Stylish + Sweet Gifts for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th this year so we only have a couple more weeks to find the perfect way to say THANKS for all Mom does! I’m sharing some of my favorite finds from Swoozies. You can visit their site here + shop away for your Mom’s gift! Whether your mom is a beach or pool loving mom, travel loving jet setter, or hostess with the mostess!

Cute beach gifts for the perfect Mother's Day gifts!

The beach loving Mom can stay cool + stylish with these cute items! Like a stylish floppy hat for cruising the shoreline or a cute flamingo tote for holding cocktails + snacks. And dinner? Give Mom the perfect clutch for carrying! Shop these items here.

Mother's Day gifts for the Jet Setting Mom! Is your Mom a travel loving jet setter? Give her a cute new monogrammed luggage bag, scarf for the plane, cute clutch, charger set, jewelry case! Oh the cuteness. You might have to pick something up for yourself too ;) Shop these items here.

Perfect Mother's Day Gifts for the Hostess + Foodie Moms!

I can personally attest to the fabulousness of the Happy Everything Cookbook! It’s one of my faves. And every Mom needs a cute recipe book! Shop these items here.

Gold Monogram Necklace, Perfect Mother's Day Gift

If you are looking for jewelry, check out the adorable monogrammed necklaces that are perfect keepsakes for Mom! What would your Mom love? We’d love to kno

Monogrammed Floppy Hat! As a true southerner, I think everything can be monogrammed – including your floppy sun hat! So this is my favorite pick for Mom’s Day! Perfect for gardening, the beach/pool, long walks, etc!

I hope these picks from Swoozies have helped with your Mother’s Day shopping!

2013 Graduation Party Must-Haves from Swoozie’s!

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Personalized Party Bags from Swoozies.com

Celebrating the successes of a big graduate this year? It's GRADUATION SEASON! Host a graduation party in style with some of our faves from Swoozie's! We just love the bright colors, fun patterns, and lots of options (and Lilly Pulitzer too). Every grad needs something personalized! If you're celebrating a high school grad, pick out their college colors in a tote for campus with a matching { Continue Reading }

{Recipe} Chocolate Espresso Ganache Tarts!

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Philips Saeco Syntia Focus Espresso Machine

Being a blogger has its perks. Like when Philips Saeco asked if I wanted to try out their Syntia Focus Automatic Espresso Machine. Why yes, I sure do! I'm not a huge fan of plain ol' coffee but a spruced up pumpkin spice latte (which this can make like no other) or a rich hazelnut espresso? Heck yes. In fact, my husband loves it so much that it's the first thing he does in the morning and when he { Continue Reading }

Fun invitations, stationery, + gifts for Fall!

Fall Invitations, Stationery, + cute gifts

One of my favorite places to shop for paper items + cute gifts is Polka Dot Design! I wanted to share some of my favorite fall items from PDD! If you’re hosting a fall party or if Thanksgiving is at your house this year, take a look at these cute invites + party supplies! They are the perfect way to celebrate the season in style. FALL FAVES Spiced Tartan Invitation Asian Grillwork Bamboo { Continue Reading }

Sip in Style with SPINDRIFT! Sodas + Sparkling Waters!

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There is a new sparkling water + soda in town! SPINDRIFT is a company I was introduced to a few weeks ago, and I have enjoyed sipping in style during these hot summer days. They first created a line of sodas and launched sparkling waters this summer! The waters are what I am loving because they have the slightest hint of flavor (and only fresh ingredients) and keep you fully refreshed! So what { Continue Reading }

{Summer Cooler} Pina Coladas & Mojitos!

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We're all busy, right? When you go to a friend's house for a party - what do they usually offer you to drink? Wine or beer. You'd probably say "a..wha?!" if they offered you a Pina Colada or Mojito, right? I love a handmade cocktail just like the next person but having all those ingredients on hand and whipping it up by order is a bit difficult (especially when you're trying to get dinner on the { Continue Reading }

Favorite Stationery + Invites from Tiny Prints!

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TinyPrints has so many cute paper goodies (and their new photobooks).  With so many options though, how do you narrow it down to the absolute cutest? Well, I'm sharing my favorites for you today! Have other faves? Share them in the comments below (you might even win your fave from us!). My FAVORITE product are the GIFT STICKERS. They can be used for almost anything from labeling childrens' { Continue Reading }

Favorite Stationery + Party Invitations!

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honey do list pad

Our fun paper store got a little web updating, and it's back in action so I want to highlight a few of my personal faves from the shop! Personalized stationery is a must-have for not only thank-you notes but also personal correspondences. Send a friend or family member a note this month - it will make their day! SALE: Now through Sunday, August 28th - buy return address labels and double your { Continue Reading }

{Favorite Finds} Ellen Allen Harwood Plates

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Happy Weekend! We're stopping to share one of our new FAVORITE finds for stylish entertaining! You might remember us sharing our love for Ellen Allen's designs from this Blue + White Tablescape, and now they've done it again with their Green Harwood melamine plates! One of their many designs that will be introduced in their new line of melamine plates, the Green Harwood plates are perfectly { Continue Reading }

Pizzazzerie Loves Small Businesses! {Win an Ipad 2}

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Being an entrepreneur was definitely something I didn't set out to become when I graduated but I wouldn't change a thing about my career and the joy it brings me on a daily basis. Every day is an adventure, that is for sure! Read a DAY IN THE LIFE OF COURTNEY DIAL. There are challenges + joys, both of which make me a stronger person. So many small businesses (local + online) are changing lives { Continue Reading }