Thank YOU for your support and ♥ this past year!!! Can't wait to party with you in 2014!! :) Check out some inspiring last minute New Year's Eve Party ideas:
This will be the my last post of the year. A little sad to be typing that, but also really looking forward to spending some quality time with my family over the Holidays. My sister's coming over from London today, and cousins in the New Year, so not exactly total relaxation for me...But I love the merriment of it all !!
DIY Gumpaste Mistletoe for Cake Decoration
This Gumpaste Mistletoe tutorial is from our fabulously talented guest contributor Shaile !! Isn't this perfect as a cake topper for Christmas Yule log?! We can't get the mistletoe where I live, for love nor cupcakes. So this version made with gumpaste is just what I've been looking for! Shaile is a professional sugar artist, so she has listed all the proper equipment used and vendors. But don't be alarmed by the list of tools needed! As you'll see from the images, it's not at all complicated, and you can get away with using whatever you've got to hand in your kitchen to mark the leaves and roll out the gumpaste.
I (Crissy) organized a Bunco party to celebrate my daughter’s 14th Birthday and her friends had so much fun that we decided to host a Holiday Mother/Daughter Bunco! If you have never played BUNCO, I strongly recommend to give a try! It is so much fun! You can find the rules HERE .
This Gingerbread House Decorating Party by our Crissy is styled with kids in mind, and the perfect party theme to keep them occupied at Christmas. But with so many adorable details, I'm sure it will appeal to the grown-ups too! This theme was one of my faves to design, and I can't wait to host a gingerbread decorating party with my kids this year! Thanks for the inspiration Crissy! ;)
My friend's parties always put a smile on my face at the very least. The uniqueness dazzles me, and the themes always surprise. Not sure what it is, but she also inspires me to rhyme. Take this Bumble Yeti inspired playdate for example, full of furry-licious details to make anyone's heart melt! Check out all the glittery drama as told by the glitter whisperer herself.
An Elf Cookie Decorating Holiday Kids Party
Christmas is only a few days away, and this week we have some super cool party ideas to help you keep the kids entertained during the Holidays! Starting with today's Elf Bakery Shop - A Cookie Decorating Party. Crissy and I worked in collaboration for three Holiday themed printable party collection this winter, including this red and green Elf Printable Party Kit. I LOVED designing those little elves for her, and as always, she did an incredible job styling it all!
Love it? Then Pin it! :) Red and white is one of my fave color palettes for Christmas, and today I'm sharing THE best DIY Christmas party ideas, recipes and tutorials from some of the most creative bloggers around. All in red and white, and handmade of course! Hope you feel inspired to have a go at something crafty this Christmas! There's a red and white idea for everyone - from recipes to DIY decor, handmade gifts and party styling!
The year's coming to a halt, and there's nothing I like more than reminiscing. About the good, the bad....and the yummy! So today we have our Top 20 Recipes from 2013 from the blog, including some fun ideas for the end of year festivities like homemade edible gifts!!
Yes, it seems we can't get enough of our Holiday Hot Cocoa Bars 'round here. But it's so nice to see different styling ideas, so you too can feel inspired to create your own! This delicious buffet was styled and photographed by our fab contributors from Candy Galaxy where you can get all the yummy treats featured!! They used our Hot Cocoa Bar printables in the styling of this luscious buffet. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! ;)
An Italian Red & White Holiday Dinner Party
There's nothing better than celebrating the Holiday Season with an elegant dinner party for friends and family. And this stunning dinner party styled by the fabulously talented Mariah from Giggles Galore, appeals to me on so many levels. Least of all because of my Italian roots and love of all things pasta! :) Mariah styled this dinner party for Bird's Party Magazine last year , and she used our Winter Wonderland Printables for the tablescape, the pasta buffet and the desserts tables. I just LOVE how she customized the designs with ribbon and glitter sparkle!! ♥
White Chocolate and Peppermint Bark Recipe
This one really is totally last minute - Tried and tested! I was invited to an impromptu dinner party on the weekend, and was caught short on gifts, so I took a bottle of wine (of course, that I have in stock, no problem!) and a little box of homemade White Chocolate and Peppermint Bark - So yum and festive, no-one need know it took less than 10 minutes to make! ;)