Category: Celebrate

Dainty Spring Flowers…

March 27
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Dainty spring flowers always bring cheer to an Easter table!  You don’t need many to enjoy the scents and colors of the season either.  Just a few simple blooms can brighten the mood and make a tabletop look special.  Today I’m sharing what my holiday table will look like this year…and how I incorporated grocer flowers in the simplest ways!  I’ll also show how to get creative with your dishes…and I don’t mean just to eat off of.  Simple goodies and lots of recycled items can help you set a festive tabletop for celebrating the holiday.  I’m excited to share how easy it can be to create a pretty table without much fuss or expense!  Let’s get ready to make springtime merriment…

dainty spring flowers for easter!

Set a Galentine table to celebrate Friends!

January 25
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Set a Galentine table and invite your gal pals over to celebrate friendship! Valentine’s Day is just over 3 weeks away so it’s not too soon to think about ways to show a little extra love to family and friends.  Whether it’s a sweet little token or gathering together for holiday fun, it can be super easy to spread the cheer!  Today I’d like to share some simple ideas for a Galentine celebration.  Invite a few friends in for a meal together at a table set with girly touches!  No fancy food or decorations required either.  Being together is the best part!  So break out the everyday dishes or paper plates and a little creativity…

gather ’round a galentine table!

A Moroccan Dinner Party

January 18
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A Moroccan dinner party is always a delicious treat!  It might sound daunting, but many traditional recipes are really quite easy.  That goes for the table decor too!  Many Moroccan dishes are one-pot meals AND often times, no silverware required!  So setting this type of table can be super simple.  But just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it can’t look festive!  Easy embellishments and plenty of color and pattern can be achieved with mixing & matching what you might have.  And if you feel like purchasing one or two authentic looking serving pieces, it’s easier than ever to find choices online!  You can try floor cushions around a coffee table which would be very authentic…but a typical dining table with chairs is perfectly acceptable too!  Because my husband lived in Morocco as a child, we often enjoy some of his favorites on a regular basis at a no-frills table.  When we share them with friends we typically like to dress it up a tad to enhance the atmosphere.  Today I’d love to show some simple ways we decorate our table…

easy, Moroccan dinner party inspo!

Alfresco Dining…Autumn Style!

August 24
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Alfresco dining is one of my favorite things to do!  Any time of year is ok with me…but early fall is my top pick overall.   The weather is comfortable and the changing garden makes a beautiful backdrop for a casual table to gather around!  A blend of late summer and the approaching new season is a perfect combo of color and texture for creating a warm & cozy vibe.  Today I’d love to share some inspiration for outdoor dining with hints of fall.  Summer might be winding down but there’s still time to soak up outdoor time…

around an autumn table!

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Country Western Party Fun!

August 3
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Country Western parties are classic and a theme that everyone will enjoy!  They’re perfect for summertime celebrations because of their backyard, laid-back vibe.  Inexpensive party food and simple decorations will make it easy on the host too!  My family throws a “costume” party each year and this was theme for our most recent bash.  Even though casual entertaining is normally how I like to roll, stepping it up once in a while is always a fun experience.  Extra party fluff can still be easy to pull off with just a little extra prep time.  I’d love to share some party tips and simple details that came together to create a really fun night!  Let’s pull on the boots and get ready to boogie…

a country western classic!

Easy 4th of July Treats!

June 29
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Easy 4th of July treats are the perfect goodies to serve at your holiday festivities.  Guests will love them and you won’t break a sweat putting them together!  It’s fun to make appetizers and desserts look special for holiday parties and it can be practically effortless too.  Simple details and semi-homemade hacks are all you need to make party food look spectacular.  I’d like to share some of my favorite ways to dress up simple treats, in this case, for patriotic partying!  Fourth of July is just around the corner…

celebrate with easy holiday nibbles!

Star Spangled Decor DIY!

June 1
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Star spangled decor is always festive for patriotic celebrations!  Starting with Memorial Day through the 4th of July, you’ll see lots of red, white & blue, stripes, AND stars! Today I want to focus on those five-pointed goodies with a few easy DIY ideas.  We just enjoyed the “unofficial start of summer” festivities and I made some simple table decorations that will be perfect for the 4th too!  You can make these DIY arrangements with faux or fresh flowers and simple supplies from your local craft store.  So let’s get ready for the next round of patriotic fun!

star spangled florals!

Whipped Goat Cheese and Blueberry Bites!

May 23
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Whipped goat cheese and blueberry bites drizzled with a balsamic glaze is a yummy treat for the season!  Also topped with baby greens, you have a mini salad in one bite!  Today I want to share this super simple appetizer and my recipe for the whipped cheese too!  It’s delicious as a spread for sandwiches or to serve on a cheese board, but I’m particularly fond of the tangy flavor in this appetizer that is full of summer flavor!  It’s time for outdoor entertaining and easy munchies that your guests will love!  Lets get nibbling…

a taste of summertime!

Sushi Served on the Patio!

May 11
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Sushi served on the patio is an easy and delicious way to celebrate summer!  Now that outdoor dining weather is finally here, this simple meal idea couldn’t be easier for it.  And if you’re like me, I’m always up for anything alfresco!  Grab a few rolls from your favorite carryout or grocer and fill a sampler plate for your guests…it can be as simple as that!  And you know how I love to reuse & recycle so I’m sharing a few affordable ways to make it feel festive too!  Grab your chopsticks and let’s take this party outside!

sushi, nibbles & sips!

March Madness Easy Fun!

March 9
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March Madness is always a fun time of year!  Whether you’re a basketball fan or just a casual watcher, the excitement of these games is captivating!  Gathering with your family or friends is the best way to celebrate hoops action and serving up some delicious food will keep everyone happy.  One of my favorite ways to snack is to pile some goodies on a tray for easy, serve-yourself nibbling.  And I’m excited to share these hearty and delicious ideas for March Madness munchies…that could serve as dinner too!  So let’s get ready to cheer on the teams AND eat something good!

aim high for tournament snacking!