Fabulous Finds
You know how you’ll look at a gorgeous dessert or party spread once in a while and think, “That’s SO very cute and I could totally recreate it IF I only knew where on earth to find those adorable mini bottles / stripey straws / dotty gable boxes / [insert other cute but hard-to-find item [...]
These fabulous letterpress coasters by Ruff House Art are a recent happy find! They had me at the Mad Men-inspired design of course, but there are lots of other great styles too, each boasting cool graphics that span from Retro Argyle to Puzzle Pieces. I was just thinking yesterday how Jeff Bridges seems to be [...]
Flowers are always such a huge part of the holiday season, and if you can’t be there to celebrate with a loved one in person, it’s good to know that you always have the option to send flowers online. Speaking of which… ProFlowers – a fabulous flower delivery service that operates all over the world [...]
Winner Update 12/14: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the winner is…. commenter #153 – Leanna Jean. Congrats, Leanna! If you personalized jewelry and haven’t heard of Lisa Leonard Designs yet, prepare to fall in love! Lisa is a mother, blogger and talented designer that creates beautiful + [...]
Thanks so much to The TomKat Studio for inviting me to be part of her fabulous 2010 Holiday Gift Guide! My gift picks for “Ladies Who Love to Entertain” are above… and even though the Oliver Appetizer Plates and JA Bottlestoppers are primarily white, I’m still definitely on a COLOR kick right now! (The gifts [...]
Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky randomly chosen winner is… Commenter #61 – Tamara. Congrats! ***** Who could use some new sparkle and shine for their holiday party outfit?! Well, good news… the fabulous handmade jewelry shop LilyGirl is back with another fabulous giveaway [...]
These printable Holiday Photo Booth Accessories from Paper and Cake are such a FUN idea for holiday parties – or a great way to add humor to that Christmas card photo! This collection includes: Mustaches, Lips, Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Mrs. Claus’ spectacles, Reindeer Antlers, Rudolf’s Red Nose, & Pennant Banner. {$9.95 at Paper and [...]
Winner update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone who entered. I seriously wish we could give bags away to all of you after reading through all the enthusiastic entries! We had to narrow it down to just 2 though – and the {very lucky!}, randomly selected winners are: Commenters #599 – [...]
Good news! Pastry extraordinaire Melody Brandon from the popular dessert studio Sweet and Saucy Shop just opened up a brand new online store that features many of the same stylish pieces that she uses to display her own desserts! You’ll find gorgeous cake stands, bowls & platters, display domes, and decorative cupcake liners at the [...]
Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky, randomly selected winner is: Commenter #71 – Tia, who said: “Okay, the stinking cute Shabby Chic collection because it could be used for SO many occasions – a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or tea party. LOVE [...]
I’m really excited to tell you about these are super cute & modern Casserole Carrier Totes by Vonny – the perfect way to bring your famous sweet potato casserole (or other favorite dish) to the holiday dinner in style! The casserole carriers are made with a laminated canvas exterior & colorful interior. They fit a [...]
Winner update: This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered, and a big congrats to our {randomly selected} winner – Commenter #169 – Martha Cook! ***** This new Surprise Giveaway is from Daily Grommet – a super cool website and “marketplace of fresh product discoveries” with a very innovative take on online [...]
If you’re a fan of inspirational messages, personalized gifts, and beautiful jewelry like me, then chances are good that you’re going to LOVE Cristina Ashley Designs… and this new Surprise Giveaway! Cristina specializes in unique, hand-stamped jewelry and gifts that focus on “giving mothers {and pet owners!} the ability to show off their pride and [...]
Loving these pretty Fabric Flower Cake Toppers and Fabric Garlands by etsy shop Pretty Swell. A lovely addition to bridal showers, baby showers, or birthday parties of all ages! (Several color combos are available, but you can place custom orders too!)
It’s been a while since I’ve shopped (or cyber-shopped) at West Elm, and I’m happy to report that they have tons of fabulous new entertaining items out for the fall & winter holidays this year! Pictured above and below are some favorites that would be great for Thanksgiving and Fall parties (or great gift ideas [...]
Wanted to share a fun design resource with you today! This one that should come in especially handy for graphic designers & party planners that create custom invitations, cupcake toppers, banners, etc, for their clients… Mygrafico Digital Arts and Crafts Store is a fabulous stock illustration & design site that features the work of several [...]
Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky random winner is… Commenter #378 – Deede. Congrats!! And as a thank you to everyone else, Traylor Papers is offering up a 15% off discount with the code “HWTM15“, which is good through October 25th! ***** I’m SO [...]
It’s always a great combo when good design & humor mix! Case in point: Popptags – clever letterpress wine bottle tags that offer the perfect way to add a dose of style – and a dash of witty honesty – to that bottle of vino that you’re about to gift… or re-gift! (see image #3, [...]
How FUN are these colorful Halloween Sweets Skewers from Sweets Indeed?! The skewers hold over one half pound of candy each! The {limited edition} designs include Bats, Skulls, Pumpkins, Zombies, Caskets, and Eyeballs. Great idea for Halloween party favors & gifts! (Note: The ordering deadline for Halloween skewers is this week! – Friday, October 15th) [...]
I’m always a sucker for contemporary silhouettes on dinnerware, and here are a couple of the latest reasons why… check out these cool Bird Sketch canapé plates from West Elm and the Woodland Cameo collections by Rosanna, featuring “Victorian and Gothic elements paired with neo-classic cameos”. Black and white works well year round, but given [...]
