I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. Each stunning set of ideas commits fully to a specific feel, color, and warmth, whether classic red and white Christmas, … Read More ...
Gift Idea: Jam-Making Kit
Loving this gift idea from Donna Hay (especially for those in parts of the world where fresh fruit is now in season): a jam making kit. Find it HERE.… Read More ...
Monster Cupcakes!!
Looooving the near-infinite variations of monster cupcakes from makoodle. Find close-ups and see what candy can do what HERE at makoodle. Thanks for the find, Amanda!… Read More ...
Monsters and Pumpkins
And a whole bunch of ideas for each. Find a roundup of Monster treats HERE at from glitter to gumdrops, including monster pudding (coming later this week) and monster cocoa, and a roundup of pumpkin ideas HERE, including pumpkin “seeds.”
Red, White and Blue Candy Corn (for Bastille Day?)
And keeping the Bastille Day theme going… I’m loving this homemade candy corn in any colors you want. Sure it was made for the 4th of July, but I’m co-opting them for Bastille Day. Learn to make homemade candy corn HERE at Taste and Tell.… Read More ...
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.… Read More ...
French-themed Cookie Basket (for Bastille Day)
I get so caught up in the hype about the 4th of July here in the States, I dare not forget the next red, white and blue holiday: Bastille Day. Check out this amazing French-themed cookie basket created by Bundles of Cookies that I featured on my blog, along with a roundup of French-themed sweets from my archives. Find the … Read More ...
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll have to visit to see those.
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Candy Bars
Gasp. That’s my reaction to this candy perfection. Find the recipe for red, white and blue raspberry candy bars HERE at Cherry Tea Cakes.… Read More ...
Firecracker Pops
Turn marshmallows into firecrackers HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Rice Krispie Treat Flag
What better celebration of America than a big Rice Krispie Treat? Except maybe JellO. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispie Treat flags HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.… Read More ...
Patriotic Snow Cones (And 32 More)
Make your own snow cones–perfect in red, white and blue for the 4th–HERE at babble. Need more red, white and blue? This is part of a roundup of 33 red, white and blue desserts HERE.… Read More ...
Firecracker Favors
And now another one from yours truly: Firecracker favors. I filled these with marshmallows, but you can use any red, white or blue candy. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...