I can’t wait for Halloween, but am scrambling to get everything ready. If my life had a slogan it would be “Where has the time gone?” I find myself thinking or saying this almost daily. So, here it is October 25th and I can’t believe Halloween is just 6 days away! Scary stuff indeed. Our […] Read More…
Memorial Day + Outdoor Living
Memorial Day is upon us and that means two things to me: school is almost out for my kids and outdoor entertaining season (my favorite) is here. Even though my yard is under construction, I still get excited thinking about warm weather get-togethers because they just feel more relaxed and who doesn’t love being outside? Particularly […] Read More…
Valentine’s Day Gifts
True, Valentine’s Day is a bit of a Hallmark holiday, but in my book it’s a great opportunity to go out of your way to make people feel a little extra special in ways that are different from every other day. At my daughter’s school we decorated Valentine’s cards to send to their pen-pal school, Para Los Ninos, […] Read More…
Ice Buckets
In the midst of party season I’m still looking for practical yet beautiful gifts. These ice buckets (and corkscrew) are the perfect addition to a stocked bar and would be a welcome gift to open on New Years Eve. sources: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Read More…
Holiday Decorating without the Tree
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year and I’m a sucker for all the festive decor. We celebrate everything with our kids – Hanukkah, Christmas, you name it! I like to look for alternate ways to bring in the holiday spirit since we don’t always get a Christmas tree. Here are some ideas, a few of which I’ve […] Read More…
