I hate the cold, there I've said it. Yes, I do enjoy the end of year festivities and such like, but the cold? Not so keen. But as far I'm concerned, some of the season's upsides are the mandatory fluffy socks, woolly hats (that hide a multitude of hair sins...), fireside snuggling and of course, the good ol' hot toddy!! ;) So over the years I've tried an array of flavors and, this sweet mulled wine is one of my faves! It's perfect for Thanksgiving too. I make it with Muscat wine and a dash of tangerine juice, which helps complement the citrus notes in the wine.
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Nothing like a little sweetness to kick start the day, right?! The guys at Candy Galaxy have been playing around with candy again, and creating a super cool mini Dinosaur jungle, sure to delight all candyvores!
Paris is just one of those cities that inspires and captures one's imagination. And what better way to spark those creative light bulbs while in ' the city of light' , than by attending the Marie Claire Craft Show ?!! :) I can't tell you how giddy I am to be taking part this year! But don't worry, I'll be reporting back to you with fun finds and eye candy galore to help fuel your imagination too. Make sure to follow on Instagram for all the juicy details of my trip!! ;)
This stunning under the sea birthday party was styled by our blog contributors Crissy. She has taken our mermaid and dolphin inspired party printables kit and gone to sea town for the decor of this stunning party!! I LOVE all the creative and clever details Crissy pulled together for this theme, so I'll let you marvel int he creativity of the party below!
BOO! Happy Halloween, my pretties! :) Last of our Chilling Chili Buffet recipe ideas to complete your yummy, spooky repertoire (I'm be making this one later on today!). You can't have a Halloween Chili Buffet without guacamole, right?! Plus, they look super cute served individually in Frankenstein little cups ! Get the full recipe and decor details below.
I have to say, these bread sticks look a little realistic... But I can also assure you they taste absolutely scrumptious, and totally helped to make the Halloween Chili Buffet a hit! So much so in fact, that when I asked my daughter "What would you like to do for Halloween this year? " (meaning costume...), she replied without a moment's hesitation - "Witch Bread Fingers!" :)
My husband makes the best chili I've ever tasted. So much so in fact, that I never order it in restaurants for the fear it won't be on par! :) So when styling my Halloween Chili Buffet , the natural choice was to cook his chili recipe, and today I'm sharing it with you. It's simple, unctuous and tastes awesome. And you can make it ahead of the party! ;)
Hi there, cake friends! While I (Tess) am usually here to share my experiences with cake decorating and tricks working with fondant and icing in the " Cake It Pretty " series, I am happy to be talking about another passion of mine today...
Have you ever been tempted to go monochrome for Halloween? I did last year , and totally loved it! Monochrome is sleek, is chic and is one of the Fall color trends for 2013. What's not to love?! I think this palette is really easy to pull together (think mummies, spiders, bats, crows...) and really helps to add an air of grown-up sophistication to Halloween festivities. Check out some inspiring ideas I've been pinning:
If you love the classics, then this color palette will do perfectly for Halloween. I'm yet to use purple (or pink, or green...) in my Halloween decor so am really enjoying this week's curated posts! :)
Halloween is not just about 'orange'. And this week we have some pretty spook-tacular color schemes that look just as eerie and super fun!! The palette of green and black just screams " Frankenstein " to me, and here are some pretty fabulous finds I've been pinning, to help inspire a green-hued monster of a bash ! ;)
I think the whole Monster High phenomenon really has had a big part to play in all the trending pink Halloween (or Pink-o-Ween) parties we see emerging everywhere. The fact Halloween also falls in the Pink October month, makes pink the ideal color for this spooky holiday! So if you fancy a little something girly, glam and totally pinkalicious this Halloween, here are some of our fave ideas we've been pinning.
If you would have seen my (Tess) face yesterday as we drove out of the city and into the country for the afternoon, you would have thought the barrister slipped in a little something extra into my London Fog. On our way out the the pumpkin farm, the high-rises of our neighborhood were quickly replaced with row after row of golden-leafed trees. Maybe it's because I've lived in the city for a while now, but I had no idea I could ever be so excited about fall foliage. The beautiful colors of fall were captured in these Fall Leaf Mini Cakes .
When deciding on a Halloween costume, we always gravitate towards the fun aspect. But as a mom to two young kids, I'm also thinking, is it warm enough to go out trick or treating?! Which means I was beyond excited to find the snugly and lush Halloween outfits from Pottery Barn Kids ! And guess what?! Parents needn't feel left out, 'cause they do matching grown-up (and even pets!) costumes too! ;)
The NO-BAKE Halloween Kids Party Treats I posted last year were winners, for sure! I loved making them. My kids loved test-driving them. And it seems you guys loved pinning them ! So this year, I decided to round up some our fave Halloween Cute and Fun Treats for Kids , which are perfect for whipping up quickly - no tricks! ;)
No matter the season, we all scream for ice cream 'round here! I'm sure we're not alone. Everyone loves ice cream, so why not celebrate anything and everything with an ice cream social?! The guys at Candy Galaxy show us how!
TGIF 'cause we're ending our Halloween Cheese and Wine Party week on a spook-tacular note! We have some creepy FREE party printables for you to enjoy + a quick and easy tutorial to help you inject a little macabre vibe into your party paperie! ;)
This embroidery hoop backdrop really helped to add a touch of spooky modernity to my Halloween Cheese and Party . It is super simple and quick to make, and can double as a wall feature in the home all year round - I actually have them as a fixture in my craft room now, spider and all! :)
We're ending our vampire-themed Pottery Barn Halloween week on a fang-tastic note with loads of free printable and DIY downloads for embellishing your vampire lair!! :)
October has started, and promises to be like a crazy whirlwind. But when the work I do for the blog gets shared or feature in the press, it more than makes up for the long hours and hard work. Not only because it opens up other business avenues and a chance to connect with a new audience, but also because someone, somewhere, has also liked what you did. And that my friends, is totally priceless! :)
Don't know about you, but I've always loved Scooby-Doo mysteries! Now, my kids love it too, and I can't help but think it would make a fabulous seasonal birthday, but also a really fun Halloween party!! Get inspired with all the creative details from this gorgeous 6th birthday party that was linked up by Vixen Made on our September Linky.
One of the best parts of my job is seeing how Bird's Party printables are used on a real events, especially when the customer is beyond talented and creative; which then just puts a humongous smile on my face!! Take a look at the incredible details and imaginative ways to use party printables in this spooktacular Halloween little monsters desserts table , sent in by Carol!
Halloween is creeping up on us. It's time to act - decorate the house, get the candy, carve the pumpkins, get the costume, plan the party... So toady I (Hani) am sharing a super cute project for you - Halloween Treat Bags , which are perfect for little treats for the kids to take to school, or you can use them as favors and decorations at your Halloween Party Table.
