Holiday Packaging So Cool and Pretty

I just love this adorable packaging for the holidays! Check out these lovely finds which look so easy to do:

pink and gold with twine

glassine envelope with tag

gift wrap with buttons

DIY Napkin Rings for Your Holiday Table

Don't you just love how adding napkin rings to your place settings can instantly up the 'party' factor?

So for all the upcoming celebrations this holiday season, here are some festive napkin accents that are sure to impress your guests. Easy elegance, no-fuss fab! Best of all, they're DIY-able!

joy / jewel /  faux birchwood / jingle bells

Easy DIY Holiday Garlands

Christmas is such a crazy season, that finding time to decorate for a holiday party can be a real challenge! But have you noticed how just stringing up some bunting, ceiling decor or garlands makes a space suddenly 'party ready'?!

So I searched the web for 3 DIY garlands that will have your party venue looking festive in no time. My criteria? Easy. Affordable. Fun!

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Christmas Cakes for the Holidays

Do you have a tradition of serving up a Christmas cake? If not, here's some beautiful and sweet ideas for you:

red velvet cake with snowman
see: http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2011/12/christmas-red-velvet-snow-cake.html

white cake
see: http://www.askchefdennis.com/2011/12/im-dreaming-of-a-white-christmas-cake-with-sweet-peony/

cake balls cake
see: http://blog.candiquik.com/?p=2526

Purple Christmas - Inspired to Decorate!

You don't see a lot of purple during the holidays at all, but after seeing some purple inspiration on the Web, you may change your mind! I'm thinking of a palette in shades of purple with accents of silver! The cupcake baubles below are quite unique indeed.

table decorations, wreath, shoes, cupcakes