summer entertaining

18 May

Summer Cocktails: Red & Yellow

Whether the color is coming from the drink or the garnish, red & yellow sure makes a bright, lovely combo for summer cocktails, don’t you think?
{Pictured above} Fuzzy Navel garnished with lemon peel and raspberries. {Pictured below, clockwise from top left} Pomegranate Martini & Yellow Passion Fruit Caipirinha {via Brides}; Tequila Sunrise; Bloody Mary “Light” [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 18th, 2009 at 11:16am

13 May

Guyot Designs: Smart + Cool + Eco-Chic

categories: eco-chic, fabulous gift ideas, serveware

I came across an image of these “Squishy Bowls” in this month’s issue of Real Simple (June 2009) and was instantly intrigued by both the name and mod look. You can use these bowls to serve dishes like pasta & salad on when your on a picnic/at an outdoor BBQ, then squash them into your [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 13th, 2009 at 7:06am

24 Apr

Simply Stated: Spring Green…Gorgeous Cocktails & Garnishes

categories: Simply Stated, cocktail recipes, food and drinks

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

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Read more → Posted on April 24th, 2009 at 9:41am

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

16 Mar

Simply Stated: Orla Kiely for Target

categories: Simply Stated, dinnerware, drinkware, serveware

Today over at Simply Stated – get the details on the new (fabulous + affordable!) Orla Kiely for Target line, plus a few ideas for an party/shower theme inspired by this collection!

And while we’re on the subject of the Orla Kiely brand… how fabulous are these bags from her Spring/Summer 2009 collection?! These aren’t even [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 16th, 2009 at 7:10am

27 Feb

Simply Stated: Fresh Apple Party Theme

categories: bridal shower ideas, theme parties

Today over at Simply Stated – check out ideas for a Fresh Apple Party Theme – which would be fun for a spring/summer bridal shower or casual Mother’s Day Brunch! Also included: the recipe link for these tempting White Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Caramel Apples… yum!

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Read more → Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 10:41am