National Letter Writing Week

National letter writing week starts next Sunday! I am such a stationery hog! I have so much of it. Stationery is like a wardrobe, you wear what reflects your style and your mood! The same with stationery, are you happy, sad, or thankful? The list could go on and on. I am so excited about [...]

Hello 2011! There is so much to celebrate throughout the year that it is hard to decide what to celebrate in a big way and what to celebrate with a distinguishing nod. In January we celebrated the New Year to start things off right. January holds celebrations such as National Letter Writing Week, International Creativity [...]

3 Must Have Holiday Parties

**Designer Tip: Keep the party guides in a binder with snapshots, before and afters, and clips of the decor!**

Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

This year I am hosting our Thanksgiving Feast! Usually each member of the family brings a dish, this year its all me. So I am making my decor as simple as possible. Simple to me translates to elegance. By getting simple linens, ribbons and herbs (like the sage in the photo) you can create simple [...]

Thursday Traditions – WHO’S GOT THE RUTABAGA?

I found this super sweet tradition and HAD to share! I love this and may implement it in our home this year. Both of our boys have had some kind of adversity from year to year. This is a great way to show them that there are sweet rewards that come with overcoming them! What’s [...]

Thanksgiving Checklist

Thanksgiving is just on the horizon! People are booking their flights home, purchasing plush air mattresses for those out of town guests and stressing on what to do with everyone once they get here! If you love to entertain this is definitely your season! If Thanksgiving is at your house this year and you are [...]

Halloween In(spirit)ions

The best part about having kids around Halloween is that they remind you how to be a kid! Remember when you were young, planning your costume months in advance…Now my kids are in the planning stages! What to be, who to go with, parties to attend it is all very exciting! To get myself in [...]

August American Adventures Month

You can read more about American Adventures here. Including articles, contests, and a biography!