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 + BOOK GIVEAWAY

Flavored Butters

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

Blue Cheese & Balsamic Topped Kettle Chips

blue cheese & balsamic kettle chips

I was just telling someone the other day that I’m not a junk food junkie… but I AM a chip junkie! While other party planners are focused on the sweets tables & desserts, I’m over here thinking about the savory items & appetizers, and there’s no better savory, salty item than chips. My husband and… Read More

How To Make A Ribbon & Trim “Cake” Centerpiece

make this shabby chic "cake" centerpiece

You know, as a creative blogger it’s pretty hard to come up with something new and original. Of course you can take an old idea and make it your own by tweaking it a bit, but to make something that people haven’t seen before is a challenge. And to make something that other people will… Read More

“You Are My Sunshine” Dessert Table {Guest Feature}

You Are My Sunshine

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

Weekend Style :: Home, Food, Fashion

weekend style

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