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Hi! I’m Julia, I live in a small village in the South of France with my husband, Olivier. I love hosting parties, celebrating important milestones, traveling, and cooking.
I want to help you find inspiration for your next celebration with practical party-planning tips and fun ideas.
Here, you’ll also find gift guides to help you spoil your loved ones.
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The cozy season is starting and it’s the perfect time to start planning your seasonal home decor with DIY projects or shopping trips to local fairs and thrift stores.

Fall is also a great time to throw a party. Whether you’re planning a Friendsgiving, a birthday party, or a family gathering, there are plenty of great ideas to incorporate fall into your event.

Whether you’re throwing a casual backyard BBQ, a themed dinner party, or just need last-minute cleanup tips before guests arrive, we’ve got you covered.

From smart party planning checklists to budget-friendly hosting hacks, party styling tricks, and the best games and activities to get guests mingling, you’ll find everything you need to pull off a memorable gathering with ease.

Get ready to make this Christmas extra magical! Whether you’re hunting down the perfect gifts for her, thoughtful gifts for him, or cute ideas for the homebody on your list, I’ve got you covered.

Planning a festive get-together? Check out my Christmas party ideas and crowd-pleasing games and activities. And if you’re all about handmade touches, don’t miss my favorite DIY Christmas crafts and decor ideas to bring the holiday spirit home.