Forget the Flowers — Add Terrariums to Your Wedding Instead!


Updated 05/25/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Terrarium DIY Pictures

Most brides are looking for beautiful ways to enhance their wedding's decor and to help it stand out from the crowd, and that's why terrariums are a great option for creating a beautiful, unusual impression on your big day. We talked to Katy Maslow and Michelle Inciarrano, owners of the Brooklyn-based company Twig Terrariums and authors of the new book Tiny World Terrariums about how — and why Read more

100 Wedding First Dance Songs


Updated 05/14/12 4:15 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Wedding First Dance Songs

Wedding season is upon us, and there are plenty of details to consider, not the least of which is the music. The first dance is often the first song decision many couples make, because it's the centerpiece of the reception, with the newlyweds dancing for the first time with all eyes on them. If you're on the hunt for the perfect tune for the first dance, we're here to help. From rock to classic Read more

Welcome to the World! A Vintage Map Sip and See


Updated 04/23/12 3:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Vintage Map Baby Shower

The April Showers creativity just keeps on coming, and this week we're completely enamored with this sip and see's Welcome to the World theme. Courtney Cargile of A Little Savvy Event in Sonoma, CA, planned the "Old-World, elegant" shower using a host of stylish vintage maps and globes. Hanging map mobiles and garland, colorful globe centerpieces, travel-stamped suitcases, and a beautiful Read more

Show Your Style at Your Wedding Reception: TARDIS Candleholders and Papercrafts!


Updated 04/19/12 2:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Geeky Wedding Ideas

It's your prerogative to embody your style at your wedding, even if that means taking a step over to the geeky side. We spotted these adorably geeky wedding centerpieces, captured by Hibou Photography, which give the wedding a fun and personal touch without going overboard in the cheese department. Wondering where you can get your own TARDIS candleholders? We found something similar on Etsy for Read more

A Matzo House Adds a Fun and Tasty Treat to a Kids' Seder


Updated 04/05/12 1:17 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

A Matzo House Craft For Kids For Passover

Bring out the builder in your tots this Passover! Though the holiday teaches us that the Jews had to flee their homes, this fun (and mostly edible) craft will have your lil ones building a new kind of shelter for the holiday. While looking for some holiday activities for kids, I came across Martha Stewart's directions for a Matzo home and knew it would make for a fun afternoon. Not only can Read more

Weekend DIYs


Updated 03/30/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easter and Spring DIY Projects

Go big this weekend — or go small, it's up to you! With this selection of projects, you can craft a pretty, diminutive table centerpiece, or create a major outdoor feature that will be sure to be the center of attention this Spring and Summer. Keep clicking for some of my favorite projects for the home and garden. Read more

Jessica Alba and Minka Kelly Bring a Pop of Color to Brad Goreski's Kate Spade Dinner


Updated 03/15/12 6:40 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Jessica Alba, Minka Kelly, Mandy Moore, Kate Spade Dinner

Brad Goreski had plenty of support from friends last night at a dinner hosted by Kate Spate and the brand's president Deborah Lloyd. Brad, who is their exclusive stylist, was joined by party goers in celebrating the launch of his new book Born to Be Brad. Jessica Alba, Minka Kelly, Mandy Moore, and Ahna O'Reilly gathered for the fete at Sunset Tower where they posed with Brad and got goofy with Read more

7 Unexpected Centerpieces For Thanksgiving


Updated 11/15/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Unusual and Cool Thanksgiving Centerpieces

I know. We can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving either. Hopefully you've gotten started with planning the menu for the big meal, but maybe you're lagging in the decor department. Have no fear; we've got you covered with seven beautiful, and creative, unexpected centerpiece options for your Thanksgiving feast. Prepare to be inspired. Read more

Preview the Gorgeous Florals at the Oscars Governors Ball and Learn a DIY Arrangement!


Updated 02/17/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mark's Garden Florals For the Oscars Governors Ball

Mark Held of Mark's Gardens has been the man behind the gorgeous floral arrangements and tablescapes at the Oscars Governors Ball for 19 years. We had the chance to catch up with Mark today at a preview of the event, which is the official afterparty for the Academy Awards. This year, Mark went in a new direction, focusing on an all-red theme. He didn't limit himself to working with just roses, Read more

Diane Kruger and Vanessa Paradis Get Glam For the Annual Sidaction Dinner


Updated 01/31/12 2:27 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Diane Kruger and Vanessa Paradis Pictures at Sidaction Gala

Diane Kruger and Vanessa Paradis made the rounds at Paris's annual Sidaction benefit, proceeds of which go toward AIDS charities. The event, now in its tenth year, is one of the social centerpieces of Couture Fashion Week, and Diane and Vanessa have both been busy shuttling between shows and parties over the last few days. Yesterday, they caught up with friends like a Nina-Ricci clad Clémence Read more