Knowing how to throw your own James Bond-style casino night is about understanding two things – what Bond represents, and how you can deliver on this.
I’ve kept things much simpler than one of Bond’s crazy missions in this how-to – and all you need to do is read the instructions and follow the rules (unlike 007).
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I’m in the middle of what I like to call a ‘population explosion’. This last year I think I’ve attended at least six baby showers, maybe more. Two of those showers were my cousins and one is my sister in law. After years of only adults it’s so much fun to have babies in the family again!
I shared photos from one cousins woodland baby shower last fall and today’s photos are from another cousin’s Peter Rabbit Baby Shower! She knew she was going to be having a boy so when this May shower happened blue and spring flowers became the perfect backdrop for this garden party.
Using inspiration from Beatrix Potter I worked with Denver Bakery French for Sugar to put together this beautiful cake. Each character was hand painted on fondant (just like the water colors in all of Beatrix’ books) and attached to the cake. They handmade each flower and cabbage as well. I couldn’t believe the amount of detail that went into everything!
Each cupcake was decorated to match the color scheme of the shower and both the frosting and cake was delightful. Just enough sweetness set off the perfectly fluffy cake batter in every bite.
Since the shower was in May it was easy to collect up bunny table toppers from easter display’s. These rattan bunnies all had the sweetest expressions.
This Bunny Bunting was one of the projects I made. I used my silhouette and cut out the bunnies and shirts using the instructions for this project from Sixxix. I loved the little cotton ball tales on each of these bunny bottoms!
One of my other cousins made a diaper cake wagon using flannel to cover a box base and diapers as the outer layer of the wagon. The front wheel consisted of several diapers rolled together with a large ribbon the the handles were constructed from receiving blankets. When it was all done she added plastic play vegetables from Amazon. It came out so cute!
On the buffet we used green silverware wrapped in orange napkins to look like carrots and plastic pots as dip containers. It all looked so sweet once it was put together. More cutout characters from the Beatrix Potter Stories adorned the fruit display giving the buffet it’s finishing touches.
Credit for this adorable party idea goes to my aunt and cousins who came together with this adorable idea and I was just there to photograph it and shower the mama with some love before baby arrived!
Disclaimer: French for Sugar provided a product sample as inspiration for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Everything I love about the Kentucky Derby can be broken down into one of three categories: Food, Decorations and Style. When I lived in Indianapolis I fell in love with the Derby because it was just a short drive down the highway and after attending the Derby in person I was hooked.
Now that I’m back home in Colorado, hosting a Derby Party is my favorite way to celebrate the fastest two minutes in sports. Continue Reading…
Part of the fun of celebrating the holidays is getting together with family and friends, and what better way to enjoy that time together then over a holiday cocktail (or two). Mixing up a new recipe can put some ‘cheer’ into your evening!
When hiring a professional isn’t an option, the Bibo Barmaid is the next best thing. I have been using the Bibo for the last couple of months and I love how simple it is! Similar to a Keurig the Bibo makes perfect single serve cocktails every time.
Insert one of the fix mixer flavors and place a glass with ice under the spout. The Bibo will mix the appropriate amount of water and you just have to pour in the corresponding alcohol to finish the drink. For holiday parties that means you spend more time mingling with guests and less time mixing up drinks in the kitchen!
Bibo Barmaid | Cocktail Mix Pack
Many mixers are full of preservatives and chemicals that make them anything but natural. Sister’s Sauce isn’t! I personally am allergic to MSG and most Bloody Mary mixers are full of MSG meaning an immediate headache, and not from drinking too many bloody mary’s. Completely free of gluten, additives or high-fructose corn syrup, Sister’s Sauce is perfect for people with any combination of food allergies.
I mixed mine up with tito’s vodka and added a couple of garlic stuffed olives to top it off. Fresh flavors including lemon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire and horseradish make a sisters sauce Bloody Mary the rival of any bartender mixed cocktail. For holiday brunch, Sister’s is an amazing addition to the table.
When you aren’t using a mixer the best drinks come from the best brands and for whiskey it’s even more important to pick the highest quality for your party. An Alabama style whiskey, serve Clyde May’s over whiskey stone to ensure the best flavor. With slight apple cinnamon flavor, Clyde Mays is ideal for the holiday season. Amazing by itself, add a shot to hot apple cider and you’ll have the perfect holiday beverage to enjoy all season long.
If you are lucky enough to be local to Colorado, you definitely need check out the Eggnog collaboration between Dry Land Distillers and Longmont Dairy. There are two kinds of people in the world, people who love eggnog, and people who are simply wrong. If anyone says they don’t like eggnog, it’s probably more because they haven’t experienced the right eggnog yet.
All together in an easy to assemble holiday basket, the kit from Dry Land includes everything you need to mix up an unforgettable eggnog recipe that will change the opinions of even the most adamant eggnog hater. Each kit serves of to 15 guests and must be picked up at the distillery during the month.
471 Main Street, Unit B (In the Back), downtown Longmont, Colorado
One of my favorite things about living in Colorado is being able to head up to the mountains for a quick getaway. Marble Distilling Co.’s award-winning spirits let’s you bring a bit of the mountains home with you. With tasting rooms in the Grand Hyatt Aspen or Carbondale at the Distillery Inn, you can taste cocktails made in person and then order your favorites online for home.
