There are so many reasons to have a celebration; birthdays, engagements, a new baby…which only name a few. For many, religious milestones are very much an important reason to celebrate life. For many Catholics, the first of several celebrations on their religious path, is their Christening, or often referred to as Baptism. It isn’t usually…
Formal Save the Dates with Basic Invite & Your Top Etiquette Questions Answered
We’re nearing the end of peak engagement season, with Valentine’s Day unofficially marking the end of this popular proposal time. If you became engaged over the holidays, Congratulations!! Now the fun begins! Once you’ve gotten the important things out of the way; choosing the venue, finalizing the wedding date and securing those important vendors, the…
A Beauty Boutique Garden Party || Olivia’s 4th Birthday Celebration
Summer’s end is officially here for the year, but before it’s truly gone I’m sharing this fun, colorful and oh so pretty birthday garden party I styled for a cherished clients, one of the darling Alves’ sisters. At the end of winter we had Delia’s balloon and teepee filled boho fete, and now we have Olivia’s…
Wedding Planning Essentials : Preparing for Unexpected Wedding Costs
via 100 layer Cake Did you know that Autumn has surpassed the Spring/Summer to become the most popular season to get married?? That’s right, couples are now choosing cooler months to tie the knot, especially those looking to have outdoor elements on their big day, knowing the weather is more tolerable than hot summer months….
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…
A Bit of Sparkle, A Dashing of Pink & Balloons Galore! | Delia’s 2nd Birthday
Dream catchers, teepees, and balloons galore…that was Delia’s 2nd birthday celebration. Or as I like to call it, a magical pink sparkly fête!! We didn’t want to make things too “girly”, instead we kept things sweet, light and anything but traditional! Thanks to JD Photography for capturing all the shiny details… I love these Minted…
Mood Board : An Effortless Al Fresco European Cafe | End of Summer Party
“Há uma música do povo. Nem sei dizer se é um fado. Que ouvindo há um ritmo novo, no ser que tenho guardado…É uma simples melodia. Das que se aprendem a viver.” Há Uma Música Do Povo – Mariza ….“There’s a song from the people. I’m not too sure if it’s a Fado. Once listened, there’s a new…
How To : Caring For Fresh Cut Flowers at Home & the Prettiest Colorful Floral Centerpiece DIY
The flowers are blooming! Gardens brimming with colorful pretties, summer gatherings, parties and festive weddings, this time of year being surrounded by fresh flowers is the norm, and one of my favorite things about it. It’s enviable we’ll be bringing fresh cut blooms into our homes this summer whether from the garden or leftover centerpiece…
5 Globally Inspired Charcuterie Board Ideas
It’s no real surprise I love a good charcuterie board as an entertainer at heart and Portuguese too. We love our cheese, we dedicate our afternoon snack/meal to it with some good bread or fruit. It makes the perfect menu opener or a filling enough platter to serve on its own when entertaining. And since…
Wedding Planning Essentials : How to Write a Thoughtful Wedding Card
There aren’t many tasks we have to take on when attending a wedding, but there are a few that, no matter the wedding theme, guests must do. Most importantly you must RSVP to the couple by the date marked on their invitation, then comes the fun stuff, like picking out your perfect look and selecting…