Let me just start out by saying that if you are a full-time professional party planner it’s not uncommon to singlehandedly plan and execute a budget themed party occurring four states away. Planning a 50th Anniversary Party on a Budget. However, I am not a full-time professional party planner. I am a part-time interior designer, full-time college student, wife, mother, dog walker, chief cook, and bottle washer. But I was able to execute this celebration to the great happiness of my client and ... View the Post
A Happy Moment to Breathe
I just finished another round of college finals. The tests and term papers came on the heels of a fall blog tour and planning a party for 100 people in another state. This is accompanied by two large jobs that need to be completed by the end of this upcoming week. A Happy Moment to Breathe. Through it all, I have managed to keep my eyes on the prize. The barometer I always use in determining what truly matters is to ask myself “What would I be glad that I had done twenty years from now?” ... View the Post
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder It’s the moment many of you have been waiting for: when I reveal all of my plans and research for the annual costume. This year, 2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder. This year I received inspiration for the time period I would recreate from my cousin, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. This is one of the earliest photos of Laura as a child. She is standing on the right, ... View the Post
5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt
For me, the return of cooler temperatures means cozy flannel. I love to add touches of it to our fall home. Here are 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt. 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt To create five easy projects you will need some old flannel shirts or blankets. You may also require scissors, twine, mod podge, a paintbrush, and some great leaf printables. First remove all of the collars, cuffs, and plackets off of each shirt. Set these aside. There are so many wonderful things you ... View the Post
When He Is No Longer A Pirate
When He Is No Longer A Pirate. One of the very first posts I ever wrote for this blog told the story about how I spent 3 hours handcrafting a pirate cake. (This was before the invention of Pinterest. ) When He Is No Longer A Pirate The cake was left on the counter for the party that was to be held the next day and I awoke to find that the birthday boy wanted to “Make the cake look like it had been in battle.” I remember being furious with my Sweet Guy at the time but now it is just ... View the Post
Nine Gables
When I recently traveled to California I spent a few days in the Gold Country. I stayed at Nine Gables. Plymouth The visit was specifically to the area of Plymouth a small town founded during the gold rush years. It has a main street of buildings that feature various lovely patinas. Many of structures have been revitalized. This gem still awaits such a transformation. Nine Gables Afterward, I loved entering the gates at the Nine Gables Winery. There is a tasting room as ... View the Post
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