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Holiday Entertaining

Christmas Tree Drink Dispenser

Ornament Cup with Straw

Red Cake Stand

Christmas Wine Glasses

Bar Cart

Christmas Punch Recipe

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Sparkling Wine (Sparkling Brut)

1 Bottle of Sprite (I used 2 Liter Sprite Zero)

1 Container of Raspberry Sherbet (I used 4-6 scoops)

2 Cups of Cranberries

Directions

1.)  Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled

Baked Brie Bites

Ingredients

1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)

1 Wedge of Brie Cheese

1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)

1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.) Grease a mini muffin tin

3.)  Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins

4.)  Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough

5.)  Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans

6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes

 

Holiday Charcuterie Board

 

Christmas Potpourri

Potpourri Recipe

Ingredients

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Cup Fresh Cranberries

2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary

1 Tablespoon Cloves

2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low.  Your house will then smell amazing!

Fashion, Holidays, Home Decor, Kids

Target Tuesdays

Water Football

Water Basketball

Minnie Mouse Outfit

Hearth and Hand Lemonade Set

Tie Dye Dress

Sweatshirt Dress

Studded Sandals

Hearth and Hand Pitcher

 

Fashion, Fitness, Home Decor, Kids

Nordstrom Sale

Women’s Finds

Zella Jacket

Zella High Waist Pocket Leggings

Jeans

Booties

Beauty Favorites

Supergoop

Trish McEvoy Perfume

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Set

Home Finds

Blanket

Kids Favorites

Boys North Face Jacket

Girls North Face Jacket

 

 

 

Holidays, Home Decor

Spring Tablescapes

Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few weeks away so it is the perfect time for a table refresh!  We were in need of some new plates and I found these blue gingham and floral plates that will be great all through the summer!  They are durable will be a great addition to your entertaining!

I took my spring tablescape and updated a few pieces to create a simple look for Easter!  I have everything linked below and the prices are amazing!

Spring Tablescape

 

Blue Gingham Plate

Floral Salad Plate

Woven Placemat

Gold Silverware

Linen Napkins

Hurricane Candle Holder

Tablecloth

Easter Tablescape

Wooden Tray 

Similar Bunny Vase

Blue and White Vase

Gold Candle Holder

Food, Holidays, Home Decor

Festive Easter Treats

Easter will be here very soon and I like to start planning out my recipes and putting together my menu.  I like to have fun and festive food that is easy to make ahead.  Here are two easy appetizer and snack recipes that will be a hit with adults and kids!  I always like to have a signature drink for each party.  Here is a really easy champagne punch recipe that you can throw together last minute.

Carrot Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2 Packages of Cream Cheese

3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Bunch of Parsley

Crackers of Choice

Directions

1.)  Cook Bacon, I like to place on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 minutes at 350 Degrees.  Let cool and crumble

2.)  Mix together Cream Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic Powder, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, and half of the Cheddar Cheese

3.)  Form Cheeseball into Carrot and place on serving platter.  Cover with remaining Cheddar Cheese

4.)  Place Parsley in the top of the carrot cheese ball

5.)  Refrigerate until ready to serve

6.)  Serve with crackers of choice

Bunny Trail Mix

This fun and festive trail mix is perfect for Easter!  Plus it is a super easy snack for kids to help make!  You can also add anything you want to create your own signature mix!

Ingredients

1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams

1 cup Pretzels

1 cup Mini Marshmallows

1 cup M&M’s

1 cup  White Chocolate Chips

Directions

*Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

*You can adjust the amount if you are making this snack for a large party!

Champagne Punch

Ingredients

1 Can of Frozen Pink Lemonade

1  2 Liter Bottle of Sprite Zero

1-2 Bottles of Champagne (I used 2 Bottles of Prosecco)

1 Bag of Frozen Strawberries (they add flavor and act as ice)

Directions

1.)  Mix all ingredients in a beverage dispenser or pitcher

2.)  Add frozen strawberries for ice

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