Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
We’ve had a wonderful, family filled holiday with lots of food, drink, and fun {unfortunately it’s ended with a stomach bug making it’s way through the house}. I cooked a lot of favorite recipes which allowed me to update photos on the blog of my delicious broccoli casserole, and fruit & nut wild rice, and… Read More
I’m sure you are all busy with last minute preparations for Christmas, but I wanted to share this super-sized giveaway that my friend Bird is hosting. She asked a group of bloggers to each provide a themed inspiration board in order to help generate excitement for the giveaway and mine was a rustic Christmas theme. … Read More
I have an adorable party to share with you today, sent over from Angela of Birch Blooms. This adorable kids cookie decorating party has a fabulous focal point – an open shelf hutch that is beautifully styled with Christmas goodies with a retro flair! Read on for all the details and some of my favorite… Read More
Nothing completes your Christmas entertaining like a color-coordinated cocktail with seasonal flavors. I created this red drink using a bottle of Effen Vodka that was sent to me to sample, cranberry juice {of course}, plus the addition of something bubbly! The mixture makes a pretty pale red cocktail that I like to call “Rudolph’s Shiny… Read More
Even with a week left until Christmas, there are still plenty of opportunities where you may need a hostess gift ready to give. I’ve teamed up with Apartment Guide to bring you my Top 10 List of Hostess Gift ideas, that you can still pick up or make. I do love homemade hostess gifts this… Read More
By now I’m sure you’ve probably participated in whatever cookie exchange you had planned for the holidays, but don’t let that stop you from making these yummy coconut oatmeal cookies. This is the recipe I contributed to Bird’s Party magazine and I’m sharing the recipe with you PLUS a little bonus. Set aside some time… Read More
by Melissa Bahen With the holiday season as busy as it is, it’s nice to find a project that can multitask! These cute little clay ornaments are a breeze to make, and work nicely as napkin rings, drink markers, gift tags, and more! DIY Clay Ornaments Materials: White polymer clay (you can get about 6… Read More
Chalkboards are making their way into holiday decor, big time! I’ve shared my love affair with all things chalkboard before and I love how I’m seeing it incorporated for Christmas. Here are a few of my favorites where designers have incorporated it into their seasonal decor. Paired with wreaths, used as menu backdrops, or turned… Read More
Several weeks ago I was invited to participate in a “mystery box” design challenge for Pottery Barn. The premise was that they would send a box of ornaments {I didn’t know which ones} and I would use the ornaments to decorate for entertaining. The one key point is that they NOT be hung on a… Read More
We’re hosting our annual Christmas cocktail party this Saturday, and I still have so much to do to get ready – like get the tree decorated! I’ve hosted this party so many times that I’m not stressed about it anymore. I’ve learned what’s important for me to take care of, and what I can let… Read More
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