31
Oct
categories: fun for kids, halloween, kids parties
Happy Halloween! If you’ve got little ones, here are a few fun ideas to try with them today… starting with the fun Slime Punch pictured above (love the presentation ideas on this one!).
Pictured below:
• Batty Cake - This is both a dessert & a cool halloween decoration all in one!
• Bat Cookies - How cute are the eyes on these little guys?! Get the cookie recipe + a fun presentation idea…
• Hocus Pocus Hats - with a surprise inside!
• Gummy Mummy Mini Cupcakes - gummy candy strips + m&m’s make for super-cute tiny treats!
Pictured below:
• Frosted Pumpkin Cupcakes - I love the super-easy decoration idea on this one. Parents includes a link to a cupcake recipe for these too, but to keep things easy just bake up a batch of boxed cupcake mix and then have fun with the decoration!) Read More »
30
Oct
categories: food presentation, halloween
I featured this “blood rimmed” martini glass on a local news channel here in San Diego a couple weeks ago and have had quite a few people inquire about how to recreate the glass garnish, so here are the directions for those of you who’d like to sip your martini “vampire style” this weekend!
The “blood rim” is made from the same kind of mixture as you’d use to make hard candy. It’s actually pretty easy, but you will need a candy thermometer (which you can find at most grocery stores). Read More »
30
Oct
categories: halloween, real parties
HWTM Reader Angela Hudson recently sent over some images of the Gothic Glam table that she created for her Halloween dinner party tomorrow night, and check out how cool it turned out!
I asked Angela to share some details with us regarding how everything came together, so here are some shopping resources & “how-to” tips in her own words…
Glitter skulls: (from Marshall’s) The skulls are sitting on silver pillar candleholders to which I hot-glued about 6” of a feather boa. I liked that the candleholders gave the skulls a little height.
Five-arm candelabra: (from Grandin Road) I embellished the candelabra with crystal drops from an old silver-plated candelabra.
Gothic figurines for place cards: (from Michael’s) I loved the way these once-gray figurines looked once they were spray painted with metallic silver and glitter spray paints! Read More »
30
Oct
categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, guest blog
{by HWTM event correspondent: Jen Berson}
I was lucky enough to attend Dining By Design’s Table Hop & Taste, in Los Angeles recently. DBD features amazing, over-the-top, and cutting edge table design installations created by talented & eclectic designers. Since there are so many inspiring entertaining ideas from this event, we decided to bring it to you in a three-part series. Here goes with part 1…
LOOK 1: Chic Aqua & Chocolate
I love the rich look of this first design, and the ultra chic chocolate and aqua color palette. The all-white floral centerpieces in various heights with wispy curly willow are simple & stunning…
Style-Steal Tips:
• A few drops of dye in the water of a clear vase adds a pretty aqua detail to a simple arrangement.
• Colorful square vases are elevated to new heights when stacked on top of candlesticks in varying lengths. Secure vases with a bit of hot glue (which can later be removed), and add tea lights for a glamorous glow.
• Peacock feathers would be a nice compliment to this tabletop design. Use them as floral accents, and tucked into folded napkins.
***** Read More »
29
Oct
categories: food and drinks, food presentation, halloween
Whether you’re hosting an official Halloween dinner party or just enjoying a casual meal with family on October 31st, why not add some magic to the evening by bringing a few tricks to the table!
The October ‘08 issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray has an article called “Tricks and Treats” that is just pure genius! All of the dishes are a little…disguised. Not sure it’s such a good idea to serve “cupcakes” as part of the main course? Take a closer look… you just might change your mind!
TRICK OR TREAT Dinner Party Menu:
1. Ham-and-Tomato Pie… anything but sweet!
2. Fudge Cookie Sliders… burgers for dessert!
3. Savory Ricotta Waffles with Red-Hot Jam… too hot for breakfast!
4. Sausage Meatloaf Cupcakes with Creamy Potato Frosting… looks can be deceiving!
5. Strawberry Jam Tart… dressed up like pizza! Read More »
29
Oct
categories: invitations, paper love, reader giveaways
Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered!
And the lucky random winners are: Commenter # 108 - Cathryn, who said “I love the cranberry polka dot holiday cards!”, and Commenter # 156 - Cherie B - who said, “I would love to win this giveaway! I want to use our ski trip to Breckenridge for our holiday card photos. I think the Believe or the Snowy, Starry Holiday would be perfect. Hope I win!!”
For all you stationery lovers out there - we have another fabulous paper giveaway for you today! Paper Shouts - a super stylish custom stationery shop offering everything from personalized Holiday Cards & Holiday Party Invitations to Baby Shower Invites, Kids Birthday Party Invites, Wedding & Bridal Invitations, and more - is offering up $50 Shopping Sprees towards any of their products to TWO lucky readers!
Pictured at top are a few examples of the many available Holiday Shouts, and pictured below are a few of personal favorites from the Bridal Shouts category…
(See more designs & details for HOW TO ENTER after the jump…) Read More »
