I have to take a moment this morning to thank you all for an incredible year. To my readers who come here every day to share a little inspiration together, to the vendors who continually amaze me and so graciously allow me the honor of sharing your work, and to the sponsors who help keep …
Posts from: December 2010
We are celebrating the new year in quite low key fashion this year, but boy oh boy am I in love with sequins right now. For sure, if we were celebrating New Year’s Eve with greater fanfare I’d have to go out bedazzled and bedecked with sparkle and sequins and maybe even a bow or …
I’m delighted this morning to be sneaking in one final dose of holiday inspiration from the amazing Kate Martin of Beautiful Days. (Revisit Kate’s ice skating party and Christmas celebration for more of her inspired party ideas.) This holiday celebration, decked out in homemade paper chain garland and loads of sparkle and shine from glitter …
When the lovely Donna Romani of Donna Romani Events shared photos of this stunning celebration she threw for her staff to celebrate the close of their 2010 wedding season, well, let’s just say I was completely blown away. What an amazing boss! What gorgeous festivities! Each of the ladies received an invitation and was later …
I’m happy to bring you one last holiday download for the 2010 holiday season today! Tricia at {every}nothing wonderful put together an incredible collection of New Year’s party printables, taking care of all of your entertaining needs this weekend. From invitations to labels to envelopes, from bunting to menus to signage to drink flags and …
Good morning, friends! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday weekend. You may have noticed that things look a little different around here and I’m really excited this morning to introduce an all new look for The Sweetest Occasion! Huge thanks are owed to Ami Price of Edit & Post (and Elizabeth Anne Designs fame) …
After much ado, the holidays are upon us and I am really looking forward to the upcoming time to be spent with family and friends. This morning we are loading up the dogs and the presents and heading home for a few days. I am near giddy with anticipation. I will be posting next week, …
If you’re like me and you’re a last minute gift wrapper, feast your eyes on the loveliest and sparkliest DIY gift wrap I’ve seen in a long time. Simple white art paper takes on a whole new look when tied up with tinsel and sequin and pom pom trim and luxurious velvet ribbons. Visit Grey …
I love this pretty holiday table and thought it would be great last minute Christmas inspiration for those of you planning dinner or a party this weekend. A mini cake with rings of cranberries and sparkling champagne flutes are sweet and whimsical details, with festive candy cane charm sprinkled throughout. Bright red boys and holiday …
When Kate Martin from Beautiful Days (and ice skating party fame) shared this latest batch of photos with me, I immediately knew that this talented lady and I are truly kindred spirits. Her crafting, decorating and cooking endeavors know no bounds and I just adore everything she creates. Today Kate is sharing a little glimpse …
For winter weddings or holiday entertaining, I love this pretty country chic table. Simple DIY centerpieces are made from inexpensive paper bags, fresh cranberries and elegant taper candles while a mix of textured linens and plaid lend undeniable warmth and a touch of comfort. Casual sophistication shines bright with this sweet, winter fresh design, perfect …
This pretty Christmas inspiration shoot comes from a trio of talented ladies all the way from Italy this morning, and it is simply filled with sweet country Christmas ideas. A pretty buffet of Christmas desserts, stockings hung from a ladder with care, balls of colorful yarn, and beautiful embroidery hoops strung from tree boughs have …