Today is the first of a new blog series called The Frugal Florist. I will be creating bouquets of budget blooms and breaking down the cost for you! Most of the flowers in these posts will be supermarket finds or from a local flower market. For today's post, I used blooms from Whole Foods, and I broke up a few bunches into multiple bouquets. I used some amazing gold mint julep cups that pulled everything together. I hope you enjoy it! . . .
Monday Menu: Mardi Gras Weekend
On Thursday, I am heading down south for a Mardi Gras Beach Weekend with some of the ladies in my family. I had this mini vacay in mind when I created this menu; it is not for one night, but rather the whole weekend! I will be bringing the fixing for milk punch and mini king cakes, but we actually eat out more than we cook. However, if we were, this is exactly what I would insist on. This menu includes a delicious cocktail, a Friday night casserole, Saturday's lunch, a . . .
Monday Menu: Girls’ Night In
As much as I love hanging with my boys, I love a girls night in. This menu is hearty enough for dinner, just indulgent enough for a "cheat night", and filled with quick recipes that won't exhaust the hostess. Oh, and what would a 'girls' night in' be without a perfect John Hughs 80's classic? I would choose Sixteen Candles...what is your favorite?? dip - shrimp cocktail - salad - pasta . . .
MONDAY MENU: Winter Brunch
frittata - quinoa salad - biscuits + gravy - sweet potato salad - mimosa . . .
Menu: Champs and Chicken…Fried Chicken, that is.
My beautiful friend, Brooke, who happens to be an accomplished sommelier, always serves bubbles and fried chicken. It is an amazing combo...who knew?! Use this fun, southern menu for a girls' brunch or a fun outdoor dinner party... chicken - cheddar biscuits - asparagus - deviled eggs - cobbler . . .
The Kids Table
There is no reason anyone should dread sitting at the kids table! The fun ideas below give your tiniest guests even more reason to run to their seat at your Thanksgiving feast! via via via via via via . . .
Menu: Halloween Dessert Costume Party Menu
Today's menu is the kid's counterpart to last week's Halloween Cocktail Party menu. This menu is perfect for your Halloween night get together, and parents and children alike will love it. cupcakes - caramel apples - popcorn - rice krispies - ghosts . . .
Free Printables: Pumpkin Party Buffet Cards
Hello! What a wonderful weekend we had with my sister and her family. We lunched with family. We pumpkin patched. We went to Rex's school fall festival. We even watched my brother-in-law drive a race car. I love these weekends, and I hate when they come to a close. Good thing is, we have Halloween coming up this week! That means quality time with our wonderful friends and seeing all of our sweet babies dressed up in fun costumes. If you . . .
Free Printable: Halloween Cocktail Party Buffet Cards!
Last week I posted a Halloween cocktail party inspiration board and menu! Today, I have created some simple, but definitely spooky, buffet cards for your Hallow's Eve soiree. There are six 3.5" x 2.5" buffet cards that are perfect for labeling food and drinks. These are available in a pdf, and all you need to do is open and click print. Click here for the link to the printable PDF. If you are having issues downloading, please click here to email me! Monday, I will . . .
Menu: Halloween Cocktail Party
Below is a menu for a Halloween Cocktail Party to go with yesterday's inspiration board! I opted for just yummy food as opposed to anything ghoul or mummy themed, since this is an adult-only affair. Keep a look out on Monday for some free printables to go with your soiree! sangria - gaspacho - apricots - tart - risotto cakes . . .