All Things For All Parties

T.G.I.F. BLACKBERRY-PROSECCO POPSICLES

Laa Dee Da!  These delicious frozen treats are perfect for any occasion especially if you are looking for a fun summer signature drink...easy to serve and fun for all!  Think Kir Royale and trade out the champagne for Prosecco, throw in some blackberries with a splash of lime, some zest and you have a super yummy popsicle treat.

Ingredients:

20 oz Prosecco
 1/3 cup of blackberries
 4 oz crème de cassis
 Splash of fresh lime juice
 2 pinches of lime zest

Instructions:

1. Place blackberries in a bowl and pour crème de cassis on top and toss to coat. Using a muddler or a rounded blunt end of a kitchen tool, crush berries into the crème de cassis. Add lime juice and zest, toss to combine.

2. Measure out approximately 1 teaspoon of berry mixture into bottom of your chosen popsicle form and pour Prosecco on top.

3. Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright. Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight.

A few notes:

1. Do not remove from freezer until ready to serve, or plate over crushed ice as the carbonation in the Prosecco creates tiny air pockets that will make the popsicles melt faster.

2. Cordial glasses were used for the popsicles in the picture, but any form will work.

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T.G.I.F. SPARKLING LIMONCELLO-RASPBERRY COCKTAIL

Photo by Bon Appetit

Kick-off this hot weekend with something refreshing to cool you off!  This Sparkling Limoncello-Raspberry cocktails is the perfect blend of bubbly wine, lemon liquer and fresh raspberries.  We are using this recipe for our signature drink at my friends 40th Birthday party!!! 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest
• a few drops of fresh lemon juice
• 3 raspberries
• 2 Tbs. limoncello
• crushed ice
• 1/2 cup sparkling wine
• lemon zest strip for garnish

Directions:  Combine sugar and lemon zest on a seperate small plate.  Dip a clean finger in lemon juice and moisten rim of champagne glass.  Dip rim into the sugar mixture.

In another bowl, muddle the raspberries with limoncello.  Transfer puree into the sugar rimmed champagne glass.  Place a spoonful of ice in the glass; pour in wine.  Garnish with lemon zest strip.

 

All Things Preppy: Grosgrain Napkin Rings

Check out our online shop to find more great Grosgrain Napkin Ring Colors!  Perfect for any occasion (I just bought a set for my Mom for Mother's Day!)

Cake Pedestals Made To Order

Something Borrowed, Something Blue...Detail-obsessed brides, look no further! We love the colored cake stands, a choice for every palette. These Cake Stands are the perfect pedestals for any event - they will make your cakes, cupcakes and desserts look even more spectacular. They come in a wide range of sizes and colors and offers an endless variety of options for any palette!

BUT WHAT SHOULD I WEAR???

How many times have you asked yourself or your friends that question when getting ready to go to the party...ugh!! I was admiring my BFF the other day (as I often do)...she hosts a morning TV show and always looks so perfectly put together with the right necklace, the right earrings and the right bracelet and I always wear the same old jewelry so I decided "NO MORE!" I may not be on TV but there is no reason I can't look like I am!! I discovered Stella & Dot and I must confess I have fallen in LOVE; they have the most stylish jewelry at incredible prices and since I have started wearing it people stop me all the time to ask me where I got it...you can turn the simplest of outfits into something chic!! I can honestly say that it makes me feel so put together when I wear it with such a minimal effort. Who doesn't love that?!?!?

They are the perfect pieces for that baby shower, bridal shower or just grabbing dinner with the girls.

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! 

IT'S A DONUT THEMED BRIDAL SHOWER!

Photos by A Beautiful Mess
If there's one thing I love...it's DONUTS!! I absolutely LOVE this super fun donut themed bridal shower that blogger, Elsie of A Beautiful Mess hosted for her future sister-in-law. I love the festive colors and the giant chalkboard she used as a backdrop for the food table filled with descriptive doodles...so creative and fun! For all my followers, click here to save on your donuts-themed bridal shower, or party!

 

 

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.”.