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Gifts for Your Sweetie – Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2015 venicepup

Happy February Peeps!

And by that I mean, Happy Valentine’s Day, cause man, that crap is aaaallllll over de place! Who is gonna buy a singing dog thingie?! Please, PLEASE tell me that isn’t you! Sometimes I just have to shake my head and ask myself, What’s Up Wit Dat?!? What’s-Up-Wit-Dat?!? (SNL fans, you know what I’m singing!)

In my mind, Valentine’s Day is a special day to give your sweetie a laugh or small treat that they would enjoy, but maybe had never thought of. In my marriage, we don’t take this stuff too seriously… I take an extra moment to remind myself of how lucky I am to have love in my life…from the kids, to my family and obvs, my other half. Of course, who wouldn’t love a serenade by Bruno Mars and a crazy, romantic, extravagant evening, but after the first year, you’ll probably be saying, Oh, it’s just Bruno. Again.

Tell me I’m not lying.

So, that’s why I like to keep it simple. My husband? He wants nothing more than a little extra sweetness. Done! As for me? Well, I like presents. So, yes buy me s-o-m-e-t-h-i-n-g. Cute, small, funny. I love it all!!

If you’re needing ideas, check it out! I’ve got a bunch!!

Cocoon chair, Lukewarm Balloons, Weird Pillowcases, Personalized Temporary Tattoo, Key Bottle Opener, Mobile by Frederic Liger, Rose Quartz, Diamond Terrarium

Matching Shirts, Sexy Tights, Desk Chair, Pocket Square, Heart Scissors, Zebrawood Speaker, French Gilt Mirror, Wood Purifying Chips, Celestial Tapestry, Tiffany Bracelet

Are those dang balloons hilarious!?! I swear, people are so creative. And that mobile?! It totally says, you are my universe. How about cuddling in that hanging chair?! Yes, please. Those stockings? I know I don’t have to tell you they are the shiz!

What am I getting? Well, this is in the works and I’m soooooo excited!

It’s a Forrest Pansy Cercis tree, and get this, the leaves are shaped like hearts. Can’t make this stuff up! I’m smitten!!

Anyhoo, I hope that I sparked some amazing gift ideas!

Happy Creating!! XOXO, Jessica

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2015!

January 2, 2015 venicepup

Happy New Year!

Thank you so much for being so supportive and being the best co-pilots ever!

2015 – Here we come!!

Can you guess which ones are mine? It’s like Where’s Waldo… only SO MUCH EASIER.

Enjoy the last few days of the holiday bliss, (or in our case No School!!).

Monday we get back to work!

Happy Creating! Jessica

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A New Year’s Celebration at Home

December 30, 2014 venicepup

You know what I love?

I love a New Year’s Party at home. No $200 ticket to a weird hotel. No crying because there’s no one to Uber you home. No extreme let down because (figures) the party was lame, your shoes are uncomfortable and your love has had way too much champagne.

So, now we only do NYE celebrating in the happy, coziness of home… either yours or mine, but with family and friends, no freaky drunkies, thank you very much. You are probably thinking that I’m just the woman who lives in a shoe, but try it!! Ringing in the new year will never be the same!

This year we are actually invited to a party! (I’m as shocked as you are! The 6 of us?? I had to make sure.) But if I were to throw a shin ding myself, here’s what I would do… intimate, glittery and festive!

Dying over the banner! I’m totally rocking that next year.

Saw this on Pinterest, and yeah, this is dope. I would fill mine with hot chocolate for a dessert!

Champagne is the perfect drink to serve, so I’d satisfy everyone’s fav’s with a set up of all the goodies to add!

No need to serve a full dinner, so an appetizer table would be perfect for munching for hours!

And since you don’t want hungry guests (especially with alcohol abound), what about these festive, hearty appetizers?

Mashed potatoes in a champagne glass? Clever!

Lasagna Lollipops from the Hungry Happenings! Like the Times Square Ball!

Oranges are symbols of luck and wealth – Perfect for the new year!

Obviously, awesome party hats are a DO!

And since I’m a game lovin’ gal, I’d put together a game to either introduce everyone to each other or something more intimate for smaller groups. This link had some cute ideas!

What else?! Well, I love these for after the ball drops! It would be hilarious to fill them with super cheesy fortunes or if an adult-only party maybe something a bit risqué?!

That’s about it! Add in a sweet playlist and all your favorite peeps and you’ve got an unforgettable party!!

Cheers to 2015! Cheers to new beginnings! Jessica

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