I can hardly believe that Halloween is in 2 days...I am like a kid in a candy shop (or Trick or Treating) I am so excited. So, did you decide if you were going to have a Halloween Party yet? I think I may have already told you that we decided to have a few friends over for cocktails and appies tomorrow night so I have decided to make-up a batch of Goblin Mimosa's to serve my ghoulish guests. I love the presentation of these fa-boo-lous drinks...so festive!
It's Wedding Wednesday and today's question was sent into to us by Andrea from right here in good ole Southern California; Andrea wants to know how many bridesmaids she should have in her wedding party?
Andrea I think this is such a great question. I think a lot of brides struggle withthis one. I know I had a tough time with this one and ultimately chose none but I think the correct answer depends on the size of the wedding you are having...the general rule of thumb is one bridesmaid for every 35 to 50 guests but let's be honest this is not written in stone somewhere that this is the way it must be or else. So, if you have sisters and a very close group of sorority sisters, childhood friends, etc...than feel free to include them all. Once you have decided who you would like to join you at the altar for this very special occasion call them individually to ask them if they would like to participate then plan a special lunch to explain to them what you are thinking for the wedding planning. You will want to let them know what your expectations are of them, any upcoming important events and then last but not least what you are thinking for dresses...please get their ideas on what they might like to wear and what fit would work best for everyone's body type. Ultimately you will make the final decision but I think it's nice to include them in this decision process after all no one wants to wear a dress they hate and you definitely want them to enjoy the day just as much as you. It is a celebration!! Warmest Wishes to you on your upcoming nuptials.
I feel like it's been days since I have written a blog...I guess that's because it has been days. Anyways, I was a little pre-occupied with my Access Hollywood Live Appearance on Monday (hopefully I will have a clip to share with you tomorrow) but now I feel like I can breathe again so I am back and ready to focus. Oh and I can hardly believe that Halloween is this weekend...Yikes!! I love it! So, do you have a Big Halloween Party planned for the weekend? I think I am going with a Ghoulish Dinner Party...What do you think about these fun ideas for my party?
Caramel Apples Are A Gourmet Treat That Can Come Offered In Many Varieites. Skewer Miniature Apples On Rustic Birch Branches For A Chic Grownup Interpretation Of A Childhood Favorite. Nothing Screams Halloween (or Autumn!) Like Homemade Caramel Apples.
How cute are these little snack cups?! Just cut out fun felt faces and stick them on a paper cup. To make the crossbones attach four punched hearts to the ends of two strips of white card stock. Crisscross the strips of card stock and adhere them to the back of the cup. Fill the cups up with whatever snack treat you want.
How about having a Pumpkin Painting Contest this year instead of a costume contest or in lieu of a pumpkin carving party. I am not a carver so I always love the idea of painting pumpkins...so spooktacular!
I love Halloween...there are just so many great ideas. I think what I love most is that anything goes. You can go scary or whimsical or glamorous or whatever you are in the mood for. I found a few simple DIY ideas on Country Living except for the black flowers (that one is mine). Hope you enjoy.
Turn orange tissue-paper balls (pictured above) or orange paper lanterns into proper Halloween pumpkins. Simply cut facial features and stems from construction paper and apply to the balls with glue dots.
For a fa-boo-lous floral arrangement spray paint silk flowers black; you can even add a little bling just by glittering them while the paint is drying.
To call forth this gathering, use glue dots to stick construction-paper eyes and mouths onto white tissue-paper bells (you can get them at any wedding supply store), then drape them with cheesecloth. Boo!
Make this black wreath by using crepe tissue paper. Click here for instructional video.
Let the cocktails and and decor take center stage by keeping your party simple: serve up simple food like mini quiches and a mixed green salad in black take-out boxes. For a sweet something, continue your cocktail theme by using champagne or martini glasses to hold caramel corn, popcorn or Halloween candy.
Make killer signature cocktails like black widow martinis, ginger jack-o-lanterns or candy corn cordials.
Decorate with pumpkins...spray paint them with a high gloss paint (black or white) and carve them up and set them all around the house to light the way to different rooms. Candlelight is the key to creating the perfect spellbinding ambience. You can also use large hallowed out pumpkins to serve beverages and food (pumpkin soup or chips and dip)...be sure and put a bowl inside of the pumpkin - don't just put your drinks or food in the pumpkin without having some kind of a liner/bowl. Don't forget to add the dry ice to bowls for an extra eerie effect. (Warning: do not put dry ice in drinks...it is harmful!)
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Set your DVRs...Social Couture is going LIVE with Access Hollywood next Monday, October 25th. We are going to be presenting a fabulous Halloween table full of lots of fun Halloween decorating ideas. You won't want to miss it.
We will be updating you all week long with additional information regarding our "Big" appearance. Thank you in advance for all of your support.
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Spooked about what to serve at your Halloween party this year? You have nothing to fear...Greet guests with one of these spooktacular Black Widow signature cocktails and your guests will sure to be under your spell.
Your party will be a hoot with these tasteful little treats...perfect for Halloween or any other fall event.
Prep and Cook Time: 1 1/2 hours, plus at least 45 minutes to chill. Notes: Trace an owl-shaped pattern (for a template, see www.sunset.com/owl) on heavy paper or lightweight cardboard, or use cookie cutters in any shape. You can make the cookies up to 2 days ahead; store airtight.
It's a Wine Wedding...or at least it's in Wine Country.
Add 1 cup of the season plus 1 cup of your surroundings and mix with your own personal style and you will get something very unique and gorgeous. This bride did just that!
She started with her inviations to set the tone of the event. A pale-orange design of branches and berries decorated opposite corners of the square invitation, alluding to the branch decor that would fill the wedding.
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