Season 6 of Mad Men premieres this Sunday and we’re excited about having Don Draper back in our living rooms every Sunday night. Since season 6 takes place at the end of the 1960′s, we have some Mad Men 60′s party inspiration. The late 60′s was a time when big hair and short skirts/dresses were popular so feel free to tease up your hair and jump into a frock. Since Pop Art was first emerging,…
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March 28, 2013
Great Finds: Elegant Easter
Easter is almost here and we have some great ideas on how to throw an elegant Easter soiree. We love the idea of using soft colors on the table and complementing it with bold colors with what you wear. How great are those bangles?
How are you guys spending your holiday? Do you have any Easter or Passover traditions? Any favorite recipes? We would love to know. PS - We are halfway through our trip…
March 20, 2013
Sweet Talk with Dorie Greenspan {& Passover Macaroon Recipe from Beurre & Sel}
All photographs courtesy of Claudia Ficca.
I’m so honored today to have a Sweet Talk with Dorie Greenspan. For the select few who may not be familiar with Dorie, she is the self-taught cook/baker turned New York Times Bestselling Author who has written 10 award-winning (including six James Beard and IACP Awards) cookbooks. The first Dorie book I owned was the one she collaborated on with Julia Child. Dorie’s approachable recipe writing was a welcome…
March 13, 2013
Mrs. Lilien’s Mrs. Shamrock Smash {Recipe}
In our St. Paddy’s Day the Stylish Way post, we mentioned Mrs. Liliens Cocktail Swatchbook…. Kelley Lilien is the author of this fun cocktail book, which is designed to look like a Pantone swatchbook and filled with 50 classic cocktail recipes. Each recipe has a name that begins with MRS. {sorry to the men out there} and is accompanied with chic accoutrements. Kelley mixed up an exclusive Mrs. Shamrock Smash just for you all
March 12, 2013
Great Finds: Rachel’s Irish Family Food {Recipe for St. Paddy’s}
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we’re sharing a peek of Rachel Allen’s brand new book Rachel’s Irish Family Food…. If you don’t know Rachel, she is a well known chef in Ireland who has penned several bestselling cookbooks, is a TV food chef, and teaches at the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School. She was raised in Dublin and her new book is so charming that it transports you right into the heart of
March 08, 2013
St. Paddy’s Day – The Stylish Way
Remember when we did the chic version of a Superbowl party? Today we’re sharing some fun ideas and product to create a chic St. Paddy’s Day party. I don’t know about you all, but I’ve seen one too many overdone green parties. Plus, I love the idea of taking traditional elements from a holiday and elevating them. The color way for this party concept was inspired by a MaxMara… mossy green and taupe collection
March 05, 2013
Great Finds: Girl Scout Cookies {Re-visited)
We ordered boxes of Girl Scout …cookies and we’re patiently awaiting their arrival. Some of our friends on Facebook have mentioned that they received their packages this week and it has been fun to see which cookies each person prefers. Mine are the Tag-A-Longs with Samoas a close second. All this talk of girl scout cookies made us think of desserts that are inspired by the green badge cookies. We scoured the web and found
March 04, 2013
Green with SXSW Envy!
I bet most of you didn’t know that prior to becoming our “Commander in Sweets”, Lisa ran an entertainment law firm that specialized in music. Every year, Lisa planned the annual SXSW party that her firm hosted and would spend a couple of days in Austin scoping out bands and enjoying BBQ. Whenever she talks about it, her face lights up brighter than a sunny day in Texas. We’re both music lovers..actually everyone on…
March 01, 2013
Passionate about Peanut Butter: Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Clockwise: 1) Peanut Butter Brittle Ice Cream Pops 2) Peanut Butter Secrets 3) Peanut Butter Pie Shooters 4) Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 5) Frozen Oreo Peanut Butter Crunch 6) Peanut Butter Cups 7) Peanut Butter Cake Pops
Happy Friday everyone. It is no secret that I have had a love affair with Peanut Butter since birth. In honor of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day today, we found some peanut butter recipes from around the web…
February 07, 2013
Great Finds: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
One: Dress Two: Bracelet Three: Nail Polish Four: Clutch Five: Hobnail Pitcher
We wanted to offer up some last minute gift ideas for both him and her. From the hobnail pitcher to the Beats headphones, we have something for everyone. What are you getting your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? PS – Make sure you stop by to see the Valentine’s Day goodies from this morning.
One: Skin Care Two: Wool Scarf Three: Sneakers Four: Headphones …
February 05, 2013
Mardi Gras Must Haves
Mardi Gras is next Tuesday and we are dreaming of beignets and jazz music. Mardi Gras is the last hurrah of eating richer foods before the Lent season. Traditions for Mardi Gras include wearing masks and costumes, dancing and throwing plastic beads and doubloon coins from parade floats. Of course, we can’t forget the signature colorful and cinnamon-filled Mardi Gras King Cake.
How will you be celebrating for Mardi Gras?
1. Cookies 2. Picks 3.…
January 30, 2013
Great Finds: Valentine’s Day by Shop Sweet Lulu {Giveaway}
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so we’re sharing some fun products from Shop Sweet Lulu so you can put together crafty sweets for your loved one. Shop Sweet Lulu is also offering a 15% discount to all of our readers. Just use the code AMYATLAS at checkout.
Now for a sweet giveaway.……one lucky reader will win a $100 gift certificate to the online store. All you need to do is tell us
January 29, 2013
SuperBowl Soiree…The Chic Way
1) Coasters 2) Crab Cakes 3) Chocolate 4) Bowl 5) Pitcher 6) Ikat Chipper Pillow 7) Yellow Throw 8) Orange Candle 9) Beer Float Popsicles
The Superbowl is this Sunday. Yes, my husband and sons will be yelling for Ray Rice or Frank Gore to run for touchdowns, but like always during the Superbowl, I’ll be focused on the commercials and the food. C’mon, I know I’m not alone in this. This year, instead of…
January 17, 2013
Great Find: Elisa Strauss on Craftsy.com {+ Giveaway!}
This is one animal print that I would be willing to get. I had lunch the other day with my sweet friend Elisa from Confetti Cakes who made the incredible Alligator Bag cake above. I mean seriously….can you believe that is a cake? The craftsmanship is unbelievable. Elisa was telling me about the new cake decorating tutorials she just launched with Craftsy.com…. For those of you who are aspiring cake decorators, crocheters or jewelry
January 14, 2013
Bird Watching
Photography credits: 1) Dress 2) Ornaments 3) Cake 4) Pitcher 5) Glasses 6) Pillow 7) Tray
While Lucy Liu’s floral Caroline Herrerra dress at the Golden Globes last night may have taken it a step too far, I STILL love how bird and floral motifs have been prominently showcased in design and fashion recently. The Japanese scenics that were first used on Kakiemon… porcelain in the 17th century adds a touch of whimsy and elegance,
January 10, 2013
Girls Girls Girls
Photo credits – Top: CNN Hannah: Sweet Designs Marnie: Payard Jessie: Baked by Melissa Shoshanna: I Am Baker
We must admit…we have a girl crush…or FOUR! The season premiere of GIRLS is Sunday and we are very excited. There is something very raw and honest about Lena Dunham’s writing..not to mention it takes place in Brooklyn. What we love about this show is that the characters are not afraid to show their flaws. In fact,…
January 05, 2013
Today Show, E! News, and Tips for Throwing a Downton Abbey Premiere Party
Who here was able to get their Downton Abbey fix last night with the season 3 premiere? We sure did! The Today Show, E! News and the Daily News stopped by this week to talk Downton Abbey with us. If you are just getting into the series and want to throw a party Downton Abbey style, be sure to click on the Today Show segment and E! News segments below, and scroll down to see…
January 04, 2013
Tea Party Must Haves for a Downton Abbey Party
one: candelabra two: tea spoons three: two tiered serving platter four: napkins five: tea pot and cups six: scone pan seven: tea eight doilies nine: gift tags ten: silver beaded cake stand
We shared our Downton Abbey obsession yesterday when we posted this Lady Mary cocktail. We’re back now with some must haves for a Downton Abbey premiere party. Come back later tonight to see our complete menu and entertaining ideas/tips for throwing a Downton…
December 21, 2012
Amy’s Sweet Holiday Wish List
1. DVF Dress 2. Cuff 3. Shoes 4. Necklace 5. Ikat Tray
I hope you’ve enjoyed our holiday wish lists. Above are some items that I had picked out for my holiday wish list a while back. Truthfully, I debated even putting up this series after last week’s shooting in Newtown. It all seems so trivial. Yes, the items above are all great, but if I’m being perfectly honest, what I really want is happiness,…
December 21, 2012
Lisa’s Sweet Holiday Wishlist
one: Clutch two: Orange Throw three: Cheese Markers four: Shoes five: Camera
Today, our “Commander In Sweets” is sharing her holiday wish list with us. Her picks definitely represent her classic and conservative style. We love the orange throw.
Lisa’s wish for 2013:
“My wish for 2013 is to appreciate each day and try to live my best life.”…
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SplitCoastStampers Amy Atlas Challenge
May 23, 2010
I saw this over the weekend and immediately knew I had to share it with you. Splitcoaststampers held a card making contest based on our designs. For those who don’t know, Splitcoaststampers is a web-based community for crafters who love card making, rubber stamping, and scrapbooking. { Read More }
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Great Finds: Princess Party Collection
April 17, 2012
Little girls love princess parties. We love this princess collection from Cocodot, which includes boutique paper goods and designer treats. Any girl would feel like a princess with this party. { Read More }
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