Disclosure: This post contain affiliate links I am way behind on posting my parties! I have some free time though and thought I’d try and catch up a little and post our last two parties. Baby A wanted a Minnie Mouse party theme for her third birthday. We’ve done a Mickey Mouse birthday before (you…
A Fresh Green & White Fall Table
We are ready as anyone to embrace the colors of fall. Deep reds, festive oranges, and shimmery golds always have our heart this time of year, so we were surprised with how much we loved the fresh green and white fall table at last weekend’s event at The Gardens. We weren’t the only ones smitten by…
DIY Watercolor Diamond Tablecloth
I love the geometric shapes that we see in home decor these days. Clean lines and basic circles make for easy DIYs, like this watercolor-inspired diamond tablecloth. The key to this whole piece is fabric dye. You could, of course, use regular paints and get the same diamond shapes, but what makes this special is the soft,…
Easy Washi Tape Mini Banner (Fixed Up Two Ways!)
Today we’re sharing how to make this adorable easy washi tape mini bannerI love this craft and first made it for my daughter’s one-year birthday cake. I had a simple cake that needed a little extra glitter! It’s so easy, requires little materials or time, and adds the perfect touch to any birthday cake or centerpiece!…
Light & White, or Bold & Bright? What’s your flower pick?
I love how the different seasons and holidays often have a flower look to accompany them. Thanksgiving is rich with oranges and golds and deep purples, with the mum an easy go-to and pumpkins and pomegranates quick additions for a table. Christmas is festive and fragrant, marked by the contrasting colors of red and green…
5 Mason Jar Accessories to Transform that Old Favorite
Mason jars have come a long way from basic canning equipment, haven’t they? While they still can serve their purpose of storing pickled veggies and sugared jams, these five mason jar accessories will transform them into something new! From frogs to leather sleeves to light kits, your mason jar will have a ball getting dressed…
Cut Flower Arranging Tips (Inspired by The Gardens)
One of the joys of growing a garden is getting to bring a bit of it indoors. Whether it’s stunning springtime blooms or festive evergreen branches, I always have at least a couple of vases filled in my home. And thanks to a recent cut flower arranging class at The Gardens (which was free, I’d…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! We hope this day is full of hearts and chocolate and glittered-covered construction paper cards! Here are a few of our favorite DIYs and recipes over the last month, in case you need a last minute idea to make this day extra special. Cutest cat ever, made from upcycled sweats and…
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…
