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August 31, 2011
August 29, 2011
Yummy Watermelon Pie
Photo by Living Locurto
Watermelon what?!?! Summer's almost over but while it's still here let's indulge in some sweet watermelon pie! Doesn't this look like a little slice of heaven?! So easy to make and very fun to serve at your next dinner party.
August 26, 2011
T.G.I.F. MELON COOLERS
Image and Recipe by Land O Lakes
Two of my most favorite summer foods are ice cream and cantaloupe which is why I absolutely LOVE, LOVE this week's drink...A Cantaloupe Cooler! I think it's more like a dessert than a drink...All I can say is YUM, YUM!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Fat Free Half & Half
- 1/2 small (2 cups) cantaloupe, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- Mint sprigs, if desired
- Melon wedges, if desired
Directions:
Combine fat free half & half, cantaloupe and vanilla in 5-cup blender container. Cover; blend at medium speed until well blended (30 seconds to 1 minute).
Scrape down sides of container; add ice cream. Cover; blend at medium speed until smooth (10 to 15 seconds).
Pour into individual glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and melon wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.
TIP: This melon cooler can be eaten slightly frozen as a milk shake or thawed as an ice cream drink.
August 15, 2011
Outdoor Summer Lighting
One of my favorite things about Summer is having dinner outside in the evenings...there is something magical about a warm, Summer night; so whether you're planning an outdoor dinner party, wedding reception, or intimate Summer party, don't forget to decorate your ceiling...in this case the your sky view or the great outdoors. Decorating or magnifying the night's canopy can help add to the festive feel of the event, while creating a "ceiling" in the outdoor space can define the space. Above are some fun ideas for encouraging your guests to look up at your event. Whether it be simple, candles, paper lanterns, outdoor lamps or even chandeliers - I am sure you can think of many more creative ideas to give ambience to your evening space. Have fun and get creative. Please don't hesitate to share your ideas with us and our readers.
August 11, 2011
Entertaining with a Tent
While the weather's still warm, you made throw one last party or fete at the beach/in your garden/the backyard of your Hamptons summer hideaway. Offer a shade option for your guests and also rain protection in the event of a summer storm. If your friends are like mine...they have high expectations and that's why this is the perfect little sumpin' sumpin' to turn it up a notch.
So have a blast and definitely don't stress. Have a martini & toss up a fab tent from Raj Tents and bam!...insta-atmosphere. Such a fab-u-lous idea!!!
August 10, 2011
Wedding Cake on a Budget
Photo by the Knot.com
Who doesn't love cake?!?! I absolutely LOVE good wedding cake but boy oh boy can wedding cakes run up your budget. Wedding cakes tend to run between $1.50/slice to $10.00/slice (What?!?! $10..I know shocking) and sometimes can actually be even more; the higher the pricing the more elaborate, multi-tiered, fondant-swathed extravanganzas you see in so many bridal magazine. So to help you save a few dollars here are a few tips from the wedding cake pros...
July 29, 2011
T.G.I.F. WATERMELON COOLERS
Photo by All You
Serve up a pitcher of these to help cool off during these Sizzling Summer Days. They are not only refreshing but dee-licious! Perfect for your next summer party or signature wedding cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups seeded
- 1/2-inch watermelon cubes
- 2 cups chilled ginger ale
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
Preparation:
Arrange watermelon cubes on a baking sheet. Freeze 30 minutes, or until solidly frozen. Working in batches, blend frozen watermelon, chilled ginger ale, 1/4 cup water and frozen limeade concentrate in a blender until smooth. Serve in chilled glasses.
Recipe by MyRecipe.com
July 28, 2011
Summer Dinnerware
It's time to liven up your place settings! There were some fantastic new dinnerware collections featured at the recent LA Gift Show in LA and we thought we would share this one with you from French Bull. Perfect for outdoor entertaining.
July 26, 2011
Ice Cream, Ice Cream...We all Scream for Ice Scream!
Ice srceam, you scream, we all scream for an "Ice Cream Party!" Who doesn't love ice scream?!?! Especially when it's 100 degrees outside.
Anna of Anna & Blue Paperie created this adorable custom ice cream themed party for her client's daughter's 1st birthday party. It's the perfect theme for a summer party.
I love that she created this Ice Cream Printable Party collection using a color palette that consisted of soft pinks, yellows and browns and than incorporated a classic pink and white striped pattern to give the collection that true vintage feel of an olde fashioned ice cream shoppe. Anna really out did herself with this one.
July 25, 2011
It's an Art Party
Pull out the smocks and the plastic tarps, it's time for an Art Party! Whether you have finger painting toddlers, or tweenage muralists, this artful birthday party collection will inspire the Picasso in everyone.
Utilize art supplies for your decor like they did here with the vanilla cakeballs - this paint tray is perfect for doubling as a serving tray and adorable.
Label food with paint splotched tags...For a little extra fun give the food cute names like Picaso's Pastries or Van Gogh's Goodies. Get creative and just have fun with it...remember anything goes when it comes to art since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Since this is an Art Party you can either make all of your own inviations and decor or purchase this Printable Art Party at Paper & Cake.
This printable party comes complete with Invitations (fits A6 envelope), Address Labels, Thank You Note, Jar & Candy Buffet Labels. Mini Popcorn Boxes, Pennant Banner and much, much more.
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Rainbow assortment of Cakeballs available at terrispartytreasures.com
Photography courtesy of missymariephotography.com
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