I think we all have a bit of a piratey side (some more than others). Living along the sea brings out peoples’ salty side here especially. You …
Thank You Cards – To Send or Not to Send?
Following the onslaught of giving and receiving things during the holidays season, saying thank you may be an easy thing to miss as you recover …
Gasparilla Decor
While many may mourn the end of the holidays, as they look out at months of bleak winter until the first ray of spring events …
ADOS Wedding Planning: Caterer Tasting
I’m excited to introduce A Dash of Sparkle’s new series around my wedding planning that I’ll be bringing you! Let me know what aspects of …
Lessons of a Home Owner – 1 Year Anniversary
Up until recently, I’ve identified as a “renter” without even thinking. Renting furnished apartments and two bedroom apartments year after year, moving what seemed like …
Moretown, Vermont for a Hen Weekend
As I look back on a full 2015, I can’t help but reminisce about some of my favorite moments. One of my top picks on …
Christmas Day Celebrations
It was a series of firsts this year, with the new house and our first full size, ornament laden Christmas tree. Of course, hosting Christmas …
Christmas Bake-a-thon 2015
Traditions are a vital part of the holidays and there is one tradition that my mom and I have managed to check off each year …
Paper Bag Holiday Gift Wrap
It is a fact that “brown paper packages tied up with string” are one of my favorite things. Every holiday season that has rolled on …
Take the Present Challenge
It’s no secret that I love the holidays. Yet, every season I stumble across as much distaste for the holiday season from other people as I …