Friday, May 9, 2008

Simply Stated: Brighten Up!

party lighting

Today on Simply Stated: Brighten Up! Check out fun party lanterns and lighting ideas for brightening up your outdoor soirée!

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Cheesecake Pops

cheesecake pops

What is it about desserts on sticks that makes them so ridiculously cute?! First the adorable cupcake bites from Bakerella, and now these fabulous cheesecake pops from Mimi on the Move !

cheesecake pops

They even look cute undecorated… (and maybe dusted with some graham cracker crumbs!)

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Pink Suede Keepsake Box… with Chocolate!

godiva chocolate keepsake box

This pink suede jewelry/keepsake box from Godiva is a fun twist on your typical box of chocolates! I received one of these keepsake boxes as a gift recently and loved it (Thanks, Lisa!). The quality of the box is great, and the truffles are, well…already gone! If that’s any indication of how they tasted! Great gift idea for Mother’s Day or a loved one’s birthday. ($65 at Godiva )

Fruity Cocktails

summer cocktail recipes

Summer is the perfect time to serve up fruity cocktails at special celebrations or everyday get-togethers! For some festive, fruit-filled ideas, check out my Fabulously Fruity Cocktails guest post over at GlamDish today!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Simply Stated: Fresh Fête

Sweet paul

Today at Simply Stated: Celebrations - check out my "Fresh Fête" post for some spring entertaining ideas & inspiration!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Sweet Images from Sweet Paul

Sweet paul

I recently discovered a fantastic blog called Sweet Paul that focuses on design, craft & food. Sweet Paul is authored by Paul Lowe, a talented interior and food stylist from NY. His blog is full of wonderful inspiration for food presentation - like the fabulous fruit ice cubes pictured above (from the cookbook Slurp ), which are definitely going on my list of things to try this summer!

These coconut cookie sandwiches are so pretty for a bridal/baby shower or all-white party..

Sweet paul

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Monday, May 5, 2008

It’s May 5th… Salud!

cinco de mayo

Treat yourself to some Chipotle Shrimp Tacos and Margarita Ice Pops today!

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

mother's day gift guide

How is it possible that Mother’s Day is already this coming weekend?! The year is truly flying by! If you’re still on the lookout for cool gift ideas for Mom, check out our Mother’s Day Gift Guide for unique tableware, contemporary vases, personalized stationery, modern floral arrangements, and more!

mother's day gift guide

Clever Designs at MoMA

index cutting board and chalkboard napkin rings

MoMA Store always showcases fantastic, design-forward products, but there are a few pieces I recently stumbled upon that also stand out as especially clever… Read more →

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Retro-Mod Melamine

modern melamine plates

These new "Late-for-Dinner" melamine plates from Anthropologie are perfect for retro-mod summer entertaining! Sold in sets of 4 for $24, each plate dons a different pop-art flora print… Read more →