45 Life Lessons…And 5 To Grow On

A good friend sent me the link to this post from Regina Brett on cleveland.com. It resonated with me on several different levels, so I thought I’d share! “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written. My […]

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Fix It Friday! Hanging A Picture!

Hanging A Picture – How To! Okay, now this one REALLY goes under the category of  “Why didn’t I think of that?!”. You mean to tell me that I don’t need to sit there with a ruler and a pencil, just hoping that I get things right? This truly is […]

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Edible Glitter Is A Must for New Year’s Eve

Just when you feel like you’re all out of fun ideas for December…enter this toffee apple with edible glitter. Whether you’re having a huge shindig or just a party of two to ring in the new year, this is a simple yet show-stopping addition to the evening. Thanks to The […]

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Before Packing Up Your Holiday Decorations…

Try This Storage Tip! I should probably be saving this holiday decorations tip for Fix It Friday…but it’s soooo good I had to share it right now! Forget the days of opening your storage box full of goodies, only to find half of them broken. As party planners, we have […]

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Okay…Just One More

Tomorrow’s the big day…but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating the holidays. Thanks to sugarandcloth.com we can ring in 2013 with a serious smile. These Peppermint Eggnog Milkshake Shots are doing double duty as something pretty to look at…and even better to sip! Ingredients: Peppermint ice cream Peppermint […]

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Fake a Fireplace – Creative Tip From Event Coordinator, Marley Majcher

Get Creative With Event Coordinator Marley Majcher! Do you find yourself experiencing any mantle envy during the holidays? Some homes just don’t come equipped with that ready-to-go focal point. Thanks to this amazing post from infarrantlycreative.net ANYONE can have one. This particular mantle has just been salvaged and is just […]

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Fix It Friday! Match Paint Color!

Match Paint Color – How To! If you’re anything like me, you’ve found yourself taking photos of your home on your phone in order to TRY to match them up at the store. No bueno. This quick fix is something I just have to remember. Simply, paint popsicle sticks the […]

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Decorating on a Dime

You HAVE to check out this site called ikeahackers.net. The entire website is dedicated to showing you how to take IKEA furnishings and turn them into something more stylish…and expensive looking. For anyone buying their first home, or even a teenager moving away to college, this site rocks. It will […]

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Hello Calories!

Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars…oh my! On a search for something sinfully delicious and unique? Look no further. This recipe on FoodNetwork.com is out of this world. Here’s the fabulous recipe: Ingredients Crust: 20 chocolate wafer cookies 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee beans […]

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Stocking Stuffer Fun!

Hellooo Stocking fun! Personally, I think that stockings are the BEST. The bigger the stocking, the better. Heck, I’ve even considered requesting that the whole family do stockings instead of gifts (filled stockings of course). Whether you share my intense love or not, this handy gift list from mrslilien.squarespace.com is […]

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