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Cocktail Recipe: Sweet Pea Cocktail

When I heard of the Sweet Pea cocktail I really had to think a bit before I decided to try it. I mean really, peas? In a cocktail? Well, I’m so glad I tried it! I found the original recipe at the...

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Summer Entertaining and a GIVEAWAY with Chinet

Summer is one of my favorite times for impromptu dinner parties and laid back entertaining. The sun stays out late. There is little fear of rain. And, there are a whole host of ice cold beverages...

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Twas the Night Before a Party

Friday night I was up very late working on getting the house cleaned and all the party crafts finished for the party I was hosting on Saturday. Before heading to bed I thought about how similar my...

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Whole Foods’ Top 10 Wine & Beer Twitter Parties

This past week the hubby and I had the awesome opportunity to go check out Whole Foods’ Top Ten Wines and Ten & Friends Beer. Last Thursday, our anniversary, we joined in for the wine twitter party...

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Happy Birthday to an Awesome Husband

I have a wonderful husband. He is supportive. He is kind. He is helpful. He is a fantastic father. And, he eats whatever I make and tells me it is delicious. Today is his birthday. I love...

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Featured: C.R.A.F.T. blog & free social media printables

I’m excited to say that I’ve got a guest post over at C.R.A.F.T. blog today (Creating Really Awesome Free Things– great name, right!?) of the social media printables I made after being inspired by...

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Pacific Northwest Blogger Photo & Craft Event

Okay y’all… I’m SO excited to share this announcement. Chelsey, the lovely lady that blogs over at The Paper Mama, has been working on Pacific Northwest Blogger events for some time now. The events...

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Portland Preservation Society and Pickled Asparagus Recipe

I have really gotten into perserving over the past couple of years. It is such an inexpensive, creative, and useful hobby. I started out making and canning tons of different apple and pear items...

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Fashion: Anniversary Dress and eShakti Review

I thought it would be fun to dress up a bit for my anniversary on Thursday. We didn’t do anything overly special (my poor husband had a bit of a cold) but, we did step outside and enjoy the sun a...

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Friday Finds: Alice in Wonderland Themed Parties

Okay, I know that Alice in Wonderland has been DONE. You know? I did it. She did it. Everyone’s done it. Though, there are about a thousand and one reasons why Alice in Wonderland makes for an...

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My Secret to a Successful Marriage

Today my husband and I celebrate seven years of marriage. So far, there is no itch. I honestly can’t even believe that we’ve been married for seven years! Besides my creaky knees and added weight I...

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Working on it Wednesday: Alice in Wonderland Themed Party Invitations

I’ve been working on lots of little projects for upcoming parties lately. Fun supplies like ink, paper, hot glue guns, fabric dye and more have all been involved. So, I’ll be sharing some more...

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Toddler Boy Style: 7 Days of Style with 7 for All Mankind Review

Last week I challenged myself to try creating seven new toddler outfits using three pairs of jeans provided by 7 for All Mankind. I had such a great time challenging myself with the first 7 Days of...

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Happy June! My Favorite Posts from May

Can’ you believe it is already June? I can’t. Not at all. June is going to be a CRAZY month for me. We’ve got our 7-year anniversary, a styled wedding photo shoot, my husband’s birthday, Father’s...

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Portland Bloggers’ Meet-Up: Social Strategies for Bloggers

Just a couple weeks ago I helped host another Portland Bloggers’ meet-up. I’ve LOVED being a part of this growing community. It is so fulfilling! We have area meet-ups every other month. We try to...

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{Real Parties} Travel Inspired Wedding

Ahhh…. weddings are the ultimate parties, aren’t they? I got married almost seven years ago and still buy wedding magazines for inspiration. But, as many parties as I get to help with, nothing...

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Things to Do in Portland: Happy Hour at The Bent Brick

Back when the sun was actually shining in Portland (our week preview of Summer) I was invited by Little Green Pickle and The Bent Brick to sample the Happy Hour at the NW Portland bar and...

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Seven Days of Toddler Style with 7 for All Mankind

My little guy likes to get dressed up (no, really… he does!) He often asks for his hats or stands in front of the mirror primping his hair. So, when 7 for All Mankind sent him some complementary...

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Fashion: Basic Jeans and Black Tee

Last week I was invited to a complementary lunch connecting those involved with this year’s Portland Fashion Week. I’m SO excited to be involved through the PFW Style Collective. The ideas that...

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Heartbroken for Oklahoma

I was born, raised, and attended college in Oklahoma. You’d think that over twenty years living in a state prone to natural disasters would prepare me for the devastation I am seeing from the...

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I’m back—the Blogger to WordPress Moving Experience

Friends…. I’ve missed you! Seems ridiculous that only a few days without my site being up and running and I’m a crazy mess. But, after having the blog for three years, seeing my site come up as...

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Spring Cleaning

Please excuse the mess as we are tidying up for company. A Well Crafted Party will be up in running again in no time with ALL of your favorite posts. We are making the move from Blogger to...

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PNW Blogger Meet-Up Pt. 1: Networking

A couple of weekends ago I had the exciting opportunity to travel up to Seattle with fellow Pacific Northwest Bloggers for a kid-free evening of socializing and talking shop. I love the PNW Blogger...

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Mother’s Day: The Role of Mom

I’m a lucky woman. I have a lot of people in my life who love me and who I love. I’ve had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend so far and have enjoyed every moment of celebrating mothers and being...

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Recipe: Whipped Vanilla Bean Butter from Flavored Butters by Lucy Vaserfirer

I was super excited to receive Lucy Vaserfirer’s new book, Flavored Butters: How to Make Them, Shape Them, and Use Them as Spreads, Toppings, and Sauces (affiliate link) from Harvard Common Press....

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Recipe: Mandarin Orange, Cream Cheese, and Mint Appetizers

Over the weekend I enjoyed several different events with tasty food… however, this little treat was my favorite! My friends Joan and Brandon hosted a wine tasting at their home and created all of...

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Things to Do in Portland: Food Blogger Bake Sale

If you are in Portland and are wanting something DELICIOUS then drop by the Food Bloggers’ Bake Sale this morning from 10 am until all is sold out. I made CUPCAKES!!! (By the way… .when I say...

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Party Leftovers Series: Leftover Party Food for Breakfast

This is a part of a food series on leftover party foods. My first post for the series gave tips on party foods that make for great leftovers and how to store them. Today I’d like to talk about...

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Featured: A Well Crafted Party on Moms & Munchkins

I’ve shared some Party Tips over at Moms & Munchkins for Party Tip Tuesday. A big thank you to Cheryl for finding my blog and asking me to share!

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A Well Crafted Party

Cocktail Recipe: Sweet Pea Cocktail

Summer Entertaining and a GIVEAWAY with Chinet

Twas the Night Before a Party

Whole Foods’ Top 10 Wine & Beer Twitter Parties

Happy Birthday to an Awesome Husband

Featured: C.R.A.F.T. blog & free social media printables

Pacific Northwest Blogger Photo & Craft Event

Portland Preservation Society and Pickled Asparagus Recipe

Fashion: Anniversary Dress and eShakti Review

Friday Finds: Alice in Wonderland Themed Parties

My Secret to a Successful Marriage

Working on it Wednesday: Alice in Wonderland Themed Party Invitations

Toddler Boy Style: 7 Days of Style with 7 for All Mankind Review

Happy June! My Favorite Posts from May

Portland Bloggers’ Meet-Up: Social Strategies for Bloggers

{Real Parties} Travel Inspired Wedding

Things to Do in Portland: Happy Hour at The Bent Brick

Seven Days of Toddler Style with 7 for All Mankind

Fashion: Basic Jeans and Black Tee

Heartbroken for Oklahoma

I’m back—the Blogger to WordPress Moving Experience

Spring Cleaning

PNW Blogger Meet-Up Pt. 1: Networking

Mother’s Day: The Role of Mom

Recipe: Whipped Vanilla Bean Butter from Flavored Butters by Lucy Vaserfirer

Recipe: Mandarin Orange, Cream Cheese, and Mint Appetizers

Things to Do in Portland: Food Blogger Bake Sale

Party Leftovers Series: Leftover Party Food for Breakfast

Featured: A Well Crafted Party on Moms & Munchkins

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