Wrap With Style

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…which means there will be gifts to be wrapped with care.  Are you tired of using the same stick-on bows you use every year?  Are you looking to dress up your wrapping this year?  Well, you’ve come to the right place!  Check out some of our favorite wrapping ideas that will be sure to add that finishing polish to your holiday this year!

 

 

Use Leftover Ornaments

Adding unused ornaments to your gift wrapping can be a fun creative way to step up your wrapping game this year.  Either pick a single uniquely shaped ornament (think stars, snowman, candy cane, or snowflake) or a small cluster of like ornaments (think round or icicles).   Simply tie the ornament to a ...

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Trim Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro

Your Christmas tree is the shining centerpiece during the holiday season, here are some inspiring tips on how to trim your Christmas tree like a pro.

 

Match Your Home Decor 

Whether your home is contemporary, traditional or anything in between, before you get started make sure to choose a style that will fit the design and decor of your home.

 

Create Some Sparkle with Metallics

Try combining metallic ornaments with unique finishes from matte finishes to high gloss for a more sophisticated look.

 

Draw Attention with Oversized Ornaments

Use oversized ornaments to pull together a color scheme and to help draw attention ...
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Shower First Responders with Thanksgiving

 

Have you ever thought about the fact that while we are all making memories Thanksgiving day with our families & friends, there are men & women protecting us by patrolling our streets or waiting for the bell to ring at our fire stations?  They spend the day away from their families so we can safely be with ours.

 

While in college, I waited tables at a country club.  Easter Sunday lunch is a huge day at probably any country club.  We had a tremendous buffet brunch with 200 members on the RSVP list.  This was going to require all hands on deck.  Not one employee of the country club would be able to request the day off.  This was my ...
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Stage Your Home for Guests

 

Come this weekend, chestnuts will be roasting on the fire, bellies will still be full from Thanksgiving leftovers, bundles of packages will be wrapped under the tree & everyone will be tired.  It’s that time of year!  So much fun, celebrating, catching up & running around.  Family & friends will be descending on our homes for a meal, gathering or even overnight.

 

Are you ready?

 

There’s an easy way to make sure your guests feel comfortable & can find what they need in your home….by stepping into their shoes or if they are staying the night, their bed.  It’s true.  When you spend a night in your guest accommodations, whatever they may be, you will quickly discover ...
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Top 5 Thanksgiving Holiday Trends

 

Hello, SO Tribe!  I absolutely love pumpkins!  I love pumpkins as décor, as a flavor, and as Cinderella’s getaway transportation.  When all the fall décor starts to appear in stores my heart lights up.  In the last few years, there has been a break from the traditional hues of orange and brown with rough textures replaced with a shift towards dynamic color palettes and soft yet rich textures.  Check out our top 5 picks in no particular order below!

Velvet Pumpkins

Velvet has made a comeback and not only in that fabulous pair of flats you just scored.  Velvet has finally taken a place of honor within the holiday décor world!  Check out this Michael’s Navy Velvet Pumpkin and this Hobby Lobby Burnt ...

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Super Summer Requires Plan

School’s almost out for summer.  Now what?   Either you’re still going to work or you’ll be at your home with your kids all day.  You need something for them to do so they don’t drive you insane with the, “We’re bored!” statement.  Who can blame them?  They’ve been cooped up in a school all year.  Their every move & thought directed.  Mix it up with downtime & scheduled fun time.
Here are some ideas to keep them busy, freshen their minds, build memories & save your sanity.

 

Fee-based activities

 

  1. Local community college or university summer education programs
  2. Private school summer camps
  3. Dance academy summer programs
  4. Local international ...
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5 Musts at End of School Year

School’s out for summer!  With jackets, paper, pencils & backpacks sent flying, you and your kids are running and yelling as you race to be poolside on your vacation.  It’s the most natural reaction and well deserved.

But what about those backpacks?  Those black, heavy, ripped, dirty, endless hiding places backpacks?  What could be lurking deep inside?  You’ve asked the kids if there is any food left in them but do you really believe them?  Remember last year…what you found….at the end of summer after it had set for three months?  If you take a few precautions—maybe the day after school is out—you’ll limit the number of surprises at the start of school in the fall.

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Organize a Fun-Filled Family Summer

If your schools are like most school districts, you have about 14 week days before school comes to an end.  This CAN be a good thing if you are ready.  Summer gives you time to do fun things with your kids & spend time with them making family memories.

I know you’re re-running in your mind last summer’s chaotic, crazy, messy, tiring, endless entertaining, endless feeding, nutty family film from last year.  Don’t do that…..start picturing what you really want to happen this summer.  Now keep that film running in your head & follow these tips to get you there.

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Organizing for Fun in the Sun!

Warm weather is here and you want to perk up your front landscaping with spring flowers, but your tools are in the garage…..somewhere.  Your kids are also ready to grab their bikes, scooters and sports gear for some quality time in the great outdoors.   Instead of  hunting high and low for these warm weather items, take time to sort and organize them so that you can all get to the fun stuff!

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