Lemon & Lime Event Design

Nothing too crazy for this week’s Sunday Funday…just sit back, relax, and have a…  

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You can be the most popular family member at Easter if you bring the ingredients for PEEPS s’mores!

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Easter is less than a week away, so if you haven’t figured out how to decorate your Easter eggs yet this year, here are a few trendy and fun DIY projects you can tackle. Happy decorating!  watercolor eggs tutorial  gold leaf eggs tutorial  sprinkle eggs tutorial  family photo eggs tutorial  

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The lovely ladies over at the Wedding Chicks blog put together this amazing spring/easter table arrangement! Check out the step-by-step directions and finished product on their blog!

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Haven’t had anything GREEN today yet? Check out this cute shamrock ice cream jell-o dessert! You can find the recipe here!

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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow we wanted to feature a few ideas highlighting the everyone’s favorite color of the day (or week for some people!). Even though Emerald is the Pantone color of the year, you want to make sure to use the color in a way classy and beautiful way…you don’t want [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, but it’s not too late to decorate your home or plan a quick party! Here are some décor ideas to get you inspired. DIY vases and framed print paper ring garlands drink and dessert bar  

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Thanks to the Glitter Guide for posting about this tasty drink. Don’t judge if I go make one for breakfast! Click on the link for the recipe!

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I had some fun searching around on Etsy today in search of Valentines! Check out these options below! You can support small businesses and get adorable cards! You’re the only fish in the sea for me! I love you SMORE every day! I love you! I love you 365 days a year. I mustache you [...]

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Some cute diy ideas for valentines day! check out the directions and ideas here!

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Holiday cards get more beautiful every year thanks to talented designers, minted.com, and the slew of other amazing paper websites. They are so pretty I can’t throw them away…. but what to do with them? iHeart Organizing featured this amazing idea I had to share! I’ll be doing this for sure!

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2012 is almost over and as I sit here and reminisce about the past year I couldn’t be more proud of how far we’ve come here at lemon & lime event design! But nothing is ever perfect and we always strive to be the best, in our business and in our personal lives, so it’s [...]

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Thank you Pizzzazzerie for sharing this awesome DIY! Make your own confetti champagne flutes! So simple and totally chic. Courtney, the blogger, even used an adhesive vinyl for the dots to make sticking them even easier. Choose a color that fits with your party theme and go for it! For full instructions on how to [...]

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Leave it to real simple to come up with 100 ideas for leftover holiday items that may be lying around your house! check out the full list here! 

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Looking for a fun family activity to do the night before christmas? Frank and I hit up some GREAT sites last night…after we stopped and got hot chocolate from Dunkin’ Donuts of course! Here are a few ideas for our Baltimore area readers! Frank heard about a house the has their lights synced with the [...]

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You may remember a few weeks ago we did a post about this awesome blog – Dress for the Wedding. I’ve since become a liiiiittle obsessed with following them and just had to pass along their look for a fabulous ensemble for the holidays! I love the idea of wearing a gorgeous red dress but [...]

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I’ve been baking now for two weeks and I’ve learned the lesson to get all of your baking out-of-the-way in one day so you don’t have cookies and dough sitting around taunting you for weeks. Here are 20 guilt-free cookies ideas thanks to the Taste of Home!

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Hosting this year’s holiday dinner? Spruce up your standard decor with some festive pieces with supplies you already have at home! Dress up your dinning room chairs with color coordinating sashes! Help your guests identify which glass is theirs by placing various colored ribbon on the stem of each glass. For extra flare add a [...]

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With yesterday’s horrible tragedy… many of us feel hopeless of anything we can do to help. On Instagram earlier today I saw that designer, Emily Ley, posted random act of kindness and bought a Kitchen Aid mixer for a waitress who has 5 kids whom she had met last week. I was touched by her post and [...]

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Who doesn’t love rudolph? Check out these ideas from the celebration shoppe!

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Hello holiday cookies, cocktails, and delicious party food! Afraid you’re going to binge during this celebratory season? Guard yourself with these helpful tips from Women’s Health Magazine before you set out to your next party.  Sip Smartly With alcohol, the goal is to keep both your calories and your buzz under control.  A single shot [...]

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I thought these holiday cookies were fun and different. Check out Bakerella’s blog for the full step-by-step how to!

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I love anything cable knit print… and these days they have just about everything from picture frames and vases to ornaments (may have a few of those!). I loved this diy sweater wreath from one fab day! You could put your own personal spin to the wreath with ribbon color, jingle bells, all the fun holiday jazz.

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In search of some unique holiday gift ideas? Check out Etsy’s gift guide! Everybody loves getting gifts, but something from Etsy has the extra perk of being almost one of a kind. It’s great to have easy access to all of the talented crafters and designers out there at the click of a button. Choose [...]

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thanks to real simple…here are some fun and creative hostness gift ideas!  

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Nothing says welcome to my holiday party like a lovely wreath on the door (inside or out!).. check out a few options below!

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With tomorrow being the first day of December I am super excited for all of the upcoming parties! Lucky for us, I found the perfect site for delicious holiday beverages to be served at your holiday bash. Here are just a few of my favorites… Winter Wonderland Ingredients: 2 oz Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka 1 oz [...]

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ahhh! one of my favorite things about the holidays is sending and receiving holiday cards! Here are some fun wants to display them… I’m setting up my ribbon display tonight!

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OH MY GOODNESS! Talk about perfect party snack! So it’s not exactly healthy but hey at least it involves fruit! Hellloooooooo apple nachos! So while you’re feasting on Thanksgiving leftovers whip up a batch of these for dessert! Ingredients 4 large apples, sliced 35 large marshmallows 1/4 cup butter 35 caramels 1 Tbsp evaporated milk [...]

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happy thanksgiving!! here are a few of our favorite thanksgiving tables via pinterest! We had the most amazing clients in 2012….we miss working with you all so much!

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So you made it through the wedding and now you’re playing Thanksgiving party host to your new family…good luck! Every couple could use a few tips on hosting their first big holiday feast so we’ve scoured the web to find you some great advice! 1. Make minitrips to avoid one huge, exhausting shopping trip. Create [...]

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I’ve been really excited to share this recipe which I get to take credit for. Not that it took Einstein to figure it out…but it’s amazing! All you will need is: sugar-free/fat-free cheesecake pudding mix skim milk libby’s pure pumpkin (in a can) athens mini fillo shells cinnamon + pumpkin spice fat-free reddi whip  Make the [...]

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With the holidays approaching I have suddenly felt the urge to use glitter…on everything! So before I put glitter on my dog I figured I would do a little research for ideas and BOOM I found this fun article geared towards EXACTLY what I was looking for - 43 DIY Ways To Add Some Much-Needed Sparkle [...]

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How cute are these? They don’t look too horribly diffucult to make either! Perfect for thanksgiving! Check out the step-by-step directions here!

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Holy delicious recipe from Lauren’s Latest  blog..OREO PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE! With Halloween only a few days away you may want to start thinking about a special little treat to make. And what better day to try it than Sunday before the crazy work week begins?! Halloween Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecakes makes 12 individual cheesecakes Ingredients: 1-8 oz. package cream [...]

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It can’t get much easier or cuter, than this! I think I’ll make some tonight! Thanks Crafting Chicks!

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Halloween will be here soon which means every home, office, friends houses and store will be loaded up with candy! While it’s OK to have a few pieces of candy for Halloween, even the smaller versions add up quickly in calories/points/sugar/you name it. Why not make some to share that you don’t need to feel [...]

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It’s that time of year where we’re pumpkin obsessed! Check out some ideas below for decorating your pumpkins. Who carves anymore? ha, kidding, I still love carving!

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October is breast cancer awareness month and what better way to celebrate than to buy the lovely bride-to-be, birthday girl, bachlorette, your bridesmaids, or any special women in your life gifts that raise money for breast cancer reasearch! Below are tons of options ranging from $5-$150! Take a look! Big or small..we NEED to save [...]

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Throwing one last bash to end the summer? Try out some of these tasty labor day  themed cocktails! Labor Day Lounger  Ingredients: 4 ounces Jalapeño-Infused Camarena Silver Tequila* 3 ounces Fresh-Squeezed Blood Orange Juice 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice 2 ounces Orange Liqueur Orange Peel for Garnis Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine jalapeño-infused Camarena [...]

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Happy Memorial Day! A HUGE thanks to all of the men and women who have or are currently serving our country… this day is for you! We also wanted to share this amazing video of a soldier who surprised his fiance by coming home this Memorial Day!  

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Two days until Mother’s day! While we figure many of our readers are women… please forward to the men in your life! If you still need presents for your mom, mother-in-law, or grandma though.. here are some ideas that can be created by Sunday!

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A few cinco de mayo ideas to get the creative juices flowing for the weekend!

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Cinco de Mayo is in a few days and if you don’t want to crush your healthy lifestyle with sugary drinks and high calorie foods then check out some of these delicious alternatives. And why celebrate alone? This festive holiday is on a Saturday so why not throw a party! Your guests will never know [...]

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happy easter from lemon & lime event design! We hope you had a great day with family and friends. Although most of your eggs have already been dyed and decorated, we’re definitely putting this on the list for next year! Using the “cute tape” and other similar brands to decorate eggs. How adorable and not [...]

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If you’re trying to be strong this Easter season, look no further than the sugar free candy aisle. These days just about every kind of candy has a sugar free version (or something similar) so you can stay on track with your diet and still enjoy the joy that is an Easter Basket. Russell Stover [...]

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Thanks to Tom Kat Studio for sharing pictures of these cute bunny and lamb cookies! make them this weekend!

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So, Easter is in a week (what?!?!) and if you are just realizing this like I am then you probably need to whip up some fun little decorations to acknowledge the holiday is here (hopefully you were smart enough to take down your Christmas decorations already!). Here are two of my favorite fun and simple [...]

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While April Fools isn’t a big holiday for parities, it’s definitely one you can have some fun with. Trick your friends, co-workers or kids with the foods below! See if they have any idea what they are biting into. All of the recipes can Be found on the Party Pinching website.  Chili?  Noope! Chocolate cake [...]

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Easter is usually all about the pastels…but sometimes it’s fun to do something a little different. I love this Easter spread from Party Inspirations that works in the glitter and a bright red and chooses two main colors instead of the whole pastel rainbow. Those Aussie’s sure have a great eye

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Easter is just a few weeks away! Everyone is obsesed with chalkboard paint…but did you think to use it on your eggs? This idea would also be adorable on your table for place settings. Thanks Oh Lovely Day!

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I may not be Irish but I would consider pretending to be if that meant I could pull off an event like this for myself! Staged by Event Styling by Shawna and  Katie Cassidy Photography, this great scene was featured on Style Me Pretty this week and it’s obvious why! From glittery escort cords to the uniquely chic [...]

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If you’re hosting a st. patty’s day party this weekend, here are some fun last minute ideas… St. Patty’s day cookies! Check out the recipie!  Not quite Easter, but start celebrating with some green peeps! Pizza perfect for the holiday! Have fun with food dye and stickers for your guests cups: I’m not a big [...]

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Holy cupcake recipe!!! These cupcakes couldn’t be more perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party! Looking for something to do today? Try whipping up a batch of Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes courtesy of Brown Eyed Baker! Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes – makes about 24 cupcakes INGREDIENTS For the Cupcakes: 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup unsalted [...]

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Ok, so maybe the whole fake mustache thing is getting overplayed but I LOVE these St. Patty’s day straws! These orange mustache and green clover straws are perfect for your party drinks. I got a set of each at Target and am wishing I stocked up on a few more!

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We’re loving green this week, but we also like saving green…check out these free st. patty’s day printables. Thanks to the cake events blog for creating them!  They look great with gold ribbon on top a box of treats or tied to a bottle of beer

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Love green but don’t know how to incorporate it into your wedding or event? Pick a color to pair with the green and find a nice balance. Bring the colors together in the flowers, the dresses, table accents, invitations, anything you’re little heart desires.  Check out  some of our favorite color combos!  PINK NAVY BLUE [...]

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Are you and your sweetie getting married on Valentine’s Day? Or looking for a way to incorporate some cute ideas to represent the holiday of love? How about some of these festive options! Color me pink (and red!) Sweet treats! Nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like rich pink and red flowers…and a kiss of course! I [...]

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happy valentines day to you! we wanted to celebrate the holiday with a lovely display of all sorts of valentines day pictures! enjoy your day! xo lemon & lime      

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Looks like a hershey kiss right? A nice giant piece of chocolate…. (pretend you didn’t see the cupcake text up there). It’s a cupcake! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Check out the recipe via tomkat studio! 

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I found these heart candle jars on the I love this… blog! Too cute and simple. You could also fill with candy hearts or other small treats to give on valentines day! These could also be used for table decor at weddings or even for the favor!

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How sweet is this Valentine’s Day party table?! The team at Project Nursery did a great job. I love that some of the items are so easy to make…I never would’ve thought it could be as simple has carving a small heart into an apple. The table is both fun AND healthy!!

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Party Inspirations posted these photos the other day and I just had to share them. How adorable! Perfect for valentine’s day, a wedding shower, baby shower or even little girls birthday party. I want to print out the pictures and hang them on my wall

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If you’ve never had a whoopie pie before then you need to try one, NOW! I’ve made them in the past, and although they don’t come out as awesome looking as I’d like, they are still mighty delicious. In honor of Valentine’s Day next week I’d like to share a red velvet recipe with you, [...]

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I used to love going to the store and picking out my Valentine’s Day cards as a kid. So many options….Rainbow Bright, Snoopy, Barbie, ones with candy, ugh the options were endless! As an adult, I haven’t really stuck to the tradition of sending out cards but after seeing these I just might have to! [...]

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Here are some adorable ideas for valentines for your kids to bring to their classroom. I think they are cute for any age though!

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Valentine’s Day will be here in a few short weeks!! Our friend Kara from Kara’s Cakery (in Baltimore) has her amazing valentine’s day cake pops up on her etsy shop! For 10 adorable, tasty and even wrapped with a cute ribbon cake pops, it’s only $22 plus shipping (they can be shipped anywhere!). Whether it’s [...]

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Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it and I just loved the delicateness of these beautiful valentine’s day cookies. Check out Nadia’s Cookies on etsy to order! These would be great for a valentine’s day party, a girls night, or even a birthday party in february. I may send one to my grandma, [...]

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Not a fan of watching football all day? Try this yummy and fun recipe to pass the time. We’ve all heard about cake pops (and their amaziness!) so why not try a rice krispy pop! The directions are pretty simple and you can use a cookie cutter of any shape for the final pop. Change [...]

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Happy New Year friends, we hope you all had a fabulous evening! So I have to ask…what are your resolutions? Each year I set out to make this one better than the last. As a kid I remember thinking I’ll just be nicer to my siblings, then I got older and it was all about [...]

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If you have any left over tissue paper.. grab some scissors or a die cut and make your own confetti. Target, Wal-Mart, etc may still have some of these sequins ornaments left, if not, pick up a pack of regular ornaments (probably on sale for $1.00 by now) and cover them with glitter and some [...]

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Trying to figure out a fun and low key way to celebrate the new year with your little ones tomorrow night? Here are a few ideas we found on the Parenting Squad. 1. Make a Calendar Get creative with your kids and make a calendar for the New Year. Make one on the computer featuring [...]

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Here are a few “must have’s” from crate&barrel for your new years eve party! Lots of fun and shiny things for drinks!

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Time to pop the bubbly! Just thinking about New Year’s Eve makes me thirsty, but I don’t want to throw all of my daily calories into liquid deliciousness. Here are a some tasty options that are just as good, if not better, than calorie packed beverages. Pear Crumble Champagne Fizz –  Per serving: 170 cal, [...]

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Are you over the crazy party scene for New Year’s Eve? Throw an awesome bash at your house without having to deal with a cover charge and long lines for the bathroom. Use a sparkly tablecloth, like the one below,  to give the table a glamourous look. If you can’t find a tablecloth like this [...]

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All of the gift tags picked over at target? or want to avoid the lines? Head over to Lowes or Home Depot and pick up some paint samples to make these cute gift tags. So easy and free!

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In case you didn’t know, Christmas is in two days. If you still need to spruce up a section of your house, I have a great idea that only requires Hurst Ham Peas, a styrofoam wreath and tacky glue! It’s been warm all around the country, so go outside, or in your garage. If you want [...]

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You’re lookin at your table and it’s OK, but needs a little something. Guests are coming in a few hours, so you don’t have much time. Tons of places have mini stockings these days, so run out (good luck in traffic) and pick up a pack of them to put the silverware in on each [...]

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Happy 3rd Day of Hanukkah! Here are some fun ways to dress up your evening.

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So guests are coming in three days and you still have rotting pumpkins on your porch. We’ve featured this before, but here is a different spin (also hanging up in my house right now). Ribbon + ornaments (you can get a tin of them at micheals for $7) = decorations!

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Bummed you didn’t get a tree this year and want to throw something together before Sunday or a holiday party next week?  If you’re a book lover, check out this idea. Even if you just have 10-15 books you could make this work!

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Giving a gift card this year and want to spice it up instead of using a boring envelope? Check out this idea thanks to one charming party! What You Need Jar with lid (we used empty salsa and olive jars) Gift Card Small Embellishment Hot Glue Gun Glitter Ribbon Water Newspaper 1. Wash the lid [...]

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Hanukkah starts tomorrow and if you’re looking for a few recipes to serve, here are two that sound tasty. Rugelach Makes about 22 rugelach| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 55m Ingredients 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 15-ounce package refrigerated piecrusts (such as Pillsbury) 1/3 cup apricot jam Directions Heat oven to 400° F. Sprinkle the work surface with 1 tablespoon of the [...]

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As a kid I never cared what my presents were wrapped in, I only wanted to rip them open as fast as humanly possibly so I could get to the good stuff. Nowadays I have more of an appreciation for these gift covers and have been trying to find some fun and different ways to [...]

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As holiday activities peak this week I cannot help but share more delicious recipes that you all can incorporate into your parties. I just might have to make these for my annual New Year’s Eve trip with friends. Bring on the elastic waistband pants friends…YUM!!! Cake Batter Fudge Snowman Cookies

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Heading to a holiday party this weekend? Be the talk of the evening with this delicious eggnog recipe by Paula Dean. Don’t worry, there’s no butter in this beverage…just bourbon. Servings: 8 to 10 servings Prep Time: 20 min Ingredients 1/2 pint Bourbon 1 pint heavy cream 4 pints milk 3/4 cup sugar 6 eggs, [...]

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Celebrate National Cupcake Day by checking out these cute cupcakes! Perfect for any holiday event!

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awesome use of globes…. snowmen! cupcakes, upside down Reece’s cups and pretzels? ornament dessert! what a cute gift for your child’s teacher! easy to make too and the kids can help! paint samples as gift tags for presents! I’m doing this for sure… still need a few more decorations? jazz up kleenex boxes with peppermints, [...]

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Spruce up your holiday drinks! These are my favorite….! Anything could be on top of these grapes! A star, tree, ornament, etc. Jelly beans are at the bottom of the drink with green sugar sprinkles on top! A holiday twist on your bloody marys! A quick and cheap trip to michael’s can make your beer [...]

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In the past we’ve used candy canes as a treat, on top of presents, or even on the tree. Below are additional creative uses for one of our favorite holiday candies. Candy canes + cake pops + hot chocolate? Your guests may not be able to drink it do to the extreme cuteness. Leave it [...]

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The Bakerella team is too talented! Love the use of gum drops too…ideal for a holiday party favor.

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Clearly I love planning parties but I totally understand the stress and anxiety that come with it. The next two weekends are going to be jam packed with holiday parties and I cannot help to be both excited and nervous at the same time! If you are getting ready to be the hostess with the [...]

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Thanks to Real Simple for these… well.. real simple holiday decorating ideas! Love them… bows and a styrofoam wreath! um, adorable.. and would take 3 mintues. styrofoam ball covered in lights! Grab a woden letter and some spruce!

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The below cookies are such a fun spin on gingerbread cookies! The snowmen cookies are adorable, too! Can you imagine these on a holiday dessert table? Check out the step-by-step instructions on Bakerella’s blog!

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Want to make your gifts stand out from the rest? Or need a few extra decorating ideas for your upcoming holiday party? or need a cute favor? Well then “cute tape” is a great option. We’ve written about cute tape before, but this holiday blog edition will really get the creative juices flowing! Thanks to [...]

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Now that Thanksgiving is over it’s time to move on (officially!) to our favorite December celebrations! Looking for some fun activities to do with the family but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Baltimore has launched their “It’s A Waterfront Life” event series with lots of fun (and some free!) events around the city. [...]

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The holiday’s are here! I’m sure we’ll be seeing tons of new creative decorating and food ideas at all of our holiday events thanks to websites like Pinterest and the master minds at Real Simple. From snowmen out of marshmallows and reindeer out of nutter butter bars to m&m’s cupcake wreaths, it seems every year we [...]

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If you’re playing host all weekend, you know your guests are going to be hungry when they get back from black friday shenanigans. Mix up your Thanksgiving leftovers with the recipes below that use what’s already taking over your fridge. Thanks to our friends at Serious Eats for the ideas! Browned Butter Cranberry Muffins » Leftover [...]

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