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Nautical 4th of July S’mores Bag Toppers Printables

It is so hard to believe that 4th of July is literally right around the corner!  Seriously!? Does that really mean that the year is already halfway over? 2013 has been a bit crazy in MANY ways…. I look forward to celebrating the 4th of July and relaxing with friends and family.  We should all […]

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Giveaway: $25 Store Credit to Drop of Honey Bowtique

Bows are to girls as chocolate is to peanut butter – a perfect match and oh so sweet! They can coordinate the perfectly mismatched outfit your daughter insists on wearing, make the hardest of hearts melt, or add a dollop of sweetness to your spicy little lady! Drop of Honey Bowtique offers all that with […]

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Ruff Draft: Insta-cookies from Brynne’s Instagram Inspired 11th Birthday Party

So this week was my daughter Brynne’s 11th birthday party… and if you have been following us on facebook, you will have figured out that her theme was inspired by the must-have app, Instagram (in fun tween colors)!  I created the invite a few weeks ago… but didn’t have time to work on anything else […]

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Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cookies {& Printable Recipe Card}

  Is your mouth watering like mine?  I hope everyone had a great Father’s Day last weekend!  For us, it was more like “Fatter’s day!” because I did quite the baking.  J loves cookies and so I thought I’d try a few new recipes.  One of them was outside his typical favorites, but he ended […]

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Giveaway: $100 Target Gift Card for you (& $100 for a friend, too!)

We are so excited to be participating in a sweet giveaway sponsored by Pick Your Plum.  We adore Pick Your Plum for fabulous daily deals!!  It is pretty addicting to be waiting around to see what tomorrow’s deal is!  We actually have recently used some of their party goods in Jeffrey’s Super Hero Party (on […]

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A Star-Spangled Giveaway with $700 worth of Prizes!

Jen Carver here from Banner Events with a special star-spangled giveaway just in time for your 4th of July celebrations!  I am so excited to be teaming up with Oriental Trading Company, Anders Ruff Custom Designs and several other amazing companies (see below) for a fun nautical themed 4th of July shoot this year!  In honor of our collaboration, we […]

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Giveaway: Mommy Bliss

  Enjoy a blissful week with products from Mommy’s Bliss.  Mommy’s Bliss (www.mommysbliss.com) offers safe and effective products for moms & their babies made from natural ingredients.I’m game for anything that’s “bliss!” Enter to win these Mommy’s Bliss products: Gripe Water is the #1 selling natural remedy for colic & gas in the U.S.  It is the natural alternative […]

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Budget Friendly Super Hero Party Ideas (Coming soon!)

I am working on Jeffrey’s 8th Birthday party and am so excited to share some budget friendly ideas with you all!  The party is tomorrow and I will be sure to share soon!  We are taking the kids to go see the new Superman (Man of Steele) movie, go to pizza and then back here […]

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Ruff Draft: Driscoll’s Strawberries and Cream Healthy Yogurt Popsicles

Has the heat kicked in yet in your neighborhood?  It sure has here!!!  We are in the 80’s and 90’s in the Carolina’s and we are loving all the gorgeous sunny weather!  We are excited to promote Driscoll’s  strawberries today – they are the best in town!!! We love them and wanted to come up with a […]

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Press: Good Housekeeping Magazine

We were thrilled when the editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine contacted us and Becca Bond Photography about using our Gender Neutral Baby Shower photographs.  That baby shower that we designed and styled is one of our favorites and has gotten so much press…. we are so thankful! I was in line at the grocery and […]

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A Dreamy Mermaid Birthday Party

  I am so excited to share this precious party today!  Mermaid parties seem to be so popular with little girls and I love the uniqueness each one brings.  Recently, my dear friend Kirsten decided to plan a Mermaid Birthday Party for her sweet daughter, Macey.  I let Kirsten come raid my stash of props […]

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Giveaway: $250 gift card to Savvy Socialista

We are so excited to have paired up with Jami and the team over at The Savvy Socialista!  The Savvy Socialista is a boutique graphic design, web development and social media company.  Jami works directly with her clients to establish a presence and reach your audience in new ways through social media to build brand trust […]

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Ruff Draft: Father’s Day Craft Idea plus Silhouette Cameo Promotion

Do you know what Father’s Day gift you are giving this year?  If not, today we have some ideas for you!  We have recently been using a Silhouette CAMEO machine to cut out our designs.. what a time saver this is!  (and precise)!  This machine is simple to use, and eliminates hand cutting – how […]

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Happy Graduation: Class of 2013

It’s graduation season all around the country!  Such a special occasion calls for a grand celebration! Want to add a little extra “pomp and circumstance” to your grad party?  Be sure to check out the amazing new “Modern Graduation” printable collection by Anders Ruff. If you love tying all of the details of your events […]

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A Modern Space Rocket Ship Birthday Party

Xiomara of A Styled Fete always impresses us with her styling. Remember we shared her son’s choo choo train goes to the farm party last year as well as her daughter’s whimsical ombre princess party?  Oh, and how can you forget the neon bridal shower she styled last year!? Well, this time, Xio had a […]

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