Happy Friday, friends! I hope everyone had a great week. Mine has been a bit of a whirlwind, with a whole day of travel on Wednesday making my way out to North Dakota and now getting settled in for a week of plugging away at some behind the scenes projects. (And, uh, contending with the …
I have to say that I am kind of loving this new little weekly feature. It’s fun for me to look back through my last few weeks of pins and see what colors or trends are popping up on a regular basis. Right now? I’m all about citrus, which I suppose is perfect for winter, …
Coming at you live from North Dakota today with some last minute printable Valentines that are too sweet for words! Designed as always by my partner in printable-loving crime, Morgan Young of Miss Wyolene, we have three designs perfect for surprising your sweetheart with a thoughtful little sentiment. Just click here to download, print and …
With romantic celebrations aplenty this week, I am loving today’s cocktail and dessert pairing from Andrea Harper of Gray Harper Event Maker, Jade of Jade + Matthew Take Pictures and Samantha Huba. These guys are kind of like a terrific trio for my sweet tooth, let me tell you. Today they are sharing the most amazing pink peppercorn grapefruit fizz …
by Kelly Lanza Holy cannoli! Can you believe Valentine’s Day is this week!? If you’re scrambling to do a little something sweet for your better half at the last minute (we’ve all been there!), here’s a way to take the “box of chocolates” concept and bump it up a notch. Or five. A chocolate heart …
Howdy, friends, and happy Monday! It’s Valentine’s Day week, of which I’m sure you’re well aware. I won’t lie, Valentine’s Day completely inspired this morning’s super feminine and romantic color palette. Pale pinks and soft shades of peach are one of my favorite color combinations and this palette makes the most of this perfect pairing. …
Well, well, well! It’s Friday again. Who’s excited? This girl is! The famed winter storm Nemo kicked into high gear here a few hours ago so I have been working away and watching the snow fall down in curtains of white this afternoon. Needless to say, I am not leaving the house much at least …
Well. You already know that I’m pretty convinced you should skip fancy Valentine’s Day gifts and go right to the heart of the matter with something sweet and simple. That said, if your Valentine’s Day traditions dictate otherwise, I really couldn’t resist sharing a few gift ideas for dudes. Because, let’s face it. Dudes are …
I have to be honest. All I can think about this week is packing. The lease here on my current digs is up at the end of the month and that means it’s time to move! Again. (If you’re keeping track, this is my eleventh move in six years. Yes. Eleventh.) Of course, I can’t …
Raise your hand if you’re a Pinterest junkie! Yup, I thought so. Personally, I use Pinterest to catalog inspiration for everything from my home to my dinner table to holidays like Valentine’s Day. That said, sometimes I feel like the things I am loving get a bit buried so starting today I am going to be sharing more of the things I …
Well, I’ll be danged. Can you even believe that Valentine’s Day is next week? As in, a week from tomorrow. Wow. Why, hello, mid-February, where did you come from? Naturally I couldn’t let the occasion pass us by without talking about a little Valentine’s Day appropriate fashion. Date night fashion, naturally. This look is super …
This post was sponsored by Minted. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help keep The Sweetest Occasion rockin’! So here’s a random Tuesday afternoon confession. I am obsessed with art prints. You could categorically call it a condition. A condition that has me constantly seeking out new and beautiful art prints for basically every room in …