January is not my fav. It's cold and dark outside, and all I think about is staying indoors. BUT, looking on the brighter side...it can also be the perfect month to craft! So naturally, expect lots of DIY and creative projects this month here on the blog. You're so welcome! 😁
A Modern Valentine's Day Dinner Party
When you have kids in tow, Valentine's Day festivities take on a whole new meaning (I think parents reading this will nod at this point), and the phrase three's a crowd springs to mind? :) Because of that fact, I've often shared family-friendly Valentine's Day party ideas, recipes and crafts here on the blog. But this year, since my kiddos are a little older; I fancy a little dinner date with my husband!
Hibiscus Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Valentine's Day is 'round the corner, and if you need a delicious, easy to make and oh-so-pretty cocktail to serve at your party, or to your best gals, then this post is for you! I've been into hibiscus cocktails since last summer, as I just love the pretty colors and floral notes it gives to any drink. So naturally, I turned to hibiscus to add a touch of " je ne sais quoi " to my classic Margarita cocktail recipe!
Valentine's Day Hot Cocoa Bombs Gifts & My Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
It's just over a month away from Valentine's Day and unlike previous years where it just creeps up on me, this year I'm starting early, so I'll have plenty of time to share lots of fun and creative ideas with you guys! Kicking off the season with these Valentine's Day hot cocoa bombs that are just too cute to make with the kids or to gift to teacher's, neighbors, friends or co-workers! 💖
A Valentine's Day Party For Two
Today's GORGEOUS party offers the perfect scenario for a romantic, intimate and simply delightful celebration for Valentine's Day! This party was sent to us by Camille Normandin, Designer and Founder @Living by Cami interiors, based in Toronto. The incredible details of this event are also very inspiring for a small wedding or even a bridal shower!
Valentine's Day Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Grazing boards are still as popular as ever! I've seen (and made myself) quite a few variations on the classic cheese and charcuterie boards - I've made vegetables grazing boards , chocolate grazing boards , brunch boards , and even a Taco Board ! But the classic, savory cheese and charcuterie is what my family likes best. So for this Valentine's Day, I lovingly put together a "pretty in pink " (and red 😁) cheese and charcuterie board filled with yummy treats to celebrate love day at home!
Lips Pillow DIY with FREE Pattern
For my Valentine's Day decor this year I made this red hot lips pillow to add a pop of color to my studio. You might have spotted this red lips pillow in our last blog post where I shared the decor for my Valentine's Day mantel? Well, I absolutely LOVE how this pillow turned out, and it's one of my most fav DIYs to date! This lips accent pillow adds such a fun touch to any Valentine's Day decor, and they'd make great presents for your Galentines or BFFs! 👄
Balloon Heart Backdrop DIY 🎈💖
This year, for the first time ever, I decided to decorate my studio mantel for Valentine's Day! For the wall above the mantel, I had the idea to make a large balloon heart structure that would also double as a photo-booth backdrop. These balloon structures have been trending on the party scene and Pinterest for a few years, and this was the perfect opportunity to have a go at making my own!
A Valentine's Day Crepe Party with Free Printables
Valentine's Day is 'round the corner, and if you need a simple yet very charming idea to celebrate love day, than this Crepe Party is for you! 😍 My kids are totally obsessed with French crepes or pancakes, so I decided to set up a Crepe Party on Valentine's Day to treat and spoil them. A Crepe Party is such a fun and easy to pull-off idea for breakfast or brunch, but also great as a dessert spread on Valentine's Day. Or for any other time of year, for that matter!
No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
Valentine's Day is 'round the corner, and if you need a simple, yet totally delicious (not to mention adorable-looking) dessert, then we have your back, girlfriend! We added a raspberry note to this tasty parfait to counterbalance the sweetness going on with the delicious cinnamon-flavored cookie crumb layer and the Irish Cream liqueur cheesecake filling! Oh, and did I mention it's also a NO-BAKE dessert? Talk about the perfect love day recipe, right?! 😍
DIY No-Sew Embroidery Hoop Wall Art
Welcome to another edition of Kids' Crafts - crafts made by kids, for kids! If you didn't see, this year we kicked off a new blog series called 'Kids' Crafts' inspired by my mini-me!😍 Yes, we're a family of craft-lovers, what can I say?!
Whether you're hosting a Valentine's Day party for your gal pals, a romantic dinner date with your other half or a fun party at home for the whole family, these party crackers are sure to bring a little "bang" to your love day event! 😉 It's a British tradition to have crackers at Christmas. They pop with a loud bang when you pull them apart and make for a fun party game! They're also usually filled with party jokes and trinkets inside, so I thought they would make a super fun Valentine's Day party favor!