
If you’re searching for elegant cocktail fare to serve to 600 of your closest friends (or just want some British royal-inspired brunch ideas) Epicurious has you covered.
Lavender earl grey scones, croques monsieur, sausage rolls… what’s not to love? And the bread and butter pudding (above, by Anton Mosimann) looks gorgeous – so perfect for [...]

Kitschy-but-cute, and perfect for your first kid-friendly barbecue of the season.
All from Crate & Barrel Outlet:
1 … Disposable-looking melamine cups: $2.50 large / $1.95 small
2 … Sandwich baskets and liners: $0.95 each basket / $1.50 set of 24 liners
3 … Ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles: $1.95 each
4 … Utensil and condiment holders: $4.95 condiment [...]

Any exciting plans to celebrate Mardi Gras? I’m thinking of a fun (yet sophisticated & sexy) dinner party with friends…
{1. Mardi gras mask, 2. gold earrings, 3. harlequin blossom box, 4. King Cake, 5. jumbo beads, 6. gold sequined heels}

{Update: Since I first posted these cocktail flags in 2010, they’ve gotten a lot of attention – and since I love everything football and food, I’ve combined all my football recipes and party projects over at The Football Foodie. Please join me there! }
It’s that time again!
We’re following up last year’s Saints and Colts cocktail [...]

Looking for a bit of inspiration for your Super Bowl party menu? Epicurious has an upscale but non-stuffy take on game day fare, with dishes like crispy rock shrimp, chicken taquitos, braised short ribs. The pictures in the feature are also great for styling ideas.
You might also be interested in the Super Bowl week [...]

Are you ready for the holiday weekend? If you’re still looking for some last-minute inspiration, here’s a trip ’round the blogs featuring some of our favorite spooky-sweet Halloween treats (and tricks!)…
I’d love to be a lucky Amy Atlas client receiving these chic treat bags! My favorite part – the subtle spider graphic on the [...]