So what do you do when you almost never bake, but you want to host a holiday cook-exchange party? Well, first, you call your fabulous designer friend, Julie Couch (of Julie Couch Interiors) to co-host the party with you. Then, you call a great local bakery to take care of your personal cookie order because [...]
Okay y'all, hell must be gettin' pretty chilly because I did something I almost never do... I BAKED FROM SCRATCH! Now, before you completely abandon me and start calling me out for NOT delegating, let me share with you how easy and virtually fail-proof this recipe is. After all, every once in a while (and [...]
This one is for the girls! I love this gift guide because it's fun but practical (who doesn't need key finder or emergency phone charger), and it's for all the sassy women out there who are busy with life and enjoy a good laugh. Many of these items would work well for a "white elephant" [...]
If you follow my stories on Instagram you've heard me talk about how "tacky" and inappropriate so many kids toys are that line the shelves of stores. I joke about a lot of it, but in all honesty, I really love and appreciate any toys and activities for kids that enforce positive messages and are [...]
What southern woman doesn't love a good bow? At least not one that I know. I'm completely obsessed with bows, and this is the perfect time of year to really break them out in full force. I'm talking about earrings, hair accessories, shoes, tops, dresses, EVERYTHING. After all- they are everywhere around us right now, [...]
So what do you get your friends who are excellent hosts? If you're attending a holiday party at someone's home this season, there's a good chance you need something more than just a bottle of wine if you want to impress. Don't worry- I've got you covered with my list of "better than basic" hostess [...]
I love a good "dress to the decor" moment, and there's no easier time of year to do so than the holidays! I decided to focus all my "fashion posts" around holiday parties as that's my focus here on MSS. There are countless options for attire, and of course they are all based on what [...]
'Tis the season y'all! Time to whip out those wallets, and start purchasing gifts for friends, family, co-workers, teachers, etc. And this year, to help you "delegate gifting," I'm making it a little easier for you to find the perfect gift for a few of those people. And I don't know about y'all, but I don't [...]
It seems like over the years, Thanksgiving has become more and more of an afterthought. As retail stores transition their merchandise and decor from Halloween straight to Christmas, there's almost no mention of one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. As you probably know by now, I don't cook, so why would I care so much [...]
I absolutely LOVE entertaining family for Thanksgiving, but the thought of actually cooking a meal for this holiday in particular, gives me hives. It's not like a "casual casserole" is expected. I mean, Thanksgiving dinner is basically the Olympics for cooks all over America. HOWEVER, just because I don't actually cook (or bake), doesn't mean [...]
