All Things For All Parties

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Photo by Crafty Sisters

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  How delicious and tempting do these Red Candy Apples look?!?!?  So perfect to tempt that special someone. 

T.G.I.F. CHAMBORD CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

My Grandmother used to always say, "that the best way to a Man's heart was through his tummy" and judging by the way my hubby loves sweets...I might just have to agree with her ;-D  So today's recipe is definitely the perfect Valentine's day treat for someone real real sweet! 

I HEART VALENTINE'S DAY!

If you're talking about something that's "hot" and "sexy" than you must be talking about our "NEW" Hot Pink Vase Corset...It's the perfect item for Valentine's day or that upcoming Bridal Shower your hosting or just having the girls over for some good catch-up.  Change the ribbon to spice things up or to match your decor.  Whatever the occasion...these Vase Corsets make the perfect centerpiece.

GIVEAWAY: MINTED.COM {STATIONERY & INVITATION}

 

Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. While we hate having to pick only one winner, at random of course, we are excited to announce that Kay Downen, who said, “I love the save the dates!!! They are so unique and creative.” was the lucky winner! Congrats Kay! We hope you enjoy getting to pick out your $100 worth of Minted.com Invitations & Stationery!

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Raw Bars are the NEW Rage!

Hey Brides or Party Planners - Check out this new, healthy idea for your wedding.  Event planners, Josh Tierney,Co-Director of Style and Design at Great Performances says, "this cocktail hour staple doesn’t have to be messy melting blocks of ice, stringy seaweed, and thoughtless piles of seafood.  “The raw bar can be a clean, elegant, cocktail-hour friendly presentation. Instead of piles of shrimp and oysters, we’ve created a ‘grab n’ go’ seafood presentation, featuring small plates of oysters on a bed of sea salt and individual shrimp cocktail shooters in clear glass votive holders,” he says.

“Accent the menu with a condiment bar: Cocktail, mignonette, lemons, and horseradish presented in martini, highball, and rocks glasses. Miniature bottles of Tabasco sauce will complete the look,” adds Tierney.

Have floral arrangements peppered across the raw bar, with colors complimenting the seafood, to help enhance the overall statement and specialty rental furniture to “push the look from ho-hum catering hall, to one-of-a-kind, urban sophistication.”.

Toasty Baked Brie

What party would be complete without a cheese plate, and what could be better than a warm, baked brie!!!  It definitely makes a comforting cold-weather addition to your next soiree. While some recipes serve up the gooey goodness in puff pastry, this version takes an even simpler approach, with just four ingredients to spread atop accompanying crackers or crostini...come on who doesn't love easy?!?!

I don't know if I am just really hungry but the maple-pecan-topped wedge just looks so incredibly yummy that I think I am going to have to make this appie for my hubby's bday celebration tomorrow evening

Ok so here's how to make it straight from Everyday Food...(thanks for sharing)

Custom Cake Topper

Pull it all together with a cake topper that adds a lil' something extra.  How cute would it be to have a little you in pint size?!

Happy & Handmade!  Carefully detailed custom wooden cake toppers by OYAMA Art. Hand-painted and hand-stiched with fine fabrics & trims.

The Brides' gowns is actually made from silks, imported French ribbons, veiling and tulle. Grooms' bow ties are stitched from 100% silk. Ties are four-in-hand knotted; also made from 100% silk.  Wow!!! 

Wooden plaque can be customized with either the couple's names or wedding date.

You can customize the couple with your own hair color, complexion, gown & accessory choices; and, you can actually send pictures and/or descriptions and they will work to re-create the look you want.

 

T.G.I.F. CHAMBORD'S SWEET-TINI

"Deck the halls with be boughs of holly, fa, la, la, la!"  Serve these us as your signature cocktail for your Holiday Party this weekend and everyone will be singing, "Tis the Season to be Jolly!"

Sweet-tini

4 oz Korbel® Sweet Rose
1 oz Chambord Flavored Vodka
2 oz Cranberry-Apple Juice

Shake vodka and juice with ice and strain into a chilled wine glass. Top with champagne and garnish with a strawberry slice.

Extra Chairs for your Thanksgiving Table

 

I can hardly believe that it's already November 2nd...Thanksgiving is just around the corner!  I love Thanksgiving but this year I want to be prepared for those last minute guests which means I don't want to be scrambling through every room looking for seating options.  Ugh!  So, I sought out to find some extra seating options and with these stylish option there is no need to relegate your guests to a rickety seating situation. I definitely plan to step up my game with one of these upscale options.

Halloween Treats

I can't believe it's been almost a week since I posted anything...I think the holidays are starting to get to me early this year - it's definitely been a busy one!  My "To Do" lists are getting longer and longer.  OK, I have been going through magazines, blogs and websites looking for some fun Halloween treats and I found a couple of good ones...hope you enjoy these.