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A Summer Fiesta!

August 5
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A summer fiesta is such a festive party theme! The bright colors and patterns just make you happy…and the food options are equally delightful!  Each summer my family hosts a themed celebration for a few friends.  It’s been such a fun tradition and a family affair with our kids & their comrades too!  Keeping it casual but filled with fun, thematic decor makes each party special and easy to pull off. It warms our hearts to see our guests enjoy the festivities to the fullest!  So today I’d love to share some ideas for hosting a summer fiesta (or any gathering) so you can share that joy!  For those who have followed along, you know I love super casual entertaining.  But once in a while it’s great to go all out…but you can still keep your sanity and budget in tact! I hope you find the inspiration I share today helpful for your next big or small event.  And be sure to grab a special coupon code and recipe at the end!  Let’s celebrate the remainder of summer…

fiesta style!

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A Summer Salad Board!

June 12
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A summer salad board is a wonderful way to present a light, casual meal.  I’m a big fan of charcuterie boards and this twist is one of my favorites!  It’s a super easy way to present a healthy meal option in beautiful fashion.  If you have a large board or platter you’re equipped with what you need…along with your nibbling options!  You can go right from your kitchen to patio table and allow your family or guests to dine in serve-yourself style.  Just like a traditional charcuterie, pile on all your favorites for a customized meal!  Let’s enjoy summer with no-stress outdoor dining!

serve up a summer salad…on a board!

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Derby Day DIY!

April 29
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Derby Day is just around the corner!  Whether you’re a racing fanatic or just enjoy a good mint julep, this day gives us reason to celebrate no matter!  Today I want to share a sweet and simple DIY party decoration that can make your celebration extra festive. It doesn’t matter if it’s a big party or small, this project can enhance any table or even a platter of goodies or drinks!  I’m excited to share how easy it is…and you might have some of the supplies laying around in your house!  Let’s get ready for the fastest two minutes in sports…

serve up a derby day diy!

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Last-Minute Easter Ideas!

March 27
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Last-minute Easter ideas are fabulous especially when the holiday is coming fast!  Whether you’re celebrating big or small-scale this year,  you can still whip up some delicious fun fit for any kind of celebration. So I’ve rounded up a few of my all-time favorites to share with you today!  These easy treats and snack hacks will help make your Easter festivities extra special without much fuss.  You can entertain beautifully but keep the weekend focused on the wonderful meaning of the holiday!  Let’s “hop” ahead to the simple preparations…

last-minute but not less festive!

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Fall Charcuteries…a Delicious Roundup!

October 25
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Fall charcuteries are always a treat!  You can have so much whimsical fun with “themes” for harvest, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  What I love most about a charcuterie (any time of year) is you can make it elaborate or downright simple and they’ll look beautiful either way!  Since it’s almost trick-or-treat time and the big feast is following soon, I thought I’d share a recap of some of my favorite seasonal platters and boards including a new one I just served recently.  Tried & true, a charcuterie is a surefire way to please all your guests with a variety of goodies!  We’ll keep it short & sweet today…but packed with festivity!

fall charcuteries for seasonal fun!

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A Key West Party…Ideas for Summer Fun!

August 9
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A Key West party theme is a fun & festive way to celebrate summer!  The mood is laid-back and the decor can be a casual blend of rustic, kitschy and tropical.  When I think of Key West what comes to mind are sunset hues, driftwood & shells, flip flops, key lime, the iconic totem pole AND margaritas!  You can relax and have fun with this theme because anything goes! I’m excited to share some of the ways my family celebrated with friends on a balmy summer eve.  You might find some seasonal inspo that will help you create a tropical vibe for your next gathering.  It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere…

raise a glass to margaritaville!

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An Effortless Dessert Board!

July 26
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An effortless dessert board is just what you need for impromtu gatherings!  Using baked goods (homemade or from the grocer) and a little fresh fruit, you can create the perfect sweet treat! I love keeping an assortment of dessert bread or pound cakes in the freezer just in case I need to serve something last-minute.  They pair wonderfully with fruit, spreads, whipping cream or ice cream…all of which you may already have on hand!  All you have to do is slice them up, pile them on a pretty platter and serve!  I’ll share a board I recently made using sweets right from my freezer and pantry!  And I’ll include our favorite dessert bread recipes too!  So grab a tray…

time for effortless dessert!

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Citrus Cocktails for Summer!

July 12
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Citrus cocktails are wonderful for summer sipping.  Bright, crisp flavor and icy cold…just perfect for cooling off on a hot day!   I’m really excited to partner with Sobieski Vodka to share some wonderful recipes today using their new grapefruit vodka.  Not only are they easy drinks to craft but they’re so beautiful too!  Honestly the colors remind me of hues in a summer sunset and they taste just as divine as they look.  So let’s get right to it today and raise a glass to the dog days of summer!

citrus cocktails…summer fun!

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Brie and Berries for 4th of July!

June 28
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Brie and berries is such a great combination!  Bake the cheese until it’s bubbly hot and serve it with berries in balsamic glaze and you have an appetizer that your guests can’t stop eating!  It’s perfect for 4th of July celebrations because the gooey fruit is in patriotic colors!  I’m sharing the super easy and delicious recipe but also a whimsical way to serve it for the holiday that’s not all star-spangled and red, white and blue.  I love traditional holiday color but sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit!  You can still create a festive spread but put a new twist on it depending on what you have on hand!  The Fourth of July is just around the corner so celebrate easy with a whimsical snack table!

brie and berries…delicious fun!

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Red White & Blue Berries & Star-Spangled Scones!

June 7
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Red, white, & blue berries and star-spangled scones will delight your family on the 4th of July!  Patriotic colored berries and vanilla ice cream will make the sweetest toppings for your holiday biscuits.  Cut them out into festive stars and you have an easy dessert that everyone will love!  Today I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes and how I served these sweet scones with a little holiday flair!  Easy peasy and fresh for the Fourth!

star-spangled sweetness!

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