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Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer

Feb 24 2017 by Leave a Comment

You only need 4 ingredients to create this baked goat cheese appetizer that’s quick to make, delicious, and will wow your guests! Check out the easy recipe!

Baked Goat Cheese AppetizerThe Oscars are only a day away and, so far, I’ve prepped you with a delish and easy cocktail recipe, some DIY napkins that will wow, and yet we’re still missing a little something…maybe a yummy appetizer? If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas and dined at Mon Ami Gabi, you might have noticed (or tried!) one of the apps on their menu…it’s an addicting baked goat cheese appetizer that does not disappoint. At all. It’s one of my very favorite things to indulge in while I’m there (besides the french toast), and it also happens to be something that would pair perfectly with an at-home Oscar’s viewing party!

The recipe, although not from the chef at Mon Ami Gabi, is fairly simple to re-create and one that will impress your guests, with little to no effort by you. Keeping you out of the kitchen AND able to enjoy your guests and the Oscars…? Hosting win.

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DIY Confetti Napkins

Feb 23 2017 by Leave a Comment

These DIY confetti napkins are so cute, so easy, and so cheap! Plus, you only need three things to make them! Forget spending money on custom napkins, make your own!

DIY Confetti NapkinsYesterday I kicked off a week of all things “red carpet” with an easy cocktail for you to make and enjoy while watching the Oscars (or anytime…let’s be honest), but you’ll definitely need something just as good to use to set those cocktails on, right? Lucky for you, I’m sharing these DIY confetti napkins today, which are definitely Oscar worthy!

If you’ve hung out around here before, you know how much I love a simple DIY project. We don’t all have time to slave over an intricate tutorial, as much as we’d like to, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still want to be able to create cute party and entertaining supplies and decor! That’s where these napkins come in!

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Champagne Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Feb 22 2017 by Leave a Comment

Refreshing, light, fresh, and delicious, you definitely can’t go wrong with this champagne mojito cocktail recipe on your menu for Oscar night!

Champagne Mojito Cocktail RecipeThis weekend kicks off one of the biggest red carpet events of the year…the Oscars! Whether you watch to see who wins, who loses, or who wears what on the red carpet, I feel like it’s only appropriate to have an Oscar worthy cocktail to sip on while you watch. Today, I’m sharing a simple Champagne mojito cocktail recipe with you. Plus, any cocktail that involves champagne is Oscar worthy, if you ask me! 😉

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DIY Iron On Clueless Shirts

Feb 16 2017 by Leave a Comment

These DIY iron on Clueless shirts are easy to make and so cute! Find out how to make your own. Travis would give them two very enthusiastic thumbs up!

DIY Iron On Clueless ShirtsBeing born in the 80’s and growing up in the 90’s, Clueless was basically our “Mean Girls” and the original, mind you. A cult classic that my friends and my sister still quote, on the regular. (I also feel like it’s probably where my budding crush on Paul Rudd all started. What is it about him anyways?!) Don’t tell me that you guys wouldn’t have killed for Cher’s closet and her sweet closet matching software, like I would have. Why is that not a thing yet? So, when I was thinking about creating my own shirts, it was definitely a toss up between gangta rap lyrics and clueless quotes, but Clueless ultimately won out. (Don’t worry…the rap lyrics have been done before 😉 )

DIY Iron On Clueless ShirtsThe best thing about these DIY iron on Clueless shirts…they are easier than pie and anyone can make them. (No, really!) Plus, if you can’t find your white collarless shirt from Fred Segal, these are a great alternative. 😉

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Valentine Fold Out Cards

Feb 14 2017 by Leave a Comment

Valentine Fold Out CardsToday is Valentine’s Day! How many of you are still un-prepared? Raise your hands. It’s ok, you don’t need to hide. I’m sure there are a lot more of you than you realize. My dad famously ran to the grocery store one year and bought my mom a blow dryer because he forgot. So, it could be worse. (TIP: Don’t buy your significant other a blow dryer. It did not go over well).

And don’t worry…I’ve got something that can help to add a fun little touch to an existing gift you already have or to make your Valentine’s day table pop that much more. Plus, it doesn’t get much easier than these printable Valentine fold out cards!

Not only are they easy, but they involve food puns. Yep, FOOD puns. Pretty much my favorite thing ever. I mean, I’d probably be happy with just the card, if I was gifted one of these little guys. They are just too cute!

Valentine Fold Out CardsValentine Fold Out CardsThese Valentine fold out cards have endless possibilities. Not only would they make adorable gift tags to attach onto your Valentine’s Day gifts, but they also make really fun placecards for a Valentine’s Day dinner, brunch, or galentine’s day celebration too! And because all they require is a printer and some scissors, you still have time to add them to your tablescape this year! Win/win! [Read more…]

Valentine Lip Pinatas

Feb 9 2017 by Leave a Comment

Looking for a gift idea for Valentine’s Day? These DIY Valentine lip pinatas are fun, festive, and the perfect thing to fill with your bestie’s favorites!

Valentine Lip PinatasI’m a big gifter. Whether a simple card in the mail, a care package tailored to a specific recipient, or something homemade, gift giving is a way that I like to show the people in my life that I’m thinking about them and that they mean a lot to me. It’s one of my favorite things to do and I’m always on the hunt for fun ideas to package up little things. These Valentine Lip Pinatas will do just the trick for V-day this year. A little unconventional, but oh, so fun and festive!

Valentine Lip PinatasWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I was itching for something to give to my girlfriends this year. It is my first Gal-entine’s day after all! I decided to make some Valentine Lip Pinatas to use as a “bag” and pack them full of little things that I knew each of the girls in my life would love. A piñata is used to store candy, so why not take it up a notch and pack them full of great stuff that any of us would want? And, honestly, who doesn’t love a piñata?! Especially when they are this cute! Pucker up!

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DIY Glitter Balloons

Feb 7 2017 by 2 Comments

These DIY glitter balloons add a fun and festive touch to any party that you might be throwing and they are super simple to make too!

DIY Glitter BalloonsI’m typing this post on a Monday night and I’m not going to lie guys…it’s rough. Mondays are rough. The start of a fresh new week, but also the hideous reminder that our weekends are over. Back to reality. Ugh. I’m coming off of a really fun and fabulous weekend and this new week just seems to be rougher than normal. But, these DIY glitter balloons really are helping to brighten my mood. Pink, white, fuchsia, gold, and GLITTER. How can you go wrong?! You can’t. Not with these pretty little things.

They add the perfect Valentine’s Day touch to any gathering you might be throwing this year, and they are super simple to make too!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement

Feb 2 2017 by 2 Comments

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Switch up the basic bouquet of flowers this year for Valentine’s Day and make your own! This DIY Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement is a cinch and so cute!

DIY Valentine's Day Flower ArrangementThe month of love, chocolate (my fave), and flowers is here! Instead of sending a traditional bouquet of flowers this year, switch things up and create your own! I’m sharing the simple tutorial for this DIY Valentine’s Day flower arrangement today, and after you see how easy it is to create, you’ll be making one for your significant other and all of your besties too!

I’m all about ease lately, so this DIY is right up my alley and the perfect project to fit into my schedule. Anyone else have a super busy week like me?! Managing your schedules can be complicated, but don’t stress about Valentine’s Day and making it perfect! You can make it meaningful without going overboard or driving yourself crazy!

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