It’s Christmas in May! I just finished working with a very special client on a fabulous project in Boston. Part of the project involved decorating a tree for Christmas. I will wait to share the whole project with you once I have better photos, but here is a quick preview of the tree!
More soon…
Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. Start thinking now about the perfect gift for mom. You may want to consider putting together a special Martha Stewart-inspired Spa Basket for her. Include special soaps, a candle, plush towels, a healthy snack… get creative!
Mother's Day spa gift basket by Martha Stewart
The new Williams-Sonoma catalog came in the mail today. I fell in love with this Easter table setting — especially the egg topiary trees. I think they would be fairly easy to make, but they are also available on their website with either ivory or robin’s egg blue eggs.
Williams-Sonoma Easter Table
Do you remember making papier mache projects as a kid? One of my favorite projects was making a globe by papering a balloon. Ah, the memories. Ah, the glue everywhere.
Here’s a papier mache project for grown ups and kids alike — papier mache nests to hold dyed Easter eggs. Aren’t they so pretty?
papier mache nests via Country Living
I can’t believe Easter is just around the corner. Every year I try to pull together little Easter baskets for my husband and me. This year, I am tempted to make these adorable Easter treats instead. Check out the instructions on Everything Fabulous.
Cathal Armstrong's menu via Epicurious
One of my favorite restaurants in the DC area is Restaurant Eve. I particularly love going for lunch and every time I do I leave so satisfied. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.
Behind all great restaurants are great chefs and Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve is no exception. That’s why when I found this Irish feast on Epicurious designed by him specifically for St Patrick’s Day I couldn’t resist sharing it. Doesn’t it look delicious?!
How does one say “Bon Appetit” in Irish?!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here is a sweet DIY project to create a paper heart wreath. A heart-shaped punch from a craft supply store is critical for this one!
paper heart wreath via Better Homes & Gardens
At our recent New Year’s Day brunch, we set out a bellini bar for our guests to enjoy. Bellinis are a perfect brunch beverage and setting up a make-your-own bellini station allows guests to create the drink to their taste.
I followed Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for the fruit purées and offered peach, strawberry, and blueberry. A note to those who may wish to try this — blueberry was not very popular! I’d suggest blood orange or lemon as an alternative.
Set out a little sign indicating what the bar is and how to create the drink, and put labels in front of each purée so guests know what they are pouring. Many thanks to Jennifer Olmstead of Deleted Space Creative for the design of the sign and labels.
Cheers!
I hosted a little New Year’s Day brunch at my house to welcome in 2012. I had a lot of fun putting it together — especially the dessert bar. The bar included chocolate-cinnamon mocha cake, pistachio cake, pumpkin spice cake, pizzelles, coconut macaroons, rosemary lemon bars, cafe au lait pudding, and banana pudding with.
Thanks to Ellinée, you can make New Year’s Eve party hats just in time for the big night. These look simple to make — and so festive!
free party hat printables from Ellinée
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