Holidays

Valentine’s Day: Romance at Home

by Benedict August on February 13, 2013

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Red-Nosed Reindeer Marshmallow Pops

by krystyl alexander on December 11, 2012

These adorable appetizers are great for Christmas parties and super fun and easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need: Baking chocolate (or any chocolate that will melt in the microwave easily) Large Marshmallows Mini Pretzels White Icing ‘Red Hot’ candies -OR- Red Icing Lollipop Sticks Ribbon for decoration To make: Put the marshmallows onto the [...]

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Gift Wrap 101

by krystyl alexander on December 6, 2012

These are some of our favorite ways to wrap presents to supply some gorgeous looking gifts under the tree:   Try a weaved ribbon technique to make your present look tailored and professional, Put a photo of the present receiver on their gifts so they can easily see which presents are theirs, Decorate the box [...]

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Advent Calendars

by krystyl alexander on December 4, 2012

Let the count down to Christmas begin!   Images: 1. BuzzFeed, 2. Pinterest, 3. Martha Stewart, 4. Pinterest, 5. Pinterest, 6. Crafty Crow, 7. Pinterest, 8. Inspired Living, 9. Martha Stewart, 10. BuzzFeed, 11. Pinterest, 12. Crafty Crow, 13. Pinterest, 14. Flickr  

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Happy Birthday America: Star Spangled S’mores

by krystyl alexander on July 3, 2012

Everyone loves the BANG! of the fireworks on the 4th of July night, but during the day, it’s all about the picnics and BBQ’s!  Try out our favorite recipe from the latest issue of ‘Martha Stewart Living’ for our country’s big day!  These Star Spangled S’mores will have everyone’s sweet tooth wanting more.  So celebrate [...]

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We appreciate you!

by Benedict August on December 12, 2011

The Benedict August elves have been busy wrapping client appreciation gifts and lining the cards with care.  In assembly line fashion we were up to the wee hours of the night and finally have some pictures to share.  The palette for our holiday cards and gifts was inspired by the deer wrapping paper.  This soothing [...]

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Reflections on 11 years of Halloween

by Benedict August on September 20, 2011

Fall is here and as summer gets smaller and smaller in our rear view mirrors our attention turns to the fun fall brings us.  Here at Benedict August fall means Halloween!  We relish the opportunities Halloween gives us to get together with friends and family in a spirit of creativity and fun.  Our Halloween party [...]

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