BBQ Gender Reveal

My daughter, Emily, and her husband, Jared, recently announced they are having a baby. After my incredible, over the moon excitement, my next thought was the theme of the gender reveal and baby shower. I guess once a party planner, always a party planner! First thing is first, of course, so we began with the […]

Fourth of July at the Den

As we approach Fourth of July, we thought we’d revisit last year’s party to give you some decorating ideas!  Check out the recipes on Taste the Fairytale. Our guest table decorations were very simple. We used red and blue bandanas as table runners, spray painted tin cans to look like a flag, filled them with flowers […]

April Magic of the Month – Let Them Eat Cake!

I have a sweet tooth of epic proportions. In fact, I often feel that a meal is just a prerequisite to get to dessert! I come by this sweet tooth honestly – my great grandmother was well known for her love of sweets. If dessert was unavailable to her at the end of a meal […]

Mother’s Day Table

Mother’s Day is an occasion to honor the women who hold a special place in our lives. They don’t have to be our moms and grandmothers only, they can be close friends as well. Our table is a garden hat and hydrangea (Mama Bear’s favorite flower) theme.  Deep purple  and vibrant green make up the […]

Mother’s Day Lunch

Our Mother’s Day lunch includes an entree called “Raspberry Chicken Salad” that is always popular at women’s parties.  Not only is it delicious, but it is very pretty.  We paired the chicken salad with a spring mix salad tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. A nut bread tea sandwich finishes this lovely plate.  The sandwich is […]

Easter Desserts

Our favorite part of any event is dessert!  Easter, is certainly no exception.  This Easter, our dessert buffet includes several delicious selections to satisfy any sweet tooth. We adore this beautiful cake.  The cake itself is similar to a pound cake in its texture and is perfectly complemented with a delicious raspberry layer.  Lemon-flavored buttercream […]

Lila’s Little Lamb Shower

My first grandchild is due in just under two weeks. I can’t wait to meet her!  When my daughter, Laura, was a baby her nursery was decorated in lambs so that seemed just the right idea for a shower theme.   Our menu consisted of chicken salad croissants, egg salad sandwiches, tomato, basil and mozzarella sandwiches, spinach […]