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I love how everyone is filling their flower vases with all kinds of objects these days.  You can use basically any kind of candy, we found out at Easter.  All you need are two similarly shaped vases (one narrower than the other) and a little creativity and you've got a one-of-a-kind arrangement!  The one below uses […]

April 30, 2009

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I absolutely fell in love with these butterfly lanterns and straws from Martha Stewart!  Find out how to make them yourself here.

April 14, 2009

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I recently had a reader email me for graduation party ideas for her husband graduating from college.  I'm so glad she did because I realized I've never written about graduation parties!  Unfortunately I don't have any pictures yet, but maybe you can use some of these ideas… Her email: Hi Joanna,I have recently found your site, […]

April 13, 2009

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Are you daydreaming of days on the beach, hearing the crashing waves with a fruity concoction in your hand like I am?  Ahhhhhhh…   Then you will like these pictures. I'm loving the new more natural look of beach/sea life decor.  The creams and tans are just so clean and fresh.  Plus you don't have to […]

April 9, 2009

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For your Easter table centerpiece, try this twist on the traditional Easter egg tree.  Your children will love it!  Bonus:  this would also be cute for a "Mama Bird/Baby Bird" or "Nesting" baby shower. Swinging Birdie Egg Tree   First find a branch in your backyard and set in sand or pebbles.  You will also […]

April 2, 2009

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I love love this table setting!  The colors are bright instead of pastel.  Not to take anything away from the pastels but I love the brights.   It looks simple to duplicate also.  You could purchase a turquoise tablecloth and hot glue ribbons down the center.  Fill a basket with tulips or your favorite spring flower.  […]

March 31, 2009

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Well the birthday party was a blast!  We celebrated three of my friends 30th birthdays at a cantina style restaurant.  My manzanita centerpieces were a big hit.  I would have done a couple of things different but I thought they turned out well for a first attempt.  I will definitely be using them again.  They […]

March 29, 2009