 2 minute race on the tv screen. With that in mind, what… Read More
I believe ANYTHING can spark your imagination and inspire you to design a festive party. You don’t need a special occasion to do it either. I’ve been known to create a party around some cool whimsical cocktail napkins, as well as a unique centerpiece idea… I even designed a back yard shrimp boil one time… Read More
While you’re enjoying your coffee this morning I hope you’ll take a few moments to flip through the latest issue of Bird’s Party magazine. This issue is filled with a diverse array of parties to inspire you. From kids parties, to family gatherings, to adult soirees, there’s something for everyone. Just click on the… Read More
It’s that time of year again! Mother’s day is a few weeks away and you’re trying to decide what to buy mom. I always struggle too, so this year I decided to think about it early and come up with some ideas for mom that are targeted to her personality. Most of the gifts I’ve… Read More
I have a new project to share with you all. Last month I designed a garden wedding shoot for SheKnows.com, with lots of pretty little details and tips for doing it on a budget. It was for their special wedding section for April and I think it turned out so pretty. I hope you’ll check… Read More
This giveaway is sponsored by Familiar, a free and private way to share your photos with your family. I’ve teamed up with a fantastic sponsor and team of bloggers to bring you this giveaway perfect for Mother’s Day {just around the corner!}. What’s even better is that you can win 2 sets – one to… Read More
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