DELICIOUS GROWN-UP BIRTHDAY CAKES YOU CAN MAKE

With my birthday coming up in the next few days, I pretty much celebrate early and call it my “birthday week” – I’ve been doing this for years! I’m not one to dread my birthday as it gets closer, I actually look forward to it. So here’s to celebrating 45! And with that comes but…

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MINI LEMON YOGURT CAKES {A BAREFOOT CONTESSA RECIPE}

When it comes to sweets, I love to indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of summer with a light and citrus flavored dessert.  At the end of a busy weekend, I chose to make a reliable and favorite Ina Garten recipe like this Lemon Yogurt Cake. Rather than using one loaf pan, I had decided to use my mini loaf pans and divided the…

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INSPIRING SUMMER TABLESCAPE PALETTE {Yellow + Blue + Pink}

When it comes to color, I pretty much always choose a monochromatic color palette but since it’s summer and I recently purchased beautiful yellow glassware, I knew I wanted to style a tablescape that was different than my norm. Yellow + Blue + Pink I used these tones to evoke a mood instead of a…

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FOURTH OF JULY DIY FESTIVE SPARKLER HOLDER + FREE PRINTABLE

Raise the flag, fire up the grill, and host your guests in red, white and blue. I think it’s safe to say that most of us will be outdoors this weekend celebrating the 4th and besides watching the fireworks, another favorite thing to do with family and friends at the end of the night is…

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Summer Tablescape: ACRYLIC & DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE THAT WILL HAVE YOUR GUESTS THINKING IT’S REAL + DIY FLORAL CENTERPIECE

When it comes to entertaining, acrylic and plastic tableware designs have come a long way from the alternative disposable paper plates and cups. You can now serve in style at your summer celebrations with fancy-looking tableware that will have your guests thinking it’s real chinaware! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE using my favorite dishes but admittedly, the bonus to having disposable…

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