This weekend, invite friends and family over for an effortless summer celebration that’s low-key yet high on style. My favorite part about summer is that life just slows down and gets more laid-back. And so does the entertaining. The key to a fun, casual party is in the no-fuss details. Simple décor, food and drinks […]
If you’re the type of bride who really loves flowers, seeing the wedding bouquets—yours and your bridesmaids’—for the first time is a really exciting moment. While these beautiful arrangements are usually built to last through the ceremony and photos, there can also be a life for them later in the day if you plan accordingly. Here are a […]
Surprise the summertime BBQ crowd with this colorful fruit salad, served in a watermelon bowl. Get creative with this traditional summer party dish, and add a touch of honey, lime juice and lime zest to add extra flavor to this backyard staple. Isn’t fresh fruit just the best? I know it’s always one of the […]
Looking for a cold treat during these hot summer days? These simple homemade ice cream pops are a fan favorite at my house and I am sure they will be at yours too. Frozen treats aren’t just for kids, and that’s especially true when it comes to ice pops. This treat requires minimal prep and […]
I am all for a classic s’more. Nothing is better than the crunch of a graham cracker sandwiching melty chocolate and a soft, toasty, browned or blackened (depending on your preference!) marshmallow. Today I am going to show you my favorite twists on the campfire classics. There are two different types of graham crackers, cookies, […]
Nothing will get your Easter party hopping quite like a charming centerpiece and springy table decor. Now if only the Easter bunny took care of setting the table for Easter dinner or brunch, too. Right? This garden inspired tablescape was based around the center floral arrangement, which I showed how to make yesterday on Daytime TV. When setting a tablescape, […]
These charming, bunny ear cupcakes, are an oh-so adorable treat to make this spring. I can’t stop with all of the adorable Easter themed treats… so I apologize in advanced for the overflow of recipes. HOW CUTE ARE THESE? I love the little ears and think they would be a sweet addition to your brunch […]
There is more to Easter Sunday celebrations than church, dresses, parties and egg hunts. You’ve also got to debut a delicious Easter cake for the occasion. This year, wow your friends and family at every egg hunt with these delicious Coconut Cream Cupcakes. This is one of my most popular, southern style recipes, for good […]
The concept of having (or wearing) something old, and something new on your wedding day to bring you luck, is one of the many widely-held bridal traditions. You’ve probably heard the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” expression a million times, but what exactly does this custom entail and how can you tie […]
Maybe Christmas he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. I’m cozied up on this dreary winter day with a bowl of this Grinch themed Chex Mix! This fun and colorful drizzled mixture of Chex cereal with sprinkles, candy hearts, Grinch hat Bugles and chocolate candies makes the […]
Ah, the wedding cake. A detail that is so significant that it has its very own moment at the reception. And while everyone loves wedding cake, choosing what to serve for this momentous occasion is no cake walk. From picking flavors and designs to alternative desserts and when to serve them, we’ve rounded up some of the […]