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The Tastiest Cilantro Margarita
This Cilantro Margarita has a little twist on it. With super fresh ingredients it is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, a neighborhood BBQ or just a girls night on the back porch. I know you are going to love it. The main ingredients we are going to use in this cocktail are tequila, lime juice, homemade simple syrup, cilantro, kosher salt, and ice. We’re going to keep it clean and keep our ingredients fresh and to a minimum. First we are going to select our glass and use a little bit of the lime to coat the edge of the glass. If you prefer no salt, but the best way…
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Passion To Print: Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
A heartfelt thank you to you all for your support of the Kickstarter project! We are heading into our final 8 days of pledging and we are currently 65% funded towards the $5,000 goal. {are you a backer? Proudly share this image along with the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/286026825/an-appealing-plan-the-book} As I mentioned, we are shooting the last of the sections of the book this month and a few days ago I brought together friends and their families for a summer gathering on the river complete with crabs, corn, craft beer and a selection of summer berries. The day was perfect, the shoot was a success and we ended the day on a…
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Passion to Print Day 15: PSA! Protect Your Berries
A few days ago I brought together friends and their families for a summer gathering on the river complete with crabs, corn, craft beer and a selection of summer berries. The beer, I expected to go quickly but the berries went even faster. First of all, can I say how amazing the setting was for this celebration?! Thanks to my friend Dr. Dae Sheridan and her fantastic husband for creating a space for the magic to happen. They are regular entertainers and I am always hearing about their impromptu late night gatherings. Dae is a fan of “always having the house ready for people to stop over”, jute roping on…
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Entertaining Summer Style: Finds For Your Table
Memorial Day. Fourth of July. Labor Day. Three holiday weekends that are classic summer entertaining opportunities. You can almost feel the excitement building in the air as the dates approach. Our Nations colors become part of our home and tablescape design. Fly your flag high and break out the Red, White & Blue with these #SummerStyle Entertaining picks we think are must haves for your next gathering. PRODUCT LISTING + BUYING INFORMATION: 1} Lobster Cocktail Napkins by Caspari available via PaperStyle ~ $5 2} Red & White Star Paper Straws by Shop Sweet LuLu ~ $4 3} Red Rustic Serving Tray by FasProjects ~ $80 4} Blue Striped Melamine Plates by West Elm…
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A Classic Blue + Silver Centerpiece
One of my favorite entertaining tips is for every host to have a “go-to” centerpiece or arrangement that they can easily pull together in a moments notice when friends or family give the word that they will be stopping by, or simply to have on your kitchen table to welcome you home each day. This classic Blue and Silver centerpiece using Hydrangeas is at the top of my list as it is a fantastic combination of simplicity and elegance. To watch this video click on the image below. My favorite silver vase to use is similar to the mint julep cups found at the Kentucky Derby. I love to mix…
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Easy Spring Jelly Bean + Birds Nest Centerpiece
Is it me, or are jelly beans a sure sign of spring and that Easter is on it’s way! Create these fun jelly bean bird nest centerpieces using green moss, and other hints of spring, such as bunnies and butterflies. In this short video for eHow.com I show you how to easily make a jelly bean centerpiece for your spring tablescape. EASY BIRDS NEST CENTERPIECE For this centerpiece you will need: Tall Cake Plate Moss Moss Runner Jelly Beans Small Birds Nests – two sizes Faux Butterflies Begin with two different size bird’s nests. I like to use different sizes because they add a little bit of variety and also…
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Mardi Gras Hurricane Cocktail Recipe { #SundaySupper }
“The world-famous Hurricane is a Pat O’Brien’s original. The cocktail is a sweet alcoholic drink consisting of rum, passion fruit syrup and limejuice. The drink originated in the 1940s because of the need to use up 50 cases of the less popular rum that the local distributors forced the bar to buy before getting the more popular scotch and whiskey liquors. The drink was given to sailors in a hurricane lamp-shaped glass and the name “hurricane” stuck. The drink quickly become popular and is now one of the must haves when visiting New Orleans’ French Quarter. The Hurricane drink is still served in its classic hurricane glass, but many times it is seen in plastic cups because…
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The Christmas Gram Cocktail Recipe
If you are not familiar with the movie ELF starring Will Farrel, I HIGHLY recommend watching it. It will become one of your favorites as well, I guarantee it. If you are familiar with it, you may remember the scene where Buddy first meets his dad and sings his version of a Christmas gram. The below recipe is my version. It can be served cold to greet your guests. Or serve it warm at the end of your meal with desert. “What’s a Christmas Gram? I want one!” Tweet this out by clicking here! THE CHRISTMAS GRAM COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 quart eggnog 1 whole vanilla bean 1…
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A Posh New Year’s Eve Entertaining Tablescape
New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays and the perfect excuse to set a festive table. Whether you are hosting a dinner party for 20 or preparing a romantic dinner for two, a perfectly set table will set the tone for the entire night. My White & Metallic tablescape was featured in Tampa Bay METRO magazine December/January 2014 Holiday Entertaining Inspirational Settings pages. Metallics mixed with Black + White is an elegant and classic combination for this yearly celebration. Mix various size vases down the center of your table, filling some with silver beads, others with noise makers or curled ribbon. To keep the floral minimal as well…
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Christmas Table Decorations With Fruit & Nuts
Not all centerpieces need to be made from flowers. During the winter season there are a variety of fruits and nuts that become available in the farmers markets. Combining these natural elements with candles creates a beautiful display that can be made ahead of time and placed on your holiday table to greet guests. In this video for eHow I show you an easy way to incorporate fruit and nuts in to your holiday decor. Click on the image to start the video. If the image does not display click HERE to start the video. I love to create decorations that can be used in multiple locations and that can…
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Easy Placecards for Your Thanksgiving Table
Using hand stamped gift tags for your dinner place cards is an easy and fun way to add style to your Thanksgiving tablescape. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Hand Stamped gift Tags Corn Husk Ribbon Pen to write Guests Names Napkin Plate Using your guest list write the names of your guests on the back of a stamped gift tag. Thread ribbon through punched hole and tie around napkin. Place napkin on plate making sure it lays flat and the ribbon bows are in order. {these hand stamped gift tags are available in our Esty Shop. Visit it by clicking here now!} When you will set your table? The day of or…
