2013 – Alana Jones-Mann

DIY: Peanut Butter Pumpkins for Fossil

November 19, 2013

Just in case you were not yet aware, November is peanut butter lover’s month! And I for one am a proud lover of peanut butter, so I put together a DIY over at the Fossil Blog to celebrate the ...

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American Made

October 22, 2013

Last week I had the privilege of attending the Martha Stewart American Made events in NYC. My day was filled with amazing and inspiring panel discussions (with the Queen herself!), delicious ...

fall, monday motivation

Monday Motivation: Fall Entertaining

September 23, 2013

[clockwise from top: Spiced Maple Apple Cider from A Beautiful Mess / Leaf Chair via Pinterest // Stuffed Goat Cheese and Pistachio Figs from A Subtle Revelry // Pumpkin Candle DIY from Martha ...

diy projects, videos

DIY: Paper Sunflowers

September 13, 2013

As I mentioned last week, I was really wanting to celebrate the end of summer – so I crafted up some beautiful paper sunflowers for a little dinner party. Instead of just posting my usual ...

cakes, diy desserts, holidays, july 4th

Flag Cake

August 30, 2013

Since I didn’t get to make my annual flag cake for the fourth this year, I decided to bust one out for Labor Day. Labor Day is probably the least patriotic of the summer holidays, but hey ...

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South Africa

August 29, 2013

I still do not feel capable of being able to put my recent visit to Africa into words. It was all very surreal and an experience I will never ever forget. Although the experience I had is still ...

diy desserts, diy projects, holidays

DIY: Father’s Day Tie Cupcakes

June 11, 2013

I was wracking my brain trying to think of some innovative Father’s Day cupcakes, but there was only so much that I could think of that would apply to the average Father. And unfortunately, ...

holidays, monday motivation

Father’s Day Cards

June 4, 2013

Father’s Day is next Sunday, so don’t forget to show your Dad some love! 1. Urbanic // 2. Honizukle Press // 3. and 4. Rifle Paper Co. // 5. Missive // 6. Sweet Potato Shop

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Spring Things

May 11, 2013

Spring was in full effect last weekend with perfect weather both Saturday and Sunday. It seems that a good spring day in New York is very rare; so, two beautiful days in a row was absolutely ...