PARTIES AND HOLIDAYS

DIY Menorah Tutorial

Happy (almost) Hannukah! I’m so excited for chocolate gelt, latkes, and lighting candles. To me, lighting the Hannukah menorah reminds me of the responsibility I have to bring more light into the world–I hope it inspires you as well! I…

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For Your Parents

Continuing the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide series with the perfect gifts for the most important people in your life — your folks! Is there anyone more deserving of amazing holiday gifts than your parents? I literally owe my parents my life,…

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For The Guys

Continuing the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide with a men’s guide! This gift guide was created with my guy in mind, but I have a feeling that his potential wish list isn’t much different than other men this year. Comments and…

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – For The Ladies

It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays. Lights are going up on Michigan Avenue, I’m emailing my parents about the Thanksgiving menu, and I’m making my list (and checking it twice). Something I struggle with yearly is what to…

How To Host a Friendsgiving Dinner

I live in such abundance. I have family and friends that love me, a job that I love going to every day and that pays the bills, food in my fridge, a big soft bed, clothes for all seasons… I…

Halloween Decoration DIY Projects

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Watching Hocus Pocus and eating candy for hours with a black flame pumpkin candle lit in the background is where I’m at my happiest during the whole month of October. My roommate and I…

DIY Floppy Hats

If you saw my Beach Bachelorette Party post, you saw the hats I DIY’ed for the event. These hats were a huge hit amongst the guests, and apparently, my readers as well (thanks for compliments, guys!). I didn’t want to hoard…