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How to Create An Easy Yet Elegant Dinner Party Table Setting

I put together this easy yet elegant dinner party table setting when staging our vacation rental for our recent photoshoot. It was fall when we shot this, but the neutral colors and shimmery metallics lends itself well to a winter or even a spring dinner party!  If you’re looking for something that’s easy to put together yet elegant, this is it. A lot of these items are easy to re-use as everyday items or more casual affairs. Gold chargers are great to have on-hand for ... View the Post

Our 2018 Slava: An Elegant Black, White and Gold Table Setting

Oh my goodness, this holiday season has been a whirlwind! I put together this black, white and gold table setting for our annual Slava this year and thought I’d share as it would also make a great New Year’s Eve tablescape idea!      We had 20 people over for our annual Slava dinner, you can see previous years here and here. In case it’s your first time hearing about it, it’s a Serbian tradition passed down in my husband’s family which commemorates the day Christianity was introduced to the ... View the Post

Mila’s Flamingo First Birthday Party

Hey, friends! I'm FINALLY sharing all of the details of Mila's flamingo first birthday party! We celebrated her first birthday this August and I settled on a girly and summery flamingo theme! For everyone that asked, I ultimately chose to have Sebastian's party and hers on separate weekends. (They were born a day apart.) This made it easier for party planning and all-around sanity. We also chose to host her party at the vacation rental we're currently renovating. I knew ... View the Post

How to Host a PJs and Prosecco Party

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CelebratorySips #CelebrateWithLaMarca #CollectiveBias I'm SO excited about today's post because it's brought to you by a brand we stock weekly--La Marca Prosecco! I've been dying to throw this PJs and Prosecco party idea for awhile now. I don't always have time anymore to do a big girl's night out but still love a girly get ... View the Post

How to Throw a Diaper Party

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreHuggiesMoreSavings #CollectiveBias This summer, my husband had his very own diaper party. So if you’ve ever wondered how to throw a diaper party, look no further! This was a guys-only affair and a fun way to celebrate baby #2. Some couples host a diaper party together, but since I had my tea party baby sprinkle, this was a fun event just for the gents. What is a Diaper ... View the Post

Inside My Tea Party Baby Shower at Arcadia Farms Café

This June, my mom and friends threw me the most lovely tea party baby shower at Arcadia Farms Café, loaded with girly goodness! It was a beautiful way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our baby girl. And a fun way to spend the afternoon! Tea Party Baby Shower Idea Since this is our second baby, I wanted a Baby Sprinkle that was a lot less about baby gear and games and just a small celebration with close friends and family. A little ... View the Post

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