Ideas9+ Brilliant Christmas Party Themes for Your Home Hosting during the holidays takes enough energy without stressing over the aesthetic. I pulled together my favorite setups that look completely intentional but are actually simple to pull off in a normal house. 1. Midnight Winter Woods Dark greens and black create instant elegance. Ninety percent of holiday hosts stick to red and green, but a dark green and black palette instantly elevates your dining room. You…
Design AnatomyCreative Large Family Photos: The Ultimate Posing Cheat SheetEach note links to its section below. Planning a beautifully styled photoshoot for 15 or more people is simple when you use this large group posing cheat sheet. You will be able to confidently arrange and style an extended family organically using five simple geometric posing rules.Free printable PDFLarge Group Posing Cheat SheetConfidently arrange and style an extended family organically.Download the guide Anchor the group with…
Ideas15+ Festive Gingerbread Man Decorating Ideas Setting up a cookie decorating station is my favorite way to spend a December afternoon. These styling tricks will help you turn plain cookies into a gorgeous holiday display. 1. Classic Two-Tone Icing Stick to two icing colors. A standard batch of dough yields about 24 classic cookies. That gives you plenty of canvas for different icing styles. I always stick to a strict two-color palette for the base…
Ideas13+ Effortless Backyard Birthday Party Ideas Throwing a backyard birthday party is all about creating a relaxed vibe without spending days stressing over the details. I pulled together my favorite styling tricks that actually look good and are easy to set up. 1. Create a Boho Picnic Lounge Low picnic tables create an intimate party vibe. A low, boho picnic setup instantly makes the yard feel like a boutique event. You just need a few…
Ideas16+ Spooky Boo Basket Ideas for Halloween Putting together a boo basket is my favorite way to kick off the Halloween season. It takes just a few thoughtful treats and some spooky styling to make someone's October. 1. Start With a Cozy Blanket Base Anchor your boo basket with a cozy blanket. A standard wire basket holds exactly three large items. I like to anchor the back with a plush throw blanket before adding the…
Ideas16+ Showstopping Gingerbread House for Contest Ideas Entering a holiday bake-off means you need details that make the judges stop and stare. I pulled together my favorite structural tricks and candy styling hacks to give your entry that undeniable competitive edge. 1. Use structural caramel glue Caramel glue for strong house foundation Swap out standard royal icing for a tinted caramel glue when building your foundation. It sets up in seconds and holds heavy structural…
Design AnatomyHow to Build a $40 Premium Valentine's Day Gift BasketClick a note to read that part first. Want to give a luxurious gift without overspending? Grab our $40 Valentine’s Day basket shopping list and styling blueprint to build a premium custom gift that looks incredibly expensive.Free printable PDF$40 Basket Shopping List & BlueprintBuild a premium custom gift that looks incredibly expensive.Download the guide The 3-Color Premium Palette Limiting your basket to exactly three colors…
Design AnatomyGender Reveal Balloon Garland: The Exact per-Foot Count ChartClick a note to read that part first. Planning a gender reveal means you need our printable balloon count chart to build a lush, professional organic garland and a tiered reveal box. Grab the exact per-foot breakdown below to buy the right mix of sizes and assemble them without amateur gaps.Free printable PDFGender Reveal Balloon Decor GuideYour exact balloon counts and pro assembly steps for a…
Design AnatomyDIY Grad Party Centerpieces: The 12-Table Supply ListTap any label to skip straight to it. Planning an outdoor graduation party means battling unpredictable summer weather, but you can build beautiful arrangements that stay exactly where you put them. You will be able to buy the exact bulk supplies needed for 12 tables and assemble wind-resistant photo centerpieces that will not blow over.Free printable PDFWind-Proof Grad Party CenterpiecesBuild sturdy, customized photo arrangements for your outdoor…
Ideas16+ Simple Things to Do for Easter This Year Spring is finally here, and I am pulling out all my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday weekend. These are the exact setups and little touches I use to make Sunday feel special without spending all day stressing over details. 1. Force Tulips Open Force tulips open for a fuller look. Supermarket tulips usually arrive tightly closed and look a bit stiff. You can force them…
