Happy 2012!

We hope you've enjoyed our week of New Year's Eve-inspired goodness. From the festive Royale Resolution to the {amazing!} Three Little Pigs dessert and our entertaining tips, we wanted to inspire you for the mark of a new year. Here's us tipping our hats and saying thank you so very much for being part of making 2011 wonderful and what it was.

It was beyond fantastic but sure, it was not a necessarily easy year for us all and was peppered with incredible highs and a few difficult points and challenges loss and hurdles, but we made it out as we like to think we always do: stronger and wiser and with bright eyes.

It was the year of feeling some pressure but being oh-so grateful. We were named Top 50 to Watch by San Diego Magazine, and we hope those watching enjoyed our steps and leaps. It was the year of amazing {seriously amazing} press and projects and mentions. From numerous stories in BRIDES, a three-page spread in Bridal Guide Magazine, Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom, to Exquisite Weddings and dozens of blogs like Style Me Pretty and countless magazines, we sure felt the love. We also started an entertaining column for San Diego Magazine where we designed and photographed our monthly ideas for celebrating at home. Boy, we've been working hard to bring our A game and to inspire and make people happy.

It was also the year for relaunching our Lifestyle blog, to some incredible applause and readership. In just over 5 weeks we've amassed nearly 6-figures of unique visitors. W.O.W. Thank you immensely. We hope to continue to inspire. To make you smile. To give you ideas for your daily life and home and for entertaining. We will be working on relaunching our Weddings blog as well with a new look and new features so that we can continue to inspire on that platform. {If there's anything you want to see us doing, please let us know. We'd sure love to hear from you.}

But the relationships we've cultivated this year are most important to us. The network we've developed on Twitter and Facebook is beyond incredible. Our fantastic readers are the absolute best. Our industry friends support and inspire daily. The amazing clients we've had and been able to celebrate with mean the world. The events we've had the honor of bringing to life give us inspiration and fuel to do what we do. Most importantly, the time we've spent with our family and the incredible, undying support we have from them, and the joy and laughter they bring us is unmatched. We couldn't do what we do without you all. Being sounding boards for ideas and concepts, commenting and scooping up multiple copies of each magazine we're in, and just being so spectacular means the world and keeps us grounded. Thank you all for being the absolute best.

We hope in 2012 you'll be right back here with us as we start a new adventure of a year and a new journey. We have some magic up our sleeves that we can't wait to unveil. Sure, we'll greet the new year with smiles and excitement but also with the anticipation of challenges and hurdles. Those never stopped us before.

We hope to make Valley & Co. stronger and better and can't wait to get to work on some exciting projects and ideas we have brewing. We'll continue to bring unique and original daily inspiration, tips, and photo shoots and recipes. We'd love to encourage you to leave your feedback on comments on what you enjoy and what you'd like to see {you do have to click on each post individually to do so}. Inspiring and bringing continual fun and fresh ideas are what we live for! Thank you all immensely. A very Happy New Year to you and yours. Here's wishing you all the very very best. Cheers!

2011 Moments: Rockin' Fun

While we kicked off 2011 with a beautifully chic downtown wedding, the following weekend we switched gears and planned and designed a rockin' mod 50th birthday bash that was a total surprise. It was at the Grande Dame of Seattle, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, and it was just way too much fun!

What we loved: the beautiful color palette, hand-painted details from Momental Designs, the funky vibe mixed with elegance, and the surprise!

Oh...and the face painting! What an excellent activity that made everyone smile.

Our lounge was a nod to mod...

Photos by Jeremy Leffel for Valley & Co.

2012 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 7

It's that time: we're rolling out the last of our 2012 predictions for weddings. Oh where did 2011 go?

 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 7: the rise of couture gowns in the form of collection. We have some favorites from Seattle designer Luly Yang that we featured a few months back. She's created her amazing Luly Blue and Luly Yang Diamond collections after being inspired by the Palace of Versailles.

Images by Alavekios Photographic Essays

Gardenia: Strapless taffeta fit and flare gown with beaded floral detail on bodice and hem. $1,550 | Lily: Silk wool strapless trumpet gown with crystal buttons in back. $3,400

What we love: the accessibility a bride can get while still getting an amazing designed couture gown.

In case you missed it: last week's Prediction No. 6

So, friend: what do you think? What do you predict in the coming year? Stay tuned as we give Weddings a lovely little makeover in the coming weeks and focus on providing you with daily inspiration and our original planning tips that will knock your socks off. We've gone some exciting things in the works!

You can also hop over to our Lifestyle blog for some dazzling New Year's Eve party inspiration this week, too!

Merry Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas. May your days be merry and bright...may visions of sugar plums dance in your heads...

From Valley & Co. to you and yours, here's wishing you all a most wonderfully marvelous Christmas. Thank you for the support, the friendship, the readership, and inspiration, and the continual cheer this season and throughout the year. We appreciate each and every one of you. Here's looking forward to an even more fantastic 2012. We'll be back next week with New Year's Eve inspiration and cocktails. Until then, from our tree to yours..............

Some of our beautiful Santa collection.

And {so fitting} Aleah's bridal shop that adds a touch of whimsy to our village.

A gorgeous glittering Santa we picked up on a Christmas trip to London.

A curious woodland-inspired Santa from Harrod's in London.

A favorite: a beautiful handmade ornament Aleah's mom made {she made boxes of these for us in college} filled with sparkling sand and teeny sea shells.

Photos by Llanes Weddings for Valley & Co.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

2011 Moments: La Jolla Romance

It's that time, friends. We're winding down the year that was and looking forward to the year that will be with bright eyes and anticipation. We're also looking back on some of our favorite moments from 2011. The happy couples. The funny toasts. The beautiful bride walking down the aisle. The wonderful details that represent our couples.

We'll start with Katie + Brad. Amazingly sweet couple who we like to consider friends now {love when that happens!}. They tied the knot in La Jolla on the Royal Wedding date, though they technically sent their save the dates out first. :)
Katie + Brad get major bonus points for being so gosh darned adorable and stylish, don't they?

 And Katie's fascinator {her own little nod to Prince William and Kate}? Lovely!

Photos by Llanes Weddings for Valley & Co.

Quite the couple, aren't they? We'll be rolling out more of our moments and our last 2012 Wedding Trend Prediction, too!

2012 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 6

Oh, friends! We're just days away from Christmas and New Year's Eve. Can you believe we're wrapping up 2011 in all its wonder {both fantastic and challenging at times} and rolling out the sparkling red carpet for 2012? How fantastic. We're so excited for what 2012 has in store thus far: amazing weddings and events and some writing...shall we say assignments and ideas that have us so eager for the pages of the calendar to turn.

We're also counting down the last of our 2012 wedding trend predictions {last week gave us prediction No. 5}.
2012 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 6: handmade wedding favors. These needn't be over-the-top or expensive, but your guests will adore the personalized touch. Perhaps it's because we're in the jolly holiday spirit, but handmade ornaments top our list right now {like our mossy-filled ornaments}. They can change with the seasons and truly mean something each season they're unwrapped {think sea shell-filled, glittering baubles, or sand from exotic locales.  Other handmade gifts: gorgeous textured paper-covered coasters, personalized embossed luxe stationery, or sweet treats made from your home. Who wouldn't enjoy some gourmet candies or cookies from a passed down recipe? 

Photo by Llanes Weddings for Valley & Co.

What we love: the thought and love that goes into each gift.

So what are you expecting for 2012? What are your predictions?

DIY Wedding Goodness: Leafy Coasters

Dear wedding blog pals, we're happy to have you visit today! While we're amidst holiday goodness {cue the mistletoe, scented pomanders, decadent cocktails, and family} we're also busy plotting for winter weddings and gorgeous springtime soirees and nuptials. Many of the details we're proposing and planning on are handmade with a gorgeous impact. Over on our Lifestyle blog we're showcasing Holiday DIY Week and our leafy Italian ruscus coasters can be the perfect way to dress up your cocktail tables or place settings at your wedding. They'd also look beautiful on a springtime table or at a tea party luncheon.

You'll need: Italian Ruscus branches that can be purchased at your local floral wholesaler {other tiny leaves from your yard could work if you can't find these} | metal lids from frozen juice cans | hot glue

Pluck the little leaves off of the Ruscus branches and make a neat pile {each coaster takes up to 20 leaves}. Make a line of glue 1/2 way around the rim of the lid and place leaves on under another fanning them out.

Continue the glue line on the remaining half of the lid and finish the leaves off with the last one sitting on top to close any "seam" you might see.

Then sit back and gawk at the gorgeous holiday project you've just made!

Beautiful, aren't they? They'll last about a week or so {longer if you store them in the refrigerator while not being used} so you can make these in advance and bring them out fresh at your bash {cue the oohs and aahs!}.

Top them with festive little cocktails {we'll be sharing our holiday cocktail recipes next week!} and it's an instant party!

Photos by Llanes Weddings for Valley & Co.

So what do you think? Will you be whipping up some of these for your cocktail hour or dinner? We'd love to see you back tomorrow {and the next day...and the next} as we continue our Holiday DIY Week over on Lifestyle! {Originally seen our our Lifestyle blog on 12/10/11}.

Gorgeous Holiday Must-Haves from the Super Burbs

We're counting down to Christmas where we gift our thoughtful hand-picked and handmade gifts to our family, enjoy scrumptious gourmet delights, laugh and indulge in good spirits and sweets. Laugh some more. And just enjoy being surrounded by those we love. Are you all squared away with your holiday shopping so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy?

Sweet and stylish Abby from the Super Burbs is sharing her holiday must-haves today just in time to polish off your list with that perfect gift. You can sign us up for one of each!



For the Mrs:

1. Kate Spade Bow Ring: Festive and fabulous...and from my girl Kate Spade. An automatic win. 

2. Mr. Boddington Stationery: A lady knows that a hand written note goes a long way. Giving the ladies in your life lovely stationery (bonus points if it's personalized) is always a good call.

3. Pretty Plum Suger Robes: I am a HUGE fan, and the Mr. digs them too...

4. Kate Spade Shoes: Need I say more? If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, than the fastest way to a women's is through her feet.

4. J.Crew iphone Case: Glitter perfection. Every call, text, & Facebook update will be that much more glamorous.

5. Kate Spade Mrs. Necklace: Can you tell I adore Kate? Well this necklace needs to find it's way to the Super Burbs ASAP.

For the Mr.

1. Vintage Gin Bottle: Every gentleman needs a good collection of spirits, and those spirits need to be well dressed.

2. Shades: Classic, durable, and makes the Mr. look oh so handsome

3. Cufflinks: My Mr. digs them, and these are especially adorable 

4. Gold Clubs: Why this makes Misters so happy, I have yet to understand - but drivers and putters and clubs are a guaranteed Christmas pleaser

5. Tickets: Sporting events + men = a sure gift win

For the Pup

1. Dog Bed: You love your dog like family, so quality bedding matters.

2. Bow Tie: Deck the halls and your pup - everyone else is getting dolled up during the holidays, so should your best friend

3. Rope Pull: I haven't met a dog that doesn't love these!

4. Gift Set: Everything in one pretty package - can you ask for more?

There you have it. Darling gift ideas, right? Thanks so much to Abby for stopping by! We'll all take one of each {Lulu's in the holiday spirit, too!}.

If you're looking for more home holiday inspiration, it's Holiday DIY Week over on our Lifestyle blog. And these aren't your craft store projects. We're showcasing gorgeous {simple} Italian Ruscus Coasters, festive Plaid Wrapped Books, and lots of stylish goodness to come!

2012 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 5

Hooray! We're excited to be back with our wedding trend predictions {last week we let our blogging pals join in the holiday fun with our Five Days of Friends and some amazingly festive must-haves!} as we edge closer to 2012.

When we got married Aleah's parents walked her down the aisle and it was one of the most special moments ever. In fact, one of Aleah's favorite images from our wedding was pre-aisle walk with both her mom and dad grinning in anticipation and excitement.

Our 2012 Wedding Trend Prediction No. 5 is more non-traditional ceremonies. While you know we're ones for tradition and what they mean, we're also for going against the grain, bucking trends like patterns and colors, and going with what you love.

{In case you missed it, you can check out past predictions, starting with Prediction No. 4}

Photo by La Luz Photography for Valley & Co.

What we love: the pure joy a couple experiences when doing what they want and tossing tradition out the window. What do you think about this prediction? What are you planning for your nuptials?

We're also rolling out Holiday DIY Week on our Lifestyle blog. If you haven't checked it out we'd sure love to see you! Cue the original recipes, gorgeous ideas, and effortless projects perfect for weddings, too!


Cheers, friends!

Five Days of Friends: Ceci New York

Well, friends. We've been so happy to share festive and cheery holiday must-haves with you this week from some of our wonderful friends. Be sure to check out the past posts from Style Unveiled, Lovely Little Details, The Bride Suite, and Postcards & Pretties! They'll surely have you scrambling to find the perfect gift wrap, darling felt ornaments, entertaining accoutrements, and have you craving to cozy up by a roaring fire with your nearest and dearest! Today we're continuing the jolly spirit and sharing the definition of holiday glam: gorgeous picks from stationery and style expert Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York.

Ceci is not only a creative visionary, but she's entirely too sweet and kind and we're happy to call her a friend! We'd love to hear what your favorite pick is!

1. WISHING WELL
Find the perfect holiday greeting – including stylish and easy-to-order photo cards – in my affordable Ceci New York for Tiny Prints collection (prices start at $0.89/card, tinyprints.com).

2. CIRCLE OF LIFE
Go for a fashionably stacked look with this sparkly wire bracelet set from Seasonal Whispers ($120, bloomingdales.com).

3. STAR BRIGHT
Hang a constellation of these spiky Mylar Hanging Starbursts ($3 each, zgallerie.com) and dazzle your party guests.

4. RED HOT
Make a va-va-voom fashion statement with this red stunner from Monique Lhuillier’s fall collection (moniquelhuillier.com).

5. BOXED IN
Kooba’s Makayla clutch ($295, bloomingdales.com) is the polished exclamation mark to your holiday look.

6. GOLD TOUCH
Use Dior Vernis in gold ($22, neimanmarcus.com) to add major gilded glamour to your fingertips.

7. LEAFY CHARM
Channel your inner wood nymph by slipping on these B Brian Atwood Lunetta Metallic Leaf sandals ($325, saks.com).

8. GEOMETRIC GLAMOUR
For a truly festive effect serve your favorite party punch in DwellStudio’s Silver Triangles glasses ($62.50 for short, $72.50 for tall; dwellstudio.com).

9. DECIDEDLY DECORATIVE
Trim your tree with rich detail using Sudha Pennathur’s Embroidered Globe ornament ($20, saks.com).

10. HOLIDAY WARMTH
What a wonderfully luxe gift: both tangy and spicy, Nest’s Holiday Three-Wick Candle ($58, neimanmarcus.com) blends notes of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon with hints of vanilla and amber.

Thank you, Ceci! Can these must-haves be any more decadent?

Five Days of Friends: Style Unveiled

Hooray! We're so happy to have the talented and creative ladies behind Style Unveiled {love. love.} sharing their holiday must-haves with you today! We think you're in for a treat!

Style Unveiled srsly {hearts} holiday decor ... if we could, we'd keep the house smelling, sounding, and looking like Christmas-time all year round {but, then it wouldn't be as special}!! When we were asked to share our favorite holiday 'must haves' it was hard to narrow it down to our favorites, but we were able to choose 8 that we really really adore. This year we are all about antique glass and loved these ornaments {#1} from Crate and Barrel. While gifts look mighty nice under the tree, perhaps you'll want to give your loved one something else to unwrap this year {#2}? Back to glass with {#3} ... we really love these mercury glass trees from Pottery Barn! Something yummy to munch is always nice, so while you are being naughty in your BHLDN lingerie, try some peppermint bark from Crate and Barrel {#4}. Are you all about your i-pad this year? If so, you can jazz it up in polka-dots by Marc Jacobs {5}. We're not quite sure why, but we adore this bakers twine from Crate and Barrel {#6} ... we think it makes things look extra holiday-y! Candles are a favorite around here, especially these amazing ones from Anthropologie {#7}. And if you're throwing a party for 2 or more, why not pretty up your bottles with these gems from Pottery Barn {#8}!

1. Set of 2 Antique Glass Swirl Drop Ornaments from Crate and Barrel
2. Calais Lace Set from BHLDN
3. Lit Antique Mercury Glass Tree from Pottery Barn
4. Peppermint Bark from Crate and Barrel 
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon i-pad case 
6. Bakers Twine from Crate and Barrel 
7. Capri Blue Mercury Glass Candle from Anthropologie 
8. Crystal Flower Bottle Stopper from Pottery Barn

Thank you so much for stopping by, ladies! Your picks are ah-mazing!
In case you missed it, Postcards and Pretties, The Bride Suite, and Lovely Little Details all shared their picks earlier in thee week!

  

Five Days of Friends: Lovely Little Details

By the end of the week you should have no excuse to not be armed for holiday entertaining, nestling up at home, having the perfect hostess gift on hand, or making jam for loved ones! Our Five Days of Friends series is great fun and we're rolling on with a sweet post from our friend Jacin from Lovely Little Details.

Not only does Jacin provide constant loveliness on her blog and daily inspiration, but she's really a wonderfully fantastic person that we could just hang out with enjoying all of these picks below! Thank you for being a friend, Jacin!

Image credits: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

1. Sometimes a gift from the heart doesn't need to break the bank – how about creating a holiday mix for your hostess? Include all of your favorite tunes: mine would have to include No Place Like Home For the Holidays by Perry Como (that's the best version!), Let It Snow! (Medley) by Ray Conniff (this one takes me back to my childhood, I can still remember the sound of the record!), Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi (Charlie Brown Christmas), and I'll Be Home for Christmas by Michael Buble. When you're done making your CD, print this free CD cover/sleeve from Upstate Fancy! {Free!}

 2. For the wine lovers, this Vinturi aerator is an absolute must-have! With a mesh filter to capture any sediment or cork pieces, and an easy to use aerator to make your wine taste just as the winemaker intended, this little gem is one of our favorite kitchen accessories. {$37}

3. How about some homemade jam, fresh bread & a pretty dishtowel? Thanks Martha for this idea – here's an easy to follow DIY to make your own jam, too :)

4. What hostess wouldn’t want a set of monogrammed Rifle Paper Co. floral monogram cards? Such a perfect way to say thank you :) {$18 for a set of 8 cards}

5. One of the most useful gifts we've gotten through the years was a pretty cookie jar filled with unique ornaments. It's something people rarely buy for themselves, and comes in handy over the holidays! I love this textured jar from Anthropologie, though you could certainly find a vintage jar elsewhere for a bit less if on a budget. {$78}

6. Not only is the maker of these sweet fleur de sel caramels just the nicest person ever, but her caramels are out of this world! We had them as our wedding favors and guests still come back to ask where they came from to this day! A 1 lb. batch of Fleur de Sel Caramels from The Caramel Jar is sure to be a party pleaser for the end of your get together. {$20 for 1 lb in a mason jar}

7. Nothing says festive like a set of Kate Spade holiday coasters! Don't you think everyone needs a fun set of coasters? Me too, and these are just perfect to bring an added splash of color and fun to any holiday gathering. {$20}

8. One of my absolute favorite guilty pleasures on earth is a carefully curated cheese board with a yummy bottle of wine. If your hostess asks you to bring something, how about this Slate Cheese Board Set from Vivaterra, including your favorite cheeses! My faves would include Roaring 40s Blue, St. Andre triple cream brie, and a yummy gouda, to name a few. {$69}

Thank you again Aleah & Nick for having me over to visit your lovely blog today! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday filled with laughter, love, and lots of new memories.
 
Thank you for stopping by, Jacin! We're smitten with all of your picks - the Vinturi is a must-have in any wine-lover's home and those Fleur de Sel Caramels look so tasty!
 

Five Days of Friends: The Bride Suite

Howdy, friends! As the week is rolling along so is our series of Five Days of Friends, featuring some top holiday picks from our pals. Yesterday oh-so sweet Chris from Postcards and Pretties stopped by to lend some holiday must-have loveliness. Today we welcome our friends Jen and Laurie from The Bride Suite. Their picks are delightfully adorable and make us crave covering up under cozy blankets next to a roaring fire sipping on some drinking chocolate!

The ladies went with all the things they think are essential for entertaining family at home (cozy blankets, holiday treats, fragrant candles, fun games and decorative ornaments and gift wrap).

1. Peppermint Bark | 2. Henri Bendel Holiday Candle | 3. Colorful Reindeer Gift Wrap
4. Philosophy Salt Scrub | 5. Michael Buble Holiday Album| 6. Felt Ornaments 
7. Pottery Barn | 8. Foodie Fight | 9. Wine Wars

So what's on your must-have holiday list? Surely cozy blankets, tasty peppermint bark, and those adorable felt ornaments top it?

Five Days of Friends: Postcards & Pretties

Monday. What happened to the weekend? We hope yours was one filled with hot cocoa, tree trimming, and festive cheer. Yes, we're in full-board holiday mode! As we nudge closer and closer to Christmas we're excited to welcome a handful of our pals to lend their holiday must-haves this week. You're in for a real treat! Without further adieu...

Hey there! It's Chris from Postcards & Pretties and I'm so happy to be here on Valley & Co. Today I'm going to share with you eight of my holiday must haves. Let's start off with...

1. Little Black Dress - I'm a big fan of little black dresses but sometimes they can be a bit boring.  I love this dress with its polka dot overlay. Where's the party?

2. Sparkly Ornaments - One year I purchased some ornaments on clearance.  I kinda went overboard with the quantity and was the proud owner of 40+ ornaments that didn't work with my tree. Christmas time rolled in and I attached an ornament to my gifts and did that for two years.  The following year, I'm all out of ornaments and didn't attach any to the presents and a few friends and family members wondered if the ornaments fell off the present because they were looking forward to them. So needless to say,  I find myself purchasing a new ornament for each of my gifts every Christmas now.    

3. Sonhos de Abobora or Pumpkin Dreams - Forget fruitcake! These delicious pumpkin doughnuts are a Christmas staple since I was a child. My mother still makes them every year with us {my sister, niece, nephew and I} hovering over her waiting for them to be sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

4. Hot Chocolate - Jersey winters are pretty cold and I always find myself drinking lots of hot chocolate during this time a year with extra marshmallows of course!

5. Christmas Music - Yes! Your eyes aren't deceiving you. Yes! That is an NSync Christmas CD and Yes! I've been playing it every December since 1998! Of course it's playing on shuffle with Andrea & Michael too!  

6. Studs - These bow stud earrings are ridiculously cute and perfect for the holidays.

7. Ballerina flats - I love heels as much as the next girl but there is nothing like wearing ballerina flats especially cute ones like these crystal embellished pair.

8. Scented candle - I love candles all year round but there is something about them during this time a year that makes me light them up every night and take in the relaxing wintery scent of pine.

Happy Holidays!!

Thank you so much for stopping by, Chris! Such fun and festive picks; we'll take one of each, please! That NSync album is bringing back memories for Aleah!

DIY Silver Glitter Ornament

Hi friends! Happy Thursday. Did you watch the Rockefeller tree lighting last night? What a magical time of year. Glittering tinsel, trees with the warm glow of globe lights, and packages wrapped up so pretty...le sigh. We just love the holidays. We've been serving up a number of original recipes and DIY projects on our Lifestyle blog {it has a brand new look!} and we really wanted to share this with our Wedding readers as it can make for the perfect bridal shower project or winter wedding gift.

From Lifestyle: Nothing says festive more than handmade goodness to gift to others this season. We're excited to fill an Etsy order of our sea glass and snow globe ornaments this week and we're also happy to share this simple DIY with you as well: silver glitter ornaments. The perfect tree or mantle adornment, these gems add a dash of sparkle and magic during this season.

You'll need: glass ornament balls {ours are from Michael's} | Elmer's glue | large grade silver glitter | a brush | ribbon

What to do: brush the glue onto the ornament in quarters {we tried painting the entire sphere at once but it got a little messy} and roll and sprinkle glitter onto the glue. Let dry on a cookie rack or atop a glass and proceed with the remaining quarters.

Once all covered, slip an 8" piece of ribbon {holding the ends together} through the hole of the ornament's top. Pull through and loop the ribbon around itself, pulling as you go. There you have it: glittering festive loveliness!

Bring some holiday cheer to the next party you make an entrance at and the hostess will be ever-so-grateful to receive the handmade holiday sweetness.

Photos by Elle G. Photography for Valley & Co.

Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? What's your favorite DIY project so far? Hop on over to our Lifestyle blog to see more goodness and fun holiday projects!