Handsewn fabric tea bags for loose tea favors Gifts & Favors, Showers Jessica Mullen wrote: "I saw your beautiful photos from the tea party and I have a quick question. I was wondering how you made the tea bags for the make your own tea take...Handsewn fabric tea bags for loose tea favors... »

Posted by Kathy on March 7, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (10)  | 

Shrinky Dink Rabbit’s Foot Napkin Ring Keychain Favor Decorations, Entertaining, Gifts & Favors, Showers This is one of those craft projects that I just love. A little throwback, a little whimsical ...and totally original. The idea for Shrinky Dink rabbit's foot napkin rings that double as keychain favors...Shrinky Dink Rabbit’s Foot Napkin Ring Keychain Favor... »

Posted by Kathy on February 8, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Upper Crust Social Club Ladies’ Late-Night Tea Party Entertaining, Showers My ever-so-creative friend and frequent partner-in-crime Heather Crosby came up with a festive idea that encapsulates the two things we like best -- making things and spending time with friends -- by creating the...Upper Crust Social Club Ladies’ Late-Night Tea Party... »

Posted by Kathy on January 25, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (16)  | 

High School Themed Engagement Party Decorations, Entertaining, Showers Hostess Heather Crosby had a blast from the past throwing a high school themed engagement party for her brother Chad and bride-to-be Shayda who met back in their teens. Starting with a handwritten ‘Secret...High School Themed Engagement Party... »

Posted by Kathy on June 8, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

High School ‘Secret Passed Note’ Engagement Party Invitation Invitations & Paper, Showers Leave it to Heather Crosby to come up with an invitation concept that I've never seen before. Heather's beloved brother Chad and his lovely bride-to-be Shayda met way back in high school. A chance...High School ‘Secret Passed Note’ Engagement Party Invitation... »

Posted by Kathy on June 2, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Turquoise and orange Decorations, Showers, Weddings I love the combination of turquoise and orange that Anne-Marie Rosser and Adam Whipple used for their intimate outdoor wedding reception on a Chicago terrace. Anne-Marie started with turquoise tablecloths and crisp white linen...Friday Inspiration: Turquoise and orange... »

Posted by Kathy on May 2, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (4)  | 

Phone Book Wrapping Paper for Gifts Birthdays, Gifts & Favors, Showers AT&T delivered piles of telephone books to my neighborhood a couple of weeks ago. Not needing ours but cringing at tossing the stack into the trash I decided to find some crafty uses for...Phone Book Wrapping Paper for Gifts... »

Posted by Kathy on April 14, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (8)  | 

Entertaining ideas from PenCarlson Decorations, Gifts & Favors, Showers, Weddings Our wedding photographers, Kiri and Brett of PenCarlson Photography, hosted a bright and cheery open house on Sunday for their new Chicago photography studio. Height is always good with buffets but I've never seen...Entertaining ideas from PenCarlson... »

Posted by Kathy on March 18, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Engagement Party Alphabet Cookies Food & Drink, Showers We co-hosted a couple's BBQ last July to celebrate the engagement of my friend Heather (H) and her fiance Noah (N). Our co-hostess Michelle Platts scored by bringing these festive romantic sugar cookies that...Engagement Party Alphabet Cookies... »

Posted by Kathy on February 28, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

A baby is brewing Baby & Kids, Gifts & Favors, Showers Being a big tea drinker these favors from Rachel's baby shower were a big hit with me. A box of Twinings tea was wrapped in fresh green tissue and plastic, tied with printed silk...A baby is brewing... »

Posted by Kathy on September 30, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  |