Happy Halloween, everyone! Is everyone gearing up for the festivities tonight? It’s going to be pretty low key around here. I’m thinking a bit of baking, lots of flickering candles, and scary movies while the trick or treaters make their rounds. If you’re marking the occasion at home, too, I thought I’d share a few …
Posts from: October 2012
Chalkboard crafts have been all the rage in recent months and today I’m officially joining the ranks of the chalkboard-obsessed! A while back I fell in love with the idea of making chalkboard coasters. They’d be so cute for impromptu games of Tic Tac Toe or assigning drinks at a cocktail party! Or if you’re …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today I am honored to have the absolutely awesome Eden of Sugar & Charm here to visit. Be sure to visit her for amazing party inspiration, DIY ideas and recipes! There is no …
Hi, friends, and happy Halloween week! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Here in Syracuse we’re getting ready to bunker down for a few days in anticipation of the winds we’re expecting from Hurricane Sandy. So today we’ll be running out to stock up on a few essentials just in case we experience the …
Not surprisingly, with fall here I’m all about cozying up for the colder months. I recently picked up a few new wool blankets that have been in heavy rotation in recent weeks and a new pair of boots is next on my fall must-have list. I’m also loving everything copper! The color is warm, inviting …
With just one weekend standing between us and the parade of munchkins and witches soon to be showing up on our doorsteps, I thought I would share a few of my favorite Halloween posts from The Sweetest Occasion over the last few years. There’s still time to get a little crafty and add a dash …
I’m sure by now you all know and recognize my love affair with ice cream. But have I mentioned that I love old fashioned ice cream floats almost as much? Back in the day, my parents owned an ice cream shop and floats were definitely among my favorite treats. So I’m thinking, it’s probably going …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today the rockin’ Erika of Delphine is back and I’m so excited. Be sure to check out Erika’s design work and her blog! Hi again! It’s Erika here from Delphine, and I’m so …
Seemingly without warning the holidays are swiftly making their approach and if I’m honest, I can’t wait! I’m currently in the process of planning and shooting loads of fabulous holiday entertaining ideas, DIY projects and printables to help ensure your season is merry and bright. With that said, we’re now officially booking holiday advertising! With …
Are you guys as excited about Halloween as I am? I believe I warned you that I am basically Halloween obsessed and I’m trying not to let you down on that front! To that end, I’m coming at you today with a super cute and easy DIY project that will instantly add a little spook …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today the awesome Andrea Hubbell is joining us! Andrea is a commercial photographer and the founder of Bella Eats, one of my favorite food blogs. She’s also co-creator of Beyond the Flavor, alongside Sarah Cramer …
Hi, everyone, and happy Monday to you! I hope you had a beautiful weekend. While working on this morning’s color palette it dawned on me how much I love the combination of blue and orange. And no, it’s not just because I love Syracuse basketball. (Really. I swear.) At a glance I admit that blue …