On Sunday my cousin and I hosted our 2nd Annual Holiday Fundraiser Party. Last year, we wrapped holiday gifts for children in the local foster care system, and this year we decided to gift Thanksgiving meal baskets for a few families in much need. Come November 1st the holidays quickly kick in, and while we…
Caramel Pumpkin Pie
Good ole pumpkin pie. Some are all about it, some will eat it if served but that’s about it, and then the rest simply don’t care for it. It’s definitely an acquired taste, not an instant crowd pleaser like apple pie. But for some time, before the holidays get real busy, I had been craving…
Heirloom Gourds are the New Autumn
It’s October, you know what that means … it’s officially GOURD season!! Haven’t you noticed that these beautiful heirloom varieties of pumpkins and squashes, so unique and wildly picture perfect are what Autumn is all about. Move over classic orange Sugar Pies, and say Hello to decorating for the season with an array of stunners…
Autumn Vibes : Deep Golden & Naturally Earthy // Moodboard
I’m bringing out all my absolute favorite colors in full force this Autumn!! These colors have been screaming at me as of late, and calling me to embrace them this season. They’re definitely not classic Autumn, but if I could describe the feeling of this season using just the colors you would find in nature, these…
Classic Apple Pie
Is there anything more American than Apple Pie?? This simple dessert is as classic as it gets, and pretty much the epitome of Autumn. No surprise, Apple Pie is also the most popular pie in America! But even the classics like Apple Pie aren’t all made the same way. Some stick to traditional cinnamon, while others…
An Effortless Al Fresco “Fado” Garden Party || A Farewell to Summer
Each event I do is special, but some are just a bit more special than others and this one, inspired by al fresco cafes and Fado, celebrated 6o years of life for the person who builds and assists me in making almost all my creative event ideas into reality. And it was one of the…
Lovely Easter Ideas to Kick Off Spring Entertaining with ProFlowers
Spring has officially begun! And although most of the country is experiencing un-Spring like weather, there are a few approaching holidays getting us excited for this colorful season. There are certain holidays we associate with the changing of the seasons — Thanksgiving with the end of autumn, Christmas with the start of winter and Memorial…
Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Whipped Chocolate Raspberry Buttercream
There is one universal way to anyone’s heart, and that’s with food! Who would really pass up a home cooked meal or cake baked out of love, no one. Cooking dinner with your love or baking cookies with your kids is always an intimate, personal and fun way to celebrate Valentine’s day. Along with roses,…
A Modern Boho French Macaron Inspired Valentine’s Day Styling At Home
This week and month is all about Love. Though everyday should be one to celebrate and spread as much love as possible, it is always nice to do a little something sweet and pretty to truly show someone how much you love them, and even yourself. Celebrating Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be a stressful…
Our Festive Gift Wrap & Give Back Holiday Party for Foster Children
2017 was a rough year, on so many levels for the world, but the things that hit home to me where the numerous natural disasters that devastated millions throughout the world, including right outside all my family’s lands in Portugal. This season I felt the immediate urge and need to give back. I may have…
