Many of us desert dwellers daydream of the soft crashing waves and ocean breeze as we make it through our hottest summer months. In fact, the coast it's where most of go to escape our summer heat. I think this may hold true for a lot of people who don't live by the water, so it's not far-fetched that you might see coastal themed parties all over the country. On a recent family trip to Maui, I found myself in a tiny home decor store in the hippie beach town of Pa'ia. They carried some of the ...
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A 75th Birthday Wine Tasting Party
When I discussed options with my mom about her upcoming 75th birthday, she wanted to celebrate with her good friends and do something original. That's when we came up with the idea of a ladies-only wine tasting party! I planned a wine-themed al fresco affair, complete with small bites to compliment each course, and set out to coordinate the decor. Meanwhile, Mom put together a list of 24 of her closest, and long-time (70 years!) friends to help ring in 75 with a bang. The ...
Create a Spooky Fun Halloween Tabletop
Halloween is such a fun time of year, and it's is my husband's favorite holiday! It's no surprise that we have amassed an alarming amount of spooky fun decorations for the scarefest he likes to create each year. On Halloween night, our oldest son sits motionless in a chair in the front yard while wearing a horrible mask. The candy bowl rests in his lap, daring the bravest of brave souls to reach in. Those who do are always generously rewarded with sugary goodness, and this always gets lots of ...