Year: 2008

by Kimberly

Tunes for your party

[photo via martha] Hauntingly bedecked house? Check. Fabulous costume? Check. Tempting menu? Wickedly clever invitations sent? Check. All you need now is some great party music to send your Halloween soiree over the top, whether for grown ups, kiddos or both. Some potential additions to your playlist: Superstition, Stevie Wonder Thriller, Michael Jackson Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon Somebody’s Watchin Me, Rockwell Dead Man’s Party, Oingo Boingo I Put a Spell on You, Screamin Jay Hawkins Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra or…
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by AmySharp

Back to basics Halloween Fun for kiddos

I want to throw an amazing Halloween party next year! I am waiting till my youngest is two and will be into it a bit more, but I want it to be traditional and old school! I love going to parties and I appreciate all the effort that parents put into making things just so, but sometimes I like a party where there is an old galvanized tub full of apples and the kids can dunk their heads and be…
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by Kimberly

Seasonal decor, simplified

Pumpkins make me happy. All shapes, sizes and hues. That said, I don’t decorate just for Halloween, but for the entire autumnal season.  Unfortunately, I’m a gal of limited skill in the craftiness department. Therefore, with a smattering of pumpkins and some ribbon, I’m all set October through Thanksgiving.  Perfect for a mantle, centerpiece or entry table. Mine happen to reside across my piano. For a bit of glamour, try coating  your pumpkins with a gold or silver metallic spray-paint…
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by AmySharp

Carnival Birthday Party

My cousin Erin had her daughter Willow’s fifth birthday party over the weekend. She threw Willow a Carnival Party and I thought I would share the adorable party with you! It is a good theme for boys or girls and can be done extravagant or very frugal. It was great for outdoors but could be staged inside too. It all started with an invitation that held the fabulous old school tickets for the carnival! My son loved holding the tickets…
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by AmySharp

Sweet Ideas!

OK. I love Sweet Paul. Do you? If you don’t read his blog- get thee over there now.He always has swoon worthy photos and ideas form his life as a fabulous food and interior stylist.I love the recent holiday party he styled for a magazine. He said he wanted to do something fun and kiddy!I love this. So simple and so perfect. The photos are by Colin Cooke.This sweet partyscape could be for a birthday or a holiday party! Do…
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by AmySharp

Halloween Party for the Big Kids!

Halloween is this week and I found these amazing photographs over at Country Living that were shot by Ryan Benyi – a photographer that I have had the honor of meeting as he is BFF with a good friend of mine. His photographs make me swoon! I love the way this party is set up and would be really easy to recreate in a wooded area or a backyard. I like the idea of having a Halloween party for the…
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by Allison

amy sharp.

I’m really excited about this week because #1: I’m in a hotel in Huntington Beach, California with my family for a little R&R;, which means I’m spending lots of time at the ocean with my babies, which means I’m all sorts of happy right now. #2: When we head back home we’re driving through Vegas and we get to take the kids to F.A.O. Shwarz for the first time, and I can’t wait to see their faces as we walk…
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by Allison

paper shouts giveaway winner!

Audrey wins! She said: I love them all, but if I have to choose..I guess I would go with Holiday Swirls. Congratulations Audrey on winning the Paper Shouts Giveaway. That extra entry you got from blogging about it helped you win a $50 gift card! Email me your info A.S.A.P. so you can get started on your holiday cards. A big thank you to Paper Shouts for hosting the giveaway! And thanks to everyone who entered. Don’t worry if you…
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by Kimberly

Cleaning tips you want, eh?

Well, cleaning tips I’ve got. Clean is a concept near and dear to my heart. I really love for my environment to be neat and fresh and clean. My home may not always be immaculate and pristine (I have a toddler, and a husband after all) but heaven forbid it ever be considered, ahem, dirty. Most of the time, anyway. I thought I knew a thing or two about cleaning until my husband presented this book to me as a…
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