Friday, July 20, 2012

Life is one BIG celebration, so why not celebrate in style.

The trend of planning parties have changed drastically over the years.
As  a child growing up in the 90's, BIG parties to us was, a cake, a party bag and some balloons. Now parties have been taking to a whole new level, with dessert tables, themes, decor, fancy cakes and so much more to personalize a party. Your party should leave a lasting impression on your guest. Take a look at our 10 best party selections:

Vintage Sweets baby shower - http://www.hwtm.com/
I absolutly love this theme. It is also a unisex theme!!!
Ice cream sundaes made of colorful yarn. I loveee it!

Simple, yet so elegant!

Center piece

Spider Man theme party-

This dessert table will leave all your guest gasping.
Cake pops and cupcakes are a HUGE hit!!


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Casino theme cookies-

Everything at your party should follow a theme.



Parties are a creation and should be thought out and planned with time.
There are so many fun creative things  that you can do when planning your party!
Want more party ideas, check out http://www.hwtm.com/!!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Spice up your July 4th BBQ with unique drinks and desserts!

With July 4th right around the corner... Here are some ideas to spice up your BBQ's.

Weither you are hosting your event at your home or on the beach, a Red, White and Blue drink is perfect... I just hosted a BBQ and the drink of chose was Sangria with fresh fruit  and Red and Blue jello shots which were a BIG hit! I purchased a large drink dispencer from Bed, Bath and Beyond and filled it up! It looked amazing on my table setting.

Here are some other drinks:

1- 4th of July cocktail- http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/fourth-of-july-cocktail-recipe/index.html

Picture of Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe




2- Patriotic Shots- http://www.ecurry.com/blog/drinks-cocktails-beverages/patriotic-shot/


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3- Blue Tini-
 http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/bluetini-recipe/index.html

Picture of Bluetini Recipe

4- Spanish Sangria- http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Classic-Spanish-Sangria/Detail.aspx




We also had some great July 4th desserts!! Star shapped cookies with red and blue sugar and fruit kabobs. There are so many different desserts you can create, here are our top choices:

1- Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars- http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/05/31/red-white-and-blueberry-cheesecake-bars/



2- Wave your flag cake- http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/wave-your-flag-cake-50205.aspx

Wave Your Flag Cheesecake

3- Cherry Pie- http://moon-pie.blogspot.com/2006/07/4th-of-july-cherry-pie.html



4-Sparkling Marshmellow Pops -http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/sparklin-marshmallow-crispy-treats-53448.aspx  This was a GREAT hit for the kids!

Sparklin' Marshmallow Crispy Treats recipe

5- Watermelon Pops-  http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/watermelon-pops-113172.aspx
Watermelon Pops recipe


Need some decor ideas...
buy red/white or blue/white checker flannel table clothes or stripe table cloths
purchase the old skool mustard and ketchup holders
If you are having the BBQ in yout home, you can decorate your yard with patriotic decor.
Set up your tables with all of the themed food/desserts and drinks you decided on.

Remember the key to a successful event is DETAILS!!!!!!

Have FUN and be SAFE!!

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