Times sure have changed. Just five years ago I was stocking up on my most beloved cookbooks, scouring them daily for my favorite recipes. Now? It's blogs. Always the first place I look. And The Faux Martha, clearly, is a fave. I've been eyeing this cobbler for so long but the berries in our house get eaten within...
Easiest Jam Ever. And such a treat to have in the fridge for a quick snack among friends or a gorgeous breakfast. I love having homemade tidbits on hand so that I'm always prepared for something yummy when people stop by. But I hate things that take too long or are so much of an effort that buying it is easier. Well this jam is so versatile and probably the easiest recipe on the face of the earth. 2...
She may be the most beautiful girl on the planet, with perfect hair and legs for days. But you know what else Molly Sims is? Real. And that's precisely why I love her so very much. And if you’re like me and have spent days poring over her wedding feature and gorgeous new site - overflowing with chic, easy lifestyle secrets...
I 100% admit that I have a major girl crush on Molly Sims. She's just too cool and down to earth not to completely adore. And then her wedding to Scott came along and it sent that crush into overdrive; embarrassingly so. But I'm pretty sure once you have some time to really pore through the whole affair you'll understand. It's in its very own category of wedding; let's call it glamour garden kicked up a few notches with the help of some...
On its own, the wedding of Molly Sims and her love Scott Stuber is pure beauty, no doubt about it. But, when you add in the fact that it's sprinkled with the prettiest of touches like a lace dream of a dress and a waterfront ceremony spot dripping in flowers by The Velvet Garden, it takes garden "I Do's" to a whole new level. This is a true reflection of a day inspired by love and...
Clearing a whole day on the calendar only comes around once in awhile but it always makes for the prettiest of posts. For these day long extravaganzas we really get to pull apart the details, get cozy with the couple behind the day and capture the true essence of the wedding. Today is one of those days and we're pinching ourselves because the Bride behind the festivities is none other than Molly Sims. THE Molly Sims. Her wedding weekend is...
This is pretty much the prettiest brunch I've ever set my sights on. And the incredibly talented KT Merry did a fantastic job at capturing it all. Set amongst the flowering rose bushes in our very own backyard, we put together a simple, elegant Mother's Day brunch for four. A selection of homemade juice, a handful of delicious treats, and those lovely people you call your family are all you really need to make this day shine.
Alright, how adorable is this Mother's Day basket? I'm secretly hoping that one finds its way in my arms come Sunday. Aaaand, I'm thinking that as long as my mother-in-law isn't reading, it has her name written all over it. All we did was line a cute basket with a pretty tea towel, fill with goodies to your hearts desire. Then, top with flowers! And, as a special little treat, we're sharing our very...
My mom coffession. I'm not the best at playing. Like imagining that we're princesses that run a doggie spa with a hospital on the side and then the pirates come and we decide that we can be princess doggie spa doctor pirates. I'm just not that good at it. But what I am good at? Crafts. Anything with glue. And definitely anything with glitter. Which means that these two easy breezy art projects are right up my Mother's Day ally. Whether it's a gift for grandma or an activity that you can do on...
I'm a mom. Of two perfect little babies. Audrey, who is 4...with golden ringlets and a smile for days. And William, 2, who has this mischievous grin that gets me every single time. And I can say - with total confidence - that mother's around the world all want the same thing. Time. Time to snuggle their babies in bed. Time to drink their coffee. Time to make pancakes and run around in the backyard and play, really play with their families. So this little piece of Mother's Day inspiration, shot...
This is literally the easiest DIY project I've ever done. And I did it while my kids were watching a Peppa Pig which is like 15 minutes. Okay, so... I love baskets. Love them. Use them to hold wood & blankets in the winter, gardening tools in the summer. I throw our newspapers in a basket, our magazines, my kids books, the works. So being able to elevate a basket to wow status in like no time at all? It's VERY...
I'm freaking out a little bit because we just got word that the E! news feature that we did is airing in like...well NOW! If you're an East Coaster it's on at 7PM EST and again at 11:30PM. We would loooooooove for you to tune in and suport us if you have some time! We're all nervous and giddy and awkward right now so it would feel better if we knew all of our SMP friends were sitting watching alongside us! I'm going to do a fun behind the scenes feature in a few days but first let's all...
Yep, you read that right. SMP was on Access Hollywood! THE Access Hollywood, as in the one with big, fancy pants celebrities and Billy Bush and Kit Hoover and oh my gosh, I still can't believe it happened! The only downside? It aired in the midst of the Boston bombings so we're thinking that a lot of you didn't get a chance to see it. But not to fret, we have all of the behind the scenes dirt for you today. Including one very dorky...
Now that you've had a moment to consider just how easy it is to transform your Target Registry picks into a real, gorgeous party for your friends, you might find yourself asking how could this possibly all be DIY? And how could I possibly recreate something as equally fabulous in my own home with my own registry items? Well, we have the answer — it's all the impressive, yet easy DIYs that we whipped up inspired...
Now that you've met Abby & Andrew, gotten to know the vision they have for their home and discovered the pieces that make up their own Preppy but fabulously Chic Target Registry, we thought it time to show you just how gorgeously those very pieces translate when used to design a gorgeous birthday brunch. While the Target pieces set the foundation for total, undeniable lovely, Abby also gave a few of her favorites a touch of DIY sparkle that every good party requires. And we're breaking all...
Oh, do we have a treat in store for you. A treat of the most delicious wedding variety. You see, we've been busy little bees behind the scenes playing the most fabulous game of hostess, and our partner in crime? None other than Target. Yes, ladies and gents, you read that right. Target has been really honing and perfecting their gorgeous Wedding Registry Program and has brought SMP along, behind the scenes, so that...
I sort of think that every good party needs a fabulous dessert table. It's like a party rite of passage or something, fitting for 5 year olds and 50 year olds alike. And, let's face it, it's always a crowd favorite. So we hit up the First Lady of Dessert Tables herself, Miss Amy Atlas, for a few quick tips and tricks that she uses when planning the perfect dessert table. You'll definitely want to print these babies out and save them for your...
Before we launched Living we had a little blog called Backstage. It's still there if you want to check it out, we just don't always update it. But in a nutshell, it was about the business behind SMP, the little nuggets of lessons learned that helped us take stock and helped other small businesses learn from what worked and didn't work. And for many insiders, backstage was their go-to. So today, we're hearkening the days on...
We are up to our ears in the cutest, most fabulous, squeal inducing Neon Celebration...with old school paper link backdrops and bright blue martini's for days. And if ever there was a party that justified inviting your friends over for no reason at all, this one would be it. So kick back, grab something fruity and feast your eyes on all of the goodness. Fair warning, you might need a pair of shades, too.
I know that it's sort of killing you guys that we have yet to unveil the full Neon party but I just had to pay homage to all of the cuteness in the DIY projects that served as our foundation. Particularly, this ridiculously cute cake that even a novice baker could tackle with confidence. It's pink, it's sparkly and it has a little nod to the 80's which I sort of love. Boxed White Cake (or make your own with...
