CG Top 3: Calendars for 2013

2013 Minted Calendar

Welcome to the New Year! In an effort  to become more organized than the year before, one of the 1st things I purchase at the start of a new year is a desk calendars.  There are a few that I have been eyeing so far and wanted to share with you.

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Holiday Cocktails

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Happy Friday! The weekend is upon us (finally) !! This weekend is sure to be filled with holiday parties, gathering with family and laughing with loved ones.  If you’d like to add a little extra “cheer” to your holiday weekend, these cocktails are just right.  [Read more...]

Holiday Printables Worth Downloading

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You all know I love things to be fab + simple and I don’t think it gets much simpler than clicking 2 buttons: download + print. Printables are a life AND time saver.  Depending on the collection, you can gift tags, menu labels and even placemats! These are a few of my fav FREE printable collections for this holiday season.  [Read more...]

DIY Holiday Ornaments

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When it comes to holiday decor, few would argue that decorating your tree isn’t most important.  Ornaments should tell a story. Whether you prefer bright + modern or simple + classic your tree ornaments should be a reflection of your personal style.  Nothing says more personal than a DIY!  [Read more...]

Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year: Emerald

Emerald Dress

This news is hot off the color presses! Pantone, an industry leader in all things color has finally announced that EMERALD will be the go -to color for 2013.  Next year we will all be on the road to Emerald City! Emerald, described as, ” lively, radiant, lush green; a color of elegance and beauty. ”  is most certainly one of the most regal colors in the spectrum.  [Read more...]

5 Fab Holiday Cookie Recipes

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Aside from decorating, baking cookies is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season. This year my 2 nieces are old enough to join in the fun! My only dilemma is selecting which cookies to bake.  Check out these 5 fab cookie recipes to try this holiday season. Help me pick 2 recipes to bake!  [Read more...]

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Set The Table: Thanksgiving Styling Ideas

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Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I wanted to share a few simple+chic to get your table dec’d out for Turkey Day.  [Read more...]

Throw a Confetti Fete`

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Nothing says PARTY like confetti being tossed in the air! Wouldn’t make a great (and inexpensive) theme for a party? The bright rainbow of colors are cheerful and are sure to set the tone of happy fun.  Add some confetti to your next fete` using these tips! [Read more...]

Labor Day Luau

Labor Day Luau

The final summer holiday weekend is here. I’m sad to see summer go, but I am looking forward the crisp fall air and comfort foods that come along with it.  For some of us, it will be the last time we gather our friends and families for a BBQ. Why not turn your final summer bash into a LABOR DAY LUAU ???   [Read more...]

May Books

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What happens when the owner of a boutique graphic design company can’t find hip and fun notebooks to write in? She CREATES them! Mica May considers herself an “accidental entrepreneur”.  Her company “May Books” launched from a mix of passion and opportunity. Her graphic design clients began inquiring about the cute notebooks she would use during meetings and within months, May Books was up and running. [Read more...]