Find a cocktail to match every party from now to New Years HERE at the New York Times. Shown is the Auld Lang. I’m intrigued by the Chatham Artillery Punch.
… Read More ...Fruit and Veggie Table
I’ve a feeling anyone with resistance to fruits and vegetables would instantly cave at the sight of this vitamin and mineral rich table featured on Amy Atlas. The fruit and veggie table was created by Esther Kim of My Bride Story. Artichoke arrangements? Brussels sprouts garland? Genius. Find more details HERE at Amy Atlas.
… Read More ...Review: Celebrate the Holidays, the New iPad App from BHG
I had the chance to join Better Homes and Gardens editor-in-chief, Gayle Butler, and production director, Lory Stewart, in a web seminar to learn more about the Celebrate the Holidays new iPad App from Better Homes and Gardens. My conclusion? I want an iPad.
The $3.99 price tag for the Celebrate the Holidays App is a trifle, given … Read More ...
Clever Wine Tags for Wine Givers Like Me
I’m loving loving these witty wine tags I spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. Quality design, cleverly crafted… And they offer an instant disclaimer for wine-toting party guests like me who buy wine based solely on the silliness of the label and the “around ten bucks” price tag. Check them out HERE at Popptags.
… Read More ...Bobbing for Apples and Staying Dry
Does this count as edible crafts? It’s edible, it’s crafty, I think so. An idea for not dunking your head in ice cold water on Halloween: dry apple bobbing. Watch the video HERE at Southern Living.
… Read More ...Halloween Treat Roundup: Witches!!
This roundup could be a hundred pages long, but here are some of my favorite witchy Halloween treats:
1. Witch cupcakes from Parents.com.
3.Witch finger shortbread cookies from Le Petit Brioche.
4. Party mix cauldron from Better Homes and Gardens.
5. Witch brooms from Diana’s Desserts.
6. Witch ice … Read More ...
Witch’s Dinner Party
You must see the oh-so-clever details of this witch’s dinner party over at pizzazzerie. I desperately want to attend. Check out the witch cupcake skewers, the witch’s brew, love it all. Find menu ideas HERE.
… Read More ...Halloween Meals
Find a nice long slideshow of creepy and eerie Halloween meal ideas from appetizers to dessert at Better Homes and Gardens, like spooky stew and scary skulls.
… Read More ...Menu-Wrapped Peach Placecards. And So Much More.
So much goodness wrapped in one little bundle: a peach, the menu, the placecard. Brilliant. Spotted on Sparkle and Hay, these are from a garden themed dinner party featured on Inspired By This. You must see the full spread of this bright, gorgeous party created by Desiree Spinner Events. See it HERE.
[tags]garden, peaches, parties, entertaining, … Read More ...
Party Monday: Bandanas
Some bandana inspiration for your cowboy, cowgirl, Western, rustic, country, or well, bandanna party.
These Bandana crafts are perfect for parties and cookouts. Bandanas are cheap and a versatile fabric. You can buy them at most discount stores or party supply shops.
Did you know – Bandanas are usually printed in a paisley pattern and are often used to hold the hair back or cover … Read More ...
Halloween Goodies
I believe I could fill this blog with spooky posts from now until Halloween and still not cover all the fabulous creepy edibles out there. Check out the Halloween goody spread from the Rachel Ray magazine HERE, including these buried alive muffins.
[tags]Rachel Ray, muffins, Halloween, cupcakes, parties[/tags]
… Read More ...Party Monday: Totally ’80s!!
Anyone else out there remember when the internet didn’t exist? How about leg warmers, unicorns, and the Smurfs? The Smiths, The Cure, The Clash? Or my favorite movie, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (starring Sarah Jessica Parker, thank you very much)? Actually, scratch that, Breakfast Club was my favorite. And the Facts of Life, Square Pegs and The Love Boat… … Read More ...
DIY Gummy Kabobs
Learn how to make these gummy candy skewer favors in a variety of themes HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, courtesy of Couture Parties. Candy Sharks
[tags]gummy, candy, skewers, favors, kids, parties[/tags]
… Read More ...Food Guards from Your Sewing Kit
Gotta love when the crafty parts of your life merge: like sewing and entertaining. Find the idea for using embroidery hoops and muslin as food guards HERE at Martha.
[tags]food guards, Martha Stewart, embroidery hoops, parties, outdoors, muslin[/tags]
… Read More ...Party Monday: Props and Pics
Not only is propping, posing, and photographing big time fun, but it sustains the life of the party for as long the life of the picture. This first birthday party featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog, purposed around capturing rapidly fleeting moments, inspired this week’s Party Monday. I think we can agree the mustache prop trend is … Read More ...