Fallin'...

{all images via pinterest} 

LOVE this time of year!

What Katie Ate...

Any foodie should know & follow her...

Blog: What Katie Ate

Book: Amazon.com

YUM!

Anna Goes Gatsby...

I dunno... kinda think if I was turning 50, I wouldn't mind Anna Wintour throwin' me a big 'ol birthday party at her Long Island home.  Hamish Bowles was one such lucky birthday boy surrounded by fashion icons and a day/evening affair that Gatsby himself would have most definitely approved of...

{invitation & map}

{a peek at the house}

{um... super chic whatevers}

{lunch table}

{guest walking thru the garden}

{the cake}

{Lauren Santo Domingo... stunning}

{from lunch... on to dinner} 

 {the birthday boy outfitted in a custom reproduction of the suit worn by Robert Redford and designed by Ralph Lauren for the original 1974 Gatsby movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola}

{even the green Gatsby light shined bright at the end of the dock}

AMAZING. 

Read/see more: Vogue.com

Spring Party Planning...

Great ideas & products for DIY party planning from Garnish...

Check them out in their online workbook for Spring: Garnish Mag

Perfume Pretty...

A clever and chic DIY idea... repurpose old perfume bottles as vases...

{via LuLu Powers}

A Great Spot...

For a LOVE-ly brunch... with a wall of windows, a crisp, clean setting & a pop of red...

{via Gaelle Le Boulicaut}

Serve Me Some Glitter...

Love these serving pieces from LEIF... they come in gold or silver and are encased in acrylic... great hostess gift or fun for a festive New Year's table...

More goodies to shop...

LEIFshop.com

Follow the blog {cute, bright, inspiring}: LEIF blog

A Supper To Salivate Over...

Sunday Supper's "Fall Dinner" served up by Aran Goyaga of Cannelle et Vanille...

Gorgeous and yummy.  Love the simplicity of the table setting... elegant, sophisticated, charming without the hoop-lah or fuss... truly gifted people at work here... take note...

Read/see more: Sunday Suppers

YUM!

Make Me A Chandy...

Out of GREEN... 

{via}

LOVE!

LOVE!

I do a whole lotta "loving" & "crushing" around here {hence, the blog name... ;) }.  

{"51 Love Stories" print by Paul Octavious - purchase here}

...with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought it fitting to end the week with some fab blog love...

1. Cute little cupid cupcakes - DIY & printables... make them for your loved one or with the kids

2. Pack a lovely VDay lunch with these printables

3. Free printable monogram heart thank you cards

4. Valentine breakfast & party favor printables
5. Heart place cards
6. Fun VDay inspiration, gift ideas & DIY printables in the latest issue of Adore Home mag
7. Top 10 VDay gifts for her... I'll take them all
8. LOVE her... my girl crush... seriously... someone try & convince me she's not the bomb.

Happy {LOVE} Weekend!

Where I Want To Be Today...

'Round this table with my besties...

Or this one...

Either or... not gonna be picky. 

{via}

For All My Snowed In Buddies...

It's been a cold, snowy few days here in Seattle.  Initially it's always fun, right?  Cozy.  Lazy.  Hot chocolate & snow angels with the kids.  Day 2 and the "fun" is turning into "cabin fever".  My phone has been ringing off the hook this morning... the word on the street... OVER it.  Get me out of my house!

So, I stumbled onto this and couldn't help but laugh... 

Get the deets: Wit + Delight

Another "happy" snow day... ;-)  Sorry to those who have lost their power... cold, no power, and stir crazy kids... that is a bummer.

Think Garnish...

The next time you are hosting a little DIY party, think Garnish... not only do they have really fun "DIY party ideas", the packaging products they offer are simple and versatile.  

Perfect accoutrements for personalizing the perfect party, party favors, housewarming gifts, etc...

Party/packaging ideas from their site...

{For your Valentine's}

{Cooking party for kids}

{Soup Swap Party} 

{Play Dough To Go}

{Pockets Of Fun}

See more: Think Garnish

Follow the blog {for darling DIY party ideas}: Think Garnish Blog

LOVE!

Someone's Cup...

My sister-in-law {who claimed that I kept taking everyone's champagne glass BUT my own on Christmas Eve} will love these...

"Someone's Cup" via Vivre.com

Too clever, right?!  LOVE.

Dinner At Windsor's...

Yes, please!

 Photo credit: Luca Trovato

Read/See More: Veranda Mag

CONFETTI SYSTEM...

You've seen some of this genius in the windows and catalogs of J.Crew & Urban Outfitters...

Wouldn't it all be FAB at your New Year's party?!  

Get the pinata, the garland, AND the blindfold...

... and party into the New Year in GLITTERY style!

See more installations and/or purchase: CONFETTI SYSTEM

From One Party To The Next...

Super cute DIY New Year's party invites..

{via you are my fav}

Party ON my friends...

A Festive {Glitter & Gold} Tabletop...

It's not your traditional red & green... it's BETTER...

1. Everything Fabulous 2. Gold Sphere Ornament 3. Pink & gold Holiday Soiree 4. Jayson Home Gold Pineapple Bowl 5. Style Me Pretty 6. Camille Styles 7. Elizabeth Anne Designs