Party Panache, Food Bar Ideas

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

Party Panache, Cupcakes & Ice Cream

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

Take-out Tuesday, Spectacular New Year’s Eve Noshes!

  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

Party Panache, Let’s Talk Football!

  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

Holidays, Gearing Up for Cinco de Mayo

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

Party Panache, Happy Birthday CC! Party & Shower Ideas

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

Party Panache, Are You Ready for some Football!!!

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

Tablescapes, White Romance and a Menu

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

Party Panache, Fiesta!

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

Party Panache, Baby He or Baby She?

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