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!

source

source

source

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

Chic Peppermint Christmas Party Palette

candy canes, cocktails, wreath, table settings

Think sweet accents of red together with some greens, browns, and rust gold! A chic holiday table decorated with rustic elements makes me feel like I've just walked into a snow-covered log cabin!

The Neiman Marcus 2013 Christmas Catalog

I'm just swooning over the Neiman Marcus 2013 Christmas Catalog! While it may be pricey, you can always be inspired to find the perfect holiday gift this season! See my picks below:

bangles

popcorn

jewelry roll

Cheers! Champagne Gets Glamorous!

I'm thinking of a really glamorous holiday season! Time to dress up in something metallic, but how about the drinks? Consider these cool, gold champagne ideas:

moet & chandon

luxor

Veuve Clicquot Brut

Cheers! My favorite holiday drinks!

No doubt the holidays are coming soon. Prepare something chic and stylish to make that perfect Christmas toast. Try these for your party menu and gain some holiday cheers!

amaretto bourbon punch

blue sparkling star

wine punch via BHG.com

Christmas Place Settings - Love them!

I'm so excited for the holidays and always look forward to creating some beautiful place settings. Get inspired with some of these cool ones from Pier One:

from Pier One

from Pier One

from Pier One

Thanksgiving menu ideas

Throwing a dinner this year? I've got some unique food finds that are so simple to make:

pumpkin angel food cake

finger  foods

tomato, pumpkin, and bacon soup

Using food as your table centerpieces

No need for flowers! How easy is this to do and you can save a bundle on table decor by using items from bread to pasta to fruits:

breads on table

pasta centerpieces

lemons centerpieces in vases

A Halloween Party with a Vintage Theme

While we see many kooky ideas for Halloween, I think this one presents some classy details for a Halloween party. All in black and white! How chic!

via Bellenza

A pretty and yummy summer favor

It's sunflowers we're talking about! And I love the idea of these cupcakes as favors at a summer party:

via ericasweettooth