T Minus 9 Days!

I cannot believe the engagement that would never end is finally coming to an end, in 9 days no less! I still have some last minute things to take care of and the candy station is one of them.

We have six different jars / holders for the candy and we're I'm trying to figure out what type of candy to put in them.

I have a couple narrowed down but need some help with the rest. Here are the ones I know for sure: candy canes, little and big; hershey's kisses in the silver wrapping and red smarties. What other three types of candy would you serve at a romantic, wintery wedding?

For some inspiration, check out some of these great candy stations I found on Pinterest.

VIA Martha Stewart

VIA Luxe Finds

VIA Daisy Pink Cupcake

Basic Pasta Sauces

What a crappy weather day here in Toronto; it's cold, damp and pouring rain. When the weather is crappy like this my stomach craves comfort food and pasta is one of my favourite comfort foods.

I found this on Rachel Ray and immediately thought this would be great for a day like today.

VIA Rachel Ray

One of the first things I want to do when we're settled into our house make a big pot sauce and freeze it.

What type of pasta sauce is your favourite?

New House Love

Our house closed on Friday and I am just head over heels in love with it. My body is sore and I'm exhausted from all the moving but I would do it again in a heartbeat. We're still missing a few key pieces like a mattress and sofa but other than that it's coming together very nicely.

I think this poster is a great description of our love for our new and first home.

VIA Etsy

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

Holiday Party Dip Ideas

Hosting a holiday party and bored of serving the same old onion dip? Why not try out one of these delicious dips that I found on Confessions of a Gluten Free Mom. Your guests will love them and you'll be a star.

Click here to find the recipes for all the dips.

Which dip will you be trying? The tomatoe and avocado looks amazing!



Wedding Crazies!

It's two and a half weeks away until the wedding and I have a case of the wedding crazies! I don't have time for an insightful post today but think this is cute and worth sharing.

VIA Style Me Pretty

Festive Cocktails

One of my favourite thing about hosting events is finding fun and delicous drink recipes for clients and myself.  I've stumbled across these festive drinks that I think would be perfect at any Holiday 2011 party.

I have a serious love for Candy Canes and think this cocktail would be a great delicious addition to your next cocktail party. For the receipe please click here.

How about this Cranberry Ginger Fizz. The cranberries and mint add a Christmas flare and the recipe sounds delicious too. For the recipe please click here.

What do you think, something you'll be tackling at your holiday party this year?

Making Use of Space

As I was scanning pinterest last week I stumbled upon these neat ideas and I just had to share them. With all the excitment of our house closing on FRIDAY, yes, this FRIDAY, I am giddy when it comes to home decor.

VIA Pinterest

I love how the above picture makes such great use of space.  This is something I am definitely going to consider for our ensuite.

VIA By Your Hands

I am a big fan of wreaths and displaying a wreath year round on a beautiful rod like this just seems like a no brainer to me.

VIA Pinterest

I love the use of the rod to create this great, simple gallery.

Do these seem like ideas you would try?

Waffle Cones & Candy Oh My!

Do you remember back in the summer when I did this post about waffle cones and fruit?  Well check out this jazzed up idea - waffles cones and candy!

Candy is one of my favourite foods. If it wasn't for the enormous amount of sugar and potential cavities I would eat it every day.

VIA Caramel Potatoes

I love the idea of place cards attached to the cones. Is this something you'll be trying over the holidays? I definitely plan on trying this out.

Toast Toppers

This past weekend Lipstik Events hosted a fabulous cocktail party and one of the menu items were indivdual panini's. I created two different paninis, warmed them on a panini press and served them. Keeping with the theme of my new favourite app, I thought I'd share a fun variation to the panini.

VIA The Food Network

How delicious do these look. Great for a small party and / or lunch.

Is this something you'd try?

Be Kind

Simple words to live by today!

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