Tammy 
I have a new obsession. Don’t worry. It still involves glitter. 😉 I have been wanting to make something with German Glass Glitter for years now, but for whatever reason, I just haven’t gotten around to it. I love the chunky-ness of it and the vintage feel. As an added bonus, it catches the light … Read more
Winter has arrived… even here is Southern California! If your family is anything like mine, hot chocolate is a big request… on repeat! A sweet, warm drink that just makes you feel good all the way down to your toes! If you have been serving hot chocolate from a prepackaged powder mix… do yourself and … Read more
I love the Sound of Music. You may already know that about me if you’ve read this post. It is a staple in our house. Even my kids, teen boy included 😉 … like to snuggle up and watch this classic especially during the holidays. Tonight I’m headed to a little get together in my neighborhood. It’s a … Read more
The countdown is on! Only a few more short days and Christmas will be here! I can’t believe it. This month always goes by so quickly. Will you be delivering treats to friends and neighbors this year? If so, I’ve created a free Christmas printables gift tag for you hoping to make your life easier. 🙂 It is the … Read more
Have you had the Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup? It is out of this world good…and I don’t even like tomato soup!! I found a copycat recipe a few years ago on the internet and have spent the last little while trying to work it down to something manageable…the original recipe made 128 servings!! Needless to … Read more
OK, I promised it…so here you go! Fun gift ideas for boys and men in your life. I don’t know about you guys, but I struggle with shopping for my boys sometimes. Unlike girls that can be pleased with just about anything and have a million hobbies, my boys are HARD!! I’m finally figuring out why there … Read more
Hey everyone! I got in on this deal and wanted to pass it along if you guys are crazy Christmas jammie people like we are. I’m sorry…must be the photog in me, but I can’t resist new Christmas pjs each year for Christmas morning pictures! 😉 This ends today, so you’ll have to jump on … Read more
This week we’re talking sweets with staying power. We’re talking frozen cookie dough; and not just any frozen cookie dough, but the NYC’s Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow cookie dough. Homemade, pre-scooped and fabulous for gift giving! Your friends and family can make fresh baked cookies anytime they want with your beautifully prepared … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time to shower those we love with special gifts and think of others before ourselves. There truly is something magical in giving. I love watching my kids scour the aisles for the perfect gifts for their friends, not thinking of their own wants. Sometime though, gift giving can be … Read more
Christmas is the season of celebrations and I’m always looking for a good excuse to get together and Christmas girl’s night party to celebrate with friends. If you’re looking for some Christmas girls night ideas, here’s one for you…grab some pretty wrapping paper, great appetizers and some fun girlfriends, and turn what can otherwise feel like a … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, I love these little bottles. They are SO cute, the perfect size for drinks, super sturdy plastic (so you can wash and re-use if you want, but also don’t feel guilty throwing them away if you don’t want to wash them) that makes them great for kid’s party drinks…and my … Read more
I have to say that this is one of my family’s absolute favorites. It’s definitely not on the diet, but for a once in awhile treat it’s ok. 🙂 I discovered it last Christmas. We were having a crowd over for Christmas morning for presents and breakfast AND we needed to be a church at … Read more
I know that you are probably distracted by their amazing shoe department when you’re there, but do you ever stop by the home and gift department at Nordstrom? Well, if not, you are missing out! Just like all of their other departments with a unique assortment of products, the home and gift department is no different. They already have … Read more
How many of you are headed out black Friday shopping tonight after the Thanksgiving festivities are over? I wanted to help get you guys in the gift wrapping spirit! Here are some free Christmas gift tag printables to get you started! 🙂 This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I like … Read more
Ever wonder how your favorite bakery frosts their cupcakes so perfectly? It isn’t as hard as you might think. You just need the right tools, equipment and technique! The tools and equipment are affordable and easy to find, and in just a few short steps I can show you how to get the professional look … Read more
I’m SO excited to introduce you all to Lidy from Hello Lidy today! Do you know her? If not, add her to your list of “must visit” blogs and social media accounts. I fell in love with this gorgeous dining room of hers and asked if I could share it here with you all…here’s a … Read more
When I hosted the Nancy Drew party for my daughter this summer, I made a quick and easy coffee filter banner. It’s super easy and would be so cute as a Christmas banner! The best part about these is that they are inexpensive, easy and can be made with just about anything. It’s all about the … Read more
Tis the season for office parties, celebratory dinners, New Years bashes and more. Sometimes it stresses me out to try and pull the perfect outfit together…so I decided that this year I am going to be more prepared! Bottom line, I have to be comfortable and feel like I’m wearing something that is “me.” Thankfully, … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…baking season!! I’m making pies this week, and next week we start on the cookies! 🙂 Do you have a favorite family cookie recipe that you make for neighbors at Christmas time? I like to make a variety of everything from chocolate chip to decorated Santa sugar cookies. … Read more
If you’ve been following the blog for awhile now, you’ve probably noticed that I LOVE pretty things and I love to entertain…but I also love to find the easiest ways to make things pretty so that I’m not a huge stress case before and during the event. I want to enjoy it too, you know! … Read more
I love pumpkin desserts…but I don’t really care for pumpkin pie. Is that funny? I’m the same way with Bananas. I LOVE banana bread, banana chips etc., but I can’t eat a regular banana…they make me gag. 😉 Weird, I know. 😉 With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I thought I’d share one of my … Read more
A few months back I was invited to team up with HomeGoods for some fun projects. It has been such a fun experience for me, and to make it even better, I have been able to get to know some super talented designers. I instantly fell in love with DIY Playbook’s style. Bridget and Casey are so talented and … Read more
With Thanksgiving on the horizon I don’t feel like cooking much. I know that I have an entire week of cooking ahead of me, so I need quick and easy recipes to save me this week. 🙂 Luckily, this recipe fits the bill. I love that I can just throw it all in a pot … Read more
The last couple of years we have headed out on a winter vacation just so that we can experience some cold weather. While we’re not sure where we’re going just quite yet, I am sure that it is going to involve at least one of these pairs of boots. 😉 For those of you that … Read more
I can’t get enough of washi tape lately. This past May I had the opportunity to visit the Anthropologie store at Chelsea Market in New York. They were doing a big Washi Tape event and had decorated most of the store (floors, walls, tables etc.) in Washi tape patterns. It was quite the sight to … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you’re not quite ready to release your firm grip on pumpkin season. Sure, Christmas is everywhere, but it’s still November and I’m dedicating this month to warm, spiced desserts! My sweet friend, Maggie, shared this recipe with me last year and it’s my go to for something delicious and autumn … Read more
I was at HomeGoods the other day and even though I “just ran in for one thing” we all know how that goes. 😉 I passed by all the fun new fall decor and couldn’t help myself. I wanted to bring a little bit more of a fall vibe into my bedroom, so I grabbed a few … Read more
I don’t know about you… but me… I grew up on the boxed stuffing mix. That was all fine and dandy when I was a kid. Then… enter marriage and new Thanksgiving traditions. Since our families lived in the same town, we went to two Thanksgiving meals for years on turkey day! That’s a lot … Read more
images via 1, 2, 3, 4 I’ve been seeing this combination pop up a lot lately and I think I’m in love. I’m a big fan of leopard and black and white…but throw in that pop of burgundy and WOW! Love that you can wear the combination just about any way you want…something to fit … Read more
This time of year I like to mix up my usual décor with a few quick, easy and inexpensive updates. One of my favorite ways to bring in new textures and colors is to grab a few new throw blankets. It’s perfect for this time of year too just as the temperatures are about to … Read more