Twenty-four years ago today, in a blizzard in New England, my son was born. Can I tell you how many times the nurses jokingly asked if I was going to name him Patrick? Well, I didn’t…and lucky for him, as his last name is Greene. Can you imagine growing up
These are perfect for spring entertaining – everything from Derby parties to Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day, to brunches and baby showers. These cute little cutlery packets are sure to please all your party guests. So, I admit it – I’m a Pinterest junkie. Once I’ve done some reading before
One of the phrases I heard on Thursday night ALL the time was , “Mom, can ‘so and so’ sleep over?” It was an almost weekly routine in the almost dozen years my girls were pre-teens to teenagers. Usually pancakes were on the menu at least one weekend morning, and
Ok, truth…you can’t! Tell you a little secret, trying to do just that has caused a little New Year’s meltdown over here. Yes, we all get a little overwhelmed. How do we keep ourselves on track with a busy career (mommying is the hardest career), keeping the laundry done, dinners
Oh how I love Christmas, but with as busy as the end of 2016 has been, I’m ready for a fresh start – new visual scapes, clean surfaces and a little more excercise. I think that’s why in January we try to put in place so many new habits. The
I tried a new version of a chocolate bark since my boyfriend isn’t a huge white chocolate fan. (See my original post with my Peppermint Bark recipe.) I used brown craft boxes lined with wax paper serving sheets. I placed a tag on top that says “Hazelnut Bark”.
I’ ve been making this bark for over 20 yrs. I’m not really sure why I started, but undoubtedly my children won’t let me get thru the Christmas season without making a batch. It’s only two ingredients, and easy. So give this a try! Let me know how it turned
Just in time to make some handmade Christmas gifts, or to make your own custom house cocktail, these Boozy Bourbon Cherries are easy. These would also make lovely thank you gifts for your bridesmaids, groomsmen or wedding guest or holiday hostess…maybe sweeten up your future mother-in-law (not to mention look
So when your BFF is planning a wedding, AND you just opened a new party decorations shop on Etsy, what else can you do but to help plan the decor! It started with a picture….of the lovely mossy tree under which the ceremony will be held. She also sent me a
I’ve always loved to throw a good party. But I always knew, it’s not just a party. Whether it’s a birthday, bridal shower, anniversary or baby shower, a special event is just that—truly special.
Hi, I’m Carey! The Owner and Designer behind EnFete. I was bit by the party planning bug at just six-years-old and haven’t looked back ever since.
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