parties and holidays

Gift Guide {Toys With the Most Mileage}

December 3, 2012
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In our house there are certain toys that have had more mileage than all the others combined. Being the natural purger that I am, those toys that get little play time are outta here fast!  When you step back and really look around at the toys your kids play with most, you will find that […]

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Filoli for the Holidays

November 29, 2012
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Isn’t this Magnolia + Eucalyptus wreath lovely?  It was just one of the many beautiful finds at the annual Filoli “Holiday Traditions.”  I am lucky enough to be able to not only attend such a wonderful tradition in an exquisite historical estate, but to do so with 2 of my favorite people is an early Christmas […]

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Gift Guide {Family Games}

November 27, 2012
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If your family is anything like ours, we love a good game. Nothing beats the bonding that happens when competitive spirits come alive!  We can get laughing so hard my belly hurts. That’s some good old fashioned fun.  Here’s a list of some of our family’s favorites for kids of all ages. {You can find them […]

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Holiday Cards + A Discount!

November 23, 2012
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If you don’t already know about Minted.com, you need to.  They’ve been around for 5 years now and continue to provide a beautiful product, unparalleled service and a location to find some of the best up and coming artists.  I love their selection of holiday cards, but also highly recommend you browse their site for […]

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Advent + Our Top 10 Children’s Holiday Books

November 20, 2012
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The meaning and significance of Advent is often overlooked during the month of December these days.  I actually find it to be the heart of Christmas.  It technically begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, this year being December 2nd and the following 4 Sundays.  For ease, we often talk about Advent being the […]

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How to Get Organized for the Holidays

November 19, 2012
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In order for me to truly be able to enjoy all the special moments of the holiday season, I do my best to be as organized as possible in advance of December 1st.  This affords me a couple of things: 1.  The ability to find things that we need quickly 2.  To make good choices […]

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How to Set Up a Bar

November 16, 2012
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Whether you are a novice party thrower or you are the hostess with the mostess, I’m going to show you a few basics to set up the perfect simple bar for your next party. * Start with a Liquor of choice.  Choose from a vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy.  I like to stick with a good […]

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Favorites Friday | A Store I Could Live In

November 2, 2012
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Recently I posted about West Elm coming to town.  This week it’s all about Anthropologie.  I can’t help myself!  I went in to my local store the other day to pick up a birthday gift for a girlfriend and didn’t want to leave. It’s so pretty and comfortable.  And it smells so good in there. […]

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The Curse of the Bullseye

October 30, 2012
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We’ve all been there.  We walk into Target with our list in hand and repeat to ourselves, “I’m only getting what is on my list!”  Over and over I repeat this to myself every time I walk into that place.  I’ve tried this strategy. Fail.  I’ve tried the “I’m not going to use a cart […]

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The Best Carrot Cake Ever

October 18, 2012
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Making birthday cakes for my family is something I’ve always done.  It’s the one truly homemade part of a party I put all my love into.  My 9 year was thinking he’d prefer a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake this year and it made me so sad.  I’m sure you are thinking that I’m crazy […]

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