Looking for a fun, festive treat to serve friends and family on July 4th? The red, white, and blue holiday is fun to celebrate especially when you are in patriotic spirit! American, hand-dipped ice cream cones are the perfect 4th of July desserts because they’re easy to prepare in advance and store in the freezer…
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The Hunt: Help Me Find This Leopard Printed Camilla Dress For Less
I recently wore an amazing leopard printed Camilla dress in Las Vegas while there for The Palazzo’s summer festival, Carnevale, and I’m now on the hunt for this look for less. This fabulous dress, originally from Singer 22, got me so many compliments and questions while I was in Vegas and also on our social…
How To: Blue Nail Polish For A Nautical Outfit Or Beach Day
Royal blue is not only a big spring 2013 trend but also a great nail color for complementing a nautical outfit on a beach day. Using a turquoise and a royal blue creates a clear blue ocean on your nails. I like to call this design, “La Jolla by the Cove”. The spot at the…
How To Create A Breakfast Table Setting For Fall Season
The feeling of staying warm, comfortable, and cozy are important aspects of a happy lifestyle during the winter months. For some reason though, after the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah holidays have passed, our holiday cheer is gone, leaving us with little inspiration to create beautiful, cheerful environments. After the New Year, it’s okay to seek…
How To Set Up A Taco Bar Superbowl Party With A Guacamole Football
It’s only Thursday and all we can think about is Superbowl Sunday! We are sort of into football and more into the 49ers than the Ravens, but perhaps most importantly, we are hosting a Taco Bar Superbowl Party! So, what should we serve? Superbowl parties consist of smorgasports of everything from 7-layer dip to fried…
See How Easy It Is To Create Your Own Tablescape For Dinner Parties
The holidays can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re the hostess who’s hosting a family dinner or friendly get together. To help in remembering those classic dinner table essentials, below are some preppy additions to your dinner table that will make you look like a dinner party hosting pro. You may already have…
10 Things To Do This Week To Prepare For The Holidays
With Thanksgiving behind us, we now have Christmas and Hannukah to get excited for. The tasks involved in preparing for the holidays are fun, but can be overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead. Gift giving, holiday decorating, party hosting, what to wear to the holiday events, etc. etc. should be fun and not stressful. RELATED…