A brats and dogs charcuterie will be the easiest dinner to serve at upcoming patriotic celebrations! Throw them on a platter with all the toppings you love…and you have a meal that won’t disappoint!! The great thing about simple bbq food? It’s perfect for casual dinners ALL summer long. No fancy table settings, just mounds of dishes and food piled on the table for serve-yourself dining that makes it easy on everyone! Check out the delicious fun…
A simple fiesta for Cinco de Mayo can be easy to pull off…even if it’s last-minute! An effortless menu and festive details will make your May 5 celebration stress-free and so much fun! Whether you’re having a party for guests or just entertaining your family, a fiesta can be such a fun tradition for welcoming spring! Today I’d like to share some inspiration for decorations, and one of our favorite semi-homemade meals that we often enjoy throughout the year. And when it comes to decor, you can blend together things you already own or add a couple new party supplies. Either way, it isn’t hard to set a table that will capture the festivity of the holiday! I’d love to share some of the elements I’ll be using this year…and where to grab some goodies to keep on hand for fiesta fun any time of the year!
Ginger Spiced Mint Juleps might be the highlight of your Derby Day celebration! Mint juleps are a tradition for race watchers and this cool sip is still minty & delicious, but with a fun twist! Speaking honestly, some cocktails blended with whiskey aren’t my most favored. But I do enjoy a julep and this spiced version is another I can get on board with! Served up cold boasting those wonderful spices with fresh mint…this cocktail is going to be on my menu for Derby watching AND summer entertaining! Whether you’re hosting a party, or watching casually with family, this fun drink won’t disappoint…even the traditional mint julep fan! I’m so excited to partner with Misunderstood Whiskey to share their unexpected whiskey flavors and recipes for any celebration! Let’s get ready for the Run for the Roses…it’s coming up on us fast!
Dainty spring flowers always bring cheer to an Easter table! You don’t need many to enjoy the scents and colors of the season either. Just a few simple blooms can brighten the mood and make a tabletop look special. Today I’m sharing what my holiday table will look like this year…and how I incorporated grocer flowers in the simplest ways! I’ll also show how to get creative with your dishes…and I don’t mean just to eat off of. Simple goodies and lots of recycled items can help you set a festive tabletop for celebrating the holiday. I’m excited to share how easy it can be to create a pretty table without much fuss or expense! Let’s get ready to make springtime merriment…
Set a Galentine table and invite your gal pals over to celebrate friendship! Valentine’s Day is just over 3 weeks away so it’s not too soon to think about ways to show a little extra love to family and friends. Whether it’s a sweet little token or gathering together for holiday fun, it can be super easy to spread the cheer! Today I’d like to share some simple ideas for a Galentine celebration. Invite a few friends in for a meal together at a table set with girly touches! No fancy food or decorations required either. Being together is the best part! So break out the everyday dishes or paper plates and a little creativity…
A Moroccan dinner party is always a delicious treat! It might sound daunting, but many traditional recipes are really quite easy. That goes for the table decor too! Many Moroccan dishes are one-pot meals AND often times, no silverware required! So setting this type of table can be super simple. But just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it can’t look festive! Easy embellishments and plenty of color and pattern can be achieved with mixing & matching what you might have. And if you feel like purchasing one or two authentic looking serving pieces, it’s easier than ever to find choices online! You can try floor cushions around a coffee table which would be very authentic…but a typical dining table with chairs is perfectly acceptable too! Because my husband lived in Morocco as a child, we often enjoy some of his favorites on a regular basis at a no-frills table. When we share them with friends we typically like to dress it up a tad to enhance the atmosphere. Today I’d love to show some simple ways we decorate our table…
Alfresco dining is one of my favorite things to do! Any time of year is ok with me…but early fall is my top pick overall. The weather is comfortable and the changing garden makes a beautiful backdrop for a casual table to gather around! A blend of late summer and the approaching new season is a perfect combo of color and texture for creating a warm & cozy vibe. Today I’d love to share some inspiration for outdoor dining with hints of fall. Summer might be winding down but there’s still time to soak up outdoor time…
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Country Western parties are classic and a theme that everyone will enjoy! They’re perfect for summertime celebrations because of their backyard, laid-back vibe. Inexpensive party food and simple decorations will make it easy on the host too! My family throws a “costume” party each year and this was theme for our most recent bash. Even though casual entertaining is normally how I like to roll, stepping it up once in a while is always a fun experience. Extra party fluff can still be easy to pull off with just a little extra prep time. I’d love to share some party tips and simple details that came together to create a really fun night! Let’s pull on the boots and get ready to boogie…
Easy 4th of July treats are the perfect goodies to serve at your holiday festivities. Guests will love them and you won’t break a sweat putting them together! It’s fun to make appetizers and desserts look special for holiday parties and it can be practically effortless too. Simple details and semi-homemade hacks are all you need to make party food look spectacular. I’d like to share some of my favorite ways to dress up simple treats, in this case, for patriotic partying! Fourth of July is just around the corner…
Star spangled decor is always festive for patriotic celebrations! Starting with Memorial Day through the 4th of July, you’ll see lots of red, white & blue, stripes, AND stars! Today I want to focus on those five-pointed goodies with a few easy DIY ideas. We just enjoyed the “unofficial start of summer” festivities and I made some simple table decorations that will be perfect for the 4th too! You can make these DIY arrangements with faux or fresh flowers and simple supplies from your local craft store. So let’s get ready for the next round of patriotic fun!