Joyful Joyful #11: Put a Ribbon on the Wreath (put it on the wreath, put it on the wreath)

Okay, this is funny: I just wrote: “Anyone know what song the title is from? First one to comment and tell me gets a high 5″ and then I shortly thereafter realized that I said pretty much the EXACT same thing on last year’s post about wreaths. Oh well, it’s a good song
One [...]

Joyful Joyful #4: Advent Calendars

Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas traditions was my family’s advent calendar. It was a big cloth banner hanging on the wall- each pocket held a mini candy cane. I loved grabbing the candy cane out of the pocket each day on my way to school. Last year, I bought materials to make one, [...]

Joyful Joyful #2: Christmas Cards Ideas, part two

Last week, we featured some super cute Christmas cards from Posh Paperie. Today, I am back with some more favorites as well as some DIY tips.
First up, a few of my favorites from Hello Lucky!’s holiday line. This company makes some of the cutest wedding invitations around and I am a huge fan so I [...]

Announcing: The Joyful Joyful Etsy Shop!!

I have so much fun crafting little things for my seasonal parties, showers and weddings, that I decided to give selling them on Etsy a try! I am excited to announce the Joyful Joyful Shop!

I currently have some paper leaves, similar to what I have used for my fall parties, listed in addition to a [...]

A Vintage Train Birthday Party

My son is in love with choo choos- any shape, any size, and color. He just goes nuts! So, for his second birthday party, there was no other option for a theme. I had so much fun creating this party and, more importantly, my son absolutely loved every minute of it! Be warned- this is [...]

Seasonal Season Parties: Fall Party 2009

It is finally feeling like Fall in Southern California (except for the 90 degree weather this weekend!)- as I look outside my window, I can see the wind blowing our tree and causing sweet little leaves to fall onto our front lawn. I am wearing a sweater and have already eaten some pumpkin pie. There [...]

Anthropologie Vintage Picnic Bicycle Inspired Table Design

This past summer, I had the privilege of collaborating with LaVonne of Adorations Botanical Artistry on a tablescape for San Diego Style Weddings magazine. The issue is out on newsstands now, so I am excited to share our sweet, simple and charming design.
Jen of Green Wedding Shoes was so wonderful to feature our shoot on [...]

Fall decor ideas

It finally feels like fall today here in Southern California. I know that it will be summertime again by the end of the week, but I am enjoying the gloomy skies, cool breeze and even a few leaves falling in my front yard.
Since I am loving the weather so much, I thought I would share [...]