Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
We have been enjoying this Asian style pasta salad for years and it is always a fan favorite. It is the perfect side dish to bring to a pot luck in the summertime, or to serve during an Asian themed dinner party. The marriage of flavors from peanut butter to soy sauce to coconut milk… Read More
There is so much emphasis on Halloween candy and treats, but what about some real sustenance for the kids before they head out for their sugar high? I created this Halloween supper & costume party for Celebrations using invitations from Pear Tree Greetings as inspiration. I set up a playful table for the kids to… Read More
Add some spooky wall art to your Halloween decorating this year with a framed silhouette display. These printable pieces are from Value Village and add a great focal point. I put together this wall of frames as a backdrop to my Gothic Glam party design, and I love how it turned out. It’s fun to… Read More
There’s not much I like better in the fall and winter than my slow cooker filled with comfort food, especially for weekends. Last Sunday I made my classic and EASY vegetable beef soup recipe and it was delicious served with a piece of crusty French bread. The “secret” is in the seasoning and letting it… Read More
I hope you’re in the mood for a ladies night Halloween party with Gothic-Glam style. My latest contribution for Celebrations is full of ideas from table decor, to an appetizer I like to call “flesh & bones” for the occasion, a Black Widow cocktail, a Halloween “coffin” cake, and clever white chocolate skeleton favors, all… Read More
Try this adult punch recipe for Halloween and give it a creepy name like “Green Goblin” punch, or “slime.” The color also lends itself nicely to a St. Patricks day party, or any party bases on a green color scheme. The melon and coconut flavored liquors make this punch delicious year round. Green Melon Punch… Read More
Whether you are hosting an adult soiree or a family friendly gathering for Halloween this month, here are 8 ways you can dress up your drinks for the party. Half the fun of Halloween after all, is the decor and these range from cute to creepy! These GHOSTLY bottles of milk (seen on my Kids Halloween… Read More
I love to use simple probing questions as conversation starters, especially when your hosting a party where everyone may not know each other very well. I’ve posted a couple of parties in the past where I used these questions in the form of drink tags, and have gotten several emails over the years asking what… Read More
One of the projects I did recently for Celebrations was this wine themed wedding with ideas on how to incorporate wine into the celebration. Inspired by invitations from Pear Tree Greetings, I designed the sweetheart table, escort table, and wine & cheese tasting table that’s a great idea for the cocktail hour. All of the… Read More
Are you ready to start planning for Halloween? There are 5 weekends in October that are prime for hosting a party for the kids. I used the Halloween collection from Bird’s Party to help create a treats table for kids for Bird’s Party Magazine. Check out some of the creative ideas I came up with…… Read More
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