Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
While you’re checking out the football downloads, take a look at Paper and Cake’s Valentine creations. These are Beautiful!!! Can’t you just imagine setting the table for your sweetie with these “hot” pink and black damask patterns? I don’t know which detail I love most: the chandelier motif, the damask pattern, or the color… Read More
I actually heard on the news that today is National Pie Day! Now that is a special day I can get on board with! Grab some ingredients and make one of these delicious recipes. Invite some friends over for coffee and share! Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie {via Southern Living} 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules… Read More
If you’re like me, casseroles always show up on the table at holiday gatherings and pot lucks. This broccoli casserole recipe is always a favorite side dish to serve and is great alternative to the traditional green bean casserole. This dish is so tasty you may even get the kids to eat their veggies! Broccoli Casserole 2 (10 oz)… Read More
Serve up a dressed up version of rice with my fruit & nut wild rice recipe. This is easy and so delicious – it makes a great side dish for a dinner party or for the holiday pot luck gatherings. Bon Appetit! Fruit & Nut Wild Rice 1 box long grain and wild rice… Read More
I swear some of the best blog posts come to you when you’re not even looking!! I was looking for some other random information and stumbled onto this interesting idea from Rachel Ray via recipezaar. This beautiful centerpiece was created using Jello!! That’s right…Jello! Check out the how-to here. The great thing is you can… Read More
I have always looked to grand events such as weddings for inspiration for party decor. I believe you can re-create most ideas and details on a smaller scale for your own personal celebrations at home. For instance, this wedding cake display looks lavish and grand. However I have re-created this idea for a baby shower… Read More
There is something so attractive about a well appointed bar. And no, I’m not talking about the liquid courage! I love the look of all the different bottles, glassware, accessories, and even the mixers. Many people don’t have an actual bar in their home, but as you’ll see here, you can set up a bar… Read More
Here is a popular idea that came from BHG.com. However, many people have wondered where to find little individual sized milk bottles. It is possible to find them in thrift shops but this makes it difficult to get a lot at once, or have them all look alike, so I decided to find an alternative…. Read More
If you love whipped cream on your hot chocolate(and frankly who wouldn’t love whipped cream on ANYTHING?), then here is a tasty little trick from Southern Living, that you can do ahead of time. This is a different take on those chocolate covered spoons. Just use store bought whipped topping(Cool Whip) and stir it a… Read More
Here’s our cheesy bacon appetizer recipe from New Years eve. It’ full of cheese & bacon – what’s not to love?! It’s DELICIOUS! Cheesy Bacon Bread Appetizer: one loaf french baguette 1 cup mayonnaise 7-8 oz. gouda cheese, shredded 1 lb. bacon, cooked & crumbled Instructions: Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices. Combine remaining ingredients and… Read More
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