Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
I’m pretty sure one of the oldest forms of hospitality & entertaining that I was exposed to was coffee & doughnuts at Church on Sunday mornings. It was for the grown ups but if we were lucky, we kids might get a pinch of a doughnut before heading off to Sunday school. There’s something very… Read More
Do you have big plans for the holiday weekend ahead? Don’t forget to serve a signature drink! I found this very cool “Make your own Mojito” bar on The Den by Big Leo {as published in BHG magazine} and just had to share it with you all. It’s a perfect example of setting up a… Read More
Saturday is the Kentucky Derby which kicks off the race for the triple crown. Although I’ve never been to the derby, I have been to a few steeple chases here in Virginia and in North Carolina, and I certainly love watching that iconic 2 minute race on the tv screen. With that in mind, what… Read More
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Mexican food & drink, and celebrating cinco de mayo. It’s also the perfect time to host a ladies night gathering with a few girl friends, mix up some margaritas, and serve up the chips and salsa/dips. I had the pleasure of working with Sauza blue tequila to come… Read More
I am sooo excited to finally have this project complete and ready to share. I spend so much time creating party ideas for my freelance jobs, that it has taken me about a year to get this done {in my “spare” time}. I wanted to create a bridal shower theme to inspire you, to give… Read More
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
I’ve got a UNIQUE idea for you beer lovers out there, that would be perfect for a mans birthday, a casual weekend gathering, or fun football/tailgate party ‘activity’. With the popularity of flavored beers I thought it would be fun to set up your own Beer Flavoring bar so guests could mix their own. The… Read More
You know I love a good cocktail bar set up, and that’s exactly what caught my eye when I saw this styled shoot by Melissa Munding Photography. Done in rich jewel tones, this wedding inspiration is filled with whimsical touches but with an air of sophistication. Use these ideas for weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, or… Read More
I suddenly have a small obsession…for painted rolling carts, aka garden carts or tea carts. These are showing up all over the webs as crafty types give new life to an old cart by adding a splash of paint and turning it into a rolling bar display. Perhaps I’m so obsessed because I actually have… Read More
This bright, colorful, and glittery bar created by Renee of The Creative Orchard strikes me as the perfect set up for New Years Eve. Renee designed this for her Homemade For The Holidays ezine and the modern lines and brilliant colors would be a great addition to the evening. She used tiny punched circles {from… Read More
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