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Easter 2018

The Easter bunny hops into town in a week! Do you have your

basket supplies ready? I couldn't think of a more festive way to 

get ready for the sweetest holiday than to personalize a basket the

BFP way. I stumbled upon a perfectly miniature basket at Publix

while grocery shopping, then ran to Target to get fillers and the rest

fell into place. Whether you stuff baskets with candy or festive goods,

throw in some BFP products to make it even more special! 

Le Grand Courtage Brut Rose  |  "Brut" notecards  |  "Brut" notepad  |  trinket dish

"Arizona" notecards  |  "Brut" notepad  |  Le Grand Courtage Brut Rose

Nocturne tea  |  "Venice" notecards  |  "Blonde Roast" coffee cups  |

 Reese's peanut butter eggs

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Popping the Question

So you're engaged, now what? Where do you even begin with the

wedding planning process? Well, I think it would be wise to start by

ordering the BFP wedding planner to help you keep your thoughts,

to do lists and budget in check. From there, most brides jump in head

first and get the bridal party in line. 

So, how do you ask your besties to play a part in your big day? 

Make it short and sweet, but oh so special. There's been a huge trend in 

putting together a special box of goodies to pop the question to your maids. 

We've put together a few ideas of how to execute this important ask, all

centering around the most important part, the "Will You Be My Bridesmaid"

card. We also have something for the Maid and Matron of Honor. If you

want to keep it more generic, stick with the "Stand By Me" version (also

available in bridesmaid, maid of honor, and matron of honor).

If the card isn't enough, try using one of our Winks. Tie it on the outside of a cute

bag or around a bottle of champagne (available in bridesmaid, maid of honor, 

and matron of honor). There's also something for the flower girl.

No matter how you pop the question, the answer is sure to be a major YES! 

but first, champagne notepad  |  Bridesmaid greeting card  | white box  |  paper confetti

but first, champagne notepad  |  Stand by me card  |  white box  | paper confetti

tin box  |  Bridesmaid card  |  paper confetti  |  twine purchased from Home Depot

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Beauty Cleaning Mat

Did you know that early access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

has started? Of course you did... everybody is talking (and posting)

about it. While I cut my Nordies card to shreds opting for travel

points from Southwest, I can still preview the sale and get my cart 

ready for July 21st when the sale opens to non-cardholders. 

One of the items I found on the sale is an absolute must. I purchased a 

Sigma cleaning mat last year and have since become obsessed. Keeping my 

makeup brushes clean is something I often overlook, but this mat is the easiest 

way to keep them clean and to keep your skin happy. The NSale exclusive 

includes a sample of the cleaning shampoo, so just add it to your cart

and call it a day. You (and your skin) can thank me later! 

 Catherine Truman Photography

Crafter

Who's gearing up for Spring DIY projects?? Not me. I will

always have the utmost admiration for those of you who have

the patience to tackle projects around the house instead of hiring

someone else to do them. This one is for you, my DIYers...

[ prints available here ]

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

You absolutely cannot beat a cup of peppermint hot chocolate at Christmas time. It's so seasonal, it keeps you warm on those chilly nights, and is even better when sipped by the fireside (and Christmas tree). Williams Sonoma has the best. Bonus points if you sip it out of a brand new BFP cup (get one here before they sell out)!

Ok, but first presents pjs  ||  Catherine Truman Photography

Consider this my auto-reply... social media might make it appear like I'm working around the clock, but today marks my last day in the office until 2017! I'm stepping away to spend time with family doing Christmas things. I hope you do the same! 

2 Easy Holiday Cocktails

'Tis the season for eating, drinking and being merry!

Today we're bringing you two of the easiest cocktails that will surely make a splash 

with your guests. Whether you're the host or simply being a gracious guest by not showing 

up empty handed, these are two cocktails you'll want to have in your arsenal. Seriously, 

they're are so easy (translation: they take about 5 minutes to throw together and have about

 4 ingredients total). 

They pass the taste test, the time test, and most importantly, the short list of ingredients

test. I have been wanting an excuse to use my fresh rosemary plant, and both of these

cocktails called for a garnish of rosemary!

I came across the first one while flipping through the Favorite Things issue of the O Mag. 

Oprah always seems to kill it at all things Christmas, let's be serious. The only thing that

takes a little planning is freezing ice cubes in advance. They are what takes this one to the

ultra fancy (looking) Christmas punch level. I halfed the recipe below to simply make one

pitcher full.

pitcher: World Market  |  champagne flutes: World Market  |  tray: West Elm  |  "Eloise" notecards

Cran Rosemary Punch

2 bottles Prosecco (chilled)

3 C white cranberry juice (or white grape juice)

20 drops Angostura bitters

1 C fresh cranberries

Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

In each section of a large ice cube tray, place a few cranberries and a cluster of rosemary leaves. 

Fill with water and freeze about 6 hours or overnight. In a punch bowl, combine Prosecco, juice, 

and bitters. Add prepared ice cubes and additional fresh cranberries to bowl just before guests arrive, and serve.

(recipe source)

The next one popped up on my instagram feed as a sponsored ad and instantly grabbed 

my attention. It screams cold weather with hints of maple syrup, a splash of something

sweet in the grapefruit juice and a Christmasy touch of rosemary as a finishing touch. 

wine glasses: Pier 1  |  "Mays" notecards  |  all photos: Catherine Truman Photography

Grey Goose Fireside

4 parts Vodka (Grey Goose)

1 part organic maple syrup

5 parts freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

1 pinch of sale

1 sprig of rosemary

Add the maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and a sprig of rosemary to a glass. Mash

the rosemary to combine the flavors. Top with the vodka and fresh grapefruit juice. 

Serve over ice.

(recipe source)

Cheers to the holiday season! 

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Batwing

The easiest way to get away without dressing up is to wear something

where face-paint can be applied or a simple accessory can be added and you can 

call it a costume. In this situation, wear a batwing sweater, grab some bat ears at your 

local costume shop and call it a day. My kind of costume....

[ prints available here ]

DIY Circus Performer Halloween Costumes

While I've never been an avid fan of Halloween, there is one thing I look forward to each year

and that is to see what crafty DIY costume Lauren Conrad & co. will come up with. This

year did not disappoint... she created easy circus performer costumes that can even be done

by the non DIYer. See her full tutorial here. She manages to create costumes that are

cute, non-scandalous and always have a touch of the latest trends (notice the velvet 

bodysuit on LC herself). She's the Halloween DIY costume queen.