Pink makes everything prettier! For this year’s holiday tablescape, I went for mixed metallics with a pop of fuchsia. I wanted to try an unconventional color scheme and challenge myself to think beyond traditional Christmas colors....
Winter is coming! We all enjoyed entertaining outdoors this year, but temps are dropping and it’s getting trickier to celebrate big and small events outside. In many places, al fresco celebrations can still work in the cooler months — you just need to get crafty...
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I always spend way too much time looking for gifts because I need to find the perfect thing for each person on my list. Gift giving can be so stressful, so I tried to make it easier for...
There’s always something to be thankful for — even in 2020! This year, I’m grateful that I was able to come home to North Carolina earlier than usual due to my flexible schedule. Besides spending extra time with my family, another major bonus is that...
Football Sundays are huge in our house! We always watch the Carolina Panthers games, and we love to have friends over to join in on the fun. It’s also an excuse to treat myself to all the good snacks, including these cute cookies. I’ve made these...
The year we’ve all been waiting for! We’re inching closer to 2021, and I’m hoping it will bring more weddings and the return of larger celebrations. As a professional event planner and a 2021 bride (I postponed my original August date), I’m sharing my predictions...
Today we’re talking all about the first look and why I’m totally for it! There’s an old superstition that says it’s bad luck for a couple to see each other before the ceremony. These days, though, more and more couples are ditching this tradition in favor...
Spice up your Friendsgiving decorations this year with these cute and affordable Amazon finds. All these items are perfect for anyone wanting to pull together a polished celebration at the last minute. ...
No dancing? No mingling? These Covid-19 rules might sound like a major bummer, but you can still throw an amazing event. You just need to get a little bit creative. If your state has strict laws about what you can do at gatherings, use this...
As an event planner, I regularly oversee the clean-up portion of parties. After the guests have gone and the lights are out, you would be truly astonished by the amount of garbage left behind. From food to flowers, it pains me to have to trash...