Christmas

If you’re like most of us across the country, you’re deep into decking the halls or prepping for a Christmas dinner party or two. Once …

Making little Christmas outfits for my nieces and nephews was one of my favorite parts of the start of the season this year. Preschool Christmas …

Kids in general love having the chance to give a little gift to their classmates around the holidays. Some years that ends up being a …

My daughter begged for a Christmas party this year—lucky for her it doesn’t take much excuse for me to start designing an event! It was …

Are you making a last minute dash to cookie exchange and need an easy/delicious/no-fail recipe? This is one of my very favorite cookies ever. This …

Beautifully wrapped gifts are somehow just more special, aren’t they? Learning how to make paper poinsettias is great way to spruce up your Christmas packages and gifts. …

This week, Christmas prep has gone into high gear! All the teachers, coaches and neighbors need to be accounted for, and I’ve been busy making …

There is something about Christmas that just screams “crafty!” From young to old, people love to create things to celebrate the holiday. And kids? They …

Every time I go to the grocery store to pick up a carton of Silk, I am tickled at the new varieties that are coming …

The fun and cool products that continue to be released by uber creative companies make working with parties pretty exciting. After trying out personalized plates …

Although I put it up a day or two late, I am in love with our Advent Calendar this year. I am obviously into be …

  It’s time for another round of Craft Lightning with Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts! Since we’re preparing for the holiday season, I …

Happy Thursday! Today’s the Season to Sparkle blog hop tutorials are about cupcakes, garland and fringe–all in glamorous sparkly colors! Hop over to Holly at …

This post is sponsored by World Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about the holiday season with its abundance of …

Welcome to day 2 of the Season to Sparkle blog hop! This is where the good stuff comes in–the tutorials where you learn how to …

Every year, when the gift-giving season arrives, I find myself grappling for inspiration. The list of people who need remembering is long, and the last …

In the spirit of the season, I have teamed up with 29 incredibly talented and creative bloggers to share some fun neighbor gift ideas, or …

I remember seeing something similar to this light-up Christmas wall art ages ago, and it was so neat it stuck in my mind. Of course, …

This post is a little different than what I usually do…it’s not about parties, but about decorating, and not just decorating, decorating in a REALLY …

Yes, I’m one of those. I make crazy Christmas cards every year to send out that are a little silly, and really just meant to …

My favorite part of the Grinchmas Party I held for Random House and Yum! Food and Fun for Kids magazine were the giant paper Christmas …

  All the Whos down in Whoville would heartily approve of this Grinchmas party to celebrate the 25 days of Grinchmas! We put this together …

All opinions are my own, but Michael’s did send over this kit for me to review! Every year, there are the best of intentions to …

  The 4th annual Christmas Wonderful series is in full swing over at Design Dazzle. There are some fabulous ideas from some talented ladies and …

It’s that time of year! We have to start thinking towards the holidays and all that it means–decorating, baking, parties and lots of gift giving. …

Today on the Handmade Holiday Party Hop, we’ve got some super cute DIY Party Decorations! Make pretty DIY Ornament Party Favors with Lindi at Love …

Today’s party hop is all about DIY Ornaments! Handmade ornaments are always appreciated, that little bit of extra love that goes into making them makes …

The Party Hop, led by Sara at Confetti Sunshine, has created another fabulous party hop full of inspiration–this time for the holidays! Over the next …

We’re down to the last days before Halloween…and if you’re anything like me, you’re still looking for ideas for that last little gathering or class …

The winter party season is always such a feast for the eyes with the abundance of sparkle and shimmer they always seem to have about …

At this point in December, most of us have started thinking at least a little about doing some holiday baking. After all those dozens of …

It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen snow in December or had to wear anything but short sleeves on Christmas day. For some, I …

It’s that time of year again! I’m sure I had good company out there somewhere, as I just spent a few hours tracking down the …

Strawberries are by far one of my favorite food groups, so when Driscolli’s asked me to come up with a crafty berry project, I was …

It’s one of my very favorite things to get pictures from cool client parties, and it’s even more incredible when those clients are colleagues that …

Design Dazzle recently asked me to share DIY project in her 100 ideas of Christmas wonderful series.  I was hard at work at the Penguin …

The holiday season is a busy bustling time–when children spend a lot of time not in school. And I have to have to keep them …

Finally- the last installment of the Joyeux Noel Dinner party. Just in time to make it all again for December 25th! I’m writing up my …

It’s a lucky thing Christmas and Thanksgiving only come around once a year. Because yes, I do cook every dish from scratch, including the desserts …

Last night, Courtney (one of my frogs) held a little get together at her house to have hot chocolate and walk around with the kids …

The Christmas dinner appetizers for this table look much more fussy than they are – all were made ahead of time then popped into their …

Holidays around here are very much about roots and tradition. And an obsession with really good food. I recently came up with an explanation why …

I’m excited to start thinking about all the Christmas cookie baking I’m about to do for friends and family this year.  There are always a …

I can hardly believe that it is actually almost time to put out an advent calendar! For those that look forward to the big day …

Sometimes you make insane decisions that are a little painful to live through, but in the end end up OK. Deciding to make an 18 …

My absolute favorite part of the Christmas season is that I have a totally unabashed excuse to bake a mountain of cookies. I love working …