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I’ve got a fun bit of news for you today! As of tomorrow morning, I am so excited to welcome Kelly Lanza of Studio DIY as a DIY contributor here at The Sweetest Occasion. Kelly consistently dreams up incredibly fun and festive party crafts that are honestly just too cute for words and I’m thrilled …
Hi, everyone! I hope you all had a beautiful long weekend and got to soak up lots of time with your family and friends. This week I am still planning on taking some extra time to slow down so we can kick 2013 off with a bang. That said, this week I’ll be popping in …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today the awesome Clemence of Oh The Lovely Things is joining us and, in a word, I am pumped. Her blog is an everyday read for me, loaded with the loveliest finds in …
by Jenny Batt Want a simple way to dress up plain party cups? It is easier than you think, no scissors involved! Take a bit of precut fringe and attach it to the top of your paper cups. This will add a bit of party to a usually boring regular. I am constantly looking for …
It’s no secret that we love some good DIY ’round these parts. Anything that can be painted, glued or gussied up is fair game! I know you guys love getting crafty just as much as I do, so I thought I would share a few of the pretty DIY ideas I’ve found myself pinning of …
Today we’re making a super simple and really sweet DIY heart garland. This project is really quick and an easy way to add a little fun to a wedding reception, party or even a bedroom or other room in your house. Even if you’re really not very crafty, you can tackle this one in no …
by Jenny Batt Who hasn’t been to a party or baby shower that has tissue poms? They are fun and whimsical and great to hang around! Get it? Haha. While shopping a few weeks ago I found these. As someone who you could say is a party lover, I immediately searched the color selection. I …
You know how I love a good wedding. And Meredith and Elliot’s wedding? It’s a whole lot of good. From her stunning dress and bolero made of lace from her grandmother’s wedding dress to the pizza and gelato served up family style, every little bit is just lovely. Most of the details were a DIY …
Good morning, everyone! I want to pause quickly this morning to thank everyone who has already chimed in on the 2012 reader survey. Reading your responses has me thinking up so many great ideas and also feeling so grateful for likely having the coolest and sweetest readers in the world. No, seriously. So thank you …
Stationery has long been one of my truest and deepest loves. I’m pretty sure you all know that by now. But what you may not know is that I am straight up coocoo for Cocoa Puffs over great envelope liners. Seriously. This affliction is real and it’s deep. There’s just something about a pop of …
by Jenny Batt There is a war in my heart this summer…hot pink versus deep cerulean blue. This time, flashes of hot pink won. Ever sit at home thinking of making something special for that next party and want something different? Something easy, but fun and adds just a touch of whimsy? Enter lightly tipped …