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Around Town : Halloween Decorations
Posted by Blake RamseySome Halloween inspiration I passed on my walk to work this morning—all the decorations really get me in the spirit! And you wouldn’t believe how many Halloween decorating ideas we’ve got!…
Posts Tagged ‘Celebrate’
Make It : Festive Party Hats!
Posted by Blake RamseyEarlier this summer, I attended a girls getaway in honor of my dear friend’s upcoming wedding. What a great weekend! We laughed, we danced, we celebrated, and we made party hats to wear while doing it all. The most fun was had making them, but I have to say, wearing them—and taking funny photos—was pretty …
Make It : A Patchwork Pillow
Posted by Blake RamseyOur dear friend Laura Normandin is having a baby! We made a collective gift for Laura—an embroidered patchwork pillow. Athena cut small squares of linen, we each embroidered one or two, and then Steph assembled them into a pillow. It was great seeing all the different styles and techniques together—a personal gift with a lot …
Celebrate : Martha's Birthday
Posted by GuestHi, it’s Tracy, the crafts intern. Tuesday was Martha’s birthday, so Carrie, our international editorial intern, organized a thoughtful gift for Martha from all the summer interns. Everyone was given a card to write and decorate in any way they liked. All the cards were then compiled into a box we constructed using chipboard, ribbon, …
Celebrate : Last-Minute Birthday Cards
Posted by Athena PrestonTonight I’m going to a birthday picnic in the park for two old friends of mine whose birthdays are this week, Carrie and Ana. As usual, I’m in a scramble to make something to give them, so I’ve turned to my never-fail birthday card which I’ve made a zillion variations of over the years. All …
On The Web : 4th of July!
Posted by Stephanie HungOn Sunday night I was pleasantly surprised by fireworks at the Hudson River. What a treat! There’s something spectacular about fireworks. They are celebratory, magnificent, and so beautiful to watch; which is why I’m excited for the 4th of July. I hear Macy’s puts on quite the show in New York so I’m hoping for …
Celebrate : La Fete des Peres (aka Father's Day!)
Posted by Stephanie HungTake note: Father’s Day is THIS SUNDAY. Do you already have plans, or are you a last-minute scrambler? (No judgment here; you already know my track record with remembering dates.) If you are stumped for ideas, think about what your dad likes to do. What are his hobbies, passions, and fascinations? Is he the explorer …
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