6 Apr

Host a Twilight Theme Party at Home

categories: halloween, theme parties
Host a Twilight Theme Party at Home

This past Friday I invited my local Twilight-loving friends over to watch the new DVD that just came out… and I’ve gotta say it was a fun excuse for a party! Although my husband wasn’t really surprised that I was decorating for this get-together, he still asked, “Why all the fuss to watch a DVD?“.
The [...]

23 Mar

Hey Twilight Lovers… Drink Up! (Printable Vampire Bottle Labels)

categories: halloween, theme parties
Hey Twilight Lovers… Drink Up! (Printable Vampire Bottle Labels)

In honor of my shiny new Twilight DVD, I have a little vampire-themed viewing party in the works, which should be FUN!
We’ll definitely be having “Blood-Rimmed Martinis“, and I made these Vampire Drink Labels to print out and slide over bottles of RED drinks like Pomegranate IZZE, Boylan’s Black Cherry Soda, and whatever other red [...]

30 Oct

Halloween Martini – “Vampire Style”

categories: food presentation, halloween
Halloween Martini – “Vampire Style”

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 [...]

28 Oct

Ghoul-Aid Cocktail…with Super Creepy Speared Eyeball Garnish

categories: cocktail recipes, halloween
Ghoul-Aid Cocktail…with Super Creepy Speared Eyeball Garnish

Ewww!!! Who’d have thought that 3 such innocent ingredients as lychee fruit, raspberry jam, and blueberries could come together for such a disturbing result!  But hey… when it comes to Halloween cocktails – the creepier the better, right? Right!

Get the complete the Ghoul-Aid recipe and eyeball “how-to” after the jump…

13 Oct

Simply Stated: Halloween Cocktail Guide

categories: cocktail recipes, halloween
Simply Stated: Halloween Cocktail Guide

Since Halloween is coming up soon – I think it’s about time we featured some fun signature drink ideas for your parties!  So today over at simply stated, you’ll find recipes for all of the blood-red cocktails pictured above and the orange & black cocktails pictured below. CHEERS!

10 Oct

Wedding Gone Askew {Halloween Party}

categories: food and drinks, halloween
Wedding Gone Askew {Halloween Party}

Looking for a creative twist on the typical Halloween party? How about inviting guests to an Eerie Halloween Wedding – complete with skeleton cake toppers, coffin party favors, creepy finger foods (literally!) and of course…the guests of honor – looking a little lot more run down than the usual bride & groom! BHG.com has tons [...]

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  • Quirky Bird Designs
  • Project Wedding
  • Charming Cards
  • Gifts Define
  • Magnet Street Weddings
  • Lollipop Events
  • Hostess Jo
  • BadaBadaBride
  • Tiny Prints
  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Flats Belly Wraps
  • Operation Shower

recipe box

  • Blueberry Sunrise Muffins
  • Patio Lemonade
  • Scallop Salad + Sweet Vanilla Chilli Dressing
  • Hot Hoagies with Shredded Chicken
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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon