Sometimes I find myself telling my kids something is a piece of cake, as in no big deal, easy peasy—just do it already! They most often don’t agree with me. From potty training, to bike riding, to learning to do certain chores, they’re pretty convinced that mom is crazy! […]
Cake
Baking cupcakes or creating a special treat just for the kiddos is a small gesture that goes a long way in my household. Now that February is upon us, I baked a super easy heart-shaped cake for Valentine’s Day. […]
We are celebrating the start of the weekend by unveiling our team’s top picks from the gallery this week. While all the parties and nurseries tugged at our heart strings, there were four projects that won our hearts over. Which one do you like? Let us know, and we’ll announce our “Readers’ Favorite” on Monday! […]
Readers, all of the parties in the gallery this month showed your flair and love for fun. As you know, we must narrow our monthly contest down to six finalists, which is never an easy task. Congratulations to all of the finalists below—your parties were styled with incredible talent and attention to detail. Please let …
The project gallery was jamming this week! There were so many great rooms and bold color choices. As fabulous as the rooms are, the party uploads really had us grinning. From mod to traditional and outdoor to indoor, everyone stepped it up a notch in planning these festivities. Your hard work really paid off, and …
It’s that time again. Summer break is coming to a close, and kids are gearing up for back-to-school. Here is the latest peek into a few creative and entertaining ideas we showcased at Pottery Barn Kids. We are so loving the Tribeca Desk & Hutch, one of PBK’s new desks that we used to set …
Fashion, design and party planners are all deep into the ombre trend. Ombre’s flexibility and the sense of airiness it brings to a design understandably make it a favorite! So how and where do you make it work in your own party designs? Ombre Cake Pops by Candybar Couture Choose your base color carefully. Colors that …
It’s no secret that I’ve had a baby shower with each of my pregnancies. All three showers were so incredibly different but oh-so-special. I think the etiquette of not having a second or third shower for same sex babies is a thing of the past, and each pregnancy should be celebrated. Besides, it gives you …