A Whipped Up Big Fat Project FAIL!

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I had this great idea the other day when I was making pudding for Joey.  Or so I thought anyway. I wanted to create whipped cream cutouts as pudding toppers to put on this: “This will be so simple.” Ha! Not so fast. First, I used two tubs of Cool Whip to spread out in my jelly roll pan. THEN I … [Read more...]

How To Make A Spring Salad With Easy Food Art

Use food art to create a spring salad using cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and wheat grass

Do you ever wish that you could be a food stylist when you grow up?    Do you ever play with your food? Do you like to entertain?  If so, then I have the perfect post for you today.   Cucumber Floral Garnish: After slicing and cutting the cucumber with a small flower cookie cutter, add … [Read more...]

DIY: Miniature Hand-Tied Stick Easels. Perfect for…

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Place cards.  Business cards. Photos. And more.   Good morning!   Ok, so remember those hand-tied stick stars I made for the holidays?  Well, I received a lot of compliments on those – their simplicity, the natural beauty, the ease. I wanted more compliments   so I decided I better go … [Read more...]

Design Trend For 2013: The Cocktail Bar

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Remember watching old movies of mid-century glamour? Or the old black and white television shows where the Mrs. was a homemaker eagerly awaiting for the Mr. to come home from work? You know which ones I’m talking about….where he would kiss his wife hello and then wander over to a carefully placed beverage … [Read more...]

Add This Little Detail To Your Entertaining!

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Good morning! Just a quick and simple suggestion for your holiday entertaining. We all know presentation is everything, so don’t just offer up any wine goblet or glass to your guests. Take 60 seconds and dress them up a little. Just tie a bell on it and you have an instant accessory that is sure to put smile … [Read more...]