This post was sponsored by Keep, my favorite new site for all things shopping and inspiration. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help keep The Sweetest Occasion rockin’! It’s been a bit since I’ve updated you on how things are progressing around our new apartment in the decorating department. Quite simply, that’s because …
Posts from: August 2013
I discovered new-to-me blog The Merrythought a couple of months ago and since then have been loving literally everything that Caitlin, Manda and Marla share. Which neatly sums up why I’m thrilled to be sharing their recent end of summer s’mores party with you. It’s the perfect celebration of the end of summer, a bittersweet farewell …
This post was sponsored by Luna Bazaar. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep on keepin’ on! Luna Bazaar has been one of the most loyal sponsors of The Sweetest Occasion in recent years and I know you guys have heard me wax poetic about their incredible selection of …
This post was sponsored by Skinny Cow. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep on keepin’ on! If you guys remember my ladies night last month, you may remember that Skinny Cow is challenging me to take on three missions this summer, all designed to encourage us ladies take a …
by Stephanie Gerber Remember Cyd’s indigo love not long ago? Well, she’s not the only one crushing on the dark moody blue. Recently I played around with indigo dye, trying out several traditional Shibori techniques on pillow cases, sheets and hand towels. This is definitely a project you can’t mess up – the results look …
Hooray! Today I’m excited to announce that the exclusive DIY bracelet kits I collaborated on with Darby Smart and Jewelmint are here! Have you guys checked out Darby Smart yet? They offer the coolest DIY kits, with all the supplies you need for every project, designed by some of the best bloggers and trendsetters going. Which …
Last week I made homemade carrot cake for the very first time. I’ve long made all my cakes from scratch, amassing a catalog of dusty flour-covered recipe cards in a tin box. But for whatever reason, carrot cake had never made it into my repertoire. However, it was B’s birthday last week and his special …
Hi, guys! I’m sorry it’s been so quiet around here this week. We’ve been gearing up for our huge annual camping trip. I’m talking no fewer than roughly 18 kids, near twice as many adults, on an island accessible only by boat. Where we spend the days literally doing little else but kayaking, fishing, reading …
I can’t believe the summer is winding down, but there’s no denying that fall is just around the corner. Here in our neck of the woods, school starts up in a couple weeks so for most people with kids it’s a flurry of back to school shopping, sorting through school supplies list and generally just …
This post was sponsored by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep on keepin’ on! I’ve been wanting to tackle a gallery wall in my office ever since we moved in as a way to showcase my art print collection. I have a huge collection of …
by Kelly Lanza It’s back to school season and I always think it’s a super sweet idea to have a very special first day of school breakfast! That’s where these pencil drink stirrers come in. No, I am not asking you to put actual pencils in your kiddo’s milk. (Please don’t do that!) These faux …
I’m sure I’m not alone in being absolutely over the moon that H&M finally offers online shopping. For so long I’ve just wanted to be able to buy online and have my pretty little things show up in a box on my doorstep. But what I’m really excited about? H&M Home! This was a complete …