Posted by the Painted Apron on October 10, 2021 · 27 Comments
We love an excuse for a party or get together and love to entertain Over Labor Day we enjoyed a Hot Dog Bar It was so much fun! I started thinking about other Food Bars we’ve done and rounded them up to share with you~ inspirations for upcoming fall and holiday gatherings! Just click on … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on March 24, 2021 · 33 Comments
Join me for cupcakes and ice cream today I’m so glad you stopped by, I hope you will stay! A fluffy cotton cone awaits at your place Along with a cupcake ready to taste A large floral ice cream cone sits front and center on the table It’s set in a glass cone vase to … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on December 31, 2019 · 25 Comments
In case you want to make a few last minute New Year’s Eve treats I’ve gathered up party worthy recipes from the archives That you can make in a flash, easier and much better than take-out! Red Carpet Cocktail This isn’t a drink, it’s an appetizer in a cocktail glass! … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on September 15, 2019 · 27 Comments
Okay, so now that football season is officially underway, let’s talk about some ways to make the season memorable with unique party ideas and yummy noshes! Make a flower arrangement in your team’s colors… I made this arrangement for the Alabama {red & white} vs Ole Miss {red & blue} game … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on April 28, 2016 · 24 Comments
Cinco de Mayo is a week from today! Here is a round up of easy ways you can throw a little fiesta of your own! Make a centerpiece with canned goods you have in your pantry, add fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, whatever you have on hand Turn your dining room into a Cantina … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on March 17, 2016 · 11 Comments
In honor of Miss CC’s 3 year birthday today, I am posting a round-up of party ideas and easy crafts that might inspire your next party, shower or special occasion It’s A Girl’s Thing was the theme of her mom’s baby shower Bright pink nail polish hid in tissue filled stamped … Continue reading →
Filed under creations, Holidays, party panache · Tagged with baby shower, birthday, chalkboard art, flowers, gift wrapping, painted jars, party banner, party ideas, princess crown
Posted by the Painted Apron on September 8, 2014 · 14 Comments
Time to gear up your game with decor and dining delights! You’ve got to keep your strength up, football is a strenuous game! These are easy to assemble crowd-pleasers, guaranteed to get you out of the kitchen fast! #1 Top Dogs on a Roll or for you Alabama fans, Red & White Tidy Bites– Dinner … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on January 29, 2014 · 28 Comments
Valentines Day doesn’t have to mean red or pink White is probably the most romantic color of all Weddings, white sand, new fallen snow… speaking of new fallen snow… it wasn’t supposed to snow today, maybe just a light dusting they said…. And we already have over 2 inches. This city is shut down. It’s … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on August 28, 2013 · 32 Comments
Time for the party! This party actually started on Monday, so if you are just arriving, click here to sign the guest book and put a leaf on the wishing tree. If you’d like a glimpse of the sweet treats we had on Tuesday, click here. Now let’s join the Fiesta! If you look closely … Continue reading →
Filed under home decor, party panache, recipe box, tablescapes · Tagged with corn dip, decorating with signs, easy decorations for parties, easy party dip, festive decorations, Fiesta, fiesta dip, fiesta party, Mexican party, party decor, party idea, party ideas
Posted by the Painted Apron on November 14, 2012 · 8 Comments
Last weekend we had a little shindig to celebrate the bundle of joy that DD [darling daughter] & NG [nicest guy, my son-in-law] are expecting in March. We gathered the fam and a few special friends and had a “Reveal Party.” Reveal parties are all the rage right now, and let me tell you, it … Continue reading →
Filed under creations, party panache, tablescapes · Tagged with baby shower, baby tablescape, cocktail buffet, gender party, holiday decor, party decor, party ideas, party menu, party planning