Party Panache, Tropical Summer Fruit Spears
One of the best parts of summer is all the luscious fresh fruit and vegetables Fruit Pastries with Almond Cream Today’s Tropical Summer Fruit Spears are more of an idea than a recipe These mini fruit skewers are not only party pretty, they are perfect to have in your fridge for a quick, healthy, a … Continue reading
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 I’ve … 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
Tablescapes, Fishy Fajita Buffet
As Labor Day approaches, the end of summer is not far away and I think we all anxiously await fall fun We actually have about 8 months of nice warm weather in the South, and we’ll be able to swim until mid October. But when school starts, and football begins, aren’t you ready for pumpkins, … Continue reading
Tablescapes, An “Un Royal Tea”
In honor of the royal wedding, won’t you join me for a spot of a tea? This “un royal” setting is for just you and me! Silver teapots shine on a tray with bouquets Plenty of tea things and flowers to … Continue reading
Holidays, Mother’s Day Brunch
Will you be celebrating Mother’s Day next Sunday? Mine will be quiet, with just HH We are so lucky that our children live near by, we get to see them all the time They all will be busy with end of the school year parties and activities next weekend, so we … Continue reading
Party Panache, Donut Party
When I made a Donut Cake a few weeks ago, I had no idea CC was having a donut themed birthday party! “hey mom, I ordered some lollipops, like the ones in this picture, for party favors, any ideas how I can display them?” asked DD “I could always do this … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Elephants and Painted Jars
Do not be fearless if you are in the path of Hurricane Irma, please stay safe! We are watching closely, feeling very lucky to not be in the path this time. Thank you all for your concern and kind comments. Prayers to all… Football season kicked off last weekend 🏈 🐘 ❤️ … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Candle Party Plates
Let’s have some party fun today and paint some festive candles 🎂 You don’t have to be an artist to paint these funky candles, all you need is a rough sketch to plan the colors and design Some paint,* and several brushes * if you aren’t painting on glass, … Continue reading
Party Panache, It’s a Wrap!
For Super Bowl Sunday I wanted to do a lettuce wrap bar I could picture everything clearly in my mind… Indulgent yet healthy, with 3-4 kinds of fillings, and several kinds of large lettuce leaves, Even grilled romaine Of course you can provide tortillas too You can offer hot … Continue reading
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