blog archives

April 2009
6 Apr

Stuffed & Deviled Eggs 4 Ways

categories: dinnerware, easter, food and drinks
Stuffed & Deviled Eggs 4 Ways

Serving egg-based appetizers for Easter is pretty common, but there are so many different ways to get creative with them, including pumping up the color! Here are 4 yummy ideas from ’round the web {clockwise from top left}:
1. French Style Stuffed Eggs {via Cooking Light mag}
2. “Pink” Deviled Eggs, colored with beet juice (via HWTM [...]

5 Apr

Mini Egg Tarts for Easter Brunch {recipe}

categories: easter, food and drinks
Mini Egg Tarts for Easter Brunch {recipe}

These Egg Tarts from Sunset Magazine are perfect for Easter brunch.  Egg yolks, sugar, and milk in a light filo crust; prep time + cooking = 30 minutes. (Full recipe after the jump.)

3 Apr

HWTM in Pregnancy Magazine: Owl-Themed Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, birthday party ideas, in the news
HWTM in Pregnancy Magazine: Owl-Themed Baby Shower

Have a baby shower in the works? If you’re looking for a fun concept, here’s an owl-themed baby shower that I created for this month’s issue (April 2009) of Pregnancy magazine, featuring super-cute plush owls, colorful feathers, woodsy elements, and more!

{view the article at a larger size}
P.S. This could also be a fun theme for [...]

3 Apr

Link Love: 5 Fabulous DIY Projects

categories: easter, get inspired
Link Love: 5 Fabulous DIY Projects

Feel like being crafty & creative this weekend? These 5 fun projects from ’round the web are great inspiration for Easter projects and beyond! Pick your fav:
1. DIY Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (via Twig & Thistle)
2. Photo Lantern Tutorial {via decor8}

3. Paper Bunting/Banner {via tiny décor}

2 Apr

DIY: Paper Bunny Garland / Runner

categories: DIY, decorating ideas, easter
DIY: Paper Bunny Garland / Runner

Here’s another easy Easter project for you: Paper Bunny Garlands!
The best part about this craft is that you can tailor it to any colors & patterns you want… and there are SO many great papers available. I used the new Craft Fair papers from American Crafts™ for this one (and also for the Terra [...]

1 Apr

Simply Stated: Dining Meets Mod Art

categories: Simply Stated, drinkware, fabulous gift ideas, serveware
Simply Stated: Dining Meets Mod Art

Today over at Simply Stated: check out some clever & unique “Dining Meets Mod Art“  product finds from A+R. (Yes – those are PANTONE MUGS!!)

  • BadaBadaBaby
  • Quirky Bird Designs
  • Project Wedding
  • Charming Cards
  • Gifts Define
  • Magnet Street Weddings
  • Lollipop Events
  • Hostess Jo
  • BadaBadaBride
  • Tiny Prints
  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Design Dazzle
  • Wicked Good Dinner
  • Shades of Light
  • The Puppet Store

recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
  • Better-than-Classic Butterscotch Pudding
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask