Planning a holiday party in the Twin Cities? Here's a simple way to make hosting easier: choose an interactive activity that doubles as the party favor. From custom jewelry to personalized fragrances, discover how to give guests something fun to do together and a keepsake they'll actually want to take home.

The best holiday gifts aren't necessarily expensive or complicated. Here are five ways to make your gifting more personal, thoughtful, and a whole lot easier.

The first party I ever hosted at the All That Glitters North Loop studio, I over-planned within an inch of its life. The birthday girl was turning 17. I had a crown for her. A sign with her name on it. I set up the Gloss Bar right next to the Scent Bar because I figured some of the girls would want a choice: lip gloss versus a custom scent, variety, options, the works. She didn't want to wear the crown. Nobody looked twice at the sign. And every single girl in that room picke

When I imagined opening my studio at Haven, I thought the hard part would be the transition to a new space. Buying replacements for items my previous studio included, figuring out a new display for the chains, determining which of my systems needed to change. The hundred small decisions that go into turning an idea into a place people can actually walk into. But that wasn't the hardest part. The hardest part has been trusting it enough to leave room for it. The Hardest Lesson

There's a version of planning an adult party that convinces you the whole thing hinges on the details. The napkins have to match. The centerpiece needs a Pinterest board. The playlist needs to transition seamlessly from cocktail hour to dance floor, as if anyone born after 1995 is tracking that. Here's the thing though. Think back to the last party you actually loved. Not one you attended out of obligation. One you still bring up months later. I'd bet real money you don't rem

Starting a business later in life wasn't part of my original plan. A year ago, this studio didn't even exist. Not the collaborations. Not the party inquiries. Not the version of my life where I spend Sunday afternoons clasping bracelets on strangers who leave as something closer to friends. None of it was real yet. What existed was a vision, a stack of spreadsheets, and a lot of ideas I hadn't said out loud to enough people. Now people walk into Haven and the first thing out

When I add permanent jewelry to All That Glitters, I thought I was expanding my side hustle with a new product that people would be interested in buying. I was wrong. Not about the jewelry part. About the business part. Here's what I've actually figured out over the last year: people aren't really buying jewelry. They're celebrating birthdays. Marking milestones. Connecting with friends. Creating memories. Trying something new. Taking a break from the logistics of everyday li

Spring always feels like a shift, and this year, that’s especially true over here at All That Glitters. Things have been evolving in ways that feel aligned, creative, and honestly… more fun. If you've been wondering what's next for All That Glitters, this is it. Custom Lip Gloss Experience (And Why I Created It) If you've been following along with me here at ATG, you know I'm no stranger to beauty products. In fact, the business started with me selling high-quality lipstick a