It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but also one of the most stressful, especially for those of us who somehow wind up with the job of shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, mailing cards and putting up the decorations. If the approaching holidays are giving you a feeling of dread, here are some ways to calm […]

Christmas. It’s a time of magical, twinkling lights, gently falling snow (well…not in Raleigh, but we can imagine it) and a spirit of joy, love, and togetherness filling the air. For all those reasons, we think throwing a Christmas wedding is a wonderful idea. As long as you plan carefully and decorate thoughtfully, there’s no […]

Cookie swaps are, in our opinion, one of the best types of holiday get-togethers. They’re casual; they’re easy to throw together; and everyone leaves with an assortment of cookies—what’s not to love? Plus, they’re pretty affordable—no need to buy everyone an expensive gift or flashy new dress. As long as you’ve got an extra $10 […]