I spent my birthday weekend in Laguna Beach. The weather was sublime. We enjoyed a Farm To Table Feast for Forty. Farm To Table Feast for Forty I arrived at Andrea’s home late Friday afternoon to help set up and decorate for a Farm to Table Feast for Forty held on Saturday. My children, who had accompanied me, were corralled into helping out. We quickly became familiar with these lovely brick steps as the area space was transformed. A single long table was placed under the loggia. It ... View the Post
Cute As A Cupcake Gift Bag
One of my Pinterest boards is strictly dedicated to crafts and projects I have made. Of the 150 items posted there is this Cute As A Cupcake Gift Bag that my guests received at a Swap Soiree. It can be color customized for any holiday or occasion. Cute As A Cupcake Gift Bag The bags were personalized with an easy embellishment that could be used as nametags just on their own or added to paper napkin rings, placed in a row to create a garland….the possibilities are endless. ... View the Post
Swap Soiree
Today I am turning another year older. I always feel so blessed to do so. So I am celebrating with a Swap Soiree. Swap Soiree I mentioned before that we recently downsized. It is SO freeing to get rid of a bunch of stuff. But the hard part is getting rid of a bunch of stuff. Really nice stuff that you think “I wish I knew someone who would appreciate this good stuff.” The premise of a Swap Soiree is you invite your décor loving friends over and ask them to bring one item (or more! More! ... View the Post
Let’s Get This Party Started
You’ve been so patient and have waited long enough. Let’s join Jenny and Let’s Get This Party Started. Let’s Get This Party Started My dear friends tried to arrive at 8:30 am. They rang the doorbell and heard crickets chirping. (More on that story later.) At 9 am they finally called me on my cell and asked: “When are you going to be here?” I replied, “I am here.” “We rang the bell.” “Oh, yeah, the doorbell (among 500 other things) is broken. I’ll let you in.” Julie got right to work ... View the Post
Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape
This week my Grandmother Eleanor, aka “Grandma Jingles”, turns 90. I think this calls for a celebration. The Fashionista also recently had a birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape We celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday on the 4th. But Grandma likes The Beatles too. As I have mentioned before my daughter is an old soul who likes mid-century modern and everything vintage. I always keep my eye out for ... View the Post
The I Blogged Your Mama! Basket
Happy Good Friday to you. Are you finishing up all of your springtime holiday preparations? I wish that there were two of me. One to clean the house and finish the grocery shopping and another to deliver these happy baskets to my wonderful neighbors and friends. The I Blogged Your Mama! Basket. The “I Blogged Your Mama!” Basket I don’t think that an Easter basket HAS to have a handle on it. I found these sweet willow gems for 15 cents at the thrift store. The pastel polka dotted ribbon I ... View the Post
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