Melissa, stay focused. I tell myself. Maybe just stick with recipes or design or writing. You're all over the place. Or don't. The or

Waiting for white winter wishes? If so, you'll be blowing kisses...over this Nordic Winter Cookie Decorating Party by Tanja Angsten of Enchanted Parties Montreal, out of Canada! Styled to the utmost perfection, this adorable event is full of details, that will have you swooning! Although I love every element featured in this holiday bash, here are some I am completely smitten by: Ornament tree backdrop Woodland Vanillekipferl Winter log garland Strung pine boughs and honeycomb decorations…

seasonal living & photography

My friend Melissa wrote a beautiful book called Scandinavian Gatherings; From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast. When we made sibling gifts this past Christmas, these crowns were the homemade gift Henry chose to make for Edie and Dot. It’s such a simple idea, but I love how classic they are. Perfect for any kind of celebrations. Today […]

After my four-year-old's last birthday party, she became the worst version of herself. As an older toddler, but still technically a toddler nonetheless, I

Add a Scandinavian touch to your birthday parties!

Viking baby shower spread

Well. I had been looking forward to this day for a very long time. I started months ago looking for ideas and themes for his first birthday party. Just last month we finally picked a day, time and …

Indoor birthday parties can be tough to plan, but we’ve got a list of winter birthday ideas to keep kids entertained, well-fed, and warm this season.