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About Melissa – So Festive – Parties

Hello there! I’m Mel, the girl behind SoFestive!. I owe my festiveness to my mom, who passed away from cancer when I was 15. She was the most festive person I know. Despite 7 children and limited income, she made every holiday, birthday, and ordinary days so much fun.  I  share easy and simple ideas that will inspire anyone to make life a little more festive. Because life is to be enjoyed, right?

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Here’s 5 of my Favorite Things:

1. My Family! They are my world. They keep me the most busy, but the most happy.

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2. Traveling the world! My family nicknamed me Carmen after Carmen San Diego for a good reason. I have traveled to 34 states and 15 countries and lived abroad in Germany for a year. But I’m not done yet….My husbands knows that a trip does more for me than flowers.

3.  Food! Eating, making, eating. Did I already say that? I’m always up for trying a new recipe, but I always leave room for desserts. Yes. Plural. Gelato is my favorite. In case you were wondering.

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4. Being Outside! If there is sunshine, you will find me there. Me and winter don’t get along. I love doing anything outside: running, biking, camping, hiking, swimming, etc. etc. etc.

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5. Blogging! I never knew when I started blogging nearly 5 years ago how much I would love it. I’ve always been a record-keeper and blogging proves to be a great place to document all my passions including: photography, holidays, throwing parties, yummy food, and pretty things.

I’m so excited to be a contributor here on I’m Topsy Turvy an can’t wait to share lots of festive ideas with you!

In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite posts you might enjoy:

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Easy 12 Days of Christmas Idea | Back to School Dinner Party | Easy Party Planning

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