If I could throw a birthday party every year for the rest of my life...it would easily mimic this celebration. Hosted by Christie and Laura at Events in the City for her big 3-0, this cooking class meets champagne free for all is basically everything I want in the world. With florals from Holly Chapple, photographs from ...
I'm pretty sure that my two big kids would give up their baby sister to attend a holiday party like this one. Filled with Christmas inspired treats (um, how cute are you, Santa Straw Topper?) and a sweet spirit, this inspiration feels a little like something grown-ups and their tiny counterparts would completely love. With adorable pics from Dotson Studios and styling from the FABULOUS...
With the holidays quickly approaching — how is it mid-December already?! — my present buying list has already spiraled out of control. But unlike other years, I'm putting myself down as a gift recipient because, after all, investing in yourself is seriously important. And that is where ...
Dance till you Dream sounds about as perfect as it gets when crafting a good launch party theme. And Carly Rae is no stranger to a good party. To celebrate the opening of her brand spankin new wedding studio in colaboration with Primary Petals and ...
We've teamed up with our friends at HomeGoods for gift ideas perfect for the holiday season. First up we dove into creative gift baskets and now we're tying those beauties up with a bow, without breaking our budget! We take our wrapping very seriously around these parts. It's not just a paper and tape affair. No, no it's so much more. Think sparkling accoutremements and boxes topped...
A trip to HomeGoods makes everything better. It's our own little slice of home decor heaven and just the place for gifting all the favorite people on your list. With a little creativity, you can take a simple gift and turn it into a show stopping production and one that's personalized to a T. For the baker extraordinaire in your life, think a basket full of baking essentials. Things like the cutest flour sifter, red velvet cupcake...
When you hear people say that there is something so magical about the holidays, I think they might be referring to Spruce Collective. A little slice of heaven in Abbotsford BC that sells a collection of old and new treasures found amidst the FIVE owners travels. And when they pull that same sentiment into their holiday decor followed by a...
Having had three beautiful babies, I can pretty much claim the title of Worst Pregnant Person EVER. I'm grouchy, splotchy, gigantic and generally just a miserable mess. So the idea of traveling far from my bed, much less out of the country like the lovely Jessica Lorren did, sounds a touch frightening. But, if I were to have laid eyes on these photographs...
There are about a million reasons to host a baking party. Celebrating a favorite friend, getting a promotion, making it through a Monday, cleaning your house, you know. While, I'm pretty sure that baking parties are totally appropriate for any small win, the crew from Parris Chic Boutique had something pretty great to celebrate - a new line of adorable kitchen products. With photos by...
I have a soft spot for big brothers. My own little man was beside himself with joy when his baby sister was born and his love for her is literally palpable. Such is the case - I suspect - with sweet little Liam who welcomed his baby Charlotte home to just about the cutest nursery I've ever seen. Photographed by Samantha Pierson with a design by...
You know from her Behind the Blog feature that Brittany Robertson is nothing if not entirely lovely. Well, not surprisingly, so is the place she calls home. With most of her larger pieces from easy to find big box stores, she's layered in a sense of family, of history and of soul into every last nook and...
Raise your hand if you have a gift wrap room? I mean, can you imagine!? I would DIE. I have a gift wrap cart which I though was a total splurge. If I had a whole freaking room to hang all of those pretty ribbons and drape those handmade papers, umm, I would DIE! Did I say that already? Anyway, the talented team at Life.Style. did just that for one of their clients and when I say the results are flawless what I really mean is that if you...
Isn’t there just something about a cup of coffee or an espresso after a really good meal? Well, imagine if that coffee was poured over vanilla ice cream or laced with a bit of rum. Now you’re listening. We used the Nespresso VertuoLine to bring the finishing touches to our sweet spread with two delicious, dessert-inspired drinks that our guests would love. Add to that, a table filled with an array of chocolates, cheesecake...
Everyday around 3 o'clock, it seems like the world slows down just a bit. Perhaps a little too much. Solution? Coffee. Obviously. But not just any coffee. A Nespresso maple cinnamon coffee with a few chocolate covered almonds and maybe a handful of sea salt popcorn. Something so good, that it instantly reenergizes you so the mountain of a to-do list you've been staring at starts to look...
While there are literally thousands of amazing items to add to your registry, one of the absolute must-haves that we make a b-line for with that registry scanner is the Nespresso VertuoLine machine and its array of coordinating products. It takes in-home coffee making to a new level of luxury which is perfect for his and her coffee loves. Imagine brewing coffee and espresso topped with a beautiful crema (a sign of high-quality...
Here at SMP, we believe in splurging. Especially on those timeless, you'll take them from home to home, move them from room to room pieces. But when it comes to giving your space a facelift for the season, DIY is where it's at. And here are 8 totally do-able, totally steal-worthy projects that are worth that trip to home depot. Each that will most definitely brighten your day.
Entertaining is one thing. Entertaining effortlessly so that you can soak up the moments and enjoy the process is an entirely different beast. So for me, these ten tips are like my entertaining blueprints. A way to streamline the party process so that - whether you are hosting 2 or 10 - you can feel like you are in a sweat free, choas free, totally happy zone. For more entertaining and decor ideas, follow me on Instagram where you...
We're talking entertaining today and one of my favorite easy desserts to whip up is this Tartlette with Crème Anglaise - originally photographed by White Loft Studio for my feature on Camille Styles. The tart is basically a glorified pop tart made with pre-made puff pastry and a bit of easy...
Now that you got to know me a little better on our Behind the Blog feature, I figured it was time to let you in on one of my favorite recipes. As I mentioned, I love to serve pasta when I have a crowd coming over and this butternut squash recipe is a total go-to. It's gorgeous, it's comfort food, it cooks while you are getting ready and it will leave your guests feeling like...
We spotted this cocktail over on this wedding and knew we needed the recipe. Aside from the gorgeous jewel toned hue, the muddled blackberry was enough to send us clear over the cocktail edge. And seeing that today is a day of celebrating (right?), we figured why not do Halloween up right with some seriously amazing cocktail treats. Photos by...
