I know, I know, I posted a whooooole spread on the Kid’s Thanksgiving Table yesterday. Before I spotted this gem at Poca Cosas. Every detail of this Thanksgiving table for kids from Fiskars is so ridiculously charming and perfect, from the turkey leg placecard and the Pilgrim hat crayon holder to the Mayflower straw and pie snack tin. … Read More ...
Inspired by: Apples
I love this amazing roundup of apple themed art prints, jewelry, housewares, kitchenware, and products at Design Sponge. This photo from the roundup is only a glimpse. The abundance of apple finds is pretty dang impressive. It just goes on and on. There’s even an apple terrarium
.… Read More ...
Food Trucks for Weddings?
A new trend? What do you think of food trucks for weddings? According to United with Love, this is a thing in my own town of Washington DC. Had I married here instead of Vegas, I think I’d have considered it. Hot pretzels would have to be in the mix, though. (Shown is a Fojol Bros. truck.)… Read More ...
Party Monday: Thanksgiving Kids Table
1. games. A balloon boat race from One Charming Party.
2. centerpiece. Craft a Native American family from BH and G.
3. table decor. Find a printable Thanksgiving party pack from etsy shop Frog Prince Paperie.
4. crafts. Make a pom pom turkey with Martha.
5. costumes. Make pilgrim hats and … Read More ...
Wear Your Food
Check out this slideshow of models wearing their food cravings from photographer Ted Sabarese. Shown are bread, artichoke hearts and waffles. The wearable edibles are featured HERE at Shine, and see a behind-the-scenes video HERE.… Read More ...
Snowman Party
As one who adores snow, I’m already thinking of excuses to throw a snowman party. My melting snowman cookie was featured in this collection of ideas for a snowy Christmas party HERE at Kids Parties 1-2-3. You’ll also find ideas for invitations, decor, games, crafts, and–now we’re entering my territory–food and favors. Other ideas include soup with snowman-shape sandwiches, vanilla … Read More ...
Video: The Making of the Homemade is Best IKEA Cookbook
Remember this cookbook from the IKEA in Sweden with the swoon worthy photographs? Well, now you can watch an equally swoon worthy behind-the-scenes video of the making of Homemade is Best HERE at Fonda LaShay design.… Read More ...
Inspired Ideas for Christmas
I am begging you. Plea
se, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think justify this feature) are just a glimpse of what this clever, eclectic and charming magazine holds. You’ll also find tutorials … Read More ...
Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
Added to my Christmas list: The six-volume, 2400 page book, Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking
, on the fusion of science and technology with food preparation. Yes, I’m interested in why plunging food in ice water doesn’t stop the cooking process, but the jaw-dropping photographs are what sold me. Read about the book HERE. And to … Read More ...
Party Monday: Rainbows and Unicorns
1. cake. Make a rainbow cake at raspberri cupcakes.
2. games. Play Twister
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3. cake. Make a unicorn cake at Parenting.com.
4. serve. Rainbow glasses from the MoMA Store.
5. drink. Rainbow test tube shooters from Urban Outfitters.
6. games. Unicorn tattoos
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7. serve. Rainbow sushi or cheese platter from Uncommon Goods.
8. games. … Read More ...
Spaghetti Art
I’m enthralled by this minimalist pasta art created by Stefan Lucut, featured at Lost at E Minor.… Read More ...
Cookie Puzzle
Check out this brainteaser Puzzle Cookie Mould by Mizuguchi Nami, found HERE at novelax. {spotted on atelier 29}… Read More ...
Monster Cupcakes!
You must head over immediately to The Bonjour Family to see these monster cupcakes. Really. Even better? Find the recipe cards to make them yourself. Inspired by cupcakes found at Taste of Home. Spotted by Amanda.… Read More ...
Candy Corn Decor
This roundup of candy corn decorating ideas from Woman’s Day makes me want to go buy a barrel of candy corn. My favorites: the candy corn tree, candy corn balls (wow, that’d take forever), and candy corn table runner (that probably wouldn’t stay so pristine).
Lemon Toothpick Holder
Can’t say why this idea struck me, but check out this idea for an alternative use for lemons: toothpick holder. See the whole roundup of things-lemons-can-do HERE at Shine.… Read More ...