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December 2010 Blog Posts (186)

Tuesday Tastings {Nibbles + Toasts}

I love the idea of a swanky, glittering cocktail party for New Year's Eve...

...and these drink + hors d'oeuvres pairings would make the perfect menu for an intimate gathering of revelers. Mix & mingle with a tray full of nibbles (this one'll do just fine!) and you're guaranteed to be… Continue

Added by Camille Styles on December 28, 2010 at 8:41pm — No Comments

It's The Pom

Swooning over this seasonal table starring pomegranates as the colorful, organic element that ties every detail together. Bundles of rosemary tied to wooden chair backs, burlap place mats with delightfully-frayed edges, and raffia-tied flatware add to the rustic-chic theme. Doesn't it just ooze winter romance?…

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Added by Camille Styles on December 28, 2010 at 8:32pm — No Comments

Monochromatic Monday {Black Tie}

Can you believe it's the last week of 2010? In honor of the occasion, we're breaking out the bubbly for a black & white ball full of shimmer & shine. I always love a polka dot motif, and using it (with restraint) is a surefire way to add loads of class to a new year's eve fête. Blinis topped with caviar, petit fours dotted like dominoes, & truffles lined up in neat little rows will… Continue

Added by Camille Styles on December 28, 2010 at 8:31pm — No Comments

DAMASK New Years Eve Printables - only $9

New line for New Years Eve available now in the Etsy shop - DAMASK New Years Eve printables! {only $9}…

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Added by Laura - Eye Candy Event Details on December 28, 2010 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Vintage Chic High Tea

Today's vintage tea party has captured my heart and I am so excited to share the beauty of it's tailored simplicity with you all. Brace yourselves ladies, this delightful feature is vintage perfection at its finest.

This gorgeous vintage high tea has been styled and captured by Niki from Candy Soirees. Niki and I worked on this project…

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Added by Vesna ~ My Little Jedi on December 27, 2010 at 6:14am — No Comments

[Happt Holidays}

I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas. Simply Heaven Baby wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Added by Simply Heaven Baby on December 26, 2010 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Learn to pressure cook, one recipe at a time!

Starting mid-January I will begin a recipe series for those of you who have been sitting on the fence and waiting for an excuse to start using your new pressure cooker.

This series will feature a set of recipes to familiarize you with common pressure cooker accessories and cooking methods. The step-by-step photos and descriptions will be more detailed than usual, I hope that you will feel as if I am standing right next to you in the kitchen helping you to get started… Continue

Added by Laura Pazzaglia on December 26, 2010 at 5:13am — No Comments

Party Time!

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Added by Suburban Stash Design on December 24, 2010 at 9:45pm — No Comments

We Did It! Funky Fresh Wonderland Inspired Childrens Party Design Clothing

❤ Remember this? {link below} ...

Suburban Stash Childrens clothing and more

Here are the final products for the event!! After a brief re-cap ❤ ❤ ❤

I recently got an email from Laura of Laura Winslow Photography - asking if I would be interested in contributing some fresh designs for a photo shoot...

I almost passed out ;)…

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Added by Suburban Stash Design on December 24, 2010 at 4:13pm — 5 Comments

Happy Christmas…you have blessed my life!

You have have been the light along my way…

the loved ones that I hold forever in my heart

please click to see full size and…

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Added by Rebecca E. Parsons on December 24, 2010 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Funny How My Finest Hour Lasted a Minute and a Half

So, I'm all a twitter cuz I'm in The Austin American Statesman today - on the front of the Lifestyles section even, yet, already!! And,… Continue

Added by The Vintage Laundry on December 23, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Tea Enthusiast Gift Guide... on coco+kelly!

Did you all catch my tea enthusiast gift guide over on coco+kelley this week? If not, hop over and take a peek at the stylish fixin's for pouring a proper cuppa. The tea drinkers in your life will thank…

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Added by Camille Styles on December 23, 2010 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Cards & Cocktails

This year, my best friend & I decided that we wanted to throw the most fun holiday party ever...

With this in mind, we forgot about chic & tossed elegant out the window entirely. We invited ten of our closest friends (no boys allowed!) over for casual card-making & cocktails, and asked that everyone wear their goofiest holiday sweaters, bows… Continue

Added by Camille Styles on December 23, 2010 at 3:48pm — No Comments

Last chance for 50% off Printable "So cute Christmas Collection"

Get your collection for that special Christmas party today! and with a 50% off!

This is great opportunity! go to my Etsy store

For more ideas an photos go to Little things…

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Added by Fara Medina-Santori on December 23, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

{Teacher's Gifts}

I admire and respect all teachers. To be a teacher, it takes a lot of patience, time, and passion. So each year during the holidays, I try to give my children's teachers some type of gift to show my appreciation. This year I gave them some "Sweet Treats." This was inspired by Kim's free printables at The TomKat…

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Added by Simply Heaven Baby on December 23, 2010 at 1:09pm — No Comments

#1 Mobile Notary Powerball

Being a “Mobile Notary” can be quite stressful at times. But before we get into that… First one must ask: What exactly in a “Mobile/Traveling Notary Public”?…

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Added by WC Notary To Go on December 23, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Elegant printable stationary and cupcake toppers

I thought I might start designing some elegant printable stationary and cupcake toppers that can be used for adult parties ...here's what I've come up with so far... a damask set of cupcake toppers or favor tags and a simple birthdays/gift list yearly planner ...both available from my Etsy store...

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Added by Stella ~ Party Prints on December 23, 2010 at 2:44am — No Comments

Pack it Up

After yesterday's recipe for the apricot-pistachio granola I gifted to friends this year, I received a few reader questions about how I pulled together the country-chic wrapping. Well, I must admit that it couldn't be simpler...but the best DIY projects often are, aren't they? Here's what you'll need:…

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Added by Camille Styles on December 22, 2010 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Morockin' Christmas

Three days away from Christmas and we've practically seen it all... think again! Janelle & her super stylish team over at Cake Ink. incorporate the freshest Moroccan-style twist into their holiday gathering, all the while reminding us to keep it casual. From Janelle on the dessert table fusion: We wanted to include some… Continue

Added by Camille Styles on December 22, 2010 at 4:24pm — No Comments