blog archives

May 2009
29 May

Operation Shower: Mission Accomplished

categories: baby shower ideas, eco-chic, get inspired
Operation Shower: Mission Accomplished

Amy is back with a recap of the fabulous – and inspiring – “Boxes in Bloom” event thrown by the generous team behind Operation Shower. Read on for her full recap… plus some great party planning tips that are both stylish AND eco-friendly!
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Operation Shower: Mission Boxes In Bloom Accomplished (In Eco-Chic Style)
{Event Recap by Amy [...]

29 May

Plush Penguin Party Theme

categories: baby shower ideas, get inspired, kids party ideas
Plush Penguin Party Theme

What’s black and white and ridiculously cute all over? Well, this adorable Cow Penguin Plush and Penguin Pillow for starters! These cute little creatures from MyDearDarling are charming enough to inspire an entire baby shower or kids birthday party theme all by themselves, don’t you think? (Yes, that IS a penguin disguised as a cow!)
The [...]

27 May

REAL PARTIES: Alison’s Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, food and drinks, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Alison’s Baby Shower

Today’s “Real Party” feature is a sweet & sophisticated baby shower featuring some amazing culinary treats like Caramelized Tomato Tarte Tatins and a lovely display of Brie with Figs & Honeycomb!
This look would translate nicely for a bridal shower as well – and you can just switch up the colors for a girl or gender-neutral [...]

26 May

Working Class Studio: Ben Collection

categories: dinnerware, drinkware, fabulous gift ideas
Working Class Studio: Ben Collection

Calling all fashionistas: Add some serious style to your table (or your walls) with these Ben Collection Fashion Plates by Working Class Studio! Each melamine plate features a sketch by the late Savannah College of Art and Design professor and distinguished illustrator Ben Morris. ($8.95 each at heliotrope)
These plates coordinate well with the rest of [...]

26 May

Margarita Cupcakes + Lime Frosting

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks
Margarita Cupcakes + Lime Frosting

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! Here’s one of the treats we indulged in after our BBQ yesterday… Margarita Cupcakes! I’ve been wanting to try this concept out ever since last month’s margarita cupcakes post, and am happy to report they tasted great (and very much like their namesake)! I went for the “shortcut” [...]

22 May

New from Jessica Rust: Tattoo Collection

categories: coffee and tea, dinnerware, fabulous gift ideas
New from Jessica Rust: Tattoo Collection

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, unique gift idea, the personalized dinnerware collections from Jessica Rust Designs are always a great option (and she’s got designs for all sorts of special occasions!).
I’m especially loving this colorful, new Tattoo collection – which is the sort of thing that’s just perfect for a certain type of person, [...]

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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