Cinco De Mayo Centerpieces

I love Cinco de Mayo.
It's such a festive, colorful and simple celebration
and I think the centerpieces should be too.
Just a little something fun to dress up the fiesta.

What better way to say olé than-
Succulents and Cervezas...
(simply cut the top off of an empty beer can, poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage,
 fill with soil and top with succulent)

Bright Blooms and Beer Bottles...

(full directions here)

or Flower Stuffed Shells?

(more info here)

They all make your table say Muy Bien!

Sage on Stage! 5 fun ways to use Fall's Favorite Herb

It's that time of year when sage has it's moment on stage.

It seems to be forgotten most of the year but I think sage is all the rage

and I've got 5 unique ways to use it...

 1. Floral Arrangements

I think sage is one of the prettiest herbs.

It's lush green leaves and a slightly fuzzy texture 

add a lovely, whimsical touch to holiday centerpieces. 

 I love pairing it with chamomile flowers for some casual, rustic charm...

and it is a great hostess gift.

2. Soup Topper

Fried sage makes an amazing soup topper.  

Place leaves in a small skillet with hot olive oil, flip after a few seconds then remove, 

place on paper towel and sprinkle with course salt....

The floating foliage if flavorful and fun...

3. Beautiful Biscuits

Give your biscuits a vibrant accessory for the season.

A touch of sage might upstage the rest of the meal...

Before baking store bought biscuits, 

top with butter...

place a leaf on top...

and just out of the oven, they are a work of art!

4. Garlic Sage Buttered Popcorn

Holiday movie night will never be the same after you serve this savory snack.

Melt a stick of butter over medium heat, 

add a grated clove of garlic and 1/4 cup of finely chopped sage leaves.  

Stir to combine and cook about 30 seconds.

Pour over a big bowl of popped corn, toss to coat and enjoy the show...

5. Turkey Feathers

It's no coincidence that sage leaves also make the best turkey feathers...

Instantly turn sausage and waffles into the ultimate Thanksgiving breakfast sensation...

Turkey and Waffles.

Don't be afraid to engage with sage!

Father's Day Centerpieces

There is nothing Dad wants more on Father's Day 

than a necktie and a round of golf, right?

Well, roll them both up into centerpieces and he'll be thrilled!

Of course you'll wish him a Happy Father's Day...

and tell him he's #1...

You'll want to honor Grandpa too...

and wether you call him Dad, Daddy or Pops, 

you'll be covered.

To make the golf centerpieces, 

you can adhere these Father's Day stickers to flags and tie to dowels.

Then place in potted wheat grass or your favorite arrangement.

The tie centerpiece is simply an inexpensive boy's clip on tie,

 with a dowel placed in the knot on the back and nestled into potted rosemary.

the envelope please...Academy Awards Centerpieces

The Academy Awards is the one night that we can all enjoy

 the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in our own homes.

The years' best movies, the fashion and the speeches all rolled into one big event, 

but the excitement really comes down to one thing...

what is in the envelope!

The perfect simple centerpiece for our Oscar party, 

a shimmery gold envelope, filled with delicate flowers.

(to keep them fresh for the night, I dampened a few paper towels, 

and put them in a plastic baggie, then placed inside the envelope)

The perfect compliment for Oscar Ballots...

and best nominee cupcakes!

You can print the cupcake toppers here and the ballots here.

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Christmas Pizza Party

Dough, Dough, Dough!

'Tis the Season for some hot, cheesy, wood-fired holiday fun...

What could be better than a Christmas Pizza Party?

Any way you slice it, 

it is going to be a "grate" time, especially with

Pizza Cutter Wreath Invitations...

and basil centerpieces with cherry "tomato" ornaments...

Let it Dough, Let it Dough, Let it Dough!

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4th of July Smiles

Happy 4th of July.

Wishing you a Coke and many smiles!

Nautical Graduation Party - they're sailing away

Believe it or "naut",

the recent graduates will soon be voyaging off all across the country,

so the seas are perfect for a 

Nautical Graduation BBQ...

Some of the wooden boat centerpieces with collegiate sails

(that will double as favors for the graduates/soon to be freshmen)

just entered the marina...

my personal favorite is the sailing buffalo…

(my alma mater)

and we are thrilled that our niece is taking the 

"helm" at USF!

Safe travels, you'll be leaving everyone in your wake