• Valentines Party

    I can’t believe all the amazing Valentine’s Day goodies at Target! I found these cute cups and candy dishes in the dollar section. I loved adding my sweetheart plates and napkins to this party design to really give it The Valentine’s Day feel. I love hearts anytime of the year… Can I just say how…

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  • Bridal Shower Brunch

    We had the MOST busy weekend- While I was creating and decorating for the baseball auction, we also hosted a bridal shower all on the same day. Yep! You heard right… Ellie and Evan’s babysitter is getting married next month. We are so excited for her- and her fiancé is adorable.  Ellie is one of…

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  • Royal Icing

    I had over 300 cookies to make for our High Schools baseball auction! I decided to make sugar cookies and do ROYAL ICING for the first time… I made stars and oscars for our Lights, Camera, Action theme. I used Sweet Topia’s Royal Icing Recipe and I have to say… It was amazing! I can…

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  • Halloween Milk + Cookies

    There is something wonderful about classic Milk + Cookies… I am partnering with this cookie company called Cookies by Courtney! These cookies aren’t only adorable… they taste great! I am working with this local (Portland) company, if you hire ME to style your party- I can get some of these custom cookies for YOU! Cookies…

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  • Kate Spade Inspired Cookies

    These cookies don’t just look amazing they also taste amazing. I have a majorly talented friend named Courtney who bakes all my cookies for my photoshoots. I come up with the design and she makes the cookie come to life! Seriously, I am beyond blessed to have her in my life… I helped style a…

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  • Happy 4th of July

      I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Here is a little Instagram round-up of my 4th of July celebrations… Jason and I made our own plans this year because our sweet children had more plans then us! Jason and I started our day off with a 4 mile walk. After that, I…

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  • Cookie Workshop

      Freaking out that I was able to attend Jenny Cookies Workshop in Seattle! Jenny and I have become “sweet” friends and she only hosts 2 of these workshops a year! Last year, I wasn’t able to make the dates. She hosts 1 in the Spring and 1 during the Holiday time. Besides learning her…

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  • Milk Jar Cookies

      Cute as a button, is what comes to mind when I think of my “Sweet” friends Cookie Store! Last weekend,  I was in LA for a creative conference and I had to stop into this adorable Cookie Store. Courtney and I met in Nashville last year at another conference we both attended. The best…

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Treats

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I have my corn beef and cabbage in the crockpot. I love any excuse to celebrate… Here are some sweet treats you can easily whip up for the kids after school or for dessert tonight! Truth be told- {I don’t even have a sweet tooth} I am completely a visual person…

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  • Christmas Cookie Exchange

    Invites by Crave Design  Rolling and Baking Pre-Frosted  Frosted & Decorated  Cookie Party Selfies  Island Full of Cookies  Peace Out… Until Next Year!  Last night was so much FUN! We laughed so hard we cried… I love getting together with my girlfriends. I have to tell you, my friends are quite the bakers- Our cookies…

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  • Sweet Bake Shop

    Tessa | Sweet Bake Shop | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Macarons | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Cupcakes | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Cookies | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Cakes | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Sweet Stuff | Photo via Sweet Bake Shop Tessa founder/owner of the Sweet Bake Shop nestled in Vancouver BC is…

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  • Pineapple Cookies

    Ok- I’m about to give you the BEST recipe ever! Pineapple cookies… I know, sounds kinda crazy. These are so delicious you’d better double your batch! My Mom made these for me when I was a child and now my kids enjoy gobbling them up! P.S. I under cook mine, maybe 10 minutes cook time,…

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