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6 Mar

Fantastic Table Centerpieces (Idea Gallery)

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, get inspired
Fantastic Table Centerpieces (Idea Gallery)

One of my favorite parts of Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine is their fabulous Centerpiece of the Month segment, where they invite different people – usually with very recognizable names – to create a centerpiece design to share with readers. Luckily, these ideas are archived online, so if you’re looking for some tabletop decorating inspiration, [...]

5 Mar

Simply Stated: 5 Favorite Party Planning Tips

categories: Simply Stated, get inspired
Simply Stated: 5 Favorite Party Planning Tips

I often get asked about party planning tips, and sometimes the advice varies based on the type of event or subject of the article, but there are a few things that are applicable no matter what type of party you’re hosting, and that’s the topic of today’s post over at Simply Stated: My 5 Favorite [...]

3 Mar

Showing {Heartfelt} Thanks

categories: get inspired, guest blog, wedding
Showing {Heartfelt} Thanks

Hi, I’m Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events and am completely honored to share some tips with all of you savvy hostesses out there! With all the reasons we have to get together and celebrate – from weddings and birthdays to holidays and other special occasions, your lives will be filled with amazing shindigs and [...]

2 Mar

“Stress Less” Dinner Party Ideas

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“Stress Less” Dinner Party Ideas

I’m loving the format of the new RealSimple.com after their recent redesign. The info is well organized so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for – and the pictures are larger…hooray!
The Stress Less Dinner Party is one of my favorite articles in the new Holidays and Entertaining section. It features simple, yet clever ideas [...]

18 Feb

Pacific Weddings: Madame Butterfly

categories: bridal shower ideas, get inspired, wedding
Pacific Weddings: Madame Butterfly

I’m seriously head over heels for this gorgeous red, white, and butterfly theme from Pacific Weddings magazine! How lovely would this look be for a bridal shower too?!

For a stunning centerpiece, tons of faux red butterflies mixed with gloriosa lilies, roses and crystals hang from a manzanita branch, and pretty party favors are created [...]

13 Feb

Valentine Guest Post: Dining in the Garden of Eden (+ Easy Chocolate Fondue)

categories: get inspired, guest blog, valentines day
Valentine Guest Post: Dining in the Garden of Eden (+ Easy Chocolate Fondue)

Julie Mulligan, lifestyle expert for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, is here to share her ideas for creating a romantic, indoor Garden of Eden for Valentine’s Day! Scroll down for lots of fun tips from Julie, plus an Easy Chocolate Fondue recipe, a Valentine’s Day playlist by R&B singer Robin Thicke, & a discount code for Valentine’s Day flowers.
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recipe box

  • Blueberry Sunrise Muffins
  • Patio Lemonade
  • Scallop Salad + Sweet Vanilla Chilli Dressing
  • Hot Hoagies with Shredded Chicken
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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon