Ideas For St. Patrick’s Day Party

St Patrick's day party ideas

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday and I think Saturday night would be the perfect time to host a party at home. Make it a family friendly event or adults only, don your best green attire, and let the fun begin with these 6 ideas for a festive St. Patrick’s Day party…{Read more}   For… Read More

Fairy Themed 1st Birthday {Guest Feature}

fairy themed birthday

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a woodland fairy themed party on CAH. The theme was very popular a couple of years ago, and I always love the juxtaposition of the rustic outdoor elements mixed with dainty feminine ones, so when Morgan sent in this party submission it was a nice surprise. This… Read More

Golden Glam Celebration {Guest Feature}

gold glam event

I have a guest feature today that will speak to your inner glam goddess. With lots of golden sequins and metallics paired with a pretty dusty blue, this event design has a formal elegant look. Designed by Oh Honey? Events & Invitations for New Years Eve, I think it’s universal enough for any big celebration… Read More

5 Dessert Ideas Using Prepared Cheesecake

5 ideas using prepared cheesecake

What’s your favorite type of dessert? Cake? Chocolate? Pie? Cheesecake? Whatever it is, these 5 simple tricks for getting creative with cheesecake will probably incorporate it. Have you ever thought about all the things you can do with a prepared cheesecake {either a no-bake mix or a frozen one}? Here are some ideas to get… Read More

Easy Painted Napkin Rings

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by Melissa Bahen I have always loved going to the hardware store. I love the smell of the lumber, the neatly organized rows of supplies, and the endless world of creative potential housed in its walls. You wouldn’t necessarily think of the hardware store as a great place to stock up on inexpensive craft supplies,… Read More

Housewarming Party Favor Idea

housewarming party favor

Today I’m sharing my fabulous favor idea for a Housewarming Party, on Homes.com. These cute “house” cookies are the perfect themed favor for guests, and the tag attached has the hosts new home address on it so everyone will have it to add to their address books. Get the FREE printable tag and all the… Read More

Decorated Easter Eggs – 7 Creative Ideas

PRETTY easter eggs

Easter eggs have come a long way, baby.  In this DIY, “Martha Stewart” world, simple died eggs just don’t seem to cut it anymore.  If you like going the extra mile for your Easter egg decor, try some of these ideas I found on one of my favorite “secret” sites, Wohnidee. From top: Use the… Read More

Words To Live By…

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As I started getting older I noticed that certain aspects of my youth were starting to fade – aside from great skin and fast metabolism, my positive outlook & open attitude were taking a hit.  I attribute it to the fact that I’ve been around the block once or twice or 15 times, and have… Read More

New House = Housewarming Party!

housewarming party ideas

Exciting news today – we have a contract on a new house!! WOOHOOO!! After the craziest 2 weeks of house hunting, switching choices 3 times, and changing neighborhoods as a last minute “save,” we finally made our decision and was able to get all the things on our wish list {hardwoods throughout the main floor,… Read More

DIY: Easy Fabric Bottle Bags

diy fabric bottle bag

On Monday I showed you some ideas for creating Easter baskets for the whole family, including mini champagne bottles wrapped up in these fabric bags. You guys know I don’t like to fuss a lot over diy crafts, so this bag couldn’t be easier to make! I used scrap fabric in pretty Spring/Easter colors, along… Read More