Decorative Paper Lanterns
Martha Stewart’s paper lanterns are such a breath of fresh air.
Parties
Lace Stenciled Cupcakes
Sweet Verbana came up with a really lovely and easy way to add a lace design to your baked goods.
How-To: Valentine Surprise Balls
Have kids? Add some quick, crafty fun to Valentine’s Day with this valentine surprise ball tutorial that our own Lish created for Metro Parent! They’re just as fun to make as they are to open, and the colors and treats can be customized to fit the personality of any kid.
How-To: Rolo Rockets Party Favors/Valentines
As an adult, I rarely have a birthday party for myself, let alone one that has some kind of rad theme. These Rolo rocket party favors from Amanda from Shindig Parties To Go over on Skip to My Lou make me want to reconsider this travesty and throw a massive space-themed birthday party for myself […]
Recipe: Old Fashioned
I can’t think of a more perfect cocktail than an Old Fashioned. It’s a delicious combination of bourbon and fruit. The bourbon warms you up, while the fruit reminds you of warmer days. It’s sweet, and it’s bitter, just like life. The Old Fashioned is a great basic cocktail for any level of home mixologist. […]
How-To: Washi Tape Party Straws
Helena from Craft and Creativity shared her idea for making fun flagged party straws using washi tape. In addition to being festive, decorated straws are also a great way to tell drinks apart at large gatherings!
Chinese New Year Envelope Place Setting
Happy New Year and happy Year of the Dragon! If you’re celebrating Chinese New Year, take a look at this idea for creating a simple, festive place setting from the Martha Stewart Living archives.
