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Essentials for your Thanksgiving dinner place settings
If you’re having a formal Thanksgiving dinner, setting up a table may be easier than you think. You’re likely going to be spending much of

Trending: western/woodsy
Still looking for a theme for your upcoming nuptials? We have all the inspiration you need right here. One of the hottest trends among couples

Fall birthday gift ideas
Autumn is the time of the year when the weather gets a little chillier and the leaves get more colorful. But this season is also filled

Pumpkin Soup
My kids have more books than we know what to do with. Wicker baskets, wooden bookshelves, car backseats, and floors are home to stacks and
Show Your Appreciation
A Dairy Queen restaurant in Hopkins, Minnesota, has been getting a lot of local and national attention lately. Store manager, Joey Prusak, was serving a

Creative ideas for your winter wedding
Getting married in the chill of winter offers a romantic ambiance that you can’t find any other time of the year. From themed wedding invitations to

Nuptials fit for a princess
After seeing the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, step out of the hospital holding her newborn looking absolutely stunning, we were reminded of how beautiful

Including a deceased loved one in your wedding
Your wedding day is a celebration you’ll remember for the rest of your life, and it’s one that you’ll want all of your loved ones

Tailgate party ideas
As it’s the middle of football season, now is the perfect time to throw a tailgating party! Get together with friends and family to eat

Etiquette for holiday greeting cards
Sending out holiday cards can be a special greeting, whether it’s going to a client, a friend or a family member. But before mailing out

Tips for a better baby shower
A baby shower is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the mom-to-be and the life of the little one that will soon come into the world.

Best holiday gifts for brides
If you’re close to someone who’s getting married in the near future, consider getting her a gift to help her with the wedding process, or

Halloween: a Cauldron Bubbling with History and Religion
Halloween is fast approaching, which means that October 31st will once more provide us with an entire day dedicated to celebrating the gruesome and macabre!

Engagement party 101
Once your other half has finally placed the ring of your dreams on your finger, take a few days (or weeks) to bask in the

Fun items for your flower girl to carry down the aisle
It’s traditional for your flower girl to walk down the aisle just before you, throwing petals from a basket like this Sweet Tiers Flower Basket,

Wedding Inspiration: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Now that you have your engagement ring, it’s time to start putting your sophisticated, socialite wedding together. Consider a celebration a la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast
Creative Resources
People often look for ideas from others when they are ready to create their own works of art. It’s like window shopping in a way.

Product of the week: Midnight Amour Invitation
When searching for wedding invitations for your big day, consider your wedding style, color palette and theme. This will help you narrow your selection down