Ok, friends, it’s confession time. I’m a little tired this week. By a little, I mean a lot. As I mentioned on Monday, we closed on our new house this week and since then life has been a haze of ripping out old carpet, painting, pulling up tack strips and getting far less sleep than …
Posts from: March 2010
For our wedding last July, my mother, best friend, sister and I tackled all of the bouquets and centerpieces on our own. It saved a tremendous amount of money (a couple thousand dollars actually) and it was pretty simple to do. Since then I’ve really been longing to take a floral design class or workshop …
The peaches and cream themed birthday party that Jessica planned for her daughter Aurora’s fifth birthday is so pretty and refreshing I am now beyond excited for spring and all that comes with it. (Soon! I hope.) Jessica designed the invitations and signage for the party, held at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ, herself and …
As per the usual, Bakerella can do no wrong – these Academy Awards inspired Oscar-shaped sugar cookies are brilliant. They even stand upright in a little sugar cookie stand a la official awards statue. Hi. Like I said – brilliant. The miniature statue cut outs are covered in royal icing and sprinkled in shimmery gold …
I always love it when I find something new and have the opportunity to share it with you so today I’m really excited to introduce you to New Hampshire Woods Creations, an Etsy shop that has totally change my view on dried flowers. I admit that I used to think of them as dowdy and …
One of my favorite parts of the day is when I get the daily Etsy Finds newsletter. One day last week all of the finds were inspired by Academy Awards red carpet style and all of them blew my mind they were so gorgeous. I love the glamour associated with red carpet events, the glitz …
In celebration of my husband and I closing on our first home later this afternoon, I thought I’d switch gears a bit today and share some of the photos I’ve been collecting as inspiration for our new house. I think my style can best be described as classic elegance meets New England beachhouse blended with …
My good friend Carolynn of Two Brunettes and her husband Adam are major movie buffs so every year they plan a really fun party to celebrate the Academy Awards. This year is no exception so Carolynn and I have spent the last few weeks brainstorming ideas for the party and yesterday spent the afternoon crafting. …
Recently I was on the hunt for great baby and bridal shower inspiration and was delighted when the incredibly sweet (not to mention immensely talented) Katie of Chelle Paperie answered my call by sending over photos of this amazing baby shower she hosted for Chelle Paperie owner Rachelle. All of the party details were designed …