Paper Glass Markers

Here's a neat little way to customize your glasses with pretty paper. I like this idea because it allows you to use any shape, color you want to complement the rest of your decor. A slight slit in the marker lets you put them on and off. Think about bookmarking this idea for the 4th of July! Find the original post at Craft and Creativity. (They even provide a star template.)

Mini Baked Alaskas

Baked Alaska always makes me think of my high school Home Ec class. An old school dessert, but still so impressive to serve. There are a few steps in making it–but easy steps. These Baked Alaska minis in tea cups look so regal and delicious! An unexpected way to end a tea party?? Check out the recipe and original post here at Badut.

Merry Monday: Beauty/Spa Party

I finally got a chance to get a few of the photos together from the beauty/spa party I did for the MOMS Club I belong to. It was a lot of fun. The decor and the food was–what I like to call–"just right simple." I served chocolate covered strawberries, cheesecake cups (recipe here) and cherry y0gurt covered pretzels. Since it was right before Valentine's Day, I did a soft Valentine's Day theme. Simple enough that I didn't have to knock myself out on a weeknight, but yet still pretty enough that it made the night feel a bit more special.

As far as what the night entailed (besides cocktails!), each woman brought a beauty product for everyone to try: a funky blue nail polish, hand cream, etc. We made a lip gloss that I shared earlier here. But the real special treat was the massage therapist we had to give each of the women a massage. Heaven! It was truly a well-deserved night for the moms.

Happy feet!

Sunday Style: Sparkle Glam

Photo source: Simplikate. Found via Betty Bake's Party Decor Pinterest Board

St. Patrick's Day Ideas (2011 Flashback)

Ideas for St. Paddy's Day have been popping up all over the place--which reminded me to highlight some of the fun things I did with friends and family last year. These are fun activities to do as a playdate/party, with classmates or just at home with your kids. The shamrock necklace continues to be one of my most viewed projects. You'll find all the links below.

Have a great weekend!

St. Patrick's Day-themed Playdate

Shamrock Necklace Craft

Pot Of Gold Game

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