Entertaining Style with Jessie from Shop Sweet Lulu
June 18, 2013 | Entertaining Style | Comments
We’ve gone girly with retro party inspiration today and we’re loving it! What better person to ask, “What would wear to a retro birthday party?” than the queen of charming birthdays, Jessie! She’s the owner of the most adorable party store, Shop Sweet Lulu. You can find everything you need for throwing the sweetest birthday...read moreAdding Flowers to Your Candelabra
June 17, 2013 | Be Inspired | Comments
Adding flowers to a candelabra is an elegant and beautiful way to add color and texture to a centerpiece. Samantha created this dazzling arrangement with vibrant flowers and a wooden candelabra from an antique shop. She filled one of the candle holders with fresh flowers and also placed some fresh flowers on the base of...read moreCharming Friday Links + Happy Dad’s Day
June 14, 2013 | Be Inspired | Comments
Since I won’t be blogging Sunday, I wanted to say Happy Father’s Day weekend to all of the amazing, hardworking, incredible dads! Happy Father’s Day to Zan. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him father Romeo this past year. His patience, compassion and dedication to Romeo melts my heart. Zan is so in love with his...read moreThe Ranch House Renovation Pictures
June 12, 2013 | Charming Home | Snippets of Life | Comments
I thought I’d share a few before and after photos of what we’ve done so far with our new home. We still have a lot to do, but we’ve made a pretty good dent within the past four weeks! Here’s a list of what we’ve accomplished with the help of our amazing contractor, Jerry Siefert,...read moreEasy Make-up Look for Summer
June 11, 2013 | Entertaining Style | Comments
I know blue can be daring and can go very wrong if not done properly. But when Kelly and I were discussing beauty inspiration to share on Sugar and Charm,
I wanted her to create something using color on the eyes that was simple, light and pretty. Also, a look that is fun and inspiring for the busy hostess.
Are you a Camper or a Glamper?
June 10, 2013 | Be Inspired | Comments
I’m definitely a glamper! Zan and I went “glamping” at El Capitan last May and if you’re in Southern California I highly recommend it! It’s an idyllic camping spot next to the ocean, with cabins, teepees and a creek running through it. You can see that post here. I used to do the tent thing when...read more



















