What a week! Can you believe that it was just Halloween a week ago today? I don’t know why, but to me it seems like it was already a month ago. Time just seems to be going faster and faster these days. Am I the only one that feels like that? HALLOWEEN FUN Ash and … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Now is the time to stock up on all the things you didn’t find under the tree. 😉 So many great sales and deals this week! Here’s what you need to know to find them. ANTHROPOLOGIE take 30% off all sale, no code needed…so much good stuff. Their … Read more
Happy Saturday! I hope you have a fun fall day planned. These sales and deals will hopefully make it even more fun! 😉 Affiliate links are included in this post. | | | | | | | | Barstool | Wreath | Velvet Pillow | Leather Pillow take an extra 40% off sale items! Think … Read more
It’s my birthday, it’s my birthday, I’m gonna party like it’s my birthday. I’ve added a few extra fun things to this week’s Pink Peppermint’s Picks because…well, because I was shopping for my birthday coming up and found a ton of fun stuff. 😉 lol! Some are a bit more a splurge than usual…like that … Read more
Happy Monday! Since Monday’s are hard, a few of my FAVORITE blogger friends and I have decided to host a HUGE Stock Your Craft Room Giveaway! That should turn your Monday blues right around! This group of gals are my daily dose of inspiration and motivation. They all mean so, so much to me. Make … Read more
This post is sponsored by . All thoughts and opinions are my own. Months ago, when we first started this crazy renovation, I was SO excited to introduce you guys to the . Do you remember this post? At the time, I had visions of Sugar Plums (and The Frame) dancing in my head as … Read more
This post is sponsored by Samsung. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’ve been following along with our 1987 Fixer Upper then you know it has been a major project modernizing this home. Essentially everything in the house is new…plumbing, electrical, walls, ceilings, doors, you name it…it’s new. 😉 One great thing that … Read more
By now it’s probably no secret that with the renovation on the #1987fixerupper we have been feeling a little out of sorts around here since the move. It’s been especially rough on the kids missing friends and not having a place that feels like a home to rest their heads. Living in a construction zone … Read more
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you are kicking things off this Saturday morning by relaxing and enjoying some time with friends and family. We spent a wild night in LA last night, so we are definitely lounging around this morning…which means one thing for me…online shopping! Memorial Day Weekend not only means the beginning … Read more
Every year at this time my red, white, and blue obsession starts to return. The weather is heating up and Memorial Day is right around the corner. I suddenly have the urge to break out the flag, toss some red and blue throw pillows around and wear stars and stripes. If you are super patriotic … Read more
I hope you have a wonderful, safe Halloween with all your little ghouls! May you find lots of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups in your little one’s stash. 😉 xoxo, tammy
Happy Monday! I’ve got a little something fun for you today to kick off the holiday gift giving. 🙂 I’ve teamed up with several other bloggers to give away this amazing prize package worth over $1400! A Louis Vuitton Never full bag, Hunter boots in your choice of color, and a beautiful blanket scarf. You … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HelloFreshPics #cbias #CollectiveBias Now that we have been in school for the last month or so, I have to say the schedule of having one in high school, one still homeschooling, early morning seminary, after school activities and … Read more
Summer is in full swing (yay!) and hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy the warm weather and longer days. The Pretty Project Party is back today and we can’t wait to see all the pretty projects you’ve been working on over the past month. But first, let’s check out what all of the hostesses have … Read more
Hello, friends! Welcome to the May Pretty Project Party! It’s been another great month for all the hostesses as we freshen our homes for spring and summer! We’re ready for it! And we’re ready for you all to show us what you’ve been up to as well. Here are a few things that have been … Read more
I was honored to be asked by my sweet friend Courtney of A Thoughtful Place Blog to snap some pictures of her at a beautiful evening at the store at Fashion Island. Have you ever been to a Kendra Scott store? Although I am familiar with her beautiful jewelry pieces from seeing them at all … Read more
Hello and welcome back! Do you know what one of the best things about hosting The Pretty Project Party is? The Inspiration! It’s like a mini Pinterest feed right on the blog— full of beautiful spaces, creative DIY’s and all sorts of amazing decor & styling tips and tricks! Today we are sharing our featured … Read more
Can you believe it is April already?! These months are flying by and that means it’s time for the April Pretty Project Party! We can’t wait to see all the pretty projects you’ve been working on over the last few weeks. Here’s a peek at what all of the hostesses have been up to this … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Pretty Project Party is back today and we can’t wait to see all the pretty projects you’ve been working on over the past month. But first, let’s check out what all of the hostesses have been up to this past month. ___________________________________________ Julie and her husband have a tradition of … Read more
Late last night I heard about a contest and decided on a whim to enter. I’m not typically a dreamer in the sense that entering contests usually doesn’t appeal to me, but for some reason…maybe the fact that it was very late and I wasn’t in my right mind 😉 spoke to me. The … Read more
Here’s a sneak peek at the shoot I did for HomeGoods. Find me over on the Design Happy blog today talking all about fall entertaining tips! 🙂 There are tons of fun images too! 🙂 Happy Monday! tammy
Happy Wednesday! Just wanted to let you all now that I am participating in a $300 Anthropologie Gift Card Giveaway today through Friday. If you love Anthro as much as I do, this is your chance to get some serious fun money! 🙂 Details on how to enter are over on instagram… And, if you’re … Read more
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Godspeed Pictures, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #wherehopegrowsmovie http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I don’t know about you guys, but for myself and my family I am always on the hunt for uplifting and inspirational movies and television shows to … Read more
Palmiers are a sweet little french treat you can make at home! Start with defrosted puff pastry (found in most grocery store freezer sections), Nutella and cinnamon sugar. Spread the Nutella across the pastry with a rubber spatula or butter knife. Next, sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture and begin to roll one side … Read more
Remember last week we made a gloriously tall rainbow cake for St. Patrick’s Day? Well why not kill two rainbows with one stone? If you’re going to all the trouble of coloring your cake batter six ways, let’s use that leftover goodness to make a whole new treat! It’s simple as can be. Fill cupcake … Read more
Spring is in the air and that means wedding season is right around the corner! Woohoo! I get emails frequently from soon to be brides, looking for advice on planning and designing their big day. One of my favorite things to tell them is that it’s not difficult to personalize this most personal of occasions. With … Read more
The addition of wood in any space makes it feel warmer and welcoming. Reclaimed It enhances modern spaces and adds a touch of character and history to a contemporary home. It’s not just for your floors anymore either. Here are five of my favorite fresh design ideas to use wood and some great ideas for … Read more
I wanted to show you all a little love this week! I just love creating things for you all and I hope you love them too! 🙂 Here is a little something special for you, only available through Saturday, so get it while you can! 🙂 So many of you asked about these little “Follow … Read more
Everything is more darling in miniature form, don’t you think? This sweet cake is a simple little show stopper! Bake your favorite cake recipe and take a circular cookie cutter or a round glass and cut several layers. Frost between each layer and stack! Wouldn’t this cake be the most perfect 1st birthday dessert for … Read more
I can’t believe it’s been a week since Alt Summit. Only a week ago I was sitting in classes surrounded by talented and creative people trying to learn how to create more fun and inspiring content for y’all here on the blog. It was inspiring, overwhelming and physically exhausting! As ridiculous as this probably sounds, one of the … Read more
How many cake pans do you own that have been turned dark and sticky from cooking spray? I’ve owned a million. I thought cooking spray was the best way to go for years and years. Once I started baking professionally, I decided it was time to get serious, get new pans and figure out a … Read more
Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary at the gorgeous Rancho Bernardo Inn, located in beautiful, sunny San Diego. One of the highlights of our trip was enjoying one of the most decadent, cozy desserts I’ve ever had. At the hotel’s Veranda restaurant, Sean and I decided to try their cinnamon monkey … Read more
You guys!!! The Alt countdown is on and I am SO excited!! Maybe you’ve seen on instagram, but fun little packages from the amazing sponsors have been arriving almost daily over the last week or so. On Monday a package arrived from Microsoft and Wayfair that I was just a little excited about! 😉 In … Read more
Raise your hand if you’re a fan of red velvet desserts! I’ve got both my hands up. Ordering this southern classic is easy as pie, but getting that bakery quality red velvet flavor and coloring is a whole other challenge. Until now. Let me introduce you to the cheat of the century. LorAnn’s Red Velvet … Read more
Happy Monday! It’s official…everyone is back to school and work in our house today, the New Year is underway. While part of me gets a little sad that the holidays are over, the other part of me is excited to have a clean slate and get back to work! I spent a lot of time over … Read more
Have you gotten used to writing 2015 on your checks yet? It will be May before I have it down. 😉 With Christmas break coming to an end this weekend and school and real life picking up speed again on Monday morning (ugh!) I figured it’s time for me to get organized. I am not … 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
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
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
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
I am so happy that it is finally fall and I can legally break out the pumkin and apple recipes! (I can be a little wild and I’ve been known to make a pumpkin dessert in July just cause I can’t wait!) Ashley has been asking me to bake with her, so I thought we … Read more
Dreaming of cold weather and rain has me wanting to make some homemade soup. This is one of Ashley’s favorite dinners and a regular in our house, so I thought it was about time to share it here. It’s super easy and delicious and you know how I feel about that combination! 😉 You can … Read more
Can you believe that it is the middle of October already? While we’re starting to break out the pumpkin treats and look forward to Halloween parties in the next two weeks, I don’t want to freak you out, but there are only 10 weeks until Christmas!! YIKES!! So, with that in mind, I’ve rounded up five things I’m loving right … Read more
I’m so excited to start this new feature on the blog! Doing what I do, I spend a lot of time out and about shopping and probably double that amount of time searching for the latest and greatest on the internet. 🙂 It’s not to bad to be able to call shopping research, but … Read more
Are you ready?? There’s a rumor that something big might be happening around here Tuesday. 😉 Can’t wait to share!! Have a great day! tammy
Halloween is absolutely one of my favorite times of year…but costume shopping stresses me out a little. Am I crazy? I love looking through all the cute options and then I have a tough time picking…fortunately she’ll still let me give her my opinion…I know those days are limited! She is pushing a bit for … Read more
For quite some time now I’ve been hearing all about the wonders of chalk paint. I have several older pieces around my home, that were in need of some attention…you know the kind…not cool enough to be antiques, just old and beat up. 😉 In a search for more information about this amazing paint, I … Read more
I admittedly am usually a silver fan, but lately I can’t get enough of gold! Browsing through the Anthropologie website earlier today looking for some design inspiration I came across several items that are definitely going on my Christmas list! 🙂 Here are my faves…especially that pendant lamp!! Dying! Illume Boulangerie Jar, Tall Shimmering Jacquard Curtain … Read more
I don’t now about you, but I still love good old fashioned snail mail. I’m sure it has something to do with my love of paper. Whatever the reason, I still get a little excited each day when I hear the familiar sound of the mail truck, as the anticipation of what might be waiting … Read more
It’s always such a pleasure to work with Shutterfly, and I’m so excited for my newest project. I know it’s not necessarily typical, but my favorite part of working with their amazing products is the opportunity that it gives me to design my own line of products. It’s a total dream. Here’s a sneak peek … Read more
I’m so excited to bring you our latest product! Our new monthly Paper Pack is designed to help make your life more scheduled and organized in a cute and fun way! Available as a downloadable pack, you can print out as many sheets as you need of each Paper Pack, print out multiple calendars, charts, … Read more
I’m so excited to bring you our latest product! Our new monthly Paper Pack is designed to help make your life more scheduled and organized in a cute and fun way! 🙂 Available as a downloadable pack, you can print out as many sheets as you need of each Paper Pack, print out multiple calendars, … Read more
Are you ready to reel in some fun??!! I had a blast working on my boys’ birthday party this year. I think one of the main reasons I enjoyed it so much is because I teamed up with Angela of Angela Marie Events to collaborate on the styling. She brought so many creative ideas to … Read more
Here’s a quick photography trick that will add a little brightness to your party table! Whether you are taking photos indoors or out, most pictures of your party details can benefit from a little bounced light. In photography terms, “bouncing” means placing a reflective surface in the path of your light source, so it reflects … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are all having a wonderful day with your loved ones! 🙂 I wanted to let you all know how much I love and appreciate you! 🙂 Here’s a little present from me to you…but you need to act fast, because it’s only available today! 😉 You can download these … Read more
So excited to announce our newest contributor Laura of Laura LeAnn Photography. Her work is gorgeous and you will love her creativity! Check out her blog for more of her amazing photos and fun ideas! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I can hardly wait! This year, make your valentines extra special by … Read more
Here’s an oldie but goodie…our most popular valentine ever…pinned hundreds of thousands of times! Wow!! Yep…you read that right! 🙂 These were created using pillow boxes a little satin ribbon, a 1.5 inch circle punch, a 2 inch scallop punch and some goldfish crackers. you know, a little salty to cut through all the sweets … Read more
[pinit] Is it just me, or are cakes getting more beautiful by the day? I’m getting hungry just looking at these. There are a few cake styles trending that I love! I’m sharing a few here today. If you see one you like, check with your local bakery to see if they can make that … Read more
I’m not much of a gamer, but thanks to my kids I am now a HUGE fan of Candy Crush. When I first saw this awesome Candy Crush themed party by Mona of Lush Parties, I knew I had to share it here! 🙂 The colors and fabulous details on all of the sweets are … Read more
The theme of this party was based off of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but we changed it to Breakfast at Lola’s (the birthday girls name). Instead of going with the traditional accent color of silver we did everything in GOLD. – The children’s tables were set up as a Kings Table on little mini 6 fts and … Read more
I hope that you all have a wonderful evening and happy healthy new year! 🙂 xoxo- tammy
Only one more day until my top secret cold and frosty shoot. 🙂 I’ve been working on a few treats around here and wanted to share. Here’s a super easy, inexpensive (and pretty cute I think) treat that you can make in minutes and is sure to be a big hit! 🙂 What you’ll need: … Read more
It is finally starting to cool down around here. Today is the first day that it has been overcast, a little drizzly and less than 75 degrees. I’m loving it!! 🙂 It’s the perfect weather for my upcoming shoot, celebrating all things cold. 🙂 To get in the spirit, I created this easy, cute … Read more
I have been wanting to do this for a LONG time. The black paint has been sitting in the garage calling my name, but I was afraid!!! 🙂 Last year when we had some stuff done to the house, I had Ash’s room wainscotted and painted pink and white. I LOVE it…but it has been … Read more
I love to photograph beautiful things. I think that’s really why I started creating parties. I was a photographer, and then I needed pretty things to shoot! 🙂 While I don’t shoot much in the way of family pictures anymore, I do REALLY enjoy setting up fun, styled shoots for special occasions. This week I … Read more
Oh, I am so excited to show you this party!! I can’t wait…so here’s a sneak peek! 🙂 Lots more pictures and info coming on how you can create this darling party AND stay within your budget! 🙂 Have a great day! Tammy
There is something that is just so absolutely fun about all the bold, bright colors of the rainbow. You just can’t help but be happy! 🙂 I was able to create a new fun printable party set for this rainbow party for a darling little girl. It was SUCH a cute party! Here are all … Read more
I am so excited to share another party by the talented Kelly Allison! This adorable rainbow butterfly birthday party has so many great beautiful and budget friendly ideas I don’t even know where to start! Here are a few of my favorites: -Colored water in jars with a single white stem in each. So eye … Read more
With summer just around the corner I am so excited to share this amazing Jaws party by the fabulous team over at Hello My Sweet. These adorable pictures make me want to host a movie night at the beach and show Jaws, complete with this fabulous spread! Enjoy the eye candy here. So many fun … Read more
You all know I’m not usually crazy about Disney character parties, but I may have to change my mind after running across this ADORABLE party by Andrea over at Where the Green Grass Grows Designs. I ran across her absolutely darling Dumbo party on one of my web searches and fell in LOVE. The cake, … Read more
I’ve been busy working on a new “Get the Look” party for you. The shoot is complete…just editing and putting it together for you. Tutorials for pom-pom garlands, mini ice cream cone treats, and covered ice cream cones coming soon..stay tuned for more pictures next week! 🙂 Until then, here’s a little sneak peek…
These are the cutest little gumball machines that you can use as both decorations and party favors at your next birthday bash. If your kids are anything like mine, they will LOVE these to take home because they are gum fanatics!! 🙂 The great thing is you can make these in any size. Just like … Read more
Birthdays are so fun! I have spent many years planning birthday parties for friends, family and clients. Most are usually very “theme-y” (yes, that’s a word 😉 ) which is fun, but sometimes you don’t want or need a theme. That’s why I decded to create this generic “celebrate” party. It is SO versatile! You … Read more
I saw this idea in one of my many web searches and wanted to share it here for all of you. It is such a fun idea for your next party! Kids LOVE piñatas! Wouldn’t it be fun if they each got to take home their own? with all the amazing balloons on the market … Read more
Here’s another fun and easy idea for you. 🙂 If you haven’t checked out the bakery department at Walmart you are missing out! They have so many fun little desserts that you can’t find anywhere else. Like these little pies for instance..and to top it off…they are 50cents each. Yep, you read that right…50 cents. … Read more
