Ideas For Hosting A Garden Party

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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

Spring Brunch Ideas & Recipe

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Has Spring sprung in your part of the country? After a very wet and dreary winter in Virginia I’m ready for some sunshine! I have some ideas and a coffee cake recipe to share that should have you marking the calendar and sending out invitations in no time. Read More…     For more inspiration,… Read More

Garden Inspired Spring Dessert Table {Guest Feature}

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Wow, the seasons are flying by and it’s almost Summer!  But while we’re still in Spring I have a pretty Garden themed dessert table to share, from Carrie of The Pretty Lil Party Company. Carrie designed this table in a neutral color palette of green and brown/tan, with a nod to nature and garden decor. The tone is… Read More

“Keys To Success” Dessert Table

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Here’s part 2 of my Anthropologie-inspired “Keys to Success” graduation party, and it’s everyone’s favorite – the dessert table! As with most of my dessert tables, it’s filled with homemade sweets, a few special garnishes, and a sprinkling of store-bought items to round out the selection. The styling was actually a lot of fun to do… Read More

Graduation Party Ideas – “Keys To Success” Theme

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When my friend, Bird, invited me to contribute to her Spring/Summer issue of Bird’s Party magazine, I was certainly up for it but had no ideas in mind at the time.  Being the great organizer & editor she is, and knowing my design style, she offered up the suggestion of an Anthropologie-inspired graduation party, and… Read More

Bird’s Party Spring/Summer Magazine

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I’m excited to share the latest issue of Bird’s Party online magazine with you today. This Spring/Summer issue is OVERFLOWING with party inspiration from an Olympic’s party celebration, to 4th of July, to birthdays, and everything in between. I’ve also contributed a Graduation party to this issue {which I’ll highlight in more detail on the… Read More

Spring Garden Tablescape

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Today I’m participating in a Spring/Easter Blog Hop with some other amazing bloggers. There is a great roundup of posts and ideas that I hope you’ll visit for yourself {see full list at bottom}. For my part I thought I would put together a simple Spring Garden tablescape that you can use for Easter or… Read More

FREE Spring Party Printables

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I love letting you know about FREE printables! Especially when they are “generic” enough to be used in many occasions. When Bridgett of Perideau Designs let me know about her new Spring Party collection I knew it had to be shared asap. She’s used pretty Spring colors and classic stripes and flowers in her design…. Read More

Easter Entertaining

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I’m excited to share one of my latest projects with you today. I recently did a product shoot for Hadley Pottery to showcase some of their items in an Easter Entertaining setting. I’ve seen these patterns for years, and know that they are collectibles for many families so I was excited to get the samples… Read More

Garden Tea Party Styled Shoot

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I have always loved a good tea party – the dainty sandwiches, the bite sized desserts, and the pretty accoutrements that adorn the table. Kendall & Nicole of Cherry Kissed Events had the chance to design this lovely garden tea party photo shoot that has all the traditional elements but feels modern as well. Just… Read More