Home Making

  Are you excited for summer? YAHOO! I am! We’ve already had some fantastic spring weather here in the Northwest to spoil us into expecting the perfect summer, so I am definitely excited for more of the same! Speaking of an awesome summer, I have something SUPER FUN for you today to KICK OFF SUMMER! [...]Read the post My Favorite Summer Things {A 20 Blog Hop Giveaway} at The Inspired Room Republishing this article in full or in part is a violation of copyright law. © 2009-2013, all rights reserved.

There are but a handful of bloggers I know that are artists with a camera in their hand. But Tricia, of A Rosy Note, is indubitably one of them. Her photography is beyond stunning. I can only imagine sitting in this chair, looking about at the soft, tranquil setting of her home. I have never [...]

Small Cottage Exterior by Norwich Architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC . . . . . …I think this would be such a peaceful little house to live in. I’d grow my own vegetables in a backyard garden, we’d have cute chickens running around, and I’d grow herbs in the kitchen window.  We’d spend summer evenings [...]Read the post Small Cottage {Weekend Dreaming} at The Inspired Room Republishing this article in full or in part is a violation of copyright law. © 2009-2013, all rights reserved.

I have been searching for soothing bedroom colors for a while now. I found this beautiful contemporary bedroom on Houzz via Martha O’Hara Interiors.  The bedroom is painted Benjamin Moore Silver Gray with soft Benjamin Moore White Dove trim. What do you think? Gorgeous, I agree. Soothing Bedroom Colors If you have a neutral bedroom, you can always [...]

Hostess with the Mostess®HAPPY WEEKEND! Here’s a quick summary of the party inspiration we covered on the blog this week. Click on a title to view the full feature.*****Parties for Grown-ups: – High Style Birthday Party – Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Parties for Girls: – Sparkly Vintage Magic Party – Cute Kitty Cat – Beachy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Party – Pink Tutu Ballerina Party – Red Rose & Gold Flamenco PartyParties for Boys: – Fairytale Feathers and Arrows – Wreck-It Ralph/Sugar Rush Party – Giving Tree First Birthday – Little Man First Birthday Food & Drinks: – Pantone Inspired Cocktails – Foodie Recipes iPad App – Pink & Blue Owl Dessert TableContributor Post: Tonya filled us in on the current Bling Sticks Party Trend*****See you Monday with a fabulous new party line up!Hostess with the Mostess®

I was just nosing about the web and found such pretty things on Heart And Home UK. Me oh my… I am utterly smitten… With what she’s done with the simplest of things… And made them look so sweet and pretty… How easy is this? Tear magazine pages out and put them in a frame… [...]

Hostess with the Mostess®Brimming with gold, roses and lace, Sibella created this gorgeous Red Rose & Gold Flamenco Party Theme for her daughter Asya’s 2nd birthday! The Spanish-inspired styling paired with eye catching (allergy-free) desserts makes this birthday celebration absolutely exquisite!PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:– Rosebud Cake Pops and Golden Glitter Cakes – Personalized gold doily & red lace chocolate wrappers – Wooden crate & tree stump platforms + Giant red paper poms*****PARTY DETAILS, as told by Sibella… ;As a mother, the most important thing for me is to leave precious memories for my children. My beautiful son Arda has severe food allergies therefore has missed out on a lot of his friends and families birthday functions. Which is why when I style their birthdays I put in a little extra for them. I styled this party for my daughter Asya’s 2nd birthday and had everything safe for Arda. The beautiful Angel at ElevatorLoveStory has always kept him safe! All her deserts and cakes are made specially for Arda . Wheat, gluten, egg and nut free. . I think everything should be done in style :-) parties are one of those things.. I really enjoyed putting this party together.. my kids were kept safe and happy!*****VENDOR CREDITS: – Styling & concept, table gown, paper pom poms, personalized & gold chocolate wrappers, favor boxes, invitations, and gold cups: Sibella – Cakes, cupcakes, cake pops & all sweet treats: ElevatorLoveStory – Photography: Sibella & Neil Winch Photography – Asya’s tutu: Peri Bonjuk – Sibella’s tutu: Poppy & RoseHostess with the Mostess®

(A post by Contributor Poppy from Poppyview…) One cold winter afternoon, while wandering around the thickly populated blogosphere, I suddenly stopped in my tracks, as I found myself standing in front of the the cutest, most colourful house I had ever seen in the land! cozylittehouse.com I immediately felt at home, identifying with its cottage-y, [...]

Hostess with the Mostess®Here we go with the latest round of Friday Party of 5 picks from our HWTM.com members! Just click on a party title or collage to check out the full album & details from the following creative events:– Dr. Seuss Party Ideas – Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Blue Owl Dessert Table – Mickey Mouse First Birthday – Welcome to the world Baby Shower1. Dr Seuss (pictured above) by LousieSanders2.  Goldilock and the three bears by Mariana Zago3. Owl themed 1st birthday party by CupsnCakes4. Mickey Mouse (2) by Invento Festa5. Welcome to the World, Baby Shower by Peckled*****Are you a member of the party-loving Social Community at HWTM.com yet?Click here to sign up for your FREE membership and join the party today! Browse tons of party inspiration, save your favorite ideas into organized sets in your personal member Dashboard, comment on the albums of other members, share photos, and more. Hope to see you there! :) Hostess with the Mostess®

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