Can you seriously believe that Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away? I have no idea where 2012 has gone! But I’m not complaining because I just love this time of year. For Thanksgiving I like to dress up a bit, but keep it comfy. (Because let’s face it. We all like to be comfy …
Posts from: November 2012
Recently I decided I wanted to play around a bit with glass etching. A few years ago glass etching was a big thing among DIYers and it felt like time to bust out a little Armour Etch and see what I could come up with again. I decided to play around with a couple of …
I know those who are suffering at the hand of Hurricane Sandy are weighing heavy on everyone’s hearts and minds this week. In an effort to spread the love and highlight those organizations working to bring relief to the storm’s victims, today at Babble I am sharing 12 retailers who are donating a portion of …
Hello and happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing weekend. This morning it’s super crisp and chilly here in Syracuse so I am finding myself drinking even more coffee than usual to try and warm up. Maybe that’s why today’s color palette is almost starting to feel like the holidays. But …
Hi, everyone, I hope you’ve had a great week! For those of you affected by Hurricane Sandy I hope you’re faring well and holding up through all of the craziness. My heart goes out to all of you! This week our weather has shifted from the windy, rainy remnants of Sandy to outright cold and …
I love the beautiful colors associated with fall. When I spied these super pretty flowers with their combination of rich scarlet red, ivory and berries I was completely inspired. Isn’t this look just perfect for a fall wedding? Or how about your upcoming Thanksgiving celebration? Tucked in an antique silver urn and paired with bits …
Now that November is officially upon us, this is the time of year that my KitchenAid stand mixer starts getting a serious workout. In short, I love baking. Over the years I’ve amassed a pretty serious collection of various baking dishes, pans and gadgets. A few that I can’t live without heading into the holiday …
Today I am so excited to introduce you all to Aimee! Like really crazy excited. Aimee is a super talented graphic designer, stylist and blogger and today she’s officially joining The Sweetest Occasion team! (Hip hip hooray!) She’ll be working with me on a some behind the scenes projects and she’ll also be helping me to …