"Terrain"

Even though the weather isn't exactly co-operating in some parts of North America, there's no denying that we're well on our way into Spring. With that in mind, we thought it'd be fun to share a few of our easy-as-pie tips and tricks to instantly transform your home for the season at hand. And if nothing else, we can at least pretend that the weather is following suit. 1. Bring on the flowers! Spending just a few dollars each week on some fresh flowers for your dining room table makes a...

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Every year I get excited for Valentine's Day to come around the corner- not just because of the romance, or the break from the winter blahs, but because it's practically required to decorate in the prettiest manner possible. Well, lucky me! This year we decided to go all out and throw an SMP Valentine's Day party to get the girls together and get crafting for our sweethearts. We were inspired by pale ombré blush tones, pops of copper, vintage dishes, charming pastries, and ladylike cocktails.

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Take your average Valentine, and take your average Valentine goody- now combine them. Didn't everything just get doubly better? We think so. We've got the steps to make these super cute sewn envelopes so you can pass out Valentines with a little more pizzazz. They make the perfect gift for coworkers, teachers, classmates, mailmen, and anyone you'd like to spread a little Valentine's cheer to! And if you're just popping on, get Valentine's Day inspired ...

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Sometimes only a thoughtful, clever little Valentine will do, and these adorable packets of sweet pea flower seeds fit the bill perfectly! They're quick, easy, and they definitely won't break the bank. Plus, long after Valentine's day has passed, your sweetheart will have some of the prettiest & most fragrant flowers around! And if you're looking for the rest of the party fun?  Get inspired here, get the recipes ...

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We've been feasting on all things pink and pretty today on SMP at Home. And for a bunch of girls that write a wedding blog for a living, it's like everything we've ever wished and dreamed. But before we dive headfirst into all of the DIY goodness (and it's really, really good), we wanted to let you know that SMP Home now has it's own dedicated Pinterest account. And it's overflowing with those little pretties we love so very much.

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If your guests are working hard all afternoon trying to express their true feelings for their loved ones via craft, they're bound to get hungry! Just to be on the safe side, you'll want a buffet full of all kinds of sweets to nibble on. And to let loose all the poetry going into those Valentines, you should probably be offering some libations- why not our take on the vintage Cherry Fizz cocktail? We took the recipe from my grandfather-in-law's 1934 copy of the Old Mr. Boston Cocktail Guide, and...

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If you're like us, you've been looking forward to the holidays since last New Year's. There simply isn't another time of year that captures that same feeling of hope, camaraderie, and peace. I mean, when else do you get a chance to relive the glory years with your best friends from high school and have meaningful, philosophical discussions about life with your favorite aunt? As many of these happenings occur during holiday gatherings, it was the notion of nostalgia that initially shaped our...

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