Last night we celebrated our first Hanukkah in North Carolina with new friends. They have a baby girl about the same age as Scarlett and the two had such a blast tearing open presents, and then . . . Read the Post
How to Style and Throw a Lush Thanksgiving
I've had this idea to create a lush Thanksgiving for friends (a Friendsgiving, if you will) outdoors (if weather permits), and thanks to a few amazing creative friends, we brought the idea to life . . . Read the Post
Gift Guide {Gifts to Say Thank You; Under $60}
With the holidays fast-approaching, dinner parties, get-togethers, and other fun events are on the horizon. My mom (and Bubby) always taught me to bring a little something special for the gracious . . . Read the Post
Dining Room Tour: Winter Wonderland
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias Although I'm a bit early to the party, now that we're . . . Read the Post
Scarlett’s First Birthday Bohemian Backyard Party
Whew! In case you missed the BIG news: Scarlett's first birthday party that I styled and threw a few months back was published on Style Me Pretty Living! I am over the moon, and so happy to finally . . . Read the Post
20 Stylish Halloween Décor and Party Ideas
A week into October and I'm decorating our home for Halloween, little by little. Truth is, the party buckets were the last to get unpacked (as in, they're still upstairs in the bonus room, taunting . . . Read the Post
One Kings Lane Sale: Set the Scene
I'm a regular stalker of the One Kings Lane e-mail. Mostly, I just open the newsletter, scroll longingly through the pictures of pretty table linens, Moroccan rugs, poufs, kitchen accessories, and . . . Read the Post
How to Throw an At-Home Red Carpet Viewing Party
I look forward to Awards season every year. It's the red carpet fashion I tell you; I can't get enough. Typically, my mom, sister and I get together to watch the Awards shows ... actually my dad or . . . Read the Post
10 Favorite At-Home New Years Eve Party Ideas
In recent years, hubby and I have kept our New Years Eve celebrations fairly low key, opting to spend the time with small groups of family and friends. This year will be no different; New Years falls . . . Read the Post
DIY Gifting: The Dressed up GiftCard
Did you know that 90% of people love receiving a gift card as a gift, but only 30% of people feel good about giving one? Maybe present-shoppers worry a gift card is too impersonal or too simple, but I . . . Read the Post
Easy Thanksgiving Table Setting: The Buffet
I love a good party, and normally, I obsess over holiday decor, from invitations to table setting to party favors, but with a baby on board, party-planning has most definitely taken a back seat. . . . Read the Post
How to Create a Hot Cocoa Bar
With October nearly through, it's time to start planning for the holidays (time is flying, isn't it?) We're party people, so the festivities start as early as November, which means my party-planning . . . Read the Post
How to Throw a Simple Brunch
I typically have brunch on the brain. (Mostly because of my affinity for pancakes ... and carbs in general.) And brunch doesn't need to be complicated. I love throwing together something simple and . . . Read the Post
15 Amazing Fourth of July Desserts
I am a huge fan of celebrations ... and snacks. And the Fourth of July has always screamed Summer-time celebrating to me. You get BBQ's, desserts, and fireworks to top it all off ... what's not to . . . Read the Post
Oh Joy! for Target {Spring Party Essentials}
If you haven't heard of lifestyle blogger extraordinaire Joy Cho of Oh Joy!, it's time to get acquainted. Actually, the whole country is about to get an introduction, because Joy has just launched a . . . Read the Post
The Ultimate Oscar Party
Though I may not have the shiny invite into the Governors Ball or the Vanity Fair party on Oscar Sunday, our own at-home Oscar-watching party has become something of an event in our house. I'm . . . Read the Post
Snail Mail: Valentine’s Day Cards
With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, it's time to get started on a few sweet, handwritten valentines to your favorites. There's something so special about getting a handwritten letter in the . . . Read the Post
A Sweet Delivery {Giveaway}
Today I'm sharing a really fun giveaway for Valentine's Day, thanks to A Sweet Delivery! A Sweet Delivery dishes up gourmet candy in the prettiest packaging. Their adorable slogan: "Because candy is . . . Read the Post
Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays and a very merry Christmas! Hubby and I are hiding out at my parents little house on the coast of Maine, and though it is freezing, we are having the best . . . Read the Post
Last Minute Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
For whatever reason, I have been a major procrastinator this holiday season. I've had so much to do, so little time, and I'm kind of running out of excuses. (Thank goodness for next week's . . . Read the Post
Throwing a Holiday Party: Girls Night
I wanted to give the traditional party-planning post a twist this year, by planning my dream holiday party for girls only. Sometimes it's nice to just kick back and hang out with your girlfriends, . . . Read the Post
What to Wear to a Holiday Party
As part of Target's Style Squad, I get the chance to put together great looks featuring all of Fall (and Winter)'s biggest trends. And with the gorgeous styles that keep rolling into Target, it . . . Read the Post
DIY Halloween Bejeweled Mask + A Girls Night Crafting Party
I've always loved creating my own Halloween costumes. For starters, the latex and rayon costumes at typical Halloween costume shops are well, terrifying, and I've always loved getting crafty with a . . . Read the Post
4th of July No-Bake Cheesecake
I don't normally re-post recipes on this blog; in fact, this is the first recipe I have ever re-posted ... it's that good, and easy, and almost guilt-free. Meet my secret-weapon go-to Summer dessert: . . . Read the Post