I know I keep talking about spring. (Well, in truth, I guess everyone is talking about spring nonstop right now!) I’m working on cleaning out my wardrobe a bit at the moment and stockpiling a few colorful new pieces for spring. Think loads of pretty patterned scarves in linen and silk, trading out my leather …
It’s supposed to be 60+ degrees here in Syracuse today and, I have to admit, I am so ready. Bring on spring! Bright, happy shades of yellow, pink and purple are where it’s at for me at the moment. I’m spending the day today painting and while, I have to admit, neither yellow nor pink …
by Jenny Batt Today I want to show you how to make the world’s cheapest party decoration – paper towel flowers! I was decorating cookies when I noticed how nicely the paper towel absorbed the food coloring on the table. When it had a bit of extra water, the color flowed gorgeously, just like watercolors. …
I love today’s wedding, shared by the awesome Stancy and Katie of Half Orange Photography. Sarah and BJ planned a beautiful and laid back wedding at Cross Timbers Winery, skipping many of the traditions and fanfare of a typical wedding in exchange for a celebration that was all about a sweet, simple and sincere recognition …
Happy Friday, friends! I hope everyone has had a great week. Can you believe it’s March already? At this rate I’m seeing 2012 going by just as fast or faster than the whirlwind that was 2011. Right now I’m looking forward to another busy weekend, kicking things off with celebrating my grandfather’s 84th birthday tonight. …
I’m a pattern junkie. (And a color junkie, too, but I’m pretty sure you already know that.) Stripes, stripes and more stripes. Polka dots, geometrics, you name it. I am definitely loving pretty, bold pattern like crazy right now. That said, I am really digging these chic pieces for spring. Oh and the gold highball …
There’s nothing I love more than small at-home gatherings with the best of friends, laughter and good times. So while winter makes it’s final push, I’m feeling like a board game night with my best people. My idea for the perfect way to do a board game night? Keep it cozy with floor cushions, fluffy …
by Chelsea Costa Remember the other day when we worked on our colorblock napkin rings? Well, you’re in luck because I’m back with the next installment of our DIY dinner party table setting. Today, we’re tackling place cards and party favors in one fell swoop. We’ll use the same wrapping technique that we employed last …
Since it swept the fashion and design world by storm a year or more ago, I’ve basically been obsessed with ombre. There’s a soft, modern romance to the pretty gradation of color that I find totally irresistible. So I figured, why not pay ode to this trend I’m loving before it falls by the wayside? …
As a bit of a famed paper and stationery junkie, I’ve been a fan of Minted for a long time. In fact, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve referred clients and friends to check them out. And their newest wedding stationery designs? I’m not exaggerating a bit when I say that I absolutely …
Apparently I’m feeling a little beachy this week, because I can’t seem to get enough of gorgeous shades of turquoise, aqua and mint. Throw in a pop of cobalt and some soft neutrals and I’m all about an easy, breezy seaside look at the moment. Oh, and you’ll note – for the first time in …
It’s Friday! And TGIF at that. You can definitely tell it’s cold and flu season around here this week, which I do believe is safely going to translate to a pretty lazy weekend. Movies, big bowls of soup and maybe some of my world famous homemade grilled pizza. (Ok, well it’s famous in my world. …