Where every celebration should have out of the ordinary and unforgettable details
To all my diehard fans who follow my every move (because I know there are so many of you. There has to be at least one, right??), you probably remember my trend watch blog post featured on The Purple Pug a few months ago. The truth is that I could have gone on and [...]
One of my favorite flavors right now is salted caramel. The saltier the better! My husband planned a wonderful meal for Mother’s Day with my favorite cut of meat in the world, Burgundy Pepper Tri-Tip from Seaside Market in Cardiff (aka Cardiff Crack – no joke), Trader Joe’s macaroni and cheese, and asparagus. When he asked [...]
You know, the only reason I had a kid was to have parties. And the only reason I wanted a girl was to be able to style a pink firetruck party! Well, not really, but it sure was fun!! The inspiration for my daughter’s 3rd birthday party was quite easy actually. See, my Ava [...]
I’m sitting here contemplating what to write as a new blog post….. and I’ve stared at this blank screen for almost 5 minutes now… I have so much to say and yet I’m drawing a blank.. so this may be one funny, boring or weird read for ya.. LOL As a newbie to the party [...]
With the big holiday quickly approaching this weekend (I’m talking about Mother’s Day, of course) we all have just one thing on our minds: “how can I make this Mother’s Day special and exciting for my kids”…..NOT! We are the ones who should be feeling special and entertained! It’s our day after all! But [...]
I was contacted by a fabulously bubbly and funny Mommy who wanted to throw a great birthday party for her twins who were turning 5. She was telling me that this was going to be the last ‘big’ party for their birthday and she wanted it to be one to remember – no pressure! The [...]
I’m still squealing with unbelieveable delight over the newest Bird’s Party Magazine! Why? Because Flaired Affairs is one of the contributing stylists for this issue!! {Squeeeeaaaaak!} Bird said it best when there were countless hours put into this project! I have so many FLAIRBULOUS contributors that were so incredible to work and who made this [...]
Sunday Dinner with Kylie This past Sunday we hosted my priest and her husband for dinner. I have to start by saying I absolutely love my priest. She is kind, compassionate, insightful, intuitive, gentle, and genuine. Having spent my entire academic career in a parochial environment, from pre-school to college, I never had such a [...]
In May 2012, I decided to create Flaired Affairs. I always had the love and knack for creative entertaining. But it was my daughter’s 1st birthday party that I planned and styled that really turned my passion into this venture and creative outlet.
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