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As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m heading off to Alt Summit very soon. I can truly say I had never experienced anything like the business card exchange that’s present there. It’s a bit crazy and can feel intimidating when you look at your collected stack of cards at the end of the day. But – […]

Next week I’m off to Salt Lake City for Alt Summit. In short, it’s a conference for those who work in creative fields, including consultants, freelancers, and bloggers; and a range of small business owners. It’s a great opportunity to network with other creatives and businesses, learn new while improving current skill-sets, and meet sponsors and […]

Brace yourself: we’re on the last all-team Cricut Design Space Star challenge. I feel really fortunate to have been a part of it and challenge myself creatively over the last four months (it sounds kooky, but working within Design Space requires a different way of thinking, but in a really good way – and makes crafts and various […]

If you follow Sparrow Soirées on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen pictures of a party-in-a-box I put together for Domino Beauty Boutique’s recent giveaway. It was incredibly easy to do and well under a $75, including the bin, to put together. I’ve found over time it’s nice to have a bin stocked with basics so I’m always […]

When Michele contacted me about planning her 40th birthday party, her excitement was clearly coming through the phone. It was great to hear her genuinely excited about turning 40. During our first meeting, I nearly fell over (in the best way possible) when she shared her inspiration for the party: the handbag and headphones from the DVF – DJ Harley Viera-Newton collaboration. I mean, […]

Can you believe next Thursday is the Fourth of July? June has flown by and July is about to land with a giant “BOOM!” We’re spending the holiday’s afternoon at our friend’s home, enjoying the amazing bounties from her garden and farm. I’m really looking forward to the visit; soaking up country-life and catching-up with friends while the boys run wild […]

If your week has been like mine – crazy to the brim – Sunday’s Super Bowl might have snuck up on you too. And nevermind the Pinterest Pressure: that feeling every occasion needs to be extremely cute and photo perfect. If making a stadium out of snack foods or pennants to string across your living room is far from how you envision spending weekend, here’s a little […]

Over the past year I have looked at this New Year’s Eve party photo countless times. It has given me an endless amount of inspiration. It gracefully exclaims “party here!” without a giant, flashing neon-lit sign pointing to it. Fun and elegance are perfectly mixed together. It might serve as a terrific creative spark for your own New Year Eve’s bash. Super easy […]

A few weeks ago Joelle of Something Charming wrote a witty post that made me chuckle thanks to a brief comment about the take over of mason jars on Pinterest. Check out her post here – and I promise it’s a quick read. {image} Don’t get me wrong. I totally understand the mason jar craze. They’re so easy to find  […]

If you’re looking to stretch your decor budget visit your local Farmers Market flower stalls. These beautiful and huge bouquets can be bought for a fraction of the price at grocery stores or florists. Depending on the start time of your event, purchasing your bouquets a day in advance allows you time to break the bouquets apart, clean the leaves from the stems […]