Spring has sprung, and this year the season starts with Easter. There are so many wonderful elements about Easter-- flowers, sunny skies, eggs, chicks and of course, chocolate! If I had to pick my favorite thing, it would be the colors of the season. I love bright colors and after a long gray winter, there’s nothing more refreshing. Hi Alison here, and today I’d like to share a colorful Easter wreath that is sure to brighten your spring. What You Will Need: Straw wreath form … [Read more...]
Rock Candy Rainbow Donuts
March 1, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
It has been raining here non stop. I seriously can't remember the last time we saw the sun, which is quite frankly starting to make me go bananas. I don't think I would handle living in a climate where there are gloomy skies and rain all the time, this girl needs sunshine! But then again I'm reminded of that old saying "you can't have a rainbow without a little rain", and I realize sometimes you need a good storm to see the bright beginnings. But, while I am waiting on … [Read more...]
FREE Hand Lettered St. Patrick’s Day art print
February 23, 2018 by · 3 Comments
Hello there friends! St. Patrick's Day is that special holiday where anyone can be Irish for the day. I know so many people that go absolutely crazy celebrating the day and even take off of work to make it their own personal holiday party every year. Then there are some who just quietly celebrate being Irish or wishing they were, in their own ways. No matter where you fall on the celebratory spectrum of this holiday, I think it's safe to say we all feel blessed and we all hope and wish for a … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
February 8, 2018 by · 2 Comments
AD - This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine. Love is in the air and the sweetest holiday is just around the corner. This Valentine's Day show your sweetheart how much you love them with decadent mini chocolate cakes with chocolate raspberry ganache. These mini cakes are a sweet finish to a romantic Valentine's dinner and you'll love how easy they are to whip up, just in time to celebrate with your loved ones! We used to … [Read more...]
Bee Mine Valentine Tote Bag
January 11, 2018 by · 1 Comment
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes clever messages and sweet treats. There are so many cute sayings for Valentines, like “You Rock,” “You Are So Berry Nice,” “Donut Go Breaking My Heart,” and “You’re the Bomb!”-- the list goes on. Hi, Alison here, and today I’m taking my love of flower making, plus pom-poms and putting a fun twist on “Bee Mine” with this DIY Valentine tote bag. It’s perfect for kids to collect their valentines in or a great gift for friends and … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Style Hot Cocoa Bar
December 19, 2017 by · 5 Comments
This month DecoArt challenged us to create a project that was warm and cozy for our monthly challenge. When it comes to warm and cozy during the winter months I can't think of anything better than sipping on a cup of hot cocoa wrapped in a warm blanket. So, I did what any normal person would do and I created a farmhouse style hot cocoa bar that we can use all winter long! I am a big fan of a styled bar cart, as you may have noticed when I created this DIY Metallic Bar Cart, or … [Read more...]
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Bar Cart
December 13, 2017 by · 14 Comments
The holiday season is in full swing, but that doesn't mean that you can't still amp up your holiday entertaining with a festive and colorful cocktail party. The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone and it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of this fast paced season. If you are like me and want to focus on slowing down, relaxing and savoring moments with family and friends you are going to love this easy Making Spirits Bright holiday bar cart. I've teamed up with … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
December 12, 2017 by · 1 Comment
This post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The holidays are coming, and so are all the family dinners, cocktail parties, and holiday shindigs. I love this time of year and all the opportunities to entertain and mingle with our friends and family. And, let's be honest who can resist all the yummy treats that start to show up this time of year! Speaking of treats, these delicious double chocolate mousse parfaits definitely need to be a part of … [Read more...]
Confetti Christmas Gift Tags
December 11, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Hey Giggles Galore readers! It’s Cathy from Party HarDIY here again with your monthly dose of color. Soon enough, you’ll be wrapping all those presents to put them under the Christmas tree. Affordable, yet adorable, Christmas tags are hard to come by. Usually it’s that cheap holographic green or red with archaic touches of gold- eek! That’ll totally throw off the whole “modern Christmas” vibe you’ve got going on in the rest of the house! What if there was a fun, easy, and best of all affordable … [Read more...]
Mistletoe and Margaritas Holiday Party
December 11, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
This month I'm in charge of hosting our supper club and I am so excited for our celebration this week I can hardly wait. I love entertaining any time of the year, but hosting celebrations during the holidays is like the Super Bowl for an avid entertainer like myself. It's when you get to go big and pull out all the show stoppers, or get creative and try something new. Which is exactly what I did with this year's Margaritas and Mistletoe theme. I teamed up with my friends at … [Read more...]
