blog archives

May 2009
5 May

DIY: Adorable Flower Cookie Pops

categories: DIY, desserts, mothers day, party favors
DIY: Adorable Flower Cookie Pops

I’m so excited to share today’s guest post with you! The ultra-crafty & talented Meaghan Mountford – author of The Decorated Cookie and Cookie Sensations: Creative Designs for Every Occasion – is here with a fun DIY cookie project.
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, Megan has personalized the downloadable envelope template in this [...]

5 May

Bridal Registry Event with Brides.com – Thursday, May 7 in San Francisco

categories: events, wedding
Bridal Registry Event with Brides.com – Thursday, May 7 in San Francisco

I’m really excited to be part of a cool bridal event happening this Thursday, May 7th at Bloomingdales in San Francisco – especially alongside the company of Michelle Preli, Editor-in-Chief of Brides.com, and Christy Weber – CoFounder/Executive Editor of the fabulous Junebug Weddings!
If you’re in the area, please join us from 6-8pm for cocktails, sweet [...]

4 May

Smocks…Entertaining in Style

categories: hostess gift ideas, linens and textiles, mother's day gifts
Smocks…Entertaining in Style

Watch out boring, boxy aprons…there’s a new girl in town! Say hello to Smocks – and to flirty, smart designs for entertaining in style!
Smocks is a brand new company created by mother-daughter duo Christopher Ireland – a West coast techie & marketing/brand consultant – and Kelley Culp – a fashion editor & designer living in [...]

4 May

Margarita Madness: 10 Unique Flavors

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks
Margarita Madness: 10 Unique Flavors

Most of us have enjoyed a classic or strawberry flavored margarita at one time or another, but how about a Smoky Grilled Grapefruit or Honeydew Rita?
There are so many variations of this popular drink – and seeing how tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo – it seems like the perfect time to explore some of these [...]

1 May

Simply Stated: Mint Julep Recipe

categories: Simply Stated, cocktail recipes
Simply Stated: Mint Julep Recipe

We’ve covered Mint Julep Cupcakes this week… but the cocktail itself is important too! Get the Mint Julep cocktail recipe today over at Simply Stated. Have fun tomorrow!

1 May

Letterpress… with a Sense of Humor

categories: letterpress, paper love
Letterpress… with a Sense of Humor

Letterpress with a sense of humor… now THAT’S a good combo!
These fun letterpress cards & coasters from Zeichen Press don clever messages like “SURPRISE… I totally forgot your birthday” and “Hello? Is this the police department? I’m calling to report my missing youth“.

More favorites from Birthday and Baby pictured below…

  • 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