2009 April

17 Apr

Simply Stated: White Pedestal Servers

categories: Simply Stated, fabulous gift ideas, get inspired, serveware

When it comes to serving dishes, I’m personally partial to pedestal (or “footed”) designs, but according to the emails, tweets, and comments I’ve received from readers, a lot of you are too! So that’s the focus of today’s post over at Real Simple… 8 Great White Pedestal Servers.
P.S. Pedestal servers make wonderful gift ideas for [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 17th, 2009 at 3:12pm

17 Apr

Adorable Owl & Bird Cupcakes

categories: baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas, desserts

I’ve finally found the perfect dessert inspiration for this Owl Baby Shower theme: these adorable red owl cupcakes from baking guru hello naomi! And the red robin design would be perfect for a “Love Birds” bridal shower or Birdie-themed baby shower. Swoon.

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Read more → Posted on April 17th, 2009 at 11:59am

17 Apr

Kitchen Gadgets: Love Therapy (Both Ways)

categories: fabulous gift ideas, kitchen tools

Whether you’re nurturing a relationship or nursing a breakup, these quirky kitchen gadgets from Perpetual Kid are offering up some serious relationship therapy!
Pictured above: Heart Egg Molder ($5.99) Nothing says lovin’ like breakfast-in-bed featuring heart-shaped eggs, right?; The Ex Voodoo Knife Block Set – a safer way to get those jabs in…($69.99 / available in [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 17th, 2009 at 9:37am

15 Apr

Appetizer Chic: Creative Presentation

categories: food and drinks, food presentation

When it comes to serving appetizers & finger foods at parties, it’s amazing how much you can elevate the visual appeal of your spread by putting a little thought into the presentation of each dish. Regardless of how fancy/casual the party is or exactly what types of items you’ll be serving, this is definitely an [...]

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15 Apr

Drink of the Week: Raspberry Margarita

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks

Is it Friday yet? This Raspberry Margarita recipe is going to be included of the Summer Cocktail Guide we’re working on, but I just received the super-delicious image for it this morning and couldn’t resist sharing it little early!
We served these margaritas at a few of the Hip Hostess last year, so I can [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 15th, 2009 at 10:16am

14 Apr

Simply Stated: Chocolate Chips 10 Ways

categories: Simply Stated, food and drinks

Attention, fellow Chocoholics: Today over at Simply Stated, check out From Pancakes to Martinis: Chocolate Chips 10 Ways… and prepare to make a run for your pantry – or your local grocery store! (Did I mention there’s even a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores?!)

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Read more → Posted on April 14th, 2009 at 1:35pm