If I wax poetic right now about how I can’t believe that we’re in the final hours of 2015, I’d be about the one millionth blogger to do so. Regardless, this is me officially proclaiming that I can’t believe that 2015 is just about a wrap. I’m still marveling over all the huge, crazy things …
Posts from: December 2015
This post was sponsored by Valspar. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is always one where I start thinking about the year ahead. I think that’s a pretty natural tendency for a lot of us following the craze of the holiday season. …
If you’re still looking for a few pretty ideas for decking the halls, I have one last holiday DIY idea to share with you today! And in the spirit of all things last minute, we’re keeping this one appropriately simple. It’s the sweetest little rosemary wreath garland made with tiny little embroidery hoops and it’s seriously …
This post was sponsored by The Glad Products Company. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! Over the last few years, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about ways to give back as a family during the holidays, but this year we really wanted to take it up a notch. I’m …
This post was sponsored by Ristorante Pizza by Dr. Oetker. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that help make The Sweetest Occasion possible! With holiday entertaining quickly approaching it’s peak for the season, my good friends at Dr. Oetker and I are teaming up today to inspire all of your upcoming Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve festivities with …
As I’m spending time with our new little one, some of my best blogging buds are covering for me. Today please welcome the lovely Caitlin and Manda from The Merrythought! Hi there – we’re Caitlin and Manda from The Merrythought! We’re happy to be here sharing a recipe today while Cyd is enjoying time with her sweet baby girl. We’re …
As I’m spending time with our new little one, some of my best blogging buds are covering for me. Today please welcome my sweet friend Ashley Rose from Sugar & Cloth! We’re all about adding some color and festive touches to our desserts, especially around the holidays! Plus you can’t really go wrong with adding chocolate to a cookie favorite, right?! …
These beautiful DIY painted gold leaf ornaments are one of my most popular posts of all time! These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are perfect for tree trimming or gift giving this holiday season.
I’ve made no secret in the past of my love for hosting a good gift wrapping party. (You can see my favorite gift wrapping party from last year to see what I mean!) Here’s the thing about a wrapping party. They’re so simple to pull off (just put out some Christmas cookies and grab a …
As I’m spending time with our new little one, some of my best blogging buds are covering for me. Today please welcome our old friend Kelly from Studio DIY! Oh hey! Kelly from Studio DIY here. I’m popping in to talk about one of my favorite topics – dessert. I mean, I love the trees, the stockings, the decking of …
‘Tis the season for parties in abundance, which in my world calls for appropriately festive holiday party invitations! I’ve got you covered today with these printable invitations (and matching favor labels that are seriously so cute) designed exclusively for The Sweetest Occasion readers by the crazy talented Morgan of Miss Wyolene. Featuring Morgan’s fun, modern hand …
As I’m spending time with our new little one, some of my best blogging buds are covering for me. Today please welcome my super sweet pal Courtney from Pizzazzerie! Merry December, ya’ll! I’m Courtney (from over at Pizzazzerie.com) and I’m thrilled to be swinging in to share one of my favorite cookie recipes with you while Cyd enjoys some sweet baby snuggles! …