Happy Labor Day!

I’m spending the weekend on the coast with my family and with 2 of my nieces and their families so there are 16 of us CC is the only girl cousin here and she bravely keeps up the the boys CC’s dad, my SIL, taught the visiting boys how to fish off the pier The … Continue reading

Party Panache, Tailgate Time!

Labor Day less than two weeks away and college football is about to start up~ one of my favorite things about Fall! We are big football fans, and root for lots of different teams, especially the one Big E plays on! Our tailgating happens at home, we love to have family and friends over to … Continue reading

Party Panache, Summer Peach Party Dip

It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to have a dip~ My family loves to have a dip to nibble on late in the afternoon while dinner is cooking Last week at the beach I made a new one~ This peach and bacon dip is crazy good! Cream cheese and mayonnaise are mixed with … Continue reading

Pedestal Serving Tray

It’s time for the May Creative Crafts Blog Hop Our talented group is hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather Thank you Sara! Welcome friends, readers, and visitors from creative Allyson from Southern Sunflowers You will find the links to all of the crafters and the end of this post I recently learned about … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Kentucky Derby Bourbon Meatballs and Everything Ham & Swiss Sliders

We had a Kentucky Derby watching party on Saturday The weather forecast had been for rain early in the week, but by Thursday it had changed and we ended up having a beautiful 80 degree sunny day, perfect for a party on the patio! This year there were 12 of us, 3 families I set … Continue reading

Holidays, Easter Bunny Buffet

Happy Easter! Happy Spring, Happy Sunday, Happy Everything! Come on in, I’ll show you the way I’ve been busy getting ready for this special day All my bunnies are coming over to play They are going to have an Easter egg hunt There will be eggs in the backyard and also out front Then they … Continue reading

Party Panache, Easter Appetizer Buffet

Our Easter Sunday is going to be a little unconventional this year Easter 2023 falls on the second Sunday of April which is also Masters Sunday The Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia is a very big deal at our house Both my parents and my husband’s parents were avid golfers My FIL obtained the … Continue reading

Party Panache, Last Minute Super Bowl & Valentine Food Ideas

Pinterest is full of football charcuterie boards and heart shaped food this week I’ve seen soo many great last minute ideas for these occasions, I want to share a few just in case you need some last minute inspirations! If you want to do a last minute football board for the Super Bowl game tonight, … Continue reading

Party Panache, Themed Charcuterie Boards

My daughter and I have had a lot of fun with charcuterie boards lately For her birthday party in October we served charcuterie in a big “C” tray {her last name begins with C} and I gave her this book, The Art of the Board She loves the book and decided to have a charcuterie … Continue reading

Party Panache, One Appetizer Menu adapted for 3 different occasions!

Did you go out for New Year’s Eve? I like to stay cozy at home with family and instead of dinner, we like to nibble and nosh throughout the evening, watching the festivities and football on TV We had a holiday appetizer party in December that came together quickly using easy, delicious appetizers With just … Continue reading