How to Throw an Office Holiday Party Your Co-Workers Will Be Talking About into the New Year

Photo: RawPixel/Shutterstock Are you in charge of throwing the office Christmas party? What a great opportunity!  After all, if it goes well, you can expect plenty of appreciation and accolades. Make sure you don’t skimp on the planning, though. If the event is boring and awkward, the party will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Looking for … Read more

Gift Guide For The Creative Type: 12 Fantastic Gifts For Artists

Photo:  Adults & Crafts If you’re like me, you probably have a few artists, DIYers or crafters on your Christmas list this year. You might also be running out of ideas for gifts to give these creative individuals, especially if they’ve been on your nice list for awhile. In an effort to make your gift shopping a little … Read more

Bringing the Scent of the Holidays into Your Home

Is there anything homier, or more reminiscent of the holidays, than the smell of fresh baked bread wafting through the house? We didn’t think so. If you’re not a baker—or even if you are!—we have good news for you, you can replicate that scent without having to perfect, or even attempt, the ever-so-sensitive science of … Read more

Make This: Colorful Leaf Garland for Fall and Thanksgiving

Autumn brings to mind some of the best memories for me, like the crunch of leaves underfoot, the crisp, fresh air and the trees ablaze in brilliant shades of red and yellow. It’s only natural to want to bring some of those elements indoors, and one easy way to do this is by making a … Read more

51 Halloween Decor Ideas for a Stylish Spooky Season

Spice up your Halloween decor theme with the perfect accessories to suit your style – this buying guide will help you round out your scary, sweet, or stylish holiday setup. In this post, we’ve picked out rustic Halloween decor for the haunted farmhouse, tasteful modern Halloween decorations for minimalists, and scary selections for thrill-seekers. Whether … Read more

The Ultimate Halloween Music Guide: 80 Tunes For Every Mood

Candy is great, and costumes are fun, but what about the music? Whether you like jammin’ to Monster Mash or prefer to get down to Thriller, music plays a big part in this spookiest of holidays. But there’s more to listen to than just the Ghostbusters theme song (although that is a good one!). Here are 80 songs to … Read more

The McGee & Co. Holiday Collection is Here

Time to deck the halls—   —well, almost, but it starts right here with the launch of our holiday collection. The most beautiful collection (we say that every year!) of holiday trimmings is officially live over at McGee & Co. Our team designed this collection with a moody palette—think black and charcoal, deep blues and forest-y greens—and … Read more

4th of July Popsicle Recipes, Two Ways: One for Kids and One for Adults!

Here’s a summertime tip: Always make popsicles. And these popsicle recipes make it easy. Summer is here, which means the Fourth of July is on the way and you probably have a barbeque to host. Whether you’re holding a kid-friendly summer party or an adults-only celebration, popsicles will make everyone happy, including you! That’s because they’re ridiculously easy to make, you … Read more

Handmade Easter: DIY Clay Bunny Bowls

Alice & Lois Easter is less than a week away and if you’re looking for a simple-yet-stylish DIY project, take a peek at this adorable idea!       These clay bunny bowls are an easy afternoon project that even little ones can help with. Plus, they’re cute enough to leave out all year long … Read more