Is there a better way to spend New Year’s Day than eating chili (and competing) with friends?
For this festive and light-hearted party (our own Carly’s annual family event!), we designed a carnival-inspired theme with fun chili details throughout. Banners, balloons and chile lights were hung for a festive feel, and we created a standin (based on an illustration purchased at iStockphoto) to serve as a photo op.
Each chili was assigned a number and guests wrote down their favorites on our “vote” cards designed for the occasion. Popcorn Balls wrapped in red and white striped cones were displayed as favors, cake pops in coordinating colors provided another sweet treat, and the hostess’s signature Bloody Mary worked to cure any lingering hangovers.
We had a blast planning this cookoff… and an even better time enjoying the party!
{All photos and designs by Make Merry!}
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on Wednesday, February, 17, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Just had the best time for starting off a new year. Thank you for having me. Love you guys
on Wednesday, February, 17, 2010 at 10:03 PM
I may be a little biased, but this is one of my favorite events each year. You and Carly did an amazing job on the decorations. If it were up to me, we’d be using red plastic cups, Styrofoam bowls and everyone would have to miss out on the stand-in.
Make Merry to the rescue!!!
Thanks again.
Adam
on Wednesday, February, 17, 2010 at 11:07 PM
love love love – fabulous as always
on Thursday, February, 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM
I’m really gonna have to ask for New Years Day off next year so I can finally come to a cookoff!
on Thursday, February, 18, 2010 at 11:04 AM
This looks like so much fun!
on Tuesday, March, 2, 2010 at 2:18 PM
This is so darn cute it actually made me smile and giggle! Love the photo op, and the popcorn cones!