Did you see the pink and copper Christmas party we styled this year ? If not, head to this post for all the eye candy!  Well, today I'm sharing the delicious cranberry Christmas cake I baked for the occasion, with lashings of pink Mascarpone frosting! Aren't you lucky?! 😋

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chex™. The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are upon us and our to-do lists as a hostess/mom are endless this time of year. There is lots to accomplish - people to entertain, gifts to buy, kids to feed....I could go on and on! That is why I always have a “secret weapon” in my recipes/entertaining arsenal. Something tasty, quick and easy to prepare, and one that pleases both young, and young-at-heart-kids! 😉

Thank you PayPal for sponsoring this post. Shop small merchants with PayPal to make your holiday shopping a breeze. If you follow this blog, chances are you love baking or know someone who does! Baking is my jam too. And it seems my love of baking has been passed down to my little girl as well, and I'm beyond delighted! Yes, we get to share special moments in the kitchen baking together, but also I get to taste some pretty amazing recipes baked with love by her little hands - Did you see my daughter's cheese scone in my Instagram stories last week? Divine! 😍

These pretty pink bow napkins with their copper monogram napkin rings are one of my favorite projects from my Pink and Copper Christmas party this year!   They're also a super quick and easy DIY to embellish any holiday table, so you totally can use what you probably already have at home or tailor them to your color scheme or table theme.

Hey party lovers, I'm so exited to announce that  Bird's Party Magazine's Issue 20 , our Winter Edition 2017, is finally out for your viewing  and festive pleasure!! 😊 Our Winter Holidays Party Issue is bursting at the seams with incredible party eye candy, seasonal recipes, festive crafts, DIY decorations and all you need to style Christmas, New Year and seasonal parties! Plus we have a stunning gift guide to inspire your gift-giving - perfect for the bakers, foodies and hostesses in your life! 💖

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For my pink and copper Christmas table this year (check out the full post here), I really had my eyes set on some pink furry place-mats I saw in a shop near me. But when I when to buy them, they'd sold out! So what's a party girl to do? Why, make her own, of course!

If you've seem my blog posts lately , you'd have noticed how much the pink and copper combo is influencing my party styling these days! Millennial pink is a super hot trend right now, and paired with the cool metallic shine from copper accents, makes for a festive and oh-so girly table, whatever the occasion. So my heart dictated the choice of colors for our Christmas table this year! Check out the prettiness below.

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December is 'round the corner so it's the perfect time to be thinking about your Advent Calendars!  I always seem to leave it too late, I must confess. But this year, I pulled my crafty stash out last week and made this baby in one afternoon with the help of my little elves 😊 ( Did you see my Instagram stories? ) Seriously, it's the perfect, EASY craft for an afternoon with the kiddos! Plus, it doesn't hurt that it shimmers with all sorts of metallic ornaments and pretty glitter, shiny papers, right?! 

If you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen me make these super pretty candle holders in my stories. Well, today I'm sharing the full DIY here for your crafting pleasure! 😊 These marbled candle holders are super easy and quick to make, and perfect for your home decor, Thanksgiving or Christmas tables, as you probably saw in my Boho Chic party table here !

I know Thanksgiving is 'round the corner and all you can probably think of is Turkey and stuffing...but just wanted to stop by to let you know our Winter magazine is in full prep!  We have an AWESOME team of collaborators, vendors and party professionals on board. But there's always room for more amazing friends. That's where YOU come in! 😍

Frangipane is an almond based French cream. Now that we've got the vocabulary lesson out the way, let's move on to the cooking, shall we?! 😉 This delicious apple and frangipane tart is the bom diggity of tarts, and it's one of my favorite recipes to make this time of year, especially for Thanksgiving as you saw in my Boho Chic post here ! 

Happy Halloween, my pretties! 👻💀 Did anyone say last-minute ? If you make nothing else for your Halloween decor today, then make these!  Seriously, it will add a spooky vibe to any table or room in a flash! Yes, this is THE easiest last-minute DIY craft for any Halloween party.

Halloween is only a few days away, can you believe it?! And if you need some last-minute ideas, then these easy to make skull drink stirrers are a perfect, quick DIY for this weekend! They look so chic and will help add a creepy touch to any drink you serve at Halloween! 💀

Following from last week's Halloween cocktail post , today I'm sharing the DIY for these easy but oh-so spooky bloody cocktail glasses. They really look so fun and befitting of a creepy Halloween soiree, but they 're also super simple to make with just two ingredients!

Thank you Mardi Gras Napkins for sponsoring this post. Learn more about Mardi Gras Conversation Starter Napkins here and grab your coupon today! Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Mainly because of all the the wonderful produce in season this time of year, and the tasty treats we bake (and eat) with them, of course! 😉 Our apple trees were covered in fruit these past few weeks, and it has been a real treat, I tell ya! We've had apple pies, apple crumbles, apple compotes and even apple chips baked in the oven and covered in cinnamon. YUM! But one of my fav ways to use up all them apples, is with a Caramel Apple Station ! 

There are tons of Halloween party ideas involving candy, and party ideas for kids over on Pinterest . Fact.  We also love sharing loads of kid-friendly ideas here on the blog. Guilty as charged. So this year, I decided to style a little Creepy n' Chic Halloween cocktail bar to give you some ideas on DIY decorations and recipes for an adult-themed spooky soiree. Gruesome! 💀

Hey party lovers, I'm so exited to announce that  Bird's Party Magazine's issue 19 , our Fall Edition 2017, is finally out for your viewing  and festive pleasure!! 😊 Our Fall Party Issue is bursting at the seams with incredible party eye candy, seasonal recipes, festive crafts, DIY decorations and all you need to style this Halloween parties, Thanksgiving and fall birthdays!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine. Fall is here. And we all know fall is synonymous with wonderful produce, like pumpkins.  And in turn, you can't bake anything with pumpkins without pumpkin spice, right?!  From cakes to lattes, to puddings and cupcakes (my favs!), this seasonal spice mix is everywhere!