6 Fun Easter Projects

6 easter projects

Life and work have been so busy lately that I haven’t even had a chance to think about Easter! Luckily some other bloggers around the web HAVE been thinking about it and there are quite a few unique ideas out there. I’ve gathered 6 of my favorites this year to share with you. They won’t… Read More

Healthy Eating – Smashed Cauliflower Recipe

smashed cauliflower

Even though I love to entertain and serve “party” food, for everyday living we like to keep it pretty healthy around here. We believe in the straight forward approach too, so we’ve brought up our kids with fruits and veggies served at most meals, and the old school thought that you either eat it or… Read More

Children’s Easter Party {Guest Feature}

kids easter party

With Easter on it’s way, I have a bright and colorful Easter party to share with you that’s full of do-able details. Designed by Ellen Bessette Events for her annual kids gathering, this party features a fabulous streamer backdrop, a pretty table setting with crazy cool DIY egg “chandelier,” lots of themed sweets, and even… Read More

Cocktail Time – Limoncello Grapefruit Punch

lemoncello grapefruit cocktail

by Aleah and Nick Hello! We’re in full-on spring mode at Valley & Co. mixing up cocktails, sampling springtime menus, and knee-deep in planning festive and creative details for our upcoming client events. Did we mention mixing up cocktails? We’re lucky ducks as a big part of our job is taste-testing food and drinks {and… Read More

Baby Love Baby Shower {Operation Shower}

baby love baby shower by Operation Shower

Last week I had the pleasure of volunteering my time to Operation Shower once again. It’s always a busy but fun time, and I get to meet up with old friends and finally meet face to face some new ones.  We spent 24 hours in Alexandria, Va setting up and giving out gifts to 40… Read More

Greek Themed Dinner Party

Greek themed dinner party

Food and food themes are some of my favorite starting points for entertaining. Cinco de Mayo is all about Mexican dishes, a pizza party gives you reason to try new variations, an Asian theme takes you to the Orient, and a chili cook-off with a chili bar is a great way to get friends involved… Read More

Spring Cleaning & Organizing Guide

Spring-Into-the-Dream ebook

Things have been crazy busy lately between regular work, new house meetings, and traveling for Operation Shower this week, & getting ready to travel to Dallas for Blissdom next week.  I’ve got several styled projects to share with you soon, and some exciting new things in the works as well.  For now I want to… Read More

Sleek & Minimalist Baby Shower {Guest Feature}

rustic modern baby shower

Party features have gotten so elaborate and detailed over the past few years that sometimes it’s nice to see a design that is sleek and minimalist, yet still stylish and chic. Today’s baby shower feature photographed by IYQ Photography is a great example. There are sweet details, beautiful signage, and a lovely modern-rustic aesthetic to… Read More

Field Trip: Home Fashion Workshop

home decor workshop

Since we’re in full blown “new house” mode I can’t stop thinking about how I’m going to decorate the new place. Obviously I’ll incorporate most of what we have already, but there are certainly some new items I’ll need to get too. Not to mention I’m ready to change up my color palette and style… Read More

Healthy Snack – Baked Crispy Garbanzo Beans

baked garbanzo beans

I’m always on the hunt for healthy snack options, and did you know that eating protein & fiber is one of the best ways to help maintain weight {it helps you feel full longer}! So when I ran across this idea several years ago in a magazine, I knew I had to try it. These… Read More