A Slammin’ Rockstar Party

I wrote this post just a few days after Luke’s party and the night before I made it live, I thought, “Eh, wouldn’t it be fun to submit this to the dessert table queen, Amy Atlas. You know, just for kicks and grins.” Yeah, I was ALL smiles when I got an email two days…

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HDYDI: Put Together Great Holiday Cards

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been designing and sending out Christmas cards. Occupational hazard of being an OCD graphic designer, I guess. Over the years, my designs have gotten fancier, but the message is still the same:  reconnecting with people, even if only once a year, is important. Now, before all you Facebook…

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A Sah-weet Candy Birthday Party

There is nothing sweeter in the summer than a cold glass of lemonade, some candy and a summer birthday. No really, there’s not. Our sweet Clare Bear turned five last month and we had a grand time planning and partying for her birthday. Last November (yes, I really do plan that far ahead), one of my favorite party…

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A Birthday in Paris {almost}

Since I couldn’t load up my sweet 7yo and her closest friends for a trip to Le Tour Eiffel, we brought it to Texas.  And, might I add, we had a total blast!  The idea was born last December, as I was perusing the sale bins at Pier 1 after Christmas.  I found the cutest…

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It’s My Birthday! 38 Things I Want to Do

Yes, TODAY I turn 38. I will sing it from the mountaintops and declare those numbers proudly. I worked hard for every single one. It was a fantastic weekend and the celebration continues today and throughout the week. What’s not to celebrate, I say! In honor of the milestone, I thought it would be fun to share 38 things I want to do this year. I’d love to hear yours, too. Read along and share away!

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