Party Panache, Kid Friendly Charcuterie Buffet
My family was arriving at dinner time last Thursday for the holiday weekend, which makes dinner itself tricky… No one wants to sit down and eat right when they get here The littles are excited and want to run around, The adults want to unpack, get settled and have a cocktail In the past … Continue reading
Party Panache, Cactus Cantina
In keeping with my crazy for cactus phase it was great fun to entertain some friends with a casual patio party The patio turned into a Cactus Cantina! It featured a watermelon flowering cactus Cactus tidbit plates were ready for … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Roasted Corn Salad Cups
The glorious weather we’ve been having in the South was begging for a food and friends gathering on the patio late Saturday afternoon I made a super simple super tasty appetizer that is fantastic for outdoor entertaining A crunchy salad with roasted corn served in a … Continue reading
Holidays, Smooth Sailing to Memorial Day
Can you believe Memorial Day is only a week away? Such an important holiday to honor all that have served I’m heading to the coast soon to get ready for a long weekend with family Time to start thinking about food and decorations… I rounded up some of my very favorites for inspiration The … Continue reading
Party Panache, Lemon Berry Cheesecake Parfaits and Giveaway Winners!
We have been blessed with the most beautiful week of sunshine and low humidity in the South and I have been really enjoying a lot of patio time Superboy’s 11th birthday was Tuesday {how did he get so old???} He and his brother Big E have … Continue reading
Tablescapes, So Many Fish in the Sea!
Welcome Summer! It’s time to get out all your summertime things and set a table for all the fun summer can bring! Celebrate & Decorate’s Chloe has gathered some fantastic inspiration for you! Join the fun all week long as we “celebrate & decorate” tables for summer! … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Quick Artichoke Appetizer and a Spring Veggie Flatbread
After a solid week of rain the sun finally came out Mother’s Day afternoon and another spur of the moment patio party was underway! I really didn’t have any plans or expectations for Mother’s Day because it had been a week packed with year-end activities for the littles, and I … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Flowers and Flamingos
Flowers, Flamingoes and a lot of pink things Memories of my Mom this shade of pink brings And what Mom wouldn’t like a trip to the tropics And a pretty place to dine and discuss many topics A teacup … Continue reading
Party Panache, Last Minute Derby Day
What do you do when you decide at the last minute to throw a little Derby Day bash but don’t have the first horse shoe or red rose? You shop your house and see what you can find! I did have some faux pink and red … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Cactus For Cinco de Mayo
Next Sunday is May 5, Cinco de Mayo Let’s celebrate with cactus and a Fry-Tot-To! Come join me with a cactus themed table on the patio I have a sudden thing for all things cactus They’re fun … Continue reading
