Okay, last post had mostly decor, this post features the FOOD (which of course, was STAGED impeccably). Have an event that could use a little staging? Call us. We would love to help!
Archive for the ‘Party Woo!’ Category
I’ve been jones-ing to make some cupcakes since I bought a fancy cupcake decorating kit at Home Goods (the random check out counter items they display) and finally got the chance to do so this weekend for a family member’s birthday celebration. Plans were almost scrapped when the whipping cream didn’t whip up for the… Read More
> Whew! What a holiday whirlwind we had! Turkey. Family. Pie. More Turkey. More family. Yes, please to more pie too…. We didn’t host Thanksgiving this year (thank you to my sister in law who did!) but we did have Sunday brunch at our place. If you saw THIS post last week with ideas for centerpieces,… Read More
> When I was a little girl…a looooong time ago…we would make fun decorations for our centerpieces during the holidays. Now that I look back, I think Mom was just trying to save some money and take advantage of the attention it took for my favorite brother and I to craft these works of art…. Read More
> I love decorating my Christmas tree with ribbon rather than garland; in my humble opinion, it is dressier and more elegant than garland. I have strung my ribbon both horizontally, like a spiral as well as vertically, like a waterfall: (Yes, that is a peacock topper, but we’ll discuss those in another post.) … Read More
> The holidays are quickly arriving and that entails the arrival of holiday guests…maybe some high maintenance in-laws? Oh joy. Keep them happy in the guest room by outfitting it like a swanky hotel suite: Good linens for the bed. Thread count is important but it doesn’t have to be expensive. I like 350 –… Read More
> Aaaaahhh…it’s autumn! Officially. Although the weather in Texas hasn’t caught up to the calendar yet. Hopefully soon. Regardless, it’s a time of year that warm & welcoming colors are trending in nature as well as in your wardrobe & home AND it’s time to switch out the pool toys for pumpkins. To me,… Read More
>Here’s some much-needed Good Humor for another triple-digit Monday… With DFW kiddos heading back to school next week, this is an ideal time to throw an impromptu ice-cream party - you’ll be the hit of the neighborhood! Check out these colorful cone-inspired dishes from Oriental Trading, only $15 for a dozen
> We hosted Easter this year and had fun preparing the untraditional meal (shrimp & scallops in a creamy garlic sauce over pasta, salad, yummy garlic & sundried tomato bread, spring chick cupcakes and of course mimosas) but what was even more fun was coming up with a table setting that reflected the holiday. Well,… Read More








