Holiday Sparkle!

My ideal holiday is very sparkly with a touch of festive and a bit of DIY craftiness. Like this… Photos via {Frolic; Sweet Lulu; darling clementine; Better Homes and Gardens} Photos via {watercolor confetti from Oh Happy Day; paper snowflakes Fine Little Day; Purl Bee; DIY candy lights Oh Happy Day} For more Holiday Inspirations [...]

Mom Monday {happy halloween}

Happy Halloween my darlings! I thought I would share a glimpse into our weekend. We took Piper to the pumpkin patch…she was a bit unsure of all the dirt, but eventually got into it. Then I tried her bumble bee costume on her…truth be told she is not a fan. I think the tutu is [...]

WV Annual Holiday Party

I am so excited to share a glimpse into our holiday party this year. We had the party at my father’s house (he recently moved to California to be close to Piper!). Yummy food, fabulous libations and lots of laughs… Check out my hubby aka our resident chef making those amazing mozzarella towers topped with [...]

Mom Monday {holiday pretties}

As we approach christmas I thought I would share some of my personal holiday inspiration I hope to use. {1} loving these beads used for holding escort flags and this peppermint rimmed cup of hot cocoa via Style Me Pretty {2} can’t get this Martha Stewart glitter christmas out of my mind!  {3} fabulous retro [...]

Cozy Cozy Cozy

If you can’t tell from this post I am really looking forward to taking a few days off next week, curling up by the fire with a cozy blanket, a hot mug of cocoa, my baby girl and watching the snow fall outside! Ooh doesn’t that sound like heaven!? {1} via Wink {2} via Pinterest [...]

A California Christmas

I am so excited to share images from this amazing event I had the pleasure of working on, hosted and produced by Leila Kahlil of Be Inspired PR. The people involved included gorgeous florals by JL Designs and Events and event design by Cortnie Purdy of Canvas and Canopy. The stunning photos are by Leo Patrone and paper goodies by [...]

DIY Project {sparkle ornaments}

I recently needed a last minute ornament for an ornament exchange I attended, so I whipped up one of these at midnight the night before the party! It was so well received I figured I would share with you how to make one yourself. It is so easy, and the results are quite sparkle fabulous! [...]

Mom Monday {holiday traditions}

I have always loved having family traditions, but now that I am a mom I really feel the need to embrace these traditions so that Piper can enjoy them when she is older. Here are a few of my favorites that our family does. Do you have a unique or fun family tradition for the [...]

Inspired Holiday

I love the idea of mixing it up this year, doing some really fun and unique things to create a totally inspired and fabulous holiday. Here are a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing. No.1 why not make it a Pink Christmas!? (of course I would say that!) via Better Homes and Gardens [...]

Paloma’s Nest Love

I recently ordered something from Paloma’s Nest (I want everything on her site, its hard to restrain myself). I worked with Caroline to create a custom bowl for a dear friend of mine as a wedding present. The bride and groom used imagery of feathers and hibiscus throughout their ceremony and reception in memory of [...]