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Super Bowl Cocktails

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Ready to go beyond just beer this year?

I’m thinking this Tex-Mex Michelada on Saveur fits the bill. Mexican beer mixed with Tabasco, Worcestershire and lime – that should keep your game-watchers warm and toasty.
Round out your Super Bowl drink menu with white and red sangria, and you’ll be all set – Real Simple has [...]

Super Bowl Parties: Packers and Steelers Cocktail Flags

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{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 [...]

Cold hands, warm hearts

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A few ways to bring a little love into your winter weddings or valentine’s day parties…

Clockwise from top left: love candle sleeves from Better Homes and Gardens, heart cake topper from Once Wed, flower-heart centerpiece from Martha Stewart, Happy Valentine’s Day card by Rifle Design, Love burlap banner by Victorian Station on Etsy, curled heart [...]

Super Bowl party inspiration

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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 [...]

Make Merry! Made: Caribbean-inspired birthday party

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As promised, I’ve got some cuteness to show you today from a recent event we planned, styled and catered – Eric’s 30th birthday party.

To capture Eric’s love of all things tropical, and to celebrate the balmy weather and ocean breezes of our Florida location, we designed an outdoor party inspired by gorgeous photos of the [...]

Make Merry! Made: Provence-inspired spring tablescape

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I’ve got a little seasonal inspiration for you today that I think will translate well to a variety of events – particularly rustic weddings, showers and informal dinner parties.
When I came across this photo on Sunset I immediately felt inspired. The gorgeous yellow, lavender and bright green palette was so refreshing and spring-like… even [...]

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