Pretty! Easy! Garnish, decorate & accessorize with flowers! Whew!! We just made it through another holiday season and everything’s coming up roses! I’m sure I’m mixing up my seasons (and expressions)… but who cares? We have flowers on the brain this week so I thought I’d remind you there’s more […]
Let It Bloom! Swooning Over Winter White & Blue
Let winter white inspire a summer wonderland look at your next event! “White is only for summer, ideally before Labor Day.” When’s the last time you heard that outdated rule? Maybe circa 19__ (you fill in the decade) when Miss Manners was still wearing shoes that exactly matched her handbag? (Yes, […]
Blue Crush! Loving The Blue Suit Wedding Trend!
Blue is the new black! How to suit up for a wedding without a tux! This week, we’re celebrating well-dressed men! Cheers to them! We’re raising a glass to gentlemen who want to look sharp and well-groomed, and who can confidently pull off a stylish, eye-catching outfit, like a blue […]
10 Party Hacks For A New Year’s Eve That Pops!
A new year is almost here! And we think that’s a pretty good excuse to celebrate! I know you’ve probably been partying a lot lately and maybe even getting a little worn out from all the fun, but this is the last hurrah before it’s time to buckle down again, […]
Step Away From The Plaid! Cool Christmas Ideas!
Too cool for Yule! Not your standard Christmas decorations! There’s nothing wrong with Christmases of long, long ago. And nothing wrong with decorations that are just as old and treasured. I have a ton of them! But sometimes it’s fun to do something different and unexpected. So this week, I’m […]
Favorite Things: Holiday Table Decorations!
A few of my favorite things! I love variety and enjoy switching things up when it comes to decorating, especially during the holidays. I love it so much that I change my decorations according to who’s visiting me! Have you ever given me an ornament? Well expect to see it […]
How To Deck The Halls With Christmas Ornaments!
Deck the halls… and the rooms, and the tables & the tree with ornaments! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’ll be parties for hosting, and much mistltoeing, something about marshmallows and gay happy meetings. Yes, I’m paraphrasing here… then there’s the caroling in the snow. Ha! I […]
10 Best Appetizers And Drinks For A Holiday Party
Celebrate The Season With Appetizers & Drinks! Happy Holidays. This event photos and inspiration weekly roundup features a collection of our 10 best appetizers & drinks. Enjoy these fabulous images taken by Christine Chang and Nick Boswell. If you’ve been one of my loyal blog followers, you know that we […]
Centerpiece How-To: Farm To Thanksgiving Table!
Good & plenty! Fill your table with edible décor this Thanksgiving! Do you remember when you were in grade school and every coloring sheet around Thanksgiving had a big turkey or a cornucopia with vegetables spilling out of it? They were always drawn with thick black lines, probably so kids […]
Fall Fruit Dessert Recipes For Entertaining!
That time of year is upon us, folks! The Holidays! I have to admit, it’s been a downer of a year (make that 2) in the world at large. Seems like every day another tragedy unfolds. All the more reason, I think, to be grateful for blessings, big and small, […]