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• This Girl

  

  THIS GIRL | ENTERTAINS | SITSSee more This Girl here. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• A Midsummer Playlist

  

  I asked Melissa Leavitt if she would create a playlist for the A Midsummer Mingle--she always plays the right tunes for events--and she came up with the... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Easiest Paper Lantern Tutorial in the World

  

  My subject lines are becoming quite assertive: "Easiest paper lantern tutorial in the world" and "How to create the best garden party of the century"...this... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Watercolor

  

  I love how watercolor is so in right now. Some artists are doing some really beautiful work with it and it's being translated into beautiful home decor... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• A Midsummer Mingle Part 3

  

  I may never stop talking about A Midsummer Mingle. There are too many beautiful photos! We've even started talking about next year's plans...and somehow I'm... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• White Summer Dresses

  

  The dress code for A Midsummer Mingle was summer whites. I was personally excited to get a new white summer dress because I've been feeling the itch to get out... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• A Midsummer Mingle Part 2

  

  I know you shouldn't gush over your own party, but I can't help it. Natalie nailed it! I want to be transported back! Part 2 is up and I thought I'd take you... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• How to Throw the Garden Party of the Century

  

  Are you ready for some oooos and ahhhs?! Natalie Norton did an amazing job at capturing A Midsummer Mingle and I've been dying to share the pics with you. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 4th of July Celebrations

  

  Leave it to me to work last minute up to the holiday. You're probably gone for the weekend and not even checking in on blogs. Awesome. We just had so much fun... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Berry Lemonade Popsicles

  

  At our 4th of July picnic Kandyce make the most delicious berry lemonade popsicles. They're so easy to make and add the perfect amount of red,white, and blue... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Swag Flag Necklace

  

  You know I love me a sweet necklace to ring in the holidays. This patriotic swag, normally seen on banisters and staircases, was minimized to create a cute... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lady Liberty Floral Crown

  

  No 4th of July celebration is complete without a floral crown, amiright?! Victoria came up with the cutest Lady Liberty floral crown just in time for our... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• An Artful Handmade 4th of July

  Dear readers, I work with some of the coolest cats on the planet. I recently found out that my photographer, Trisha Zemp, does video too! Of course we had to... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Making a House a Home in a Rental Part 1

  

  Farrow and Ball, my favorite source for beautiful paint, asked me to participate in their Flea Market Challenge, and of course I couldn't say no. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Star-painted Handkerchief

  

  Sometimes it's the easiest projects that get me to pick up a paintbrush. This star-painted handkerchief is a cinch to make and rings in the 4th of July. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  was recovery from A Midsummer Mingle, the garden party I threw with One More Mushroom, Sarah Jane, Mer Mag, Caravan Shoppe, Sycamore Street Press last Saturday. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 4th of July Woven Placemat

  

  Happy Friday! I'm busy preparing for a fun surprise to announce on Monday but in the mean time, I thought I'd leave you this weekend with a little project just... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• American Flag Bunting

  

  I'm not sure foreigners (ie: my husband) understand the squawk Americans make about our birthday, but we love it! In addition to major patriotism it's also a... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Camping

  

  I hear people like to camp (is this true?!?!). Me, I prefer Camp Fresh Sheets and Linens, but for those of you who prefer bathrooms in the wild, here are some... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Brazilian Coconut Bars

  

  If there's one thing I learned in Brazil it's that they love bolo, or cake. There's a bolo for every occasion and they do it right! They use all the fruits of... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE