A quick note this morning – please excuse any little glitches you might see happening around these parts this week. Behind the scenes we’re working on a whole new look for The Sweetest Occasion with brand new features and some exciting changes. I know you’re going to love what’s coming, but in the meantime please …
Posts from: December 2010
Good morning, friends! Can you believe it’s Christmas week already? I have a week full of great last minute inspiration and ideas for you, starting with a fun holiday peek at The Write Image, an awesome stationery store in Salt Lake City. Store manager Lauren sent over these photos and I just can’t get enough …
Happy Friday, friends! I’ve got one more holiday download coming your way before the weekend. The immensely talented Mrs. Limestone of Brooklyn Limestone is treating us to the prettiest Christmas gift tags today, all featuring snippets of lyrics from beloved holiday carols. You can print these on cardstock or label paper and then hole punch …
When Becca of the fabulous blog Birthday Girl sent over this amazing party I almost fell out of my seat. This is genius! Becca teamed up with Michele of Cakewalk Baking and hosted a glorious gift wrapping party complete with a gift wrap buffet featuring pretty wraps, ribbon and embellishments. Loads of festive wintery treats …
At long last I am excited to tell you about the latest issue of Nonpareil Magazine where The Sweetest Occasion is featured! The ladies at Nonpareil asked a handful of bloggers to provide the inspiration for this issue and then asked each blogger’s dream team of vendors to create an editorial shoot inspired by that …
Good morning, friends! As promised, I’m back with another great holiday download today, this one from one of my BFFs (and new mommy as of yesterday morning) Carolynn of Two Brunettes. The holiday party season really gets cranking this weekend so Carolynn dreamed up an adorable hostess gift card and the cutest Santa gift tags …
I love it when readers send me photos of their wedding and cite The Sweetest Occasion as a source of inspiration, so I was really happy to hear from Anjali and have her share her lovely wedding. But I have to say, what I love most about Anjali and Matthew’s wedding is the sweet romance …
I’ve been collecting a lot of pretty Christmas ideas on Pinterest and thought I’d share a sampling of the shiny things that I am loving right now. If you’re like me and you’re still working on Christmas decorating, baking and crafting, consider this an extra dose of inspiration. I am definitely digging holiday decor that …
With layered red and white linens and simple natural touches, this pretty holiday tablescape is right up my alley. It’s elegant with refined yet casual details like little sprigs of evergreen and twine with a single jingle bell as napkin rings. This would be really lovely for an upcoming holiday dinner party or make a …
Hello and happy Monday! I want to jump start the week with the next holiday download, which was actually due last week, but my schedule got the best of me so here it is! (Stay tuned for more downloads throughout the week, too!) I know this is the time in the holiday season when lots …
Hello hello! It has been a crazy busy week for me (even crazier than usual!) as I prepare for the Boxcar Press Open Studio tomorrow. If you happen to be in the Syracuse area (or even a short drive away) you should definitely come check it out! Come for shop tours, printing demonstrations, free giveaways, …
It’s time to switch it up a bit from holiday coverage because today I am loving these fresh and sweet birthday party ideas from Hello Naomi. Pastel cakes and treats, cookies and sweets are perfectly paired with cute party invitations from Imprintables. This would also be great inspiration for a baby shower, wouldn’t it? I …