Flamingos were popping up everywhere this summer, from clothing to art prints to crafts. It’s no surprise–they’re vibrant, unique, and somehow seem like they’re always having a good time! I’ve already been enjoying this trend (remember my adorable seedpod flamingo?), but here a few ways I’d love to hop on this pink bird bandwagon even…
Easy DIY Heart Straws
It’s a proven fact that a cute straw makes any beverage taste better. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your Valentine’s Day drinks, we’re sharing the easiest way to turn a plain ol’ straw into a stylish sipper. You only need a few materials (you may even find you already have them!)…
New Year, New Traditions: Let’s Start with Brunch!
I’ve always loved the idea of hosting a brunch on New Year’s Day. It seems fitting to share the excitement of a new year with family and friends while enjoying fresh coffee and delicious breakfast goodies. This year, I made it happen, and thanks to the 10 lessons I’ve recently learned, it was relatively stress-free. (I…
10 Lessons Learned from Throwing Another Party
Thirty minutes until party time, and this is the scene we have: Kitchen counters are covered end to end with wrappers, dirty dishes, and an even dusting of flour. Drinks aren’t made, appetizers aren’t finished, and my hair is one frizzy mess. I begin doing my usual dance, running from one thing to another like…
How to Host a Favorite Things Party!
Have you heard of a Favorite Things Party? A few years ago was the first time I’d heard of something similar, and I loved the idea! What a fun thing to be able to spend time with your friends, share and gift a favorite item, and leave with just as many new favorites! Today, we…
Citrus and Cream’s Thanksgiving + 5 Tips for a Festive Fall Table
We all know how busy this time of year can get. Soon enough every evening and weekend is booked with dinners, parties, and other festivities. We’re not complaining––we love the stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s! But we’ve learned that the earlier you plan, the better. And so we had our Citrus and Cream Thanksgiving…
Pinterest versus Real Life: A Dinner Party Gone Wrong (or Right!)
We’ve been loving mint lately. We wear it, we eat it, we drink it…we wonder how we got on without it last season. So it seemed like a perfect idea to create a lovely mint and burlap tablescape to go with our chevron table runner. This tablescape idea turned into an all out end-of-the-week party…