Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
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
Don’t let summer pass you by without hosting some type of ice cream gathering! Whether you make homemade ice cream in the back yard, set up a sundae bar, or put together ice cream sandwiches, ice cream is the quintessential summer treat. For one of my latest contributions for Celebrations.com I put together ideas for… Read More
Celebrate Fiesta time with a Beer Margarita. If you’ve never tried these, you’ll be amazed at how delicious they are. These are very easy to make, in fact this is one of our favorite drinks to make when we go to the beach. The nice thing is you can use the frozen concentrate container to measure… Read More
by contributor Lisa Thiele {photography & styling by With Style & Grace} Whether or not spring has made its appearance where you are, I can give you at least one excuse to prepare a big batch of this delicious sangria, Cinco de Mayo! Make a big pitcher of this red wine sangria, invite over some… Read More
Don’t you just love hot cocoa bars?! Katie of Katie Grace Designs hosted a baby shower this weekend and created the prettiest display that combined a little bit of rustic with a little bit of glam. Katie is wonderful at infusing stylish details at every turn. Nothing is left unadorned here, from the mugs, to… Read More
Nothing like a color coordinated drink to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re sipping it with your love or celebrating “singlehood” with your girlfriends, this yummy “Sweet-Heart” cocktail will hit the spot. A little bit sweet, a little bit tart…the perfect signature drink for the night! The Sweet-Heart {created by Chris Nease} 1/2 oz… Read More
Brandy of Simply Creative Insanity sent me her Bloody Mary bar design, that has many cute details. She began with the name, “Hail Mary”, to add some whimsy to the bar and used the argyle pattern as the prominent design feature. She filled decorative bottles with vodka and served garnishes in small galvanized buckets. One… Read More
Do you want to get the biggest bang for your champagne buck this New Years Eve? Serving a Champagne Punch is a great way to control the budget and alcohol content, which will ensure everyone has a good time. This recipe from Taste of Home combines several juice flavors with sprarkling wine for a light and… Read More
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