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Last week I planned Julie's wedding. I asked you to help me with her look and search the web for a beautiful table setting. You saved anything along these lines: tablecloths, silverware, plates, vases, flowers, candles, and cool centerpieces in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Wedding Table. You certainly did not let Julie or I down and suggested awesome ideas and fabulous finds. Read more
Readers I need your help: julieulie asked me to aid her in planning her wedding and we need to find a beautiful table setting. While I have everything from the invitations to the menu covered so far, I want you to search the web for tablecloths, silverware, plates, vases, and any special extras you may stumble upon along the way (think flowers, candles, and cool centerpieces). The picture at Read more
Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more
Take a tour of this Miami kitchen's rocking update. This classic country wedding is absolutely lovely. The lovely lilac inspired this roundup of lavender decor pieces perfect for Spring. There's still time to make one of these DIY Mother's Day gifts. Get some great ideas for eco flower arranging, perfect for Mother's Day. The flowering branches and table settings at this David Stark-designed Read more
Recently, I found myself with the prospect of being in Boulder, CO, for a long weekend. It was an opportunity that I seized faster than a dog would take leftovers. Aside from being home to the University of Colorado's flagship college campus, Boulder's also known for its food-centric, health-focused, and highly educated population — last year, it was even named America's Foodiest Town by Bon Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
Here's a post from ShanDurRah from the CasaSugar Wedding Decor and DIYs group My now husband Andy and I are fascinated by the whimsical and by fantasy. We already had a beautiful setting at Calimigos Ranch in Malibu, CA, so it did not take much decorating to embellish it. All the invitations, programs, table numbers, and escort cards were DIYed by me. The lovely photography was done by Flutter Read more
We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her dress picks for Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more
We've plated up some tips on selecting dinnerware for your wedding registry, but what about cocktail hour? Whether you prefer cocktails, wine, beer, or juicing, glassware is an important category to fill in your registry. Sure, you can go with the selection that your registry consultant recommends, but each couple has individual libation habits that don't always fit the standard mold. Read more
