blog archives

April 2009
27 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

Red roses play a huge part in the Kentucky Derby, which has been aptly dubbed as the “Run for the Roses” due to the gorgeous garland of more than 400 red roses and bouquet of 60 long-stemmed red roses presented to the winning horse/jockey duo.
So… it goes without saying that roses are a great place [...]

26 Apr

Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

categories: desserts, food and drinks
Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

Mint Juleps are a “must serve” at any Kentucky Derby party, right? Well, now there’s another fun way to serve this traditional Derby favorite: sweeten up the party with tasty Mint Julep Cupcakes – cleverly garnished with short straws and fresh mint leaves, of course!
We made these cupcakes for a local news segment today… and [...]

24 Apr

Simply Stated: Spring Green…Gorgeous Cocktails & Garnishes

categories: Simply Stated, cocktail recipes, food and drinks
Simply Stated: Spring Green…Gorgeous Cocktails & Garnishes

Today over at Simply Stated – check out a few pretty cocktails & creative drink garnish ideas in fresh, lovely shades of spring green!

23 Apr

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

categories: desserts, food and drinks
Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

Get the “how to” here, including this yummy review: “…The edges are nicely chewy and the inside soft and gooey. Wish I could find adequate words to express how good these really are….”
I think she found them! Enjoy!

23 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

categories: get inspired, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon – Saturday, May 2nd – and even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs yourself, this is SUCH a fun excuse to get together and throw a party at home!
You can go all out with a specific theme like Hats n’ Heels, Racing/Silks, Infield, etc – or [...]

23 Apr

DIY: Crafty Spring Bouquet

categories: DIY, centerpiece ideas, get inspired, mothers day
DIY: Crafty Spring Bouquet

I came across this adorable Spring Bouquet craft idea on the American Crafts blog recently and thought it would be such a cute homemade gift idea for Mother’s Day – or an adorable addition to girlie birthday parties, baby showers, or bridal showers! Get the full tutorial here.
P.S. The “flowers” would make super cute toppers/embellishments [...]

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