Sangria Makes Me Happy

Sangria is by far my absolute favorite alcoholic beverage! Best served as cold as possible.

you will need:
4 oranges - 2 juiced and 2 cut into rounds
1/3 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of brandy
1 bottle of red wine
2 lemons cut into thin rounds
2 cups club soda

you can also add: apples, cherries, or whatever other fruit you think is yummy!

Make 24 hours ahead to allow all of the flavors to mingle!( except the club soda, which you shoud add in no longer than an hour before serving )
Enjoy!

Nail It!

Throwing a party for the handyman in your life? Skewer seasoned potato bites and grilled veggies with these kitchy plastic party picks that look just like real nails!Have fun and get creative with these one of a kind party accents. Serve up the beer and have a blast with your Mr. Fix-It!....Just don't get too HAMMERED!

Shear Genius Party!

Here they are! Pictures from the Shear Genius party this weekend! Amber ( the beauty school graduate ) was thrilled to see a room filled with pink. Decorations included "blingy" everything... hair shears and combs,makeup compact "picture frames" with pictures of Amber, serving trays, water bottles, even the forks were dripping with bling! A french memo board was placed by the entrance so that Amber's family and friends could leave her a congratulatory message.Hot pink roses sprouted from curvy pink vases, and all the guests enjoyed the pink and white candy buffet! Amber was presented with a hot pink stylist apron to wear at the party. while all the other party guests were asked to wear black and white.As the guests left they could take a pack of pink Extra brand gum from a pink basket with a sign that says "Thanks for adding EXTRA fun!" Everyone had a fantastic time sampling the candy bar, and sipping pink"Shear Genius" cocktails from pink martini glasses. Thankyou so much Shawna for taking these absolutley amazing pictures!

Inspired By A Napkin

Lately I have been playing with the idea of a camp-IN. Usually people camp-OUT but I am not what you would call "outdoorsy" so I thought that maybe I could put my own spin on it and create a party that others with my same love of air-conditioning could enjoy as well. I saw this cocktail napkin and had instant inspiration....I will develop this some more and then share!

Awesome Games Like This One Make Me Happy

That is correct! There IS such a thing as The Office board game! I am so stinkin' excited about this! I will have to get it eventually...especially since I want to throw my husband an "Office" party for his birthday!....Oh what fun!

Impromptu Party Decorations

A few days before the weekend I was asked to help decorate a friend's going away party. Her favorite colors are green and blue but she also had this clear pitcher with green and blue flowers on it....this served as my inspiration! I went Target and picked up some tissue paper in bright blue and greens and also hot glued ribbon onto some plain white chinese lanterns. These looked very cute over the food table. Plaid napkins were purchased to fit the theme, and I found some terrific scrapbooking paper that had blues and greens and also this funky flower print to use in the decor.The drinks were poured, the food was served, and it was party time!

March Of The Penguins

March them right over to your bar! You can get this adorable set at World Market! Ice Bucket, shaker, and set of 4 cocktail skewers will complete the party for any penguin fan, also great for a Christmas or winter wonderland theme!