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Here’s a little sneak peek of the baby shower I decorated this past weekend for Alison Sweeney, which also benefited St. Jude Children’s Hospital! Since Mrs. Sweeney (a.k.a. “Sami” from Days of Our Lives) chose this design from tiny*prints as her baby shower invitation, we went with a modern take on a “Momma Bird/Baby Bird” theme for the party.

I can’t post too many details until the story runs on Access Hollywood this Friday and in Life&Style (either later this week or early next) - so here’s a little preview for now, with full details to come later!

The main decorative elements of the theme were feather bouquets, birds, pink/yellow/chocolate scrapbook papers, contemporary white vases/pots, and decorated birdhouses… Read More »

Update: This giveaway is now closed. And the lucky random winner is… Commenter #44 - Caitlin - who said “Wow I love so many! black + white paisley is my favorite!” Congrats, Caitlin!

Thanks so much to everyone that entered… and if you didn’t win… don’t worry - we’ve got more surprise giveaways coming up soon! You never know when it will be your lucky day!

We have a fantastic new giveaway for you today! And seeing as it’s already November somehow… this is giveaway is going to make a stationery-loving and/or gift-giving someone’s holiday season extra-happy!

PosePrints takes personalization to a whole new level - first you choose your favorite background design, then you’re taken to a “sketch” page, where you can choose from facial variables, hairstyles, and accessories to customize your character… or both of your characters if you pick a 2-person design!

This week at HWTM, PosePrints is offering up a set of 50 Personalize Cards ($100 Value) to a lucky reader with the design of their choice! Card designs are available for everything from holiday cards & invitations to baby showers, bridal showers, kids parties, moving announcements, personalized stationery sets, recipe cards and more!

(See more designs & details for HOW TO ENTER after the jump…) Read More »

Is it just me or does today feel like a national holiday?! Come late tonight, it’s true that some will be celebrating more than others, but in the meantime, we can ALL celebrate the fact that we’re able to take part in what has already proven to be a historic day. Today on Simply Stated, get some creative inspiration for your own election bash!

Jen B. has 4 more tables (along with style steal tips) to share in her Dining by Design event recap, but this next one was so great that I couldn’t resist featuring it all on it’s own…with LOTS of pics!

Here are the details, as told by Jen:

This “Modern Tablescape” design by Jennifer Dyer of Design & Style is my absolute favorite from the event! I wish it was my dining room… everything from the “Hollywood Dazzle” wallpaper, suspended blown glass spheres chandelier, banquette sofa, white patent pillows with scorpion accents, and sparkly black, silver & white color palette, was pure perfection! Read More »

Can you believe that the presidential election is tomorrow… finally?! I don’t know about you, but I feel like this election has been going on forever! Today on Simply Stated, check out a few ideas for election day cocktails that you can sip with friends while glued to the TV tomorrow night!

Halloween Decorations: creative pumpkin decorating ideas from Good Housekeeping
Halloween Cocktail: Ghoul-Aid with delightfully disturbing Eyeball Garnish
Halloween Craft: super-cute Mummy Candy Holder
Win It: Shopping Spree at Paper Shouts! (holiday cards, invitations & more!)
New Facebook Photo Galleries: check out pics from our Modern Parisian Soirée in NY
Table Chic: new collections from French Bull
CRAZY STORY: Woman Finds Shrunken Moose Head in Frozen Green Beans (Good conversation starter for your Halloween party tonight, right?!)
Style Spy: Dining by Design - Part 1 (Part 2 coming soon!)
Kids Halloween: great halloween ideas for little ones at Peppers and Pollywogs
Fabulous Recipe: In the kitchen with design*sponge: Chocolate Swirl Gingerbread

Have a great weekend & a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Style Me Pretty is having a fabulous DIY Project Contest this week - so needless to say, the site has been chock full of great project ideas for both weddings & parties lately! Here’s a direct link to the SMP DIY Archives so you can check browse the ideas quickly and click on your favorites for full details.