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With the Oscars around the corner, I was looking for a few easy, affordable ideas to make my viewing party special. One of my favorite caterers - Mary Giuliani - known for her upscale comfort food, offered these three festive...
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The Oscars are this weekend so I'd like to share a few quick & easy ideas that you can whip together at home before Sunday evening if you're planning on entertaining friends for the show, which is always a fun...
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After a man pops the question, there's usually another question that needs to be popped - by the new bride-to-be. A close friend of mine recently sent this adorable card out to her would-be bridesmaids - and I was beyond...
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If you're looking for some playful, creative inspiration for upcoming parties or fun times in the kitchen in general, then Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack & Alan Richardson could be just the thing for you! ($9.38 at Amazon) I seriously...
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With the Oscars, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, and more all happening at the start of the year - we're right in the middle of "Awards Season" in Hollywood-land. Even if you won't actually be strolling the red carpet at the...
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When it comes to floral arrangements & centerpieces, manzanita branches are a fabulous tool for making a big impression and really getting creative with your designs! You can go for a natural wood, sand blasted, or spray-painted look, and you...
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Valentine's Day is just a couple weeks away, and whether you've recently been hit by cupid's arrow, have been married for ages, or just want to show a little love to your close friends, chances are you're starting to look...
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There are so many wonderful shops in various cities and neighborhoods around the country - and thanks to the world wide web, you don't even have to live in the area to shop a good portion of them anymore! I...
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With all the doom-and-gloom going on in our current economic climate, you can imagine how delighted and amused I was to come home last night to the following invitation in my mailbox: A friend of mine found out recently that...
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