I know with everyone on diets and all that it’s probably sacrilegious to talk about brownies in January. I know, I know. I’m trying to stick to a new year’s resolution, too. With that said, I’d jump swiftly and gleefully off the bandwagon for these double chocolate pecan brownies. After the bustle of the holidays, …
Posts from: January 2011
When Kristin Muntean of Hazel West Photography shared this beautiful editorial shoot with me I was immediately captivated by the story. See, Kristin’s grandmother has a gorgeous collection of stunning vintage hats she wore throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s and Kristin has started styling shoots and capturing all of the hats in action as …
Sweet and simple modern design is always a fan favorite with me and I love the look and feel of the Scribbles printable gift tags from Emmy Lu. Affordable and adorable, these gift tags and coordinating packaging strips are purchased and downloaded right away so you can start packing up wedding favors, sweet treats or …
Happy Monday morning, everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was busier than planned, but my husband and I did find time for a dinner and movie date. I also updated and renamed my personal blog, Sweet Notes, starting the year off with a new focus. It’s completely different than The Sweetest Occasion, but you’re welcome …
Oh, Friday. How I love thee. I’ve got a busy weekend of little projects around the house coming up and some prep for an upcoming photo shoot, but otherwise I am hoping to lay low and just spend some quiet time prepping for the big and exciting things I am hoping to accomplish in 2011. …
I know we hate to admit it, but with the holidays now behind us Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching! I have a pretty busy January planned with upcoming photo shoots, a trip to Salt Lake City for the design conference event of the year, and trying to get some organizing projects tackled around our house …
Stephanie from Spaceships and Laser Beams sent over this cute toddler birthday party and I just loved her idea for a sweet, winter-themed dessert table boasting lots of healthier goodies for kids. Spaceships and Laser Beams specializes in great printable and DIY ideas for little boys parties and Stephanie put this dessert table together using …
There are few words that truly describe this wedding inspiration shoot. Stunning. Magical. Beautiful. Gorgeous. That is certainly a start. Sent over by powerhouse duo Heidi of White Loft Studio and The Sweetest Occasion favorite Kate of Beautiful Days, I am in love with every last detail. A flower girl in fairy wings. Pretty, fresh …
Today I’m excited to announce that after much consideration I have decided to consider bringing on a couple of select contributing editors to add fresh talent and new features to The Sweetest Occasion! If you are in love with weddings, entertaining, cooking, DIY, crafting, parties, handmade wares, paper goods or pretty things and you’d like …
New readers may not know that by day I work a pretty sweet gig at Boxcar Press, an internationally renowned letterpress print shop here in Syracuse, New York, which also includes our two letterpress stationery lines Bella Figura and Smock. A few weeks ago we hosted our first ever open studio event, which was essentially …
Most readers probably know by now that I’m a sucker for a well-planned kids party. This cowboy themed birthday party is currently topping my list of favorites. Dapper blue fabric bunting, hay bales for seating and a guest appearance by a spotted hobby horse are basically too awesome to resist. I love the idea of …
I love these pretty letterpress wedding invitations so much I don’t even know where to start. Designed by the lovely Sarah Parrott for her own wedding, they feature custom illustrations from Debra Bianculli, calligraphy by Grace Edmands and an assortment of pretty vintage stamps, all of which come together to create something really special. For …