Perfect way to start Election Night!| 3 tablespoons Pomegranate Liqueur, such as Pama |
Wanwisa, of the oh so fabulous blog, Modern Vintage, celebrated her recent birthday with this amazing Bouchon Bakery Brunch. Are you dying when you see the picture of the Macaron Crocembouche? Way to0 pretty to eat! No detail has been missed at this event. From the invite to the menus in the "manila folders", the kraft paper brown and red "office" theme is chic and modern. How cute are the gable box favors with the Hello labels? I D-I-E! Click on over to Modern Vintage Blog for more fabulous details on the brunch.
Love these black cats created out of pumpkins. I've always wanted to make these, but never have....maybe next year. Have some free time tomorrow?? Head over to Sunset Magazine if you want to give it a try.
Jungle Appetizer Plate, 95 cents at CB2! Can you believe it? I'm buried in Black and White right now, so this fit right in. 
The perfect bag for a "Cupcakes & Cocktails Soirée" or fill the bag with ingredients cake mix, frosting, and sprinkles and you have a fabulous gift!! Find this super cute bag at Whimsy Press.
Love these gorgeous hand painted Mugs and Plates from Berd & Bee. The mugs come in two sizes, {Coffee & BIG yummy cup of hot chocolate with whip}. The coordinating small plates come in a set of 4. Add some gourmet hot chocolate or coffee to a mug, and you have the perfect holiday gift! Is that not the best picture of hot chocolate you have ever seen? You will also find wonderful candles and amazing vintage items in the Berd & Bee store. Happy Shopping!
Who can resist this classic? For each cocktail, combine 1/4 cup gin, 1 tbsp. vermouth, and 1 tbsp. juice from olive jar in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice. Stir or shake vigorously for at least 1 minute and strain into a martini glass. Repeat for remaining cocktails.
Planning an Election Day Party? Here are the perfect cupcakes and cookies to serve from the famous Eleni's New York. I also read somewhere about making blue and red jello shots, that your guests have to pop each time a state declares their winner.{Sounds like fun, but you might want to call some cabs after serving that many jello shots!} Cheers!
I'm working on a Black and White Cocktail Party in November and here's the invite. Just received it back from the printers. Details blacked-out to protect the innocent. More details on the planning to follow.
I'm off to Vegas until Monday, there's a little cocktail to get the weekend started:
Hannibal Lecter's favorite sweet treat, a Brain Cupcake. Yummy! Cravin' a little brain? Click here for the recipe. Need a drink to wash it down with? Check out the One Pretty Thing Blog for a Roundup of 28 different Halloween drink ideas today.
BEWARE: You will die and go straight to heaven when you click on this Sydney Invitation Studio's website, Imprintables. Along with the super chic invitations you will find stylish birth announcements, stationery, and party goods that will surely take your event to the next level. You will also find lots of great party ideas and tips on the website{check out the Apple Party pictured above} This party was designed by Nathalie, the women behind all things fabulous at Imprintables. Love, Love, Love it!!
I D-I-E for cute coasters! A lovely accent for your party or the perfect hostess gift! Here are some of my favorites:
6 servings (serving size: 1 apple)
Wash and dry apples; remove stems. Insert a wooden stick into the stem end of each apple.
Place bittersweet chocolate in a glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Working with 1 apple at a time, hold apple over bowl. Using a spoon, drizzle apple with about 2 teaspoons bittersweet chocolate. Place apple, stick side up, on a baking sheet covered with wax paper. Repeat procedure with remaining apples.
Place white chocolate in a glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Working with 1 apple at a time, hold apple over bowl. Using a spoon, drizzle apple with about 1 1/2 teaspoons white chocolate. Place apple, stick side up, on baking sheet covered with wax paper. Repeat procedure with remaining apples. Chill apples until ready to serve.
Love these frozen skulls and crossbones. Find them at Z Gallerie for $9.99. Hmm..could you use these to make jello shots?? That would be fun!
I am digging the Personalized Tea Sachet Favor for the holidays from beau-coup. Love the cute little ceramic dish you can add to the tea favor. Use coupon code Jolly75 at checkout for free ground shipping when you spend $75 or more(now thru October 17th).
The perfect signature cocktail to celebrate Halloween!
I love it when I find one design element that really makes a big impact at an event. These huge Custom Tiled Photo Displays from Colorblind Productions would be perfect! Just send in your high resolution picture, and they will create a multi-page enlarged tile image that you assemble into a giant poster up to 12 feet wide. Be sure to check out the Colorblind Productions Blog, too.
The perfect witches brew for your bite-size guests:4 quarts
Stir together sugar and 2 quarts water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill.
Note: For a scary presentation, place punch bowl into a larger bowl, and add dry ice to larger bowl.
Porcelain Branch Teapot on sale at VivaTerra for $17, regular $69. Grab one now for a gift for the holidays!
Loving these Martha Stewart Crafts Pom-Poms for party decor. Unfortunately, the Candy Corn Pom-Poms are currently unavailable, but you can still pick up the Black and Silver Tissue Paper Pom-Poms (more practical for multiple events, anyway). So fun and festive!
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Madelyn @ Southern Wedding said: These snowman invites are absolutely fabulous! I adore them! Those snowman martini invites are absolutely fabulous! These make me want to have a holiday party!Congratulations Madelyn-Please email me at annette@swankytables.com so you can pick out your set of invites.
Thanks everyone for your comments!
Makes 8 servings
1. In a blender, combine raspberries, lime juice, and sugar (you may need to do this in batches). Whirl until puréed. Rub purée through a fine strainer set over a glass measure; discard seeds. Stir in tequila and triple sec.
2. Put half of the crushed ice into the blender with half of the raspberry mixture. Whirl until blended. Repeat with remaining ice and raspberry mix.
3. If desired, rub rims of 8 glasses (8 oz. or smaller) with lime wedge. Pour a thin layer of sugar into a shallow dish; dip glass rims into sugar. Pour margaritas into glasses and serve cold.
Recipe: Sunset Magazine
I'm working on a Black and White party in November and I was thinking about sending people home with some milk and cookies. I haven't decided if I want to go with these black and white cookies or a fudge cookie with white chocolate chips. Hmmm... any thoughts? I have to say this recipe looks pretty darn good for the Black and Whites:
Be sure to check out the new MacBeth Collection for Fall. Love the super chic color combinations and the zebra bucket with skeleton icon pictured above. I could design a complete event around that zebra bucket. Love it!
