Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
If you enjoy making your own gifts to give, here is a sweet gift idea perfect for teachers, co-workers, hostesses, or friends. I created a small crate “basket” filled with mocha coffee mixture (see recipe below), a mini pie, and special holiday mug… You can use any attractive container that can be re-used by the… Read More
I’ve got some easy ideas for making your own chocolate stirrers to use for coffee or hot chocolate. These make great gifts or thoughtful add-ins for entertaining. I first came up with the idea for the post when I was out shopping and found chocolate stir-in blocks for about $5 for 4, and thought “I… Read More
Some of the most memorable elements of a party are the little details, and the guest favors. One of our newest sponsors, Fun Favors is a great place to shop for such items. I was particularly glad to see that they have one of the latest “must-have” items, Push Pop Containers, as well as printable stickers… Read More
I was beside my self when Debbie of Wants and Wishes submitted this Easter Chocolate Bowl tutorial! I knew right away that you fabulous readers would enjoy this. Not only does it make for an adorable display, but the fact that it’s also edible makes me giddy! Here are directions from Debbie: You will need:… Read More
by contributor Lisa Thiele Whether it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham crackers, dunked in a cup of hot cocoa or simply eaten directly from the bag, you can’t go wrong with the classic marshmallow. For some reason or another I never thought to make them from scratch, maybe because I had assumed they’d be… Read More
I like DIY projects that are easy, and don’t involve too many tools or time. This adorable gift box fits the bill nicely using one half of a flat gift box, some card stock, scissors and tape (bone folder optional). Here are the steps: To create the sleeve, wrap an 8-by-14-inch strip of card stock around your… Read More
Here’s a lovely way to present your hostess with a gift of wine or cider. Cut a triangle shape out of brown crafts paper and wrap around a bottle. Secure the overlapping ends with double-sided tape. Follow with a wrapping of linen fabric or burlap and secure by tying a length of leather cording, twine, or… Read More
I recently came across this fab feature in Utterly Engaged online magazine. There are some fun and easy paper crafts from Sweet Paul, that you can easily add to any food or favors display. Flower rosettes made from cupcake liners and pretty paper are used to add interest to bunting, favor boxes, and table decor. I also… Read More
Here is a great idea from Kim at Frost Me blog, for shortbread ”tea bag” cookies. These are so clever and cute for any tea party treat or take home favors. Simply cut out the shapes from your favorite shortbread recipe, poke a hole through the dough with a wooden skewer, and bake. Dip in melted chocolate and tie on… Read More
It’s time for some DIY projects perfect for your next dinner party, shower, or luncheon. A classy way to display your menu: These menu “cards” are actually printed on fabric! With a few simple supplies and light colored fabric, you can add a stunning detail to your place settings. What I really love about this idea is once you master the… Read More
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