As is the case most years, this winter we found ourselves on a big board game kick. I can’t tell you the number of games of cards and Monopoly and Scrabble that have gone down since it first got cold last fall. Because winter seems to refuse to give up, our weekend afternoons of hanging …
Party + Tabletop
My favorite DIY projects are absolutely the ones that are quick, simple and budget-friendly while still packing a big visual punch. This project fits that bill, making it one of my favorite recent DIY endeavors. We’re talking about taking basic, inexpensive thrift store flatware and making it something really special with the addition of a …
One of my favorite party tricks is to dress up a simple white layer cake and turn into something really schmancy by adding a fun cake topper or other embellishment to make it shine. It makes dessert look really grand, when in reality it doesn’t cost a ton of money or require much skill. And …
I’m going to take you back a few years now. Make that nine years. To the apartment I lived in during my senior of college, which more closely resembled a shanty tacked onto the back of a decrepit former frat house than an actual apartment. Where friends packed in tight to sit on a creaky …
When I shared my boozy summer snow cones earlier in the week, I promised you a DIY tutorial for making the snow cone holder that B and I made. This little project is one that is so much fun and could be adapted for all kinds of uses, but it’s definitely pretty awesome for holding …
Ready or not, St. Patrick’s Day is on its way! In our town St. Patrick’s Day is some kind of a big deal. There’s a whole lot of dancing and green beer drinking and general leprechaun antics that go down every year. Maybe it’s for that reason, but I have to say that I’ve always …
Hands down one of my favorite ways to deck out a party is with a fabulous cake topper. Want to know a little secret? If I’m pressed for time (or I’m just feeling lazy) I have no problem hitting up the local bakery for a cake. I’ll pick up a cake that’s simply frosted in …
One of my favorite details in this morning’s modern Thanksgiving celebration from the ladies of Confetti Pop, I’m all about this DIY yarn tassel garland! Made with basic yarn you can pick up at any craft or fabric store, the best part may just be how simple it is to make and how inexpensive it …
This DIY wooden candle centerpiece makes a beautiful addition to your home or patio. Use your favorite candles to create beautiful ambience in any room of the house! One of my favorite places to source inspiration for home DIY projects is at my local hardware store or with a trip to the local home improvement …
by Chelsea Costa Even though this month’s floral DIY is teeny tiny, it’s making me hugely happy. This one is such a simple, super-fast addition to a tabletop or party. They’ll literally take you about 5 minutes, and pretty much anyone can do it. Plus, they’re perfect for everything from casual every day dinners to jazzing …
I am so excited this morning to be welcoming back the lovely Chelsea Costa to The Sweetest Occasion. Chelsea started her reign as our original DIY contributor back in early 2011 and now she’s rejoining us once a month with easy and inspired DIY floral ideas for dressing up your celebrations and your home. See more of …
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