Category: ENTERTAINING

  • DIY: gold leaf heart vase

    DIY: gold leaf heart vase

    Whether you’re lucky enough to get some flowers on Valentine’s day or if you treat yourself (yeah!) you’ll need some place to put them. How about giving your plain dollar store vase a little touch of golden love? It’s so easy that I’m almost embarrassed to show you. So first I’m going to show you…

  • {etsy love: valentine brunch & GIVEAWAY}

    The love is flowing now. What are your plans for Valentines? Isn’t it all about celebrating relationships? What about celebrating the relationships with your girlfriends? How about hosting a love-filled brunch for your best ladies! Of course you want it to be unique, so let etsy help you say ‘i love you’ to your gal…

  • {GOOD EATS: cocktails to celebrate the new year}

    I was going to pull together a list of fancy cocktails for you to cheers the new year but I came across these beautiful illustrated recipes by Mirdinara for Oh so Beautiful Paper‘s new year’s event that I thought I would share instead. They are too lovely and delicious not to. Of course champagne is…

  • {HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love, holiday entertaining edition}

    Make your house smell all Christmas-sy via Rue. 5 tips for setting a gorgeous holiday table (and not stress about it) via Chatelaine. Lots of holiday table top ideas from Style at Home. 17 great holiday punch recipes from the master Martha Stewart. Have a roaring fire, even if you don’t have a fireplace via…

  • HOLIDAY DIY: naturally glamorous holiday centrepiece

    HOLIDAY DIY: naturally glamorous holiday centrepiece

    The countdown to Christmas is creeping verrrry close. Did I mention that I’m hosting Christmas Day dinner at my place? Yup, it’s a first. Should be interesting. I get a little excited when I have guests over and go a little crazy wanting to try every recipe & entertaining tip I’ve pinned in the last…

  • GOOD EATS: nutty holiday treats

    GOOD EATS: nutty holiday treats

    Sorry for the slight delay, but as promised, here is the super easy recipes for these super delicious nutty snacks that I teased you with  in my games night post. This was the first time I tried both of these and they turned out delish! I made cinnamon maple almonds and sweet & spicy pecans.…

  • { GIVE THANKS: gift ideas for your thanksgiving hosts }

    If you’re not hosting a Thanksgiving feast this weekend then you’re definitely going to one. Or maybe you’re doing both?! Either way it’s a ton of work to host a big meal for family & friends and it’s always nice to show your host how thankful (it is thanksgiving after all) you are for all…

  • {GIVE THANKS: 20 ideas for your harvest table}

    I think one of the main reasons so many of us love fall is Thanksgiving. I even love it more than Christmas because you have the family, friends, food but minus some of the craziness that can come with Christmas. Plus it’s just such a beautiful time of year. Are you hosting Thanksgiving? I volunteered…

  • EVENTS: summer outdoor movie night

    EVENTS: summer outdoor movie night

    Something I’ve wanted to do ever since I moved into my place with a big rooftop patio is host an outdoor movie night up there. It only took 5 years but I made it happen! Here was the invite I designed. I kept the guest list pretty small because I wanted everyone to have a…

  • {time for a BBQ}

    Summer weather has arrived early this year! This means it’s time to get the patio in order and ready to host some BBQ’s. This is such a great and fun time! A time that your whole family can enjoy. You can invite your friends, neighbors and family round and have a great BBQ – lets…

  • {style: wino approved gift}

    I don’t know about you but my friends are a bunch of winos. Ok fine, so am I.  That’s why I just loved this reusable wine carrying tote I saw on my fav blog Design Sponge today. They are by a company called MapTote. Turns out there’s a bunch of colour and creative options. I…

  • {sweet escape: summer dinner}

    I want to be invited to this dinner party.  (source)