While working on this month’s small business feature story, I remember that last year, I came across a small business that specializes in personalized wedding details – and I was quite intrigued. Upon further investigation, I realized it was owned by a cousin of mine! Yes, I have a very large family. We finally met...
Author: abigail (abigail barnes)
behind the tablescape: sweet heart
Valentine’s day is one month away! We have the perfect party set for a sweet V-Day brunch, girls night in, or classroom party. We’d like to offer a few styling tips on how to create a super sweet tablescape -using printable partyware– for the perfectly pink occasion.
party spotlight: artist birthday party
What do you get when you cross a rainbow of cake balls with an artist’s paint palette? Sheer genius! In the spotlight today, we have our Art Party printable birthday kit that was actually designed for my daughter’s birthday party. There are so many fabulous ideas, and plenty of beautiful printable decorations to match!
first friday freebie: organize your kitchen!
If you are anything like me, the new year is a time to clean out and organize!
peace & human rights night 2013
Each December my children’s school throws an event to not only showcase the kids and their talents, but also to come together as a community and celebrate and enjoy each others company. The event is the 14th annual “Evening for Peace & Human Rights,” which commemorates 65 years since the passage of the UNDHR (Universal...
the not-so-serious family holiday card
I am now notorious for sending out non-traditional cards for the holidays. There’s just something about making a joke of our holiday cards, maybe it’s genetic? Or, the fact that it helps take the pressure off of having it look perfect. This family isn’t perfect, so why should the card be?! Now, the Barnes family...
DIY chalkboard gift wrap
So the whole world has been obsessed with chalkboard over the past year, including myself. I’ve also gone totally noir this Christmas and decorated all things in black and white. So OBVIOUSLY, I had to incorporate a little chalkboard, with a little artsiness, with some crafty bits and share it with you lovely people.
Atlas Pillow Stockings… with a surprise inside!
When you have a family as large as I do, you have to get creative when it comes to stocking stuffers. On Christmas Eve, we have about 30 for a sit down dinner and gift exchange – and to make the party more festive, we put up stockings along the mantle (although the mantle is...
holiday cake pop display
Every year, a good friend of mine hosts a Holiday Open House for all of the moms who met at our preschool. You would be surprised, there are a ton of us! This is one of those events where you are asked to bring some food to share – and you know I can’t cook!...
the sweetest snowglobe: treats only!
I LOVE making gingerbread houses with the kids, but, with my recent obsession of snow globes, I couldn’t help but switch it up this year. Check out this totally edible, sweets filled, snow globe with a rice krispie tree as the star!