Valentine’s Day Table For Two

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Today I’m waxing philosophical about Valentine’s Day. Why do we spend so much thought and time on the KIDS for Valentine’s Day when it is an ADULT ‘holiday’? I’m down with letting the kids pass out Valentines to the class room, but I think the REAL efforts should be going into doing something for our… Read More

Chocolate Fudge Caramel Cake

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Every day I wake up and have 3 cups of coffee with my flavored coffee creamer in it, and I’ve always heard you can use flavored creamer in baking to add a little flavor, but hadn’t tried it my self….until now! I decided this is the perfect time of year to make something sweet for… Read More

Cupid’s Arrow – 10 Ideas For Valentine’s Day

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One of the trends I’ve noticed this year for Valentine’s Day is “Cupid’s Arrow” used in lots of DIY projects.  I find it to be quite adorable and such an easy concept to “insert” {pun intended} into food, or gifts.  Here are some of my favorite finds so far. Poppytalk blog Beyond Beyond blog Organize… Read More

FREE Valentines Day Gift Tags

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I guess I need to start talking about Valentines Day, huh?  It’s just around the corner and folks will be exchanging tokens of love or appreciation with each other.  You can finish these off with a pretty little gift tag for the occasion, that you don’t have to run to the store to buy.  Our… Read More

Little Girls Valentine’s Party {Guest Feature}

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I have to share one more Valentine’s party with you. This crafting play date was sent in by Michelle of I Do Invitations, and is full of cute decorative touches. Michelle hosted this for her daughter and 2 friends, and provided little mailboxes for the girls to dress up with stickers and “gems’. All the… Read More

Rice Krispies Treat Cake

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{photography by Raezer Photography , for Jami’s on Sweet Street} Today’s little post has a Big idea! Jami’s on Sweet Street sent in this unique way to serve up a perennial favorite, rice krispies treats, by making it into a cake! She used 5 bags of marshmallows and 4 boxes of rice krispies to create… Read More

Doily Wreath Tutorial

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Today we have a fun tutorial to share with you from one of our sponsors, Paula of Frog Prince Paperie. I’m sure you’re familiar with Paula and her beautiful work & printable party designs, as we’ve featured many of her parties here. You can browse all of her collections in the shop to help plan… Read More

Shabby Chic Garden Party {Guest Feature}

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If I didn’t know differently I would almost think that I styled this party shoot my self. Haha!! I think the layers of home and garden decor used in display, plus the asymmetrical design, plus the fact that it’s doable for ‘real life’ hostesses are all components I incorporate into many of my own styled… Read More

Vintage Parisian Dessert Table {Guest Feature}

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Get ready to take a trip back in time with this beautiful Parisian-style dessert table sent in by Heather and Jason of Hello My Sweet. It’s reminescent of a ladies dressing table from 1940′s Paris, filled with love letters, photos, and vanity essentials….only instead of powder and perfume we have pastries and baked goods. The… Read More

Sweet “Love Birds” Valentine Brunch {Guest Feature}

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We usually think of celebrating Valentine’s Day over a lovely dinner, but Andressa of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party thought it would be nice to create a Valentine’s brunch. I love that idea and think it would be so sweet to surprise your husband or family with a special set-up like this on February 14th, before… Read More