"Holiday"

Let’s face it; planning a Holiday party is often a daunting task. With so many fabulous recipes and ideas afloat it's not difficult to feel overwhelmed. ONEHOPE Wine has taken the liberty to try and help out, if only just a little. Here is a holiday drink recipe that require minimal prep-work (the majority can be done ahead!) and will be sure to impress just about anyone on your guest list in the coming days.

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Lately, our weekends have been filled with all things festive, classic, and pretty. If you haven’t yet noticed, we take Christmas very seriously around here (one look at our Holiday party and you know we mean business!). But today, we want to take a little bit of time to celebrate the untraditional. Because, well, rules are meant to be broken (just don’t tell our moms). We decided to...

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Whoever said that beautiful, handmade ornaments were a thing of the past was seriously mistaken! Don't let the looks of our leatherbound book ornament fool you: it can be whipped up by anyone in no time. But our favorite part about this craft? The pages can be completely personalized to the giftee's taste. Think along the lines of a sweet quote, lyrics from a favorite shared song... or even a proposal! (Yep, we had to go there). At any rate, think about how good it'll feel to make something this...

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Still looking for the perfect gift for aunts, uncles and grandparents from your children? We think these kids' art books totally fit the bill. Not only are they adorable, but they'll make for a wonderful afternoon distraction for the kiddos. Plus, your family will have them for years. We can't think of anything sweeter! Big hugs to Heidi of White Loft Studio for capturing this product and our sweet little model.

super thin birch wood...

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Ok, so let's take another look at that list again: there's your kid's teachers, their friend's parents, the principal, the school nurse... and then there's the ten people you'll remember just when you think you have everyone covered. What to get for all of these folks? Well, we think these DIY pine sachets are just what the doctor ordered. Literally everyone loves both the smell of pine and receiving a thoughtful, homemade gift. Problem solved! (You're welcome). A huge thank you to Ms. Jess, our...

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Diet, schmiet. When time comes to host your annual holiday cookie exchange, calories really and truly don't count (you can quote us on this). In honor of this time-old tradition, we put together a few tips and tricks that may come in handy when planning your yummy soiree. We'd like to thank Melissa Jill Photography and Victoria Canada Weddings and Events for the beautiful imagery provided in the post! It definitely...

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Just because we adore you (and we're in the giving spirit), we've put together a little holiday treat for you and yours: darling, downloadable wrapping paper. You see, cute wrapping paper can be expensive. And sometimes, stores simply run out of the good stuff early! The wonderful thing about SMP goodies is that it's always available and in infinite supply. Plus, we like to think that it's pretty darn cute!

SUPPLIES Printer 8.5x11" white paper White Cardstock Scissors Scotch Tape...

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Great DIY centerpieces can be tricky. First, you're usually crafting something that you've never attempted to make before. Second,  because it's the center of your table you don't want it to be just "so-so." Thankfully, our tiered wreath centerpiece has you covered. Despite its fancy appearance, it's super easy to recreate (we know from first-hand experience!). For those of you with champagne taste on a PBR budget, we think this is a wonderful compromise.

SUPPLIES 3 foam wreath rings...

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Here at Style Me Pretty, we like to consider ourselves wine connoisseurs. As you also may have guessed, we have a strong affinity for adorable DIY projects. So when our resident crafting expert suggested creating a marriage of the two for our Christmas Soiree, we (instantly) welcomed the idea with arms wide open. Love of vino aside, our etched wine decanter is ideal for the thoughtful holiday gathering. Anything that can indicate self-service to guests while simultaneously acting as a piece...

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When hosting a party, especially a holiday party, you want to make sure that the ambiance is warm and inviting. This is exactly what these DIY hanging wreaths were made for. Yes, candles on their own are fantastic. But when guests see a few of these beauties hanging around your home, it'll be as if you're casually saying, "Oh, did I forget to mention that I'm an amazing hostess? Sorry about that!" When you're inevitably complimented, of course, you'll act as if it was just something you threw...

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