Football Food – Nacho Fries

french fry nachos

You guys know I’ve been working with Alexia Foods as one of their Tastemaker bloggers, and I’ve made some delicious dishes for entertaining using their frozen waffle fries and breads. In recognition of the Super Bowl on Sunday I have 1 more tasty idea for you using their frozen fries, PLUS a PIN IT TO… Read More

A Project In The Works

project in the works

Today I want to let you in on one of the projects I’ve been working on for, oh… a YEAR! It’s not as if the project is monumental, it’s just that I’m so busy doing projects that have deadlines that I can only work on this one in my “spare” time – a l-i-t-t-l-e at… Read More

Football Party Food

football party food

One of my favorite days of the year for get-togethers is just over a week a way – Super Bowl Sunday! I love it because it’s really casual and laid back and everyone is there just to have fun. I’m also your typical girl in that I’m only there for the food, the socializing, and… Read More

Pink Cowgirl Birthday Party {Guest Feature}

pink cowgirl birthday party

Debbie of Wants and Wishes never ceases to impress me with her style and creativity. She shared her pink cowgirl birthday party with us and I’m sure her ideas will inspire you.  Her dessert table is perfectly tailored to the theme, with “western” treats, and a set of pretty party printables to pull it all… Read More

Citrus Bourbon Punch Recipe

bourbon punch recipe

Do you have a go-to punch recipe you like to serve a crowd during a party? I do, and this is it! I’ve been making this citrus bourbon punch for at least a decade, for our Christmas cocktail party, Halloween parties, and whatever other party requires serving a crowd. I like to make it ahead… Read More

Host A Game Day Beer Tasting Party

beer tasting party

Time to make plans for the Super Bowl! We finally have the teams {San Francisco vs. Baltimore} and now it’s time to get your ideas together for a Super Bowl party. I’ve worked on a lot of football party ideas this past year, from setting up a tailgating party to a delicious chili bar, all… Read More

Homemade Pink Grapefruit Bath Salts {DIY Favors}

homemade bath salts

by Melissa Bahen Homemade bath and body products are so fun to make! You can use them as party favors by customizing the fragrances and colors to match your get-together, and they make great gifts for any gift-giving occasion. Best of all, they are both inexpensive and easy to make! You can crank out a… Read More

Inspired By This – Host A Cookie Bake-Off

cookie bake off

This weeks “Pinsperation” is not about styling or a recipe, but about a fun {brilliant} idea – hosting a chocolate chip cookie bake-off.  This idea comes from You Are My Fave, and I thought it very apropos since, ironically, I’ve seen a lot of posts lately announcing “the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever.” Since… Read More

Cheesy Grits Casserole

cheesy grits casserole

I’m showing my Southern roots today, BIG time, with this {oh-so} cheesy grits casserole recipe. If you’re not from the South you may be asking “what is a grit?” – basically it’s coarsely ground corn, and on their own grits are rather bland and boring, but they are also similar to tofu in that they… Read More

Shake, Rattle, & Roll Baby Shower {Guest Feature}

shake, rattle, & roll baby shower

You’re going to love our guest feature today. This “Shake, Rattle, & Roll” baby shower was styled and sent to us from Jenny of Bloom Designs Online. Created for her sister who’s pregnant with her first child, Jenny put so many adorable touches into the design that it was tough to narrow down all the… Read More