This post was sponsored by Honeymoon Pixie. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help keep The Sweetest Occasion rockin’! You guys know by now that I love to travel. There’s something about seeing the world, seeking out new places, trying new food and experiencing new cultures that absolutely excites me. So today …
Posts from: July 2012
Inspired by many reader requests for a DIY tutorial to recreate the glittery mason jar vases from this New Year’s Eve party, today we’re playing with glitter. A whole lot of glitter! I whipped up two different versions of these glitter vasses, both of which are quick and easy. They’re perfect for parties, weddings or …
This post was sponsored by Perfect Circle™ Jewelry Insurance by Jewelers Mutual. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help keep The Sweetest Occasion rockin’! As an avid travel buff, packing has become a finely honed skill that I’ve developed over the years. Whether it be for business, a cross-Atlantic adventure, or an …
Somehow another week has zipped right on by in the blink of an eye! I hope everyone has had a good one and is looking forward to the weekend. My sister flies into town tomorrow and I’m so excited to see her. We don’t have much on the docket other than spending time with family …
For this week’s Pretty Little Things post, I wanted to share with you some of the fun and colorful finds I’ve been loving this summer. Cobalt blue and turquoise are catching my eye everywhere these days! (Well, always, if I’m honest considering they’re two of my favorite colors.) And this sea salt soap? I’m officially …
In the recent reader survey, so many of you asked for recipe ideas for entertaining and dinner parties. It’s definitely something I want to start doing so I’m going to be working to bring those ideas to you sooner rather than later. In the meantime, I thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ve been …
Ahhh summer parties. You know how I love them! Today’s fashion picks are completely inspired by casual summer parties. The kind of events where you want to be cute and stylish without a lot of fuss. This look would also be perfect for a dinner picnic at the park or a summer date night. I …
by Jenny Batt Who hasn’t been to a party or baby shower that has tissue poms? They are fun and whimsical and great to hang around! Get it? Haha. While shopping a few weeks ago I found these. As someone who you could say is a party lover, I immediately searched the color selection. I …
Update: I am so excited that so many people are loving and trying this project! Please note that as I do not have a dishwasher in my home, I have not personally been able to test washing my pieces in a dishwasher. To date, I have had zero issues washing my pieces with normal dish …
On my dream cross-country road trip (which I hope happens sooner rather than later), one of my must-visit destinations is Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Columbus, Ohio. From the perfect packaging to the drool-worthy flavor combinations and the finest ingredients going, I feel like Jeni’s is popping up everywhere these days and with good reason! …
Hello, friends! I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend. I am looking forward to a busy busy week, but one that includes seeing both my little sister and my niece and I’m so excited. To kick things off, the prettiest color palette of alabaster and lace. I love an all neutral color palette with just …
Hey, everyone, and happy Friday to you! I hope everyone has had a fabulous week. Mine was pretty much non-stop running around, making plans, and trying to knock things off my to-do list so I am really looking forward to some down time over the next couple of days. The weekend is supposed to be …