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Super Bowl Entertaining Ideas

blee25 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:46 +0000

One of my favorite days of the year is just around the corner: the Super Bowl! This year is even more exciting as my New England Patriots are playing! As you prepare for Super Bowl Sunday, here are some fun Super Bowl party decoration ideas, including a variety of printables from Hostess With the Mostess.

Go Pats!

football garland via Better Homes and Gardens

football brownies via Better Homes and Gardens

Super Bowl printables via Hostess with the Mostess

Football field runner and coasters via Martha Stewart

Bellini Bar

blee25 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:29:29 +0000

At our recent New Year’s Day brunch, we set out a bellini bar for our guests to enjoy. Bellinis are a perfect brunch beverage and setting up a make-your-own bellini station allows guests to create the drink to their taste.

I followed Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for the fruit purées and offered peach, strawberry, and blueberry. A note to those who may wish to try this — blueberry was not very popular! I’d suggest blood orange or lemon as an alternative.

Set out a little sign indicating what the bar is and how to create the drink, and put labels in front of each purée so guests know what they are pouring. Many thanks to Jennifer Olmstead of Deleted Space Creative for the design of the sign and labels.

Cheers!

New Year’s Day Dessert Bar

blee25 — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:02 +0000

I hosted a little New Year’s Day brunch at my house to welcome in 2012. I had a lot of fun putting it together — especially the dessert bar. The bar included chocolate-cinnamon mocha cake, pistachio cake, pumpkin spice cake, pizzelles, coconut macaroons, rosemary lemon bars, cafe au lait pudding, and banana pudding with.

Creative Taco Bar

blee25 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:28:14 +0000

I love this creative way to set up an interactive taco bar at an at-home party or even at a wedding or other social event. Just purchase a strip of wavy crown molding at your local hardware store and you’ll have an impressive display. Thanks, Food & Wine, for the great idea!

Sleepover Party idea

blee25 — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:08:08 +0000

I spotted this on Pinterest the other day — what an adorable touch for a young girl’s sleepover party! Thanks, Oh, Sugar! Events, for the great idea!

Alphabet Cake for an A-B-C Baby Shower

blee25 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:49:30 +0000

An alphabet theme is a great theme for a baby shower and I love this alphabet-themed cake, courtesy of Martha Stewart, that could be the centerpiece of the food table. It may not be as easy as 1-2-3, but the look of this A-B-C cake makes it worth the effort!

Cornhole lawn game

blee25 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:21:32 +0000

Cornhole is experiencing a major resurgence recently. A fun lawn game similar to horseshoes, cornhole is played with little bean bags and a platform with a hole in it. It makes for hours of fun!

Custom cornhole platforms would be adorable at weddings or other special social gatherings. I love this one featured on Style Me Pretty and photographed by Shyla Photography.

DIY Paper Garlands

blee25 — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:22:06 +0000

In the latest DIY craze, paper garlands are making a comeback but with a modern twist. Here are some examples of trendy paper garland decorations that use a variety of materials including crepe paper, coffee filters, and even book pages.

Crinkle Paper Streamers by Oh Happy Day

Crepe Paper Streamers by O Chickadee

Paper garlands made from coffee filters

Vintage Book Paper Garland

Punched Paper Chain Garland

Mix Up Your Champagne With Flavored Lollipops

blee25 — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:59:15 +0000

Here’s a playful twist on flavoring champagne. While I love a good Kir Royale, these flavored lollipops allow you to stir in different flavors of choice. Using corn syrup and flavored extracts you can make lollipops in traditional circles or a fun shape like a heart or star.

Note that you’ll need to make sure that the lollipop stick is proportional to your glass. Here they use a stemless flute paired perfectly with a long stick. Other glasses might require different length sticks.

Martha Stewart's liqueur lollipops

Celebration Cake

blee25 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:31:55 +0000

I love the simplicity of this cake:

–Square pan.
–Colored frosting.
–Piped dots around the edge.
–Candles indicating the number of years being celebrated.

And there you have it! A beautiful celebration cake.