October 14, 2013
Hello, everyone! It’s been a while. I’m still trying to sort through my intentions for this blog, so I apologize and am grateful for all of your support.
In the meantime, I’ve been busy! The other week, I launched The Kids’ Dept. with my husband. The blog features curated, shoppable outfit inspiration boards, so if you’re looking for a snazzy look for school photos, the holidays, or just for everyday use, we’re the blog for you! The site design and programming were a labor of love, but it’s Devon’s first time doing “serious” blogging, so I’m really proud of and excited for him. If you have kids of your own (or nieces, nephews, or friends’ kids that you love to spoil), I highly suggest you check it out.
Confetti Pop has been taking a lot of my attention because we have a BIG holiday season planned for everyone! Shauna and I have been cranking out DIY projects left and right, including this funny Halloween favor that Shauna designed. Stay tuned for more great craftiness over there!
May 26, 2013
Alright, well, I guess now is as good as any time to come clean: I’ve been suffering from Blogger Fatigue. I’m sure you’ve noticed: the only thing I have time to crank out are my beloved Blooms on a Budget posts, and I can even get off my game on that. In all honesty, I’m exhausted and creatively drained. I’m currently working on Confetti Pop, as well as at the TomKat Studio at the Managing Editor. Both projects seem to be producing so much more inspiration for me these days that Somewhere Splendid is sort of just… hanging around. Tonight, I took a good long soak in the tub and thought hard about its future. And I came to a big conclusion.
I don’t like what I’m doing here. At some point, Somewhere Splendid stopped being me and what I love. I stripped what was unique about what I have to offer from it in order to please other people, I think. I forgot that I’m a taste maker, and that I cut my teeth professionally offering people inspiration for entertaining and the everyday from my point of view. That voice was what made the Inspired Bride great, but somewhere in the few months after this blog launched, it faded from it.
So, sayonara to Real Parties (unless I absolutely wished I had thrown it myself or actually had a hand in creating them) and adios to a whole list of other things that made me feel like I was phoning it in. Instead, I’m going to head out behind the scenes for a little bit and work on some new editorial content that will make Somewhere Splendid feel more like a magazine and less like your average blog. I’d love to hear your thoughts, too. If there’s something you’d love to see, please let me know in the comments. Is there something you’d like me to add to the chopping block? No hard feelings, seriously! Let me know, because now is the time.
PS – isn’t this little Giftable Bath Confetti project I did for Confetti Pop awesome? The photography is courtesy of my ever awesome photographer buddy, Todd Hafermann.
May 22, 2013
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Splendid Details: Summer Party Details
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It's time to get out the barbecues and mix up the margaritas! Here are some cute details to spruce up any warm weather gathering.
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DIY Mini Marquee Lights
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I've always loved the idea of having a movie night outdoors on a projector. How cute would these be propped on a snack table, lit up as the sun went down and the movie goes on?
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Pie Pop Favors
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Nothing says summer to me like fresh fruit pies like the ones you can grab at the state fair! Put them in bite size form for your guests.
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Farmer's Market Printable
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This adorable label, on top of a baked good in a berry basket, makes the perfect little take away for party goers.
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DIY Guilded Ice Cream Cones
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Want a little bit of glam with your gelato? Try out this easy DIY to add on a little sparkle.
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Fringed Garland
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Fringed garland doesn't just have to be for Cinco de Mayo! How lovely would these color blocked draped fringe look with white outdoor globe lights intermixed?
May 21, 2013
We’ve already talked about my favorite free party fonts, so now let’s upgrade and take a look at some paid ones that are worth every penny!
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Splendid Details: Paid Fonts for Parties
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Are you ready for some more trendy type? Here are some great paid fonts that get my heart skipping beats, and hopefully will make yours, too! Click on the slide to go to the purchase page.
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Melany Lane Bold
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One of my absolute favorites, Melany Lane Bold, for me, the best whimsical hand calligraphy style typeface out there. At $30 for the bold weight (and $49 for the complete set, including regular weight and ornaments), it's also a steal.
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Liebe Erika
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This handwritten sans serif is the perfect font for kid's parties: sweet and sophisticated, not... teenybopperish.
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Peoni Pro
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This quirky and casual calligraphy script is perfect for a bridal shower brunch or a baby shower!
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Trend Slab
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The range of styles available with Trend Slab will help you up your designer cred in no time! This beautiful typeface is also available in a sans serif version, as well, which will give you a deep range of fonts to work with when designing larger suites.
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Neutra Demi Small Caps
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Inspired by my favorite architect of all time, Richard Neutra, this font family has become one of my staples. I adore Demi Small Caps for headlines and smaller body copy as well. Designer Tip: When using small caps, do not mix cap sizes! They should all sit at one level as shown above.
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May 20, 2013
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