I love fresh floral and I also love faux flowers. When I’m working with a very short time window and budget, I will use silk (faux) floral or greenery to add to decor. I needed simple and chic flower centerpieces for a dinner and went to my local WalMart (yes, WalMart!) to see what was...
Having a grand time doesn’t mean that you have to withdraw from your 401K to do so. I styled this cute teddy bear baby shower for a client who did not want to empty her bank account. The balloon and bear towers were easy to make and added height and conversation. Coordinating gift bags filled with...
I knew for the holidays, I wanted to prepare grazing boards (charcuterie boards) for my guests. These boards always amaze me and can sometimes be quite intimidating because of the nature of their fullness. Well, I waited until the last minute to decide on adding this to my menu and possibly couldn’t hire someone to...
Back in 2020, many of us were quarantined and embracing a temporary “new normal”. Out of necessity, I purchased my first ever sewing machine and watched Youtube for 24 hours straight (I’m not even joking) to find out how to use the machine and sew a straight stitch. During this time, masks were limited and...
My youngest daughter and I love to prepare gifts–especially a uniquely, curated keepsake. This week for teacher’s appreciation, we thought outside of the gift bag and went to our local Sonic Restaurant for a gift card (and cup) and filled it with a sweet treat and a custom notepad. My daughter says teachers always carry...
