Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Time to spread a little holiday cheer by hosting a small cocktail party (for 6-8 guests)! I teamed up with Fresh Press to design this gathering inspired by their “Cocktails and Cheers invitation”. Their designs are sleek and modern, and for this one I simply brought the swag from the invitation into my design, using ribbon and felt circles. Read on for… Read More
We’re kicking off this Christmas season with a beautiful dessert display by Sandra Downie of The White Library. Sandra is so talented and I always enjoy seeing her latest design. She was kind enough to share with me her new Christmas table which is sure to inspire your holiday entertaining! With red and white treats and decor,… Read More
I like DIY projects that are easy, and don’t involve too many tools or time. This adorable gift box fits the bill nicely using one half of a flat gift box, some card stock, scissors and tape (bone folder optional). Here are the steps: To create the sleeve, wrap an 8-by-14-inch strip of card stock around your… Read More
I have to admit I had another post ready for today, but when I saw this amazing Snowman Party from Setting the Mood, I haaaaad to share it instead! This is just about the cutest thing ever!! From the tiny little pom pom “snow”, to the life-size “melting snowman” centerpiece, to the little snowman milk… Read More
For Christmas Eve we will be hosting a casual get-together with different friends who for whatever reasons don’t have plans with relatives on this night. So for the kids, I thought this easy little project would be nice for them to make and take! I love this idea of candy Christmas trees! I will, however,… Read More
Just look at what Brandy at Simply Creative Insanity did for her daughter’s kindergarten class party! I’m sure those kids (and parents) were blown away when they saw this “Winter Candyland” display. So many cute details and perfectly executed. See more here.
I LOVE creatively wrapped gifts! And when they are all coordinated under the tree together, all the better. All you need to do is start with a simple or solid color wrap, and then take a walk throught the isles of the craft store (or sewing store) for embelishments galore. Ribbons tied with bows; Layers… Read More
I don’t care what anyone says, Carnations are Fabulous! Why would anyone want to downplay it’s full fluffy head, and lacey edges?…..Just because it’s Economical???!! I say ‘don’t hate, appreciate!’ And create one or more of these adorable little arrangements for the Christmas Season. There is a great tutorial on Bliss Tree to get you… Read More
Saturday night we hosted 40 of our closest friends for our 12th annual Christmas Cocktail Party. With good friends, food, fun, and even dancing(!) this has become, literally, my favorite day of the year! I’m not sure which is smaller, my budget or my storage space for party supplies, so I decided not to spend… Read More
Need an idea for a gift for your girlfriends or even an idea for a girl’s get-together? No Fuss Fabulous has these free printables for you. You can make the cookie mix yourself to give away, or make an event out of it with your girlfriends, and have all the supplies ready for your friends… Read More
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