A simple party buying guide from Sugar & Charm.
October 10, 2014
October 03, 2014
Food Bars for Fall Events
A food bar at an event is great because it gives people options. Here are some food/snack bars that I found perfect for fall events.
Rustic Popcorn Bar by Pen & Paper Flowers Blog
Apple Cider Bar (complete with caramels, whipped cream & cinnamon sticks...yum!) via Wedding Chicks
Chili Bar via WA Dairy
Carmel Apple Bar via Bridal Guide
Hot Chocolate Bar via Always Order Dessert
Sweet Potato Bar via Home Cooking Memories
Grilled Cheese Bar via A Beautiful Mess
August 21, 2014
Wine Pairing Guides for All
Having an end of summer soiree? Or maybe you just like to drink wine, with everything. Here are a few wine pairing guides that might help you with planning your event or spice up your daily routine. Personally, the second one is my favorite...who wouldn't want to eat a box of Girl Scout cookies and drink a bottle of wine.
Source: Whole Foods' Dark Rye Magazine
Source: The Juice. Club W
Source: Indian Wine List
Source: The Juice. Club W
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July 25, 2014
Event Planning - Alcohol/Drink Calculators
It's sometimes difficult to know what type and how much alcohol is needed for an event. Here are some drink calculators I have found that will help you plan so your event doesn't run dry.
The Wedding Alcohol Calculator : Calculates beer, hard liquor and wine.
Party Planning Calculator by Table & Vine: Calculates soda, wine, beer, seltzer, and champagne.
Drink Calculator Chart by The Excited Bride
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July 19, 2014
Edible Flower Chart, Recipes and Tips
Edible flowers can be a beautiful addition, but make sure they are super fresh and not wilted or they can be unpleasant. Here is a simple, yet helpful chart, a few recipes and other useful information on adding edible flowers to your food.
Edible Flower Chart by Sugar and Charm
Edible Flower Angel Food Cake with Sour Cream Glaze Recipe from Good Housekeeping. This link also includes tips on finding and buying, cleaning and storing & how to use edible flowers.
Lillet Spring Rose Cocktail Recipe from Martha Stewart
Edible Flower Spring Roll Recipe from Once Upon a Plate
Edible Flower Ice Cubes, photo from Lucy Says I Do
Herb and Cheese Canapés w/ Edible Flowers Recipe from Vegetable Gardener
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January 07, 2012
Toast In The New Year Brunch
The perfect way to start 2012...have a few friends over for a Toast In The New Year Brunch! We persuaded our friends to pull themselves together and join us on New Year's Day. I had no idea the color scheme...I didn't want it to be all glittery, that seemed too New Year's Eve. But then I spied retro appliance scrapbook paper at Michael's and with all the bright paper lanterns I have, it seemed perfect to have pops of color against silver.
Nothing says brunch like a mimosa bar...using these fruit labels from Eat Drink Chic, guests made awesome cocktails. The small bottles are just mini Martinelli's jazzed up with the scrapbook paper. The backdrop is a wonderful cloth shower curtain I found months ago on serious clearance at Target.
Glitter stickers always make a party more fun...I wanted to use numbers for a countdown, but I couldn't find glitter numbers ANYWHERE!
I made the topiaries by simply hot gluing a 12-foot garland (on after-Christmas clearance) around a large styrofoam cone. A few party blowers, hats for the boys, tiaras for the girls and we were set.
Find a place that has a bevy of pre-made food and make that your friend. I'm learning that it is ok to purchase stuff like frozen quiches and French toast sticks. Why on earth would you make them yourself? Make Trader Joe's and Costco your friend. I mean it, make that your 2012 resolution...I don't have to make everything myself.
As I've said before, people will eat anything on a stick, although it doesn't take much to get one to eat bacon. We skewered strips and baked them in the oven. Not only did all the fat remain in the pan but it was the cleanest way I've ever seen it be eaten. And yes, those are said French toast sticks in syrup.
OCD party moment...the muffin liners are deliberate, blue for blueberry, brown for chocolate chip, pink for strawberry cheesecake. Don't worry, I have a bazillion cupcake liners, I do that kind of crazy all the time. Look at my hubby putting the skewers out, he made them himself! He was so proud...
One last candy mold moment...party favors. Sigh, I know. Curse you Bake It Pretty...it's all your fault! Not Just A Mommy!
The kids' table had to be, well kid-friendly. When I spied these little frying pans at Michael's, the wheels started spinning...they would make the perfect place settings. I made the candy eggs and wrote their names with edible markers.
Kids can be picky and distracted at parties, so I figured cereal would be enough for most of them. They did sit down long enough to eat the candy egg but most of them didn't finish their cereal.
Now, onto the big kids' table...silver wrapping paper runner, check. Mini ornaments and party blowers, check. The world's most inexpensive cloth napkins...use solid color bandannas. Next to making them yourself, if you are lacking the sewing skills hit up your local craft store. I found mine at Hobby Lobby for 2/$1.
The clear chargers are actually serving trays I found at Dollar Tree. They had square ones too, so you can imagine the mental debate I had in the aisle trying to decide. If you haven't noticed, I also swapped out the paper from the large party blowers with scrapbook paper.
I even broke out our 'good' silver AKA the ones we only use at Thanksgiving. And sorry, I've had those leaf plates for a seriously long time, so I can't tell you where I found them.
December 13, 2011
Roundin' Up Christmas
Was your weekend full of Christmas shopping, like me? Between that, the cold weather and the Christmas carols playing in the background I'm feeling in the spirit. How about you?
I love this design. {It says its a printable, but I haven't found that version yet...}
This {printable} letterhead for Santa is so sweet.
I love holiday treats as gifts.
These sugar cone trees could be really cute as centerpiece for a party or dinner.
Crazy paper totally intrigues me {even if I can't quite bring myself to use it}.
Anything you are seeing that you love for Christmas? xoxo
November 08, 2011
Casual Cocktails
We had some friends come to visit us the other weekend. The night they flew in, we invited them over for cocktails to welcome them them to the city.
Since our friends came in a bit late, we kept it simple. We drank prosecco (bubbly is so festive!), ate some antipasto and, of course, had something sweet.
It was a great way to catch up!
What do you do to welcome guests? xoxo Event Lucky
October 25, 2011
Witches and Ghosts
To be honest, I am not into Halloween. Sorry-- I don't really like dressing up {although I have seen some cute, creative costume ideas this year!}. But I do love sweets, so I can get into a holiday that gives away lots of 'em!
How about a "legs" theme? I love the Wizard of Oz, and there are so many creative ways to use those Witches legs!
And don't forgot the witches hats!
And ghosts are so cute...
And these random treats {teeth and vials} would round out a table.
And a little bit of simple decor never hurt anyone! {And check out my pumpkin round up here}
What are your plans for Halloween?
Until Next Week! xoxo
{All images from Pintrest, some with no owners! If any of these images are yours, please let me know}
August 16, 2011
Outdoor Movie Party
I can't wait to have a house with a backyard so I can throw amazing parties like this! Beautiful and Fun! {via Bash Please}
Until Next Week! xoxo EventLucky
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