Archive for May, 2010

May 28, 2010 3

Vintage French Birthday Party for Erin’s 30th: Menu

By in Deliciousness, Shindigs

Now that you’ve seen the decor and details from Erin’s Vintage French 30th Birthday Party, I thought you might want to hear about the food. I planned the menu with a few elements in mind. Because Erin is a foodie, I wanted to have really good eats and lots of them. She has a masters [...]

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May 27, 2010 6

Vintage French Birthday Party for Erin’s 30th: Decor & Details

By in Shindigs

My dear sister Erin turned 30 last week. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Tim & I threw a party that we hoped would honor her well. Because she doesn’t love to be in the spotlight, I was so glad to host an intimate dinner party with some of her favorite things. Since we’re planning [...]

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May 26, 2010 1

Old Made New: Reused Gift Wrap

By in Creations

I tend to use the same old stuff to wrap up packages around my house. When I’m wrapping a gift for a friend, my leftover paper can still feel special since they haven’t necessarily seen it before. When the gift is for Tim, however, I like to use a little innovation. This year for Tim’s [...]

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May 25, 2010 1

Birthday Gifts: A Glimpse into My Life

By in Creations

I am declaring this Birthday Week at Alliwell Studios. While my birthday has already passed (mark your calendars for April 17 next year), I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays lately. I felt very cared for and known this year and thought I’d share a little bit about myself in the form of some gifts [...]

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