Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
I have a confession to make. I’m a little obsessed with the show Chopped on the Food Network. I don’t know what it is – you don’t get recipes from it, the 30 minute time limit they have to cook in is frustrating, and some of the items they have to cook with, I’ve never… Read More
This photo shoot makes me want to jump right in and spend the weekend with friends gabbing around that table! The simple rustic setting is the perfect background for a wine and cheese themed dinner party. Created for an inspiration shoot by Alchemy Fine Events & Enchanted Dream Weddings, the combination of rustic neutrals with… Read More
I’ve been talking about Thanksgiving entertaining all week and today I’m sharing a few of my favorite cheese appetizers for a party, or wine & cheese gathering. These are not really “recipes” but more like “easy assembly” lite bites. I displayed them in unique ways using a re-purposed doll hutch, a retro-style kitchen scale, and… Read More
I hope you’re ready for a marathon post today…{week really}, as I share my ideas for making Thanksgiving special and stylish! All week I’ll be sharing styled tables, DIY projects, and EASY recipes for hosting the holiday at your home. I’m calling it my Autumn Entertaining Series and it all starts today with a Wine & Cheese… 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
If you love food with just a hint of spice and a great combination of flavors and textures, then you will love these jalapeno poppers. These little bites are truly addictive but make such a wonderful appetizer for any party or cookout. You can cook them on the grill or in the oven depending on… Read More
If you love casual entertaining with a chic twist, this inspiration shoot by Vanessa of Alchemy Event Design is for you! The theme revolves around the cheese and fruit display incorporated into the dessert table, and decorative elements include cheesecloth runners, and sheep, cow, and goat graphics to represent the sources of the cheese. … Read More
Today’s inspiration comes from La Partie Events, photographed by Sweet Monday for a feature on Style Me Pretty. It includes a color scheme of blush pink and blueberry, combined with a few rustic elements, to evoke a romantic, down-home-comfort feel. Take a look at some of the details: Wouldn’t you love to be greeted by… Read More
{photo from Southern Living magazine} I don’t know what it is this week, but I seem to be posting a lot about cheese & wine, and wine & cheese! Here’s another great party idea – “Build Your Own Crostini” bar begining with what else…Cheese! Here’s how it works: Begin with sliced baguettes. Provide 3 cheeses:… Read More
Simple-Elegance doesn’t get much better than Cheese & Wine. The pairing of the 2 works equally well for a rustic picnic, or a glamorous soiree. The photos above offer some great suggestions for serving your cheese with style. Consider slicing your hard cheese into ‘sticks’ and laying them in a criss-cross form…adds height and interest…. Read More
