To start the new year, here are favorite projects, recipes, and table tops to inspire you month to month. Just pin this post and check back every month for some ideas to kick start your imagination and your taste buds
January
Warm up with a Wine Tasting Party!
You can disguise the bottles and let guests vote for their favorite or guess the wine
Or feature some favorite wines and serve them with simple Tapas in the Vineyard
Cheeses, nuts, grapes and a few simple touches, and your party will be going strong in no time!
February
Celebrate 2 holidays this month with
Man Bait for Valentines Day
and a Valentine Tree and Be Mine Tablescape
Fat Tuesday is February 17 this year, so you’re going to want some Muffaletta Pie for Mardi Gras!
March
Bailey’s Irish Creme Cake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
and you might also want to visit a Leprechaun Village for a Sip and a Nosh
and I’ll be adding a candle to CC’s Birthday Cake Banner for her 2nd St. Patrick’s Day birthday
Now is a good time to make a Farmer’s Market Seasonal Produce Chart too~
April
Make some Lemon Cheesecake Squares to keep your Curious Bunnies happy
Catch some April Showers with a Watering Can Wreath
May
May means Cinco de Mayo, Ole! There are tons of recipes and ideas here
And don’t forget to “Run for the Roses,” and watch the Kentucky Derby~ whip up some Derby Day Biscuits
and a Chocolate Pecan Pie of course!
June
As the days grow warmer, you’ll be dreaming of a frosty Candied Lemon Martini
and you’ll want to keep things light with a refreshing summer Berry Salad with Orange Marmalade Vinaigrette and Monte Cristo Croutons
July
Start off with a bang and include this Corn on the Cob Cake for your 4th of July BBQ
and make a Watermelon Basket for your centerpiece
or fill it with Watermelon Salsa
August
Bring the beach to your house with a Washed Ashore centerpiece
You might want to find a shady spot for a Portable Picnic for 2
or keep your kitchen cool with some Slow Cooker Short Rib Tacos with Asian Peanut Slaw
September
Celebrate the last of summer with a nautical Summer’s End table
And get ready for some Football! There is a round-up of recipes and ideas here
October
Have some Halloween fun Painting Witches or crafting a Haunted Halloween Mansion
And indulge in some Snickers Pot Pie
