Bringing the True, Pure & Lovely into your Life.
Passionate about parties, pastries, all things yummy, beautiful, and creative. Jesus lover. Stay-at-home wife. Mommy to a sweet toddler boy with another on the way. Owner and operator of Magpie Event Co. Decent cook, pretty good baker, chai latte drinker, planner, and event stylist.
Two very specific things have kept me from feeling…hmm…how shall I put it?…inspired. A very sweet and very very active toddler boy and a precious little I-refuse-to-sleep-during-the-day-and-cry-almost all-the-time four month old GERD baby boy. So today, instead of bringing you new ideas for spring parties or summer weddings, I bring you PANCAKES. Just silly ol’ [...]
Playgrounds are filling. Farmer’s Markets are opening. Flowers are blooming. Allergies in full swing — It’s Spring here in sunny Southern California, which can only mean that it’s also Strawberry Season. I have a fantastic little recipe to share with you that is wonderful for entertaining, but also works as a lovely treat for you [...]
Hey Fancy friends! As you may have heard, our 2 year anniversary is coming up here at FLT. We’re so excited at all the things happening — the growth, the new forums, our awesome contributors and authors — and all the amazing things God is doing within this community. We couldn’t help but want to [...]
I have one of those fabulous friends. The kind that makes you want to go out and do something insanely creative. The kind that inspires you to do more, to be more — in business and in life. I’d like you all to meet Emilee. She is the owner and lead designer of Tasteful Tatters, [...]
I realize that I should be posting a healthy recipe. I realize that I should stop day-dreaming about cookies, cakes, and things that are made with pie crusts. I realize that I should stop tempting you with things like yummy homemade empanadas. Forgive me, I just can’t help myself. Okay, okay, these aren’t TOTALLY bad. [...]
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” is playing through my head over and over again. Perhaps its because my Christmas wrapping isn’t finished, Christmas cards aren’t out, and as I write this I still have yet to figure out what I’m serving my family on Christmas Eve. Yikes!! I say it every year. [...]
It has been a crazy week here in the Barshaw household. For those of you that remember, I have been on strict bed rest for the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy. While I’m still not officially off bed rest, my doctor says I can move around a little more than I have been. Praise [...]
Cake stands. Oh, how I love them. I love collecting them. I love using them for my party and dessert displays. And I especially love finding new and fun ways to utilize them through out my home. Get those Cake Stands out of your Cupboards and into your Home! #1. Clear up the Clutter in [...]
Seriously, I CANNOT believe that we’re already at the end of October. Yikes!! November and December are completely sneaking up on me. Now is about the time when ideas for table settings and menus start to whirl through my mind. As an event stylist for my own company, I focus A LOT on the details [...]
Ahh…the month of October–totally one of my favorite times of year. I love that the weather is starting to cool down. I love that pumpkins are everywhere–in food, in drinks, on fireplace mantels and front porches. Oh, and it’s my birthday this month, which makes it extra awesome. ; ) Being a Christian, this month [...]
Today, I’m going to share with you one of my family and friends absolutely FAVORITE recipes. This is originally my grandmother, Mami Emma’s recipe. She is one of those amazing cooks who can look in her pantry and fridge, use what she has, and create a five star meal. Yes, she’s that good! I’ve slightly [...]
I don’t know about you, but the last couple of weeks for me and my family have been c-razy. Three weeks ago my husband and I set out to DIY remodel our guest bath and start on decorating the nursery for the new baby. We thought we were way ahead of the game by starting [...]
