The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this […]
The best DIY Harry Potter Christmas ornaments
Last year’s Harry Potter Christmas tree is back up and the kids are in round 2 of Harry Potter ornament crafting (ok, me too! Definitely me too!). I know there probably isn’t time to work on any Harry Potter ornaments this year, but I thought I’d still put together a round up of all the […]
last minute budget amazon gifts (finds under $15, $10 and $5!)
Since the mail system is so overloaded this year and delivery is taking longer than anticipated, I thought I’d do a quick round up of BUDGET AMAZON gifts that are still projected to arrive before Christmas! Teacher gifts/neighbor gifts/small group girl gifts/kid’s friends gifts- this is for them. And for you. AND SO BUDGET FRIENDLY […]
stocking stuffer ideas (the ultimate list!)
I love Christmas stockings. Actually, I love all gifts, but I have to admit that there is a special place in my heart for a compilation of small presents (maybe that’s why I love gift baskets so much?). And I LOVE the challenge of finding all the little presents to fill all the stockings without […]
DIY pom pom ornaments (anthropologie inspired)
Even though there isn’t an Anthropologie here in New Zealand, I still LOVE perusing their Christmas goodies online (so much gorgeousness). And they have the best pom pom Christmas ornaments every year! So of course, we DIYed a whole pile of pom pom ornaments for our Christmas tree. It seems sort of silly to put […]
pastel hot chocolate board
Since Piper’s birthday is in August (and we’ve spent her life in Colorado, Saipan, and Texas), we’ve never once had hot chocolate on her birthday before. But that girl LOVES hot cocoa, and whipped cream and marshmallows are two of her favorite things. So our southern hemisphere home gave us the perfect opportunity this year […]