life according to three j. sisters - weddings, parties, lifestyle.
On the 4th day of Christmas, j. sorelle gave to you…a potted mint homemade hostess gift.
We love the refreshing taste of mint with our water and cocktails in the summer, so why not incorporate it in our favorite warm drinks in the winter, like hot chocolate? The idea of sipping a mint hot chocolate warms us up, and it will warm up the host/hostess too with the potted mint plant hostess gift we shared with Momtastic.
It’s minty fresh, y’all. Check it out.
{image via j. sorelle}
With the snow falling and cold temps, it’s the time of year for snowmen and hot chocolate – and this DIY gift is the best combination of both. Call them ‘marshmallow snowmen’ or ‘snowman soup’ – either one works. This makes for such an adorable gift or party favor for friends, family or teachers this time of year.
You’ll Need:
small glass jars with lids
festive holiday socks
hot chocolate {individual packets}
bag of mashmallows
buttons for the eyes
orange crayons for the nose
hot glue gun
pom ribbon
How To:
Glue two buttons on the jar {where you want the eyes to be}.
Use a sharp knife to cut the tip off the orange crayon.
Hot glue the crayon in the center of the jar {where you want the nose to be}.
Fill the jar with one packet of hot chocolate mix.
Fill the remainder of the jar with marshmallows until it’s completely full.
Add the jar’s lid.
Add the sock {the top of the sock – where the elastic is}. If your sock is long like mine, just cut it to the length you want.
Use a piece of ribbon to tie around the middle of the sock, so the snowman’s hat is complete.
Print these tags, printed by Fleur de Lis, attach…and give away with a smile on your face! Seriously, you have to download the tags – the poem is so, so adorable!
{images via Tutto Bella}
Please accept our apology for a non-complete post that accidentally went ‘live’ yesterday.
We’ve searched high and low for our favorite Thanksgiving inspiration from the blogosphere, and here are our faves so far this year…
We love the colors, gold confetti, feathers, natural touch of the cotton centerpiece and the salad plates in this gorgeous table setting by A Place for Us, with accessories by West Elm. You have to see the rest of it here.
There is no better time to reflect on the people around us, family and friends, things or people we are grateful for and even past family traditions or past Thanksgivings…and I think the best way to do that at the dinner table is to create a photo table runner. We saw the beautiful one featured on Ruffled Blog, so why not recreate for your Thanksgiving table? It’s on my to-do list.
Kids Thanksgiving Placemat, My Sister’s Suitcase
The kids will be fully entertained with this adorable and FREE printable.
This Thanksgiving, think about Paying Gratefulness Forward. We love this idea by Small Fry. Read more about it here.
We love this simple place mat idea for adults or kids by Skies of Parchment that can be easily made with Kraft paper. It’s a great activity for guests too.
Think about adding a mini treat to this year’s dessert table with these Apple Pie Cheesecake Bites by Baked by Rachel. OMG delish!
{images via A Place for Us, My Sister’s Suitcase, Ruffled Blog, Small Fry, Good Life Eats, Skies of Parchment, My So Called Crafty Life and Baked by Rachel}
Weddings are expensive. Plain and simple. Flowers. Photographers. Food and Drink. The Dress. Reception Site. The list goes on and on. So, many ask, “Is it necessary to give guests welcome bags at our wedding?” We are no Emily Post when it comes to etiquette, but having worked in the industry a little, and meeting with brides at Fleur de Lis on a daily basis, here’s our opinion. No, welcome bags are not necessary. It can be another expense, and often a logistical nightmare.
However, if the budget allows, it is a nice gesture, especially when you are having a destination wedding. Plus, we {especially me} are obsessed with the ‘little touches’ at weddings, so we believe a welcome bag is another opportunity for the bride and groom to share their personalities and relationship with their guests, it’s another chance to be creative and its a way of doing something special for your guests who traveled to attend your wedding.
If you’re getting hitched soon, and are contemplating gift bags, here’s some useful tips when putting it together.
IT’S ALL IN THE PACKAGING
Everything looks better and more beautiful when it’s in a pretty or cute package.
{images via destination tote bag: LH Calligraphy, roots wedding tote: Wedding Chicks, Wrapped frame art-print: Martha Stewart}
INCORPORATE LOCAL FAVORITES
Highlight the towns best treat, and buy from local companies. It will give guests a taste of the town, and a deeper appreciation for it. And, be sure to include items guests will need/enjoy related to the town’s activities and weather.
{images via Good Morning Newsletter: Martha Stewart Weddings, Oh So Beautiful Paper}
