It's now been well over a month since my trip to Hawaii and how I miss it! I loved the old-school retro vibe there - from luau shirts to Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole's music to rainbow-colored shaved ice...it's all inspired me to write today's posting...Throwing a Hawaiian Luau doesn't have to be all about cheesy grass skirts and tiki torches. Make your luau fresh with retro touches and sophisticated deco...

Here I go again with favor packaging! I just can't help it, and especially on Etsy Fridays,? I can't help but feature one of the many talented folks out there creating gorgeous handmade goods (perfect for brides who love the look and have no idea what a glue gun is). This week, I bring you glue-gun Maven, Cindy and her adorable favor boxes available at the Boxes Bags and Tags boutique on Etsy.? As...

If you're a design maven, a fabulous hostess, a Martha-wannabe or just a gal with a bargain hunting streak - you probably hit the malls after the holidays for great deals on entertaining goods, gorgeous paper products and home decor items at deep discounts. Perhaps because there is no such thing as "Black Friday" or December 26th 6am door-opening madness in the middle of the July that we forget abo...

It's no secret I've been in Garden/Farm/Nature-Chic mode as of late (blame it on my trip to the Napa Valley), and, today, I am super excited to introduce a tea that is as lovely to look at as it is to drink. Check out? Tay Tea for some amazing 100% natural hand-blended teas. The blends are heavenly (one of which includes, Belgian Dark Chocolate!) and founder, Nini Ordoubadi,? has concocted perfectl...

Although it's Manic Monday, I bring you a little feature I would normally post up on Etsy Fridays since I fell short on my daily postings in June. We're halfway through the summer now - so we have to make the most on Summer entertaining! For your next garden party use Diamond Tea's mini terra-cotta photo holders as table card holders or place card holders. You can also use them on buffet tables to...