Life with Mar

Arizona fashion and lifestyle blog by Marlene Srdic

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 ... View the Post

How to Create a Gorgeous Modern Thanksgiving Tablescape

October is finally here, can you believe it?! This weekend, I picked up some fall throw pillows to update my home for the season, and now I'm eyeing modern Thanksgiving tablescape ideas. It's never too soon to think about your Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) decor, as sometimes I've waited until a little too close to the holiday and come to find out things are sold out! If you're looking for some ideas and inspiration for your own gorgeous modern Thanksgiving tablescape, keep on reading as ... 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 ... 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 ... 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

Recreate This Classic Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower Right Now

This March, I threw a classic Winnie the Pooh baby shower for one of my best and oldest friends, and it was such a fun yet challenging theme to work with! She isn't over-the-top girlie like I am, so right away I knew I wanted to do the Classic Winnie the Pooh theme and somehow create a dreamy little woodland. My goal was to create something soft and neutral with a natural forest vibe, which is a lot harder than just an explosion of pink decor!   Classic Winnie the Pooh Baby ... View the Post

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