Crunch time is here kids. When piles upon piles of gifts need to be wrapped quickly but beautifully. Crooked corners and saggy paper jobs not allowed. Nervous? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Spend 2 minutes on this little video number and you will be a wrapping pro in no time flat. And the ooohs and ahhhs you'll elicit from the lucky recipient? Ego boosting goodness. And if you need a fun, FREE, gift tag to go with your pretty present...
Amidst all of the pretty that we share on SMP is something far more important. It's sharing that pretty with people that make you smile. That bring you joy. DIT (doing-it-together) moments that really last. And celebrations like this one - designed by the lovely Kate of Domestikated Life with photos by Bring to Light Photography and flowers by...
My husband considers himself a Bourbon connoisseur. I consider him a bourbon stalker. He actually reads forums to find out when rare bottles of bourbon hit shelves then goes out at the crack of dawn to score a bottle. His current favorite is Angel's Envy but I know he's got his sniffer out there for all sorts of goodies. And I'm thinking that with this next cocktail - from the lovely Kate of...
When you have two little rascals running Christmas, it usually defaults to noisy toys and colors so bright you need sunglasses. And while I wouldn't trade those chocolate smeared faces for the world, I love to dream about a Winter white, champagne filled celebrations just like the one that the fabulous Valérie Busque and Crème Soda événements sent our way.
I am a pillow hoarder. My basement has one vacuum bag after another filled with throw pillows of living rooms past. But the ones that always stay at the top of the stack are my holiday pillows, that I swap out every year to bring my home into a full holiday circle. And these fluffy numbers? Well, not only are they completely adorable, they are also NO SEW(!) which places them firmly at the top of our Christmas wishlist. A special thanks to the fabulous Little Black Book Member...
It may be chilly outside but this weekend is all about warmth and goodness as one of our favorite people, Maggie Batista over at EAT Boutique, is hosting her annual Holiday Market highlighting over 60 artisan food and drink makers, authors, culinary experts and food trucks THIS WEEKEND. Held at the Cruiseport Boston, the event will take place...
Is there really anything better, than warm, straight from the oven apple pie with a big ole dollop of ice cream on top? If you said, yes, I'm seriously questioning your judgement. Well, to each their own. For me, the topper to the perfect Thanksgiving is a slice of this little dream boat, which if you ask me, is the best one around. [dotted] Photography:...
If ever there was a signature pie for Thanksgiving, I'm pretty sure the Pumpkin Pie would be it. I have no idea what it is about this pie - maybe the cinnamon and clove flavors, maybe the rich color, maybe just the fact that I've only ever seen a pumpkin pie served at Thanksgiving - but this pie, is the one pie that no Thanksgiving table should be with out. And this recipe is the bomb dot com. We ever so slightly adapted it from...
Every year my dad makes our Thanksgiving bird. Actually he usually makes the whole spread. And his turkey is always amazing. But I'm 100% convinced that this one would give it a real run for it's money. This turkey is perfection. Crispy, buttery skin. Super moist meat. Flavor and...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I literally start thinking about it in August... the turkey and stuffing, the mashed potatoes and perfect gravy. But mostly I love it because for our family, it's a day where the world stands still. While football plays in the backround, a fire keeps us all happy and we drink and laugh and cook and eat until we couldn't bear a single minute more. And this year, we wanted to celebrate just that. The simplicity of this beautiful, craveable holiday. THE...
Before our Thanksgiving festivities begin tomorrow, we wanted to share a really beautiful DIY project that we thought would make for the perfect backdrop for your own celebration. It also makes for a lovely hostess gift. Our in-house artist, Jess, hand painted this incredible "Gratitude Changes Everything" print for us. She then gussied it up with a bit of gold leaf paint and a simple white frame. She made it so...
Yesterday we shot our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. And it was insanely beautiful and we can't wait to share. We kept the focus on simplicity. Limiting your menu to a totally doable variety. Designing a gorgeous table without stress or anxiety. Planning recipes that are slam dunks no matter what your experience level. And the result was perfection. But before we unveil, we wanted to remind you guys that there is a wee little bit of beautiful inspiration from...
As a mommy of two little ones, I can tell you one thing; finding cute maternity clothes - the beauties that are both chic, comfortable, and magically don't make you look like you're wearing a potato sack - is sort of like finding a teeny tiny needle in an enormous haystack. I, for one, loved the way my bump looked and refused to purchase clothes that made it look anything but adorable. Enter Fourth Love. The...
We spotted this beauty of a cocktail - or I should say mocktail that is begging for some vodka - tucked inside this beautiful party. We, of course, had to have it so the lovely Buffy Dekmar &...
I'm one of those people that sort of tries to pretend like my birthday doesn't exist. The only surprise party I've ever had was when I turned 16 years old and my friends decorated my new car in maxi pads. I know! Anyway, I think that my tunes are a-changing after devouring this absolutely beautiful, girly goodness of a party that was hosted by some of the most talented wedding ladies around at White Peacock Styled Events!
The sweet girls who shared this adorable Apple Porch Party -- DomestiKated Life, Little Flower Cottage, Bring to Light Photography -- were gracious enough to send a few recipes our way, the first of which is a cocktail that I am...
By now you probably know about our love affair with all things Fall. From our Fall Decor Guide to our Apple Picking Party, from our Cider Donuts to our Apple &...
Before you break out the Miley Costume and hit the town, we thought we'd send you off with a little dose of Halloween fun with this adorable joint Halloween Birthday Party that photographer Katie Parra held for herself and her lucky husband. The best part? It's a festive, fun, spirited shin-dig that definitely doesn't take itself too seriously.
It's Halloween! Which means that the leaves are all sorts of pretty, the kids are giddy and there is just a general sense of happy in the air. What better way to bring a smile to your family's face than with a little Pancakes for Dinner fun. And now that you're well versed in the Best Pancakes Ever, it's a no brainer. Okay. I see your point. Sugar + Sugar + Kids = Scary. So save these...
Actually the best pancakes ever are at this little gem in San Francisco. Mama's on Washington Square. I still dream about those pancakes and have yet to find a recipe that even compares. But this one? Well it's pretty damn close. These pancakes - that I discovered over on Kristi's Dishes - are sort of heavenly. Fluffy in the center, crisp on the...
