Wonderlandia Week ~ Glue Dots Everywhere

On the day of the HWTM Wonderlandia event, my fabulous (and ultra patient) sister agreed to drive down with me, and help me set up my tablescape. She was also a bit of a nurse/babysitter/gopher/personal assistant because I was not feeling 100%, just having gotten over some flu thing. Even though we left the L.A. area in plenty of time to make it to San Diego for our scheduled set up time, I was freaking out because of TRAFFIC! Why is there always traffic in Southern California? It’s like asking why does the sun always shine in Southern California, right?...

Wonderlandia Week ~ I am Exhausted

It all started with an email from Hostess with the Mostess. It seems as though Jenn (founder and editor-in-chief) wanted little old me to design one of 5 featured themed tablescapes for her oh-so-fab launch party in San Diego this past weekend. ME? um, yes please!

Flashback – 80s Style

On Sunday afternoon, we attended a Fundraiser Party for our friend Casie. She was recently accepted into the Orange County High School of the Arts (woo hoo!). It is just the perfect place for her, a girl who LOVES to perform. The only drawback – the price tag for a year of attending. The solution? An all out Flashback – 80s style Fundraising party.

Celebrating Independence Day: A Sweet and Stylish Fourth of July Block Party treat

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, not just for the fireworks and festivities, but for the chance to bring friends and family together in celebration of our nation’s independence. This year, I decided to bring a show-stopping cake pop centerpiece to our neighborhood block party, and it was a hit! Here’s how I did it… Crafting the Perfect Cake Pop Centerpieces For this year’s block party, I wanted to create something that was both delicious and visually stunning. I made cake pops in three delightful flavors: chocolate, lemon, and carrot, all covered in a smooth layer...

Get your Block Party on!

Is it the scent of a hundred barbeques filling the neighborhood air that lets you know it’s time to celebrate the 4th of July? Then, get your Block Party on! Whether you are celebrating with 4 or 40, print as much as you need from our Red, White and Blue printable set. It’s perfect for an entire neighborhood of guests!

In Appreciation

To say Thanks to the teachers at my kids school this year, the parents put together a little end of the year “Appreciation” pot luck for them. And since I do not cook, I only had one option. Cake pops!