December 27, 2012 | by
cyd
This next party was another hit in 2012! This cupcake themed birthday party was held in honor of Amory, the daughter of my lovely friend Juli of The Garter Girl and United With Love, and it was loaded with the sweetest details any kid would love. Hello! Who doesn’t want to spend the afternoon decorating (and devouring) their own cupcakes? My personal favorite part? The garland made from colorful cupcake liners, of course! For all of the details and photos, pop over for the full party here!
{Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Design + ideas: Couture Parties | Banner + props: Say Cheese Paper Props | Cupcakes: Georgetown Cupcakes.}
December 27, 2012 | by
cyd
Good morning, friends! We’re continuing our look back on 2012 with what was, hands down, one of the most popular real parties of the year. This New Year’s Eve Gold Rush party was a massive hit with the abundance of glitter and shimmering confetti. It’d also make the perfect last minute inspiration for your upcoming New Year’s Eve bash! See all of the photos and get all of the details here.
{Event design + styling: Bird Dog Wedding and The Creative Parasol | Photography: Paige Newton Photography.}
December 26, 2012 | by
cyd
Hi, everyone! I hope you all had a beautiful long weekend and got to soak up lots of time with your family and friends. This week I am still planning on taking some extra time to slow down so we can kick 2013 off with a bang. That said, this week I’ll be popping in here and there with a few last minute New Year’s Eve ideas and a few reflections on the year that was 2012. To kick things off, here’s a little look back at the most popular posts from the year, as determined rather unscientifically using a combination of page views per post, Pinterest pins and the like. Not surprisingly, every month you proved time and again that as a group, you guys are all about DIY projects and printables. So here they are! Your 12 favorite posts from 2012…
(1) January: Love You More Printables | (2) February: Love Sweet Love Printables | (3) March: DIY Paper Towel Flowers | (4) April: DIY Bunny Placecard Holders | (5) May: DIY May Day Bouquet | (6) June: DIY Floral Centerpiece | (7) July: DIY Lemon Sugar Body Scrub | (8) August: DIY Glitter Vases | (9) September: DIY Sharpie Dinnerware | (10) October: DIY Bat Garland | (11) November: DIY Etched Glass | (12) December: DIY Snow Globes
December 21, 2012 | by
cyd
Sipping coffee and watching it snow has been the name of the game for me today. As we head into the weekend, I am so excited that it looks like we’re definitely on track to have a white Christmas! With the holidays officially just a few days away, Tom and Jerrys at The Crystal (a completely charming and festive tradition in my hometown) are in order as is spending lots of time with my favorite people. Of course, last minute cookie baking, present fetching and gift wrapping will be on the agenda, too. Posting will be lighter next week, but I’ll be popping in with a few last ideas for all of your New Year’s Eve celebrations and a little look back at 2012. Until then, wishing you and yours the merriest of holidays! xoxo
{Photo by Abi Porter of Vanille & Lace.}
A little holiday link love for your weekend…
{Photo by Alice G. Patterson for The Sweetest Occasion.}
And some holiday favorites from our archives…
December 21, 2012 | by
cyd
I can’t believe we’re already closing in on the weekend before Christmas! That happened in a flash, didn’t it? With all flavors of occasions merry and bright occupying most of our schedules over the next several days, I thought a round-up of some particularly festive holiday cocktails was in order. Whether it be channeling your inner mixologist at the big family bash or an impromptu gathering with the neighbors, these cocktails are the perfect excuse for a warm-hearted toast to holiday cheer and the upcoming New Year!
1: Midnight Milk from Snippet & Ink | 2: Mulled wine from Style Me Pretty | 3: Boozy cider from For Me For You | 4: Cherry whiskey smash from Threadsence | 5: Mint julep from Santa Barbara Chic | 6: The Bourbon Bomber from The Boys Club | 7: Ginger bourbon fizz from Snippet & Ink | 8: Bourbon eggnog from The Boys Club.
