Grown-Up ice cream socials are so a thing. Sprinkles, booze and delicious ice cream treats. It’s heaven in the form of a really cute party. Plus Emily McCarthy is laying out all the creative pairings needed for your own Frozen Booze Fest. From Deconstructed Prosecco Pops to Ice Cream filled Martinis...
When One Kings Lane invites you to host a brunch highlighting their gorgeous registry products, you say YES without question. Because the fact that you can actually um, REGISTER at OKL and then carefully choose pieces that will build your forever home together is basically our idea of complete and utter genius. The only tough part now is choosing the perfect pieces! The...
Entertaining with ease and grace is usually a learned behavior. One that I am most certainly still perfecting; especially when it comes to outdoor entertaining. There's bugs, inclement weather and other such catastrophes to worry about on top of the usual suspects. Now enter The Rising Tide Society - a group of creatives who get together to wine and dine and talk shop. If anyone knows how to pull off a winning alfresco affair, it's...
We know a lot of you are sitting cozy at your desk, ear buds ringing, pecking away at work. Well, give yourself a much need breaky-break by tuning into the LiveStream on GoodMorningAmerica.com during the 2PM hour to check out our girl Liz (who is wearing the prettiest pink ...
Adding a homemade element to your wedding is the perfect way to personalize your day for guests. And who doesn't love a little sweet treat? Take your favors to the next level with these DIY Jam treats. Use this super easy recipe...
If you're going to take the time to make a couple hundred favors...put them to work for you! These cute refillable bubble wands are perfect for a bubble send-off and your guests can take them home and fill them right back up to enjoy. Inspired by these little lovelies right here, we love the sweet simplicity behind this fun idea.
Here at SMP we're all the classics. Case in point? Coffee and donuts. Because when it comes to the perfect pairing it really doesn't get any better than this all time favorite pick-me-up. So much so that we've crafted THE perfect favor for your guests to take home post ceremony. See our easy steps below on you how can DIY these favors for your upcoming celebration! Muslin Bags Macaron Boxes Small...
I'm a huge believer in simple entertaining that feels easy and effortless and let's you get out in the yard, kick off your heels and have some fun with your family and friends. And now that the weather is warming up, this no fuss approach is perfect for an outdoor dinner party that centers around simple, gorgeous decor and insanely...
Good food. Good Drinks. Good God...let's party. We're so excited to welcome the crew over at Printerette Press + Munster Rose + Easy & Oskey + The Vanilla Bean Blog + Laura Ivanova Photography who...
I have three kids. One of them has a cute room. She also gets the best birthday parties. It isn't fair, I know. So I'm setting out to change that by diving headfirst into a ball pit of the most well-designed, adorably decorated kids' rooms you've ever laid eyes on. Each one a part of a gorgeous home tour, these are sure to inspire me (and you!) to get off my tail and give those poor neglected children...
A surefire way to get the party started at your shindig? A signature cocktail, of course! Because who doesn't love being greeted by a tray of color-infused spirits? A recipe for instant smiles in my book. From the subtle La Rosette to the vibrant Hawaiian Blackberry Mojito, we've added these ten pretty-in-pink...
We all know how it feels. Company is coming over - whether it's our neighbor or our inlaws, the panic is the same - for pizza in 30 minutes and your house is an all out disaster. Now, is not the time to deep clean. Now is the time to speed clean. The kind of clean that makes your friends think that you're always this tidy. And it's easy, I promise. Just follow this nifty little guide, timed to house cleaning perfection. Now that you're charged and ready to go, here are a few other handy...
Ask any mom. Having a dedicated play space for the kiddos is basically like hitting the house lottery. Even if it's a tiny closet off the kitchen that you magically transform into a glorified playpen. Containment is everything. So when Nashville based interior designer, Kendall Simmons, offered to share her tips for creating a space that actually grows WITH your children, we were all ears.
If ever there was a transition that your home relied more upon you for...it's from Winter to Spring. Winter is cozy. The tail end is a little bleak. Spring is bright and colorful and full of fresh air. And your home is actually begging you to embrace it. Because that sofa will feel so much better when dressed in new accessories and sparkly charm. And you're butt will most definitely thank us because happy sofa, happy...life?
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I know. Wine is like the the warm light that shines upon your every evening. Mine too. But lately, I've noticed that I'm enjoying it just a wee bit too much so I've given up weeknight drinking. And I've been hunting down some relaxing alternatives. Many of which include Bravo and a Mocktail but others? Not so lame.
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I have this annoying habit of wanting everything that comes out of my kitchen to be perfect. It's like when Monica said she wanted to be the mom that made the best chocolate chip cookies. I feel the same way and many a-baked goods have found themselves in the trash because they just weren't purdy enough to serve. So here's to taking some of the guess work out of it for you. These...
We all know what heart-filled holiday is gracing our calendars soon, but my opinion is that a little flower love can be shared any time of the year. For friends stopping by or a cocktail party just for the girls, a DIY bouquet bar is such a sweet gesture and a total cinch to put together. And if you find...
Every year, Christmas is a scramble. And this year was no different. Our lives seem to move in a million different directions and finding a day or a moment to embrace the beautiful holiday season is tough. But every year, we do. We put our phones and ipads (or leap pads) away, we crank up Vince Vance and the Valiants and we get to work, decorating a space that feels "us." Well, us on Christmas Crack. So with T minus a few days until Christmas, here are a few easy breezy tips that you can do...
My daughter asked me the other day what my favorite holiday was. Clearly hers is Christmas, though it was a toss up between that time the tooth fairy came and her birthday. She also rocks Valentine's Day like it's her job. Anyway, I told her that my favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. I love everything about it. The food. The family. The football. The food. But this year, it's a little more than that... Amidst the chaos and mayhem that seems to be happening more and more frequently within...
