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17 Dec

Inspire Me! Contest – Voting Update

categories: get inspired, holiday ideas
Inspire Me! Contest – Voting Update

So… we had a flood of last-minute submissions for the holiday contest yesterday – hooray! The only problem? You people are way too talented and I’m pulling my hair out trying to narrow this down to 10 finalists… it honestly feels like the impossible task!
There are 463 photo entries total – and if you haven’t [...]

15 Dec

Inspire Me! Holiday Contest: Hurry – Only 2 Days Left to Enter!

categories: get inspired, holiday ideas, reader giveaways
Inspire Me! Holiday Contest: Hurry – Only 2 Days Left to Enter!

{”Holiday in the City” dinner party}
There are only 2 days left to enter the Inspire Me! Holiday Entertaining Contest – the cut off is TOMORROW night (December 16th) at midnight EST! Remember that you can submit both inspiration boards or actual pictures… here’s a link to all the contest details.
Pictured above & below are a [...]

3 Dec

Table Trends at Once Wed

categories: bridal shower ideas, decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Table Trends at Once Wed

If you haven’t been to Once Wed yet – prepare yourself for creative overload once you get there!  One of my favorite things they produce is a bi-monthly “Table Trends” post featuring beautiful and unique wedding tablescapes – and all the details on how to recreate them – on a budget of $250 or less!
Pictured [...]

1 Dec

Inspire Me! Holiday Entertaining Contest

categories: get inspired, holiday ideas, reader giveaways
Inspire Me! Holiday Entertaining Contest

Well, today is December 1st and the holiday season is officially in full swing! Since a lot of you are on the lookout for fun holiday party ideas, we’ve teamed up with the fabulous VIVA® Diva Cafe to create the ultimate inspiration-based holiday entertaining contest!
We’re looking for images of YOUR most stylish WINTER HOLIDAY ideas [...]

26 Nov

Daily Q&A at Carrie & Danielle

categories: get inspired
Daily Q&A at Carrie & Danielle

I was really excited when Carrie and Danielle asked me to submit a question for their inspirational “Daily Q&A“, where they pose all sorts of interesting questions each day and encourage readers to answer.
My question is: Who in your own life would you give the title of “Hostess With the Mostess”? – and it’s up [...]

20 Nov

Girligami + Joy by Mel Lim

categories: books, fabulous gift ideas, get inspired, guest blog, paper love
Girligami + Joy by Mel Lim

Hello everyone! This is Mel Lim, the founder of BACE – Business & Creative exchange, a blog for JOYBYMELLIM.com.
I am thrilled to be part of HWTM blog today. Though my blog is normally about business and design, I have money-saving tips to share on hosting super fun parties for both personal and corporate events.
This idea [...]

  • 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
  • Flats Belly Wraps
  • Operation Shower

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