As a blogger I sometimes feel like I’ve seen every craft, recipe, and cutesy idea at least thirty times already but when I was wandering around the internet last week I happened upon Persia Lou and I thought this craft was the sweetest, most creative post I’d seen in ages!! It’s one of those things (like… Read more »
A stranger compliments your outfit and a burst of confidence surges through your body. You think: I am noticed. Your boss makes it a point to tell you what a good job you are doing on your project. You think: I am valued. Your family thanks you for another delicious dinner. You think: I am… Read more »
I’ll be honest… I have a crush on The Little Epicurean… and her food… in that order. You might remember her work from several weeks ago when she shared her Chipotle Pork Tacos, now she’s back with this recipe for Brown Butter Snickerdoodles that’s utterly drool-worthy. I hope you can peel yourself away from the… Read more »
Have you noticed dads interact differently with their kids than moms? There are certainly exceptions, but I feel like moms tend to hover—making sure the kids are fed, changed, presentable in public. Dads, on the other hand, tend to be the “playmate,” the co-conspirator, the ones who bring all the fun. I’m completely aware I’m… Read more »
How cute is this craft? I mean really, how cute are these?? I found them on the Omiyage Blog which is full of fun and fabulous ideas for crafting with all the sweet craft supplies that Omiyage sales. Here’s How Omiyage Did It… Every time we do a set of Surprise Packs, we like to make… Read more »
I adore Krystal and I haven’t even met her face to face. Maybe it’s because her lifestyle blog The Feisty House is full of words of wisdom, budget tips and fashion finds. Or perhaps it’s her personal style, edgy yet classy, with a touch of boho-hipster. Is there such a thing? Well, if it can… Read more »
Sure, we’ve all seen party streamers coiled and draped across ceilings at parties– but we think it’s time to try something new with this party decor classic. With their budget friendly cost ($1.49 each) and a little creativity, we’ve found a way to create a unique party entrance AND photo backdrop with these colorful embellishments…. Read more »
I love cooking for my family and I find that it’s always easier for me to stay on some kind of healthy eating plan (as in, I don’t stand over the sink eating Wheat Thins and leftover mac n’ cheese) if I actually plan ahead and make a meal. Truth be told though, my work… Read more »
Sometimes, being a mom is just plain hard. Hard, as in, you literally want to rip out your hair with both hands and drink yourself into a stupor. Rebecca Hanover understands. She reminds us we are not alone in our struggle to be the best mom we can be, when sometimes that picture ain’t so… Read more »
Corn is in season and so I’m invariably drawn to using it in new ways and recipes. So when I saw what Sylvia from Feasting at Home had done with these Jalapeno Cheddar Fritters I had to share them with you guys. Don’t they look delicious? Don’t you want to eat, like 12 of them… Read more »
Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel
Question: Star, from Macon, GA Asks: What type of food will I need if I’m hosting a sip and shop? Rachel’s Answer: Hi Star, there’s really no wrong answer here. When I’ve hosted shopping events in the past I tend to focus on light and fun appetizers like Cheddar Apple Crostini or these individual Quinoa Salads. Brunch is always a nice… Read more »
