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This post is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are my own. We’re slowly settling into our new home. We’ve made it through 75% of the boxes – mainly because my mom visited for a long weekend and went through them like a boss. (Thanks Mom!) My biggest hurdle at this point is getting stuff up on the walls. I […]

As promised in the two previous posts, here’s a fun – and unique – idea for a gift, party giveaway or somewhere in-between. The notebook was sparked as an idea for couples to give to their wedding party, in part as a thank you gift, but also a way to hand out the day’s – or […]

Yesterday I shared the first half of the Woodland Tablescape Melanie and I teamed up to create for this month’s Cricut Design Space Star Challenge – and I’m very excited to share today’s post about the peony garland centerpiece. Peonies are my favorite flower. One alone makes an impression, thanks to its amazing bloom. Gather five […]

It’s time for this month’s Cricut Design Space Star Challenge! The overarching theme for Round 3 was Wedding & Celebrations and my team decided to use “Floral + Woodland” as our focus. After brainstorming a few ideas, I decided on the following: a tablescape with a menu and place card design (today’s post!), and a peony and boxwood garland centerpiece (tomorrow’s post); and a few gift ideas, […]

While at Alt Summit I met the fine folks of Kleenex and, since then, signed up to be a part of their 90th anniversary celebrations. After receiving their sample product box in the mail earlier this week, there was a “wow” moment. With so many cool options to now pick from, it’s easy to say these are not […]

Believe it or not, I’m at a loss when it comes to kid crafts. Yes. I’m an event planner, which calls for a lot of imagination and creativity. I know my way around a pair of scissors and a glue stick. A washi tape wizard if you will. But when I open my tykes’ art […]

The big day finally arrives. As you can tell she is long and lean. She’s a true definition of a galley kitchen. Sam and his crew did an amazing job using every ounce of space without making it feel overcrowded or like the upper cabinets were skyscrapers. Both of the above “before” pictures were taken when we first moved […]

As the demo date of our kitchen remodel came closer, I went into complete panic mode. I envisioned a cross of us living in chaotic-like campground meshed with having wedding day jitters. I really, really dislike camping after a night or two (it’s seriously on the verge of hate). It’s dirty. It’s cramped. There’s a lack of running […]

Oh Countertops! We notice you on TV shows and in magazines. We see your samples at the store. We like you enough to bring you home. We see that palm-sized sample in our kitchen and fall in love. Then we double-check your square-foot price. No way. No how. Back to the store. Love is so cruel. The countertops were a major sticking point for […]

Before you meet our three cabinet contestants, a little background on where we are in the process… We contracted Sam’s business, Cherry Design+Build, for the design work and remodeling. Sam, thankfully, was patient as we hemmed and hawed over the decisions. As you already know, we had a big idea of knocking down two walls during the initial interview, which was reduced to removing […]