A few years ago, my dear husband wanted to throw a party in January for his team at work. I came up with numerous clever themes (or at least I thought they were). After patiently listening to all my ideas, he told me he wanted it to be a football party. I winced! I wasn’t a fan of the idea at all. But after he promised me he there would be no plastic, football-shaped chip bowls or tacky pennants, I agreed and {Read More}
Archives for January 2015
2015 Jewelry Trend & Giveaway
January 19, 2015 By
Everywhere I go these days, I’m spotting a hot, 2015 jewelry trend of pieces featuring druzy, crystal and stone. You’ll see them in necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings from the likes of Kendra Scott, David Yurman, Alexis Bittar and others. Available in a wide variety of texture and color, they are beautiful statement pieces! Though the trend has grown in popularity in 2015, many have been appreciating the workmanship and natural look of this jewelry for years. One of those individuals is Carole Weaks, owner of {Read More}
Sunday Features Link Party {8} Is Live!
January 17, 2015 By
Thanks for stopping by to visit the Sunday Features link party! This week I started thinking about game day recipes. On the blog yesterday, I featured one of my favorites to serve game day (or any other casual party for a crowd). Easy Cheesy Enchiladas. They are delicious, easy to make, AND can be prepared in advance and frozen. My kind of game-day recipe! Denise has had some fun over on Denise Designed hosting Our Favorite Things Pinterest Party! Stop by {Read More}
Easy Cheesy Game Day Enchiladas
January 16, 2015 By
On game day, I like to serve something more hearty along with appetizers and drinks. These game day enchiladas fit the bill. And the best part? You can make them ahead of time and freeze them until the big day. That makes game day simpler, and I’m all for that! Every now and then, don’t you love a recipe that only has four ingredients (plus water) and involves no chopping? This recipe is for one large casserole dish or two {Read More}
My Favorite Tote Ever!
January 14, 2015 By
I have a confession to make. This beautiful red tote I been enjoying and receiving compliments on daily for over a month is really… a diaper bag! Yes, it’s a Lily Jade designer diaper bag, and it’s my favorite tote ever! Just over a year ago, my dear friend Meggan and her husband Landon launched Lily Jade, and their success has been nothing short of remarkable. Thousands of women all over the world are sporting these beautiful, functional bags and loving them as much {Read More}
New York City Trip Part Two
January 13, 2015 By
Last week I wrote about our bucket list, VIP, New Year’s Eve in New York City. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Today I want to share a few other highlights from our week to give you tips and ideas for your next trip to the Big Apple! A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Our second night in the city, we saw A Gentlemans’s Guide to Love & Murder at The Walter Kerr Theatre. Based on the 1907 Edwardian novel “Israel {Read More}
