tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90601304169618295602024-03-17T22:02:53.287-05:00P is for PartyChristi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-25032589110162825802012-01-13T22:37:00.001-06:002012-01-13T22:40:21.614-06:00Super Hero Party...TOMORROW!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkeMFd1zSM7DtIyHPJpg0oD-LT2sl87AF8d8r2OAO5fZqKiAg4iQruWl7MsTTq7NS62SNQ8FQNl_lmnMH0L1BS11bK-orAyfJQt8cAFYgxNZZPayk-PzEdZbIOsblNUkXGzUptR7aLck/s1600/patterned_superhero_invitation.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkeMFd1zSM7DtIyHPJpg0oD-LT2sl87AF8d8r2OAO5fZqKiAg4iQruWl7MsTTq7NS62SNQ8FQNl_lmnMH0L1BS11bK-orAyfJQt8cAFYgxNZZPayk-PzEdZbIOsblNUkXGzUptR7aLck/s400/patterned_superhero_invitation.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697342484295636610" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe that my oldest just turned FIVE! Tomorrow we are celebrating with a Super Hero party and he couldn't be more excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whhostess.com">{Invitation design by WH Hostess}</a></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-45830857313127552832011-12-27T06:00:00.000-06:002011-12-27T06:00:00.472-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Christmas/?action=view&current=bennett_christmas_card_print_150.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Christmas/bennett_christmas_card_print_150.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas...a few days late! Thanks to my friend Kelly of <a href="http://www.whhostess.com">WH Hostess</a> for creating our Christmas card this year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been THE.WORST.BLOGGER lately! I can't apologize enough! So much has been going on lately, but I won't bore you with the details. All good things though! I promise to be back in full swing soon. I can't wait to catch up with everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of Love ~ Christi</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-49634025999164227962011-11-17T13:26:00.009-06:002011-11-17T14:04:54.129-06:00Holiday Giveaway With WH Hostess!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=wh_hostess_christmasedit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/wh_hostess_christmasedit.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week I had the pleasure of hosting Kelly Lyden of The Party Dress and WH Hostess in my home to help kick of the holiday season with her <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=236&zenid=ssv06g7k7pmee0dgrtp0volot3">BEAUTIFUL stationery and products</a>! We had a fabulous turnout and I was blown away by all of the cute things she had to offer! Not only does she design pretty stationery and holiday cards, she also offers lots of gifts such as custom trays, coasters, notepads and more. Lucky for you, we have teamed up for a giveaway and the winner will receive a $50 credit to <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=236&zenid=ssv06g7k7pmee0dgrtp0volot3">her shop</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Read below for the details...}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=colorful_stockings_vertical.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/colorful_stockings_vertical.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=hostess_gifts-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/hostess_gifts-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=notepads_plates-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/notepads_plates-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=christmas_photo_cards.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/christmas_photo_cards.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=hanukkah_cards_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/hanukkah_cards_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=cozy_winter_cards_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/cozy_winter_cards_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/?action=view&current=WH_HOSTESS_holiday_cards_wreath.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Giveaways/WH_HOSTESS_holiday_cards_wreath.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>WH Hostess Giveaway Details</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The winner will receive a $50 credit to the shop </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Everyone is a winner because Kelly is offering a 10% discount {code WHHOLIDAY11} for all orders placed by Wednesday, November 23rd.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* Visit <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=236&zenid=ssv06g7k7pmee0dgrtp0volot3">WH Hostess</a> to see the fabulous holiday stationery products. Leave a comment here to let us know which is your favorite. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* Earn an extra entry by 'liking' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thepartydressblog">The Party Dress on Facebook</a>. Be sure to let me know that you did this by leaving a SECOND comment below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* If you want to help spread the word about the giveaway, that will earn you ANOTHER entry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously ladies, the holiday collection has so much to offer! My wish list is a mile long!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hurry and enter! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The giveaway ends Sunday, November 20th at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be announced on Monday.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good luck!</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-87697463518711283952011-11-16T06:00:00.001-06:002011-11-16T15:12:45.599-06:00{Real Parties} An Apple Harvest Birthday Party<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=treearea.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/treearea.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fall is almost over, but I just had to share this DARLING apple harvest party with you! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.petitesocial.com"> Katie Nguyen Wells of Petite Social</a> styled the most adorable birthday party for a recent client. The party was held in a beautiful open field and near a large oak tree. Katie used nature as the backdrop to the styled tables.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=tablesetting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/tablesetting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The children's table was so quaint. The color scheme used, kraft and red, is an all time favorite of mine! Katie incorporated burlap as well which I LOVE. </div><div style="text-align: center;">{I think I might have a slight addiction to burlap!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=lunchbox.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/lunchbox.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kraft paper lunch boxes held a delicious, fuss-free lunch of wrapped sandwiches, chips and fresh fruit served in mason jars. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=wagon.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/wagon.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each little party guest took him a goody bag filled with items from a scavenger hunt and apple harvest themed cookies by JP Creatibles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=fruitsaladandlunchbox.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/fruitsaladandlunchbox.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=cakewithapplefondant.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/cakewithapplefondant.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a pretty and simple homemade cake!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the mason jar arrangements added the perfect amount of charm and frill to the party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=masonjarflowers.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/masonjarflowers.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love the homemade feel of this party! Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.petitesocial.com">Petite Social's website</a> for more party inspiration!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Vendors:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.petitesocial.com/">Petite Social</a></b> - event styling + photography</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jpcreatibles.com"><b>JP Creatibles</b></a> - custom cookies</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/"><b>Sweet LuLu</b></a> - milk glasses + straws + twine</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.papermart.com/"><b>PaperMart</b></a> - kraft lunch boxes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/partypapers">The Homespun Hostess</a></b> - burlap bags (which held the cookies)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-17722904586627778002011-11-14T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-14T06:00:10.239-06:00{Fall} Personalize Your Pumpkins With Nailheads<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that fall is coming to an end. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year, here is a simple and modern way to dress up your doorstep (or anywhere else in the house that needs last minute fall decor).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 1:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Gather your supplies: pumpkin, railheads, a pencil and decorative ribbon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 2:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Think about your design before you draw it on the pumpkin.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 3:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Draw your pattern onto the pumpkin (you could use a stencil too).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 4:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once your design is drawn on the pumpkin, start inserting the railheads one by one. </div><div style="text-align: left;">(line them up so they are touching on both sides)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 5:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finish up your design or letter and there you go! You have a modern update to a traditional pumpkin!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tip:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can use railheads on any type of gourd - not just a pumpkin!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Images by <b><a href="http://www.ellenzilla.com">Ellenzilla Photography</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A big thank you to <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net">Kelly Lyden of The Party Dress</a> for featuring my DIY tutorial in the <a href="http://issuu.com/whhostess/docs/thepartydressmagazineholiday11"><b>latest issue of her magazine!</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-65645523505225244792011-10-24T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-24T06:00:13.272-05:00{DIY} Halloween Wreaths<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=lace.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/lace.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2010/09/lace-halloween-wreath.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Craftily Ever After}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Halloween is almost here! If you are lacking in the holiday's decor around your house, start here, with a DIY wreath. Each of these examples is easy to assemble and won't take all day. Plus, you can save the wreath and reuse each year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=bat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/bat.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carinagardner.com/2009/10/23/spiders-web-papers-batty-wreath/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Cardina Gardner}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=ribbon.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/ribbon.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=1310"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via The Long Thread}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=burlap.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/burlap.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://justsewsassy.com/2011/08/29/tuesday-tutorial-rolled-burlap-and-rosette-fall-wreath/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Just Sew Sassy}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=candy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/candy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275513/indoor-halloween-decorations/@center/276965/halloween"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Martha Stewart}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/?action=view&current=boo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Halloween/boo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-wreath-and-halloween-bunting.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Pretty Ditty}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Links to Tutorials:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2010/09/lace-halloween-wreath.html">Lace Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.carinagardner.com/2009/10/23/spiders-web-papers-batty-wreath/">Bat Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=1310">Black Ribbon Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://justsewsassy.com/2011/08/29/tuesday-tutorial-rolled-burlap-and-rosette-fall-wreath/">Burlap Rosette Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275513/indoor-halloween-decorations/@center/276965/halloween">Candy Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-wreath-and-halloween-bunting.html">Boo Banner Wreath</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-73246738695013961162011-10-19T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-19T06:00:14.592-05:00{Recipes} Quick Turkey Chili, Bacon Cornbread & Pumpkin Pie Popcorn<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weather is beautiful in Houston right now and today we are enjoying our first cold snip! To 'celebrate' the change in weather, tonight I plan to make Turkey Chili (the recipe is so easy & yummy!), Bacon Cornbread (a splurge, for sure!) and I just might try out this mouth watering Pumpkin Pie Popcorn I found on Pinterest.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Click the titles to find the recipes</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/30-minute-turkey-chili-recipe/index.html">Quick Turkey Chili</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/?action=view&current=quick-chili-fam07_300.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/quick-chili-fam07_300.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com">{image via Real Simple}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Recipe note: I like to leave out the chipotle chile in adobo, only because I do not like spicy food.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://simply-delicious.co.za/2011/03/09/bacon-mielie-corn-bread/">Bacon Cornbread</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/?action=view&current=cornbread.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/cornbread.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simply-delicious.co.za/2011/03/09/bacon-mielie-corn-bread/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Simply Delicious}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/10/pumpkin-pie-popcorn.html">Pumpkin Pie Popcorn</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/?action=view&current=pumpkinpiepopcorn.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/pumpkinpiepopcorn.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/10/pumpkin-pie-popcorn.html">{image via Family Bites}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Fall Y'all!</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-43227999505474867962011-10-18T06:00:00.002-05:002011-10-24T21:47:18.497-05:00{Giveaway} Fabulous Melamine Plate - You Are My Sunshine<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=plate.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/plate.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you see the <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2011/10/real-parties-you-are-my-sunshine.html"><b>You Are My Sunshine party</b></a> on the blog yesterday?! The party was so bright & cheerful and was sure to lift anyone's spirits! <a href="http://www.ohgoodiedesigns.com/blog/">Joanne from Oh Goodie Designs</a> is giving away an adorable yellow + orange melamine plate to one lucky reader! The plates reads, "You Are My Sunshine. My Only Sunshine". It's the perfect addition to any sunny party! I LOVE melamine plates and have ordered custom plates for my boys on several occasions. They use them daily! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Want to Win?! Here's How to Enter:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Contest will end on Sunday, October 22nd at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be announced on Monday, October 23rd.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{1} Leave a comment below letting us know your favorite part of the <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2011/10/real-parties-you-are-my-sunshine.html"><b>You Are My Sunshine</b></a> party. There are so many fabulous decor elements! Please be sure to include your e-mil address!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{2} Become a fan of <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/oh-goodie-designs/154100783218">Oh Goodie Designs on Facebook</a></b> and let Joanne know P is for Party sent you! Be sure to leave a comment here for your 2nd entry and let us know you are a new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/oh-goodie-designs/154100783218">Oh Goodie Designs fan.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{3} Are you an official follower of the blog, <b><a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/">P is for Party</a></b>?! I would LOVE for you to join the fun! Remember to leave a comment here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">** The winner is comment #2, Preppy Mama! Congrats! **</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-34372079150534492832011-10-17T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-17T06:00:07.126-05:00{Real Parties} You Are My Sunshine!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=framed_invitation-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/framed_invitation-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get ready for a serious dose of cuteness with this bright and cheerful first birthday party based on the song, <i>You are My Sunshine</i>! <a href="http://www.ohgoodiedesigns.com/">Joanne Wuneburger from Oh Goodie Designs</a> did a FABULOUS job styling this beyond cute party! Joanne worked closely with her client, Paige Kelly, who just so happens to be a friend of mine. Paige, along with her sister and mother, are party savvy and ALWAYS produce the most stylish parties {see <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2010/11/real-parties-anthropologie-inspired.html">here</a>, <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2010/04/real-parties-blue-orange-baby-shower.html">here</a>, <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2010/04/real-parties-black-white-blush-pink.html">here</a> and <a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2009/11/real-parties-cupcakes-cocktails.html">here</a>}!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=pipers_wreath.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/pipers_wreath.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paige and her mom, Cindy created this fun tutu wreath along with some of the poms at the party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=pinwheels.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/pinwheels.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cakes were AMAZING. Piper's personal cake was adorable and I can't get over the tiered cake with lyrics from, <i>You are My Sunshine</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=pipers_cake-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/pipers_cake-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cake-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cake-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cake-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cake-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The mantle area was oh so pretty. I just love the custom canvas and the adorable cupcake liner garland!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=mantle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/mantle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=hanging_poms-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/hanging_poms-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=high_chair-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/high_chair-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=flowers-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/flowers-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cupcake_table.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cupcake_table.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of sweets were present at the party! Dessert included cake, cupcakes, cookies, assorted candy, fondant topped brownies, sunshine cake pops and gourmet popcorn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cupcakes_and_toppers-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cupcakes_and_toppers-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cookies.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cookies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=brownies-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/brownies-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=popcorn-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/popcorn-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=rock_candy-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/rock_candy-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=gumballs.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/gumballs.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=sunshine_pops-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/sunshine_pops-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=lemon_heads-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/lemon_heads-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=door_sign.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/door_sign.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A custom vinyl decal was created for a wall of windows in the home. What a unique decor element!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=decal.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/decal.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=party_hats.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/party_hats.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joanne made the party hats as well as the bubble tin favors!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=favortable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/favortable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=bubbles-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/bubbles-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Guests also took home cupcakes in a jar. Pure CUTENESS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=cupcakes_in_a_jar-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/cupcakes_in_a_jar-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy first birthday, Piper!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=Piper.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/Piper.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Sources:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.ohgoodiedesigns.com/">Oh Goodie Design</a></b> - event styling + decor + favors</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.laneportraits.com/">Lane Portraits </a></b>- photography</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.thepurplepug.com/">The Purple Pug</a></b> - cake bunting + glassine bags</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CookieCraft?sk=wall">Cookie Craft</a></b> - cookies</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/EdibleDetails">Edible Details</a></b> - fondant cupcake toppers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://twosugarbabies.bigcartel.com/">Two Sugar Babies </a></b>- fondant brownie toppers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/bonbon/184193084930318">Bon Bon</a></b> - sunshine cake pops + jar cakes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Mikah Beverly</b> - painted canvas + cupcake liner garland</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetPrints?sk=wall">Sweet Prints</a></b> - invitations + graphics</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.hurrahpinwheels.com/"><b>Hip Hip Hurah</b></a> - pinwheels</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/">Shop Sweet Lulu</a></b> - cupcake liners + balloons + popcorn cones + food bags + paper party goods</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.thecakery.us/">The Cakery</a></b> - cake + cupcakes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Todd Tolar design</b> - flowers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.ten23designs.com/">Ten 23 Design</a></b> - vinyl decal</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modernfrills">Modern Frills</a></b> - birthday girl tank top</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.missthingsboutique.com/">Miss Thing Boutique</a></b> - Pettiskirt</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stay Tuned for a Giveaway with Oh Goodie Designs!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/?action=view&current=plate.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/You%20Are%20My%20Sunshine/plate.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-2611983923938585372011-10-10T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-10T06:00:16.893-05:00{Fall} Decorating With Corn<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/autumn/fall-harvest-decorating-ideas/#page=24">Indian Corn Garland</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=corngarland.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/corngarland.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/autumn/fall-harvest-decorating-ideas/#page=24">{via BHG}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fall has only just begun, so you have plenty of time to spruce up your home with a little fall decor. This <b><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/autumn/fall-harvest-decorating-ideas/#page=24">Indian Corn Garland</a> </b>is an easy DIY project that would look perfect on a mantle, draped across a buffet or dessert table or even hung over your front door.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Directions </b></i><i><b>{From BHG}</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">* Cut rope two feet longer than the area in which you intend to hang the garland.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Then twist screw-eye hooks (with openings about the same size as the rope diameter) into the tops of mini ears of corn, one per ear.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Bend corn husks into loops and hot-glue the pointed ends together. </div><div style="text-align: center;">* Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Holiday-Decorating/7-DIY-Candy-Corn-Decorations.html">Candy Corn Garland</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=candycorngarland.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/candycorngarland.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Holiday-Decorating/7-DIY-Candy-Corn-Decorations.html">{via Woman's Day}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a <i>different</i> kind of corn garland; a <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Home/Holiday-Decorating/7-DIY-Candy-Corn-Decorations.html">garland using candy corn</a>! This would be a fun project to include the kids on. And I'm sure everyone wouldn't mind eating a few while working!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions {From Woman's Day}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">* Thread monofilament fishing line (found at hardware stores) onto a needle and poke it through the candies, avoiding areas where the colors meet - corn breaks easily at these points.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Hang using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cloth+tape&x=0&y=0">cloth tape.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-33836221787498022662011-10-07T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-22T19:11:06.886-05:00Houston Blogger Meetup with Kelly Lyden!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=logo-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/logo-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Houston friends and bloggers! Kelly Lyden of <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/">The Party Dress</a> and <a href="http://www.whhostess.com/">WH Hostess</a> is coming to Houston in November! I am organizing a Blogger Night Out on either Monday, November 7th or Wednesday, November 9th. We would love to meet you! Everyone is welcome...bloggers AND blog readers! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are interested in joining us for dinner, please feel free to leave a comment here along with your e-mail address. I'll be in touch soon with a time and location.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to meeting so many of you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>** UPDATE: We are going to meet up on Wednesday, November 9th! **</b></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-74883712726902663842011-10-05T06:00:00.001-05:002011-10-05T11:02:36.554-05:00{Fall} What I Plan to Bake This Fall<div style="text-align: center;">October is here and it finally feels like fall! October signals the beginning of the holiday season which is my absolute favorite time of year. It's no secret that I love all things sweet. Here is my "baking to do" list for the next few months...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2008/10/pumpkin-parfaits">Pumpkin Parfaits</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_parfaits.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_parfaits.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2008/10/pumpkin-parfaits"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Gourmet}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://adventurescooking.blogspot.com/2010/03/autumn-brittle.html">Autumn Brittle</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=autumn_brittle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/autumn_brittle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://adventurescooking.blogspot.com/2010/03/autumn-brittle.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Adventures in Cooking}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/09/23/apple-bundt-with-brown-butter-vanilla-bean-glaze/">Apple Bundt with Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Glaze</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=apple_bundt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/apple_bundt.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/09/23/apple-bundt-with-brown-butter-vanilla-bean-glaze/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via A Farm Girl's Dabbles}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/10/01/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-spice-bars/">Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Bars</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=Chocolate-Chip-Pumpkin-Spice-Bars-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/Chocolate-Chip-Pumpkin-Spice-Bars-6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/10/01/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-spice-bars/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Recipe Girl}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/09/07/pumpkin-pound-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingForYourSupper+%28Sing+For+Your+Supper%29">Pumpkin Pound Cake</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/?action=view&current=pumpkin_poundcake.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/pumpkin_poundcake.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/09/07/pumpkin-pound-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingForYourSupper+%28Sing+For+Your+Supper%29"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Sing For Your Supper}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://jessicainsd.blogspot.com/2011/09/pull-apart-cinnamon-sugar-pumpkin-bread.html#comment-form?m=1">Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=cinnamon_sugar_pull_apart_bread.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/cinnamon_sugar_pull_apart_bread.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jessicainsd.blogspot.com/2011/09/pull-apart-cinnamon-sugar-pumpkin-bread.html#comment-form?m=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Sunny side Up in San Diego}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://nookandpantry.blogspot.com/2007/12/pumpkin-butter-thumbprints.html">Pumpkin Butter Thumbprints</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_butter_thumbprints.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_butter_thumbprints.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nookandpantry.blogspot.com/2007/12/pumpkin-butter-thumbprints.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Nook & Pantry}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/muffin-tin-pumpkin-pies">Mini Pumpkin Pies</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=muffin_tin_pumpkin_pie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/muffin_tin_pumpkin_pie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/muffin-tin-pumpkin-pies"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Make and Takes}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.dashingdish.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spice-protein-pancakes/">Pumpkin Spice Pancakes</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_spice_pancakes.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_spice_pancakes.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dashingdish.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spice-protein-pancakes/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Dashing Dish}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/11/pumpkin-pie-french-toast.html">Pumpkin Pie French Toast</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=pumpkin_pie_french_toast.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/pumpkin_pie_french_toast.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/11/pumpkin-pie-french-toast.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Closet Cooking}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.bakedperfection.com/2009/11/crispy-rice-candy-corn-treats.html">Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=candy_corn_rice_krispies.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/candy_corn_rice_krispies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakedperfection.com/2009/11/crispy-rice-candy-corn-treats.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Baked Perfection}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/boo-halloween-treat-and-giveaway/">Candy Corn Bark</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/?action=view&current=candy_corn_bark.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Fall%20Inspiration/candy_corn_bark.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/boo-halloween-treat-and-giveaway/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via My Baking Addiction}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hungry yet?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">** All recipes were found via Pinterest **</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-53972175273051027542011-10-03T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-03T06:00:02.341-05:00{Real Parties} Out of This World<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=Blakeis2UFO.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/Blakeis2UFO.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This party is Out of This World...full of aliens, spaceships and cheery colors! <a href="http://pat-and-melody-ferguson.blogspot.com/2011/07/blake-turns-2-and-it-is-out-of-this.html">Creative mommy, Melody</a>, did not leave out any details. You will love the games and creative food she offered to the guests!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UFO Toss</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=UFOToss.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/UFOToss.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Comet Craft Corner</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Moon dough, rockets on paper straws to launch, bubbles & space themed coloring pages</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=CometCraftCorner.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/CometCraftCorner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Crafter Crunch</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=CraterCrunch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/CraterCrunch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=CraterCrunchPlay.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/CraterCrunchPlay.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at the drinks and how they coordinate with the party...love that! Melody served a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333ff;">blue-green drink</span> for the adults and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33cc00;">green juice</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff9900;">liquid hydrogen</span> (water with oranges and lime) for the kids.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=DrinkTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/DrinkTable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=PrizePatrolBanner.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/PrizePatrolBanner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The treat and food area was just as cute as the drink station!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=Licorice.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/Licorice.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=DessertTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/DessertTable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=CupcakeTopper.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/CupcakeTopper.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How creative are the Saturn's Rings?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=SaturnsRings.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/SaturnsRings.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=Marshians.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/Marshians.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=ChocoCoveredPretzels.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/ChocoCoveredPretzels.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/?action=view&current=BirthdayBoyandMommy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Out%20of%20This%20World/BirthdayBoyandMommy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This party is just so bright and fun and perfect for the little boys in your life! Be sure to check out <a href="http://pat-and-melody-ferguson.blogspot.com/2011/07/blake-turns-2-and-it-is-out-of-this.html">Meldoy's full recap</a> of this creative party!</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-19457983737535671252011-09-26T13:41:00.004-05:002011-09-26T13:52:53.189-05:00{Recipes} Pumpkin Pound Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/?action=view&current=pumpkinpound1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/pumpkinpound1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/09/07/pumpkin-pound-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingForYourSupper+%28Sing+For+Your+Supper%29">{via Sing For Your Supper}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fall is officially here {although it does not feel like it in sweltering Houston} and I have been itching to make all sorts of yummy fall goodness! My mouth has been watering at all of the delicious recipes floating around <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. Over the weekend, I baked this Pumpkin Pound Cake from <a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/09/07/pumpkin-pound-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingForYourSupper+%28Sing+For+Your+Supper%29">Sing For Your Supper blog</a> and I thought it was delicious! It was dense and moist and not too sweet. Better yet, it was a cinch to make!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/?action=view&current=pumpkinpound1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Recipes/pumpkinpound1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/09/07/pumpkin-pound-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingForYourSupper+%28Sing+For+Your+Supper%29">{via Sing For Your Supper}</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><p><strong>Pumpkin Pound Cake</strong></p><p>1 cup granulated sugar<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1 cup canola oil<br />3 eggs<br />3 cups all-purpose flour<br />2 teaspoons baking soda<br />1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 teaspoon ground cloves<br />1 package instant vanilla pudding mix<br />1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree<br />Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting</p><p><br /></p><p>In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and pudding mix; add to egg mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition.</p><p>Transfer to a greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-6o minutes (depending on your oven) or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Remove from pan and cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serves 12-16.</p><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-8576596059626584722011-09-15T06:00:00.001-05:002011-09-28T19:58:52.330-05:00{Trends} Natural Backdrops for Dessert Tables<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=ThePartyDress-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/ThePartyDress-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/2011/09/parties-by-wh-hostess-sunflower-soiree-part-ii/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{The Party Dress}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dessert tables are still extremely popular which I am so happy about! I mean, who does not like to see an entire table full of desserts when they walk into a party?! Fabric covered backdrops are still a fabulous way to incorporate your party colors and theme, but I have noticed a new "backdrop" popping up and it is so pretty and inviting...using nature as the backdrop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at all of these gorgeous dessert tables and you will see how pretty nature can serve as your backdrop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=CelebrateAtHome-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/CelebrateAtHome-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/portfolio/little-outdoorsman-fishing-party-2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Celebrate at Home}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=PartyinStylebyElle-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/PartyinStylebyElle-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.partyinstylebyelle.com/2011/05/13/sophias-curious-george-inspired-second-birthday-party/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Party in Style by Elle}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=PolkaDotPrints-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/PolkaDotPrints-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://littlesooti.blogspot.com/">{Little Sooti}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=SweetandSaucy-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/SweetandSaucy-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/2010/05/woodland-themed-1st-birthday-party/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Sweet & Saucy}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=LaBelleParties-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/LaBelleParties-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://labelleparties.blogspot.com/2011/05/lemonade-stand-photo-shoot.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{La Belle Parties}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=ElizabethAnnDesigns-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/ElizabethAnnDesigns-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/02/23/peach-garden-wedding-inspiration/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Elizabeth Ann Designs}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=RubyJu-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/RubyJu-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rubyju.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Ruby Ju}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=AmyAtlas-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/AmyAtlas-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2011/08/dandelions-and-fireflies-guest-dessert-feature/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Party On via Amy Atlas}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/?action=view&current=LoveandLavender-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Natural%20Dessert%20Tables/LoveandLavender-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.loveandlavender.com/2010/11/milk-and-cookies-styled-shoot-part-2/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Love and Lavender}</span></a></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-60001524442428547702011-09-13T06:00:00.001-05:002011-09-13T06:59:48.135-05:00Personalize Your Party with Monogrammed Sweets<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=TaraGuerard.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/TaraGuerard.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/<a%20href=%22http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=LittleBirdieSecrets.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22><img%20src=%22http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/LittleBirdieSecrets.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Photobucket%22></a>"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Bump Smitten. Party by Tara Guerard}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is so much to love about a monogram! It's one of my favorite ways to add a personal touch to any party. Placing the guest of honor's initials on the dessert is a fun and pretty way to personalize your party. Here is a collection of some of my favorite monogrammed desserts. Enjoy the prettiness! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=MarthaStewart.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/MarthaStewart.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/unique-cake-decorations"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Martha Stewart Weddings}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=SweetAmbs_Etsy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/SweetAmbs_Etsy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetAmbs?ref=af_you_favshop"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Sweet Ambs on Etsy}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=GumdropCookieShop.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/GumdropCookieShop.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gumdropcookieshop.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image Gumdrop Cookie Shop}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=ThingsThatSparkleBlog.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/ThingsThatSparkleBlog.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thingsthatsparkleblog.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Things That Sparkle}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=ImageSmith.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/ImageSmith.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://daynasmith.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Dayna Smith}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=LittleBirdieSecrets.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/LittleBirdieSecrets.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/05/monogram-cupcake-toppers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Little Birdie Secrets}</span></a></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-2887773475945642192011-09-08T06:00:00.002-05:002011-09-08T08:44:10.112-05:00{Real Parties} A Perfectly Pink Princess Party<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=centerpiece.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/centerpiece.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My good friend, Nesi (<a href="http://pisforparty.blogspot.com/2010/05/real-parties-monkey-see-monkey-do-miss.html">see the Monkey See, Monkey Do party she planned last year</a>), recently planned an adorable pink princess party for her daughter Madeleine who was turning 3. The party was full of sweet and girly details! A few of my favorite vendors, <a href="http://www.whhostess.com/">Kelly of WH Hostess</a>, <a href="http://www.cakesbyginahouston.com/">Cakes by Gina</a> and the floral department at <a href="http://www.wholefoods.com/">Whole Foods</a> (Woodway) helped make the party extra special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mygirlphotography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{Photography by My Girl Photography}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=invitation.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/invitation.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kelly designed the cutest centerpiece sticks along with other pretty paper goods...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=kidstable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/kidstable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how Nesi "sprinkled" crowns and jewels along the table. It was an inexpensive way to make a nice statement!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=centerpiececrownssign.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/centerpiececrownssign.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Desserts tables are still the rage, so Nesi put together a pretty table with lots of delicious treats. I love the 3 foot balloons as the backdrop which were inspired by the <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/">dessert table queen, Amy Atlas.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=desserttable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/desserttable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cake was GORGEOUS as you can see! As usual, <a href="http://www.cakesbyginahouston.com/">Cakes by Gina</a> did an excellent job!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=cake.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/cake.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The party was actually a joint birthday party with Madeleine's cousin, so they of course shared the cake.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=jellybeansandtoppers.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/jellybeansandtoppers.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kelly's centerpiece sticks made the table pop and<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1692022710"> Sue B Sweets</a> made the delicious and beautiful cookies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=cookies.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/cookies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And what would a princess party be without a visit from a "real" princess?! Sleeping Beauty made an appearance and the girls loved every moment with her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=SleepingBeauty.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/SleepingBeauty.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The sweet birthday girl! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Nesi, for sharing Madeleine's party with us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/?action=view&current=Madeleine.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Madeleines%20Princess%20Party/Madeleine.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sources:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photography - <a href="http://www.mygirlphotography.com/">My Girl Photography</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper goods - <a href="http://www.whhostess.com/">WH Hostess</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cake- <a href="http://www.cakesbyginahouston.com/">Cakes by Gina</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Flowers - <a href="http://www.wholefoods.com/">Whole Foods</a> Woodway {ask for Gail!}</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cookies - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1692022710">Sue B Sweets</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White vases - <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">Ikea</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-1554021198781287352011-09-06T06:00:00.000-05:002011-09-06T06:00:09.067-05:00{DIY} Invitation Wooden Number Keepsake<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/?action=view&current=finished_letters.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/finished_letters.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I have an easy and fabulous tutorial to share with you! <a href="http://mymommiesfavoritefinds-yocumotion.blogspot.com/">Amanda of My Mommie's Favorite Finds </a>loved her sons' birthday invitation so much and didn't want them to end up at the bottom of a memory box. So, she created this adorable keepsake! As told by Amanda...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Invitation Wooden Number Keepsake</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Materials needed: invitation, wooden numbers (or letters), scissors, paint brush and Mod Podge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/?action=view&current=tools.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/tools.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step One:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place the wooden number (or letter) face down. Then, center the invitation.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step Two:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn the materials upside down and trace on the back of the invite.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step Three:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut and apply a layer of Mod Podge on the number. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step Four:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place the cut invitation down to match what you traced. Patch with leftover invitation pieces to fill missing spots on the numbers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step Five:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once the number is covered, add another coat of Mod Podge. Let it dry and it's ready!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a picture of the CUTE invitation! I can see why <a href="http://mymommiesfavoritefinds-yocumotion.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> wanted to save it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/?action=view&current=bday_invite.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/bday_invite.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a sneak peek of some of her party goods. The party is next weekend and I can't wait to see her creative touches!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/?action=view&current=partygoods.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/DIY/partygoods.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sources</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Invitations - <a href="http://abgaynor.blogspot.com/">AbGaynor</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Project materials - Hobby Lobby</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-13974954590025837772011-09-02T06:00:00.001-05:002011-09-02T06:00:16.366-05:00{Friday Finds} Candy Apples & Weekly Round Up<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/?action=view&current=candyapplebar.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/candyapplebar.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://with--this--ring.blogspot.com/2007/10/candy-apple-buffet.html">{image via With This Ring}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am dreaming of fall weather and planning fall get togethers in my head. I love entertaining in the fall and the upcoming holiday season! When I stumbled upon this <a href="http://with--this--ring.blogspot.com/2007/10/candy-apple-buffet.html">Candy Apple Bar on Pinterest</a>, I just knew I had to share with with you! How fun would it be to set up a station where guests can make a candy or caramel apple and top the apples with an assortment of yummy toppings?! Granted though, this would probably be a total mess. Sounds like fun though!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wow...I have still not adjusted to the new schedule of PreK! Nick has adjusted, but poor momma over here is not used to early mornings, no naps for Nick (which mean no afternoon computer time for me) and being so tired at night, I crawl into bed much earlier than I have ever in my life. BUT, I am loving this new school adventure, meeting new friends and most importantly, seeing Nicklaus love his new school!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Round Up</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kelly Lyden from <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/">The Party Dress</a> and <a href="http://www.whhostess.com/">WH Hostess</a> had two <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">Amy Atlas</a> moments this week! I am smitten with her <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2011/08/sunflower-soiree-guest-dessert-feature/">cheery sunflower table</a> she created for her mom's 60th birthday celebration!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This c<a href="http://www.cakeeventsblog.com/2011/08/diy-paper-clothespin-decoupage.html">lothespin decoupage tutorial on Cake</a> popped up at the right time for me! This is a small project I have been planning to do for an upcoming party and now I have the perfect DIY instructions to follow.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you see the adorable <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2011/09/amy-atlas-moment-aloha-summer/">Luau party by Anna and Blue Paperie</a>?! You don't want to miss this one! Candy Skewers are becoming increasingly more popular and Stefanie provided a <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-tutorial-candy-kabobs.html">simple tutorial</a> on how to make them at home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always wanted to 'host' a baby shower by mail. <a href="http://www.toastandlaurel.com/blog/2011/8/22/recipe-card-shower-by-mail.html">This recipe shower</a> (all done through the mail) on <a href="http://www.toastandlaurel.com/blog/2011/8/22/recipe-card-shower-by-mail.html">Toast and Laurel</a> is chic and fun and is a fab idea if you and your friends and family live in many different cities!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great Labor Day weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-47038813268485647162011-08-29T06:00:00.002-05:002011-08-29T09:23:10.430-05:00{Real Parties} A Pink & Turquoise Mermaid Pool Bash<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=partyspace-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/partyspace-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know it's going to be an AMAZING party when my friend, Christine, is the hostess. Then, combine her creativity with ladies such as <a href="http://www.goodlightphotography.com/">Leslie Gaworecki of Goodlight Photography</a> and <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=273_275_278_374">Kelly Lyden of WH Hostess </a>along with party goods from <a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/">Shop Sweet Lulu</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshPartyPretties">Celebration TODAY...the Superchick Way</a>...it's going to be one adorable party!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little Sadie turned 4 in style at one perfectly coordinated turquoise + hot pink mermaid pool bash! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kids tables were precious. Christine covered the tables in turquoise linens and draped hot pink cabana striped towels crosswise. The centerpieces were prefect + kid friendly. White galvanized buckets were filled with sand and topped with a small bucket, shovel and pinwheel.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=centerpiececloseup.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/centerpiececloseup.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshPartyPretties">Genevieve of Celebration TODAY</a> made hot pink and turquoise party hats for all of the kiddos. Each little party guests found their own hat at their place setting.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=partyhats.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/partyhats.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 ft. polka dotted balloons from Shop Sweet Lulu were great statement pieces!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=partyspace-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/partyspace-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sadie LOVES mermaids and often tells her mommy, "When I grow up, I want to be a mermaid." How cute is that?! Christine took that quote and used it throughout the party. Here are the adorable words on water bottles (labels made by <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=273_275_278_374">WH Hostess</a>) and they also appeared on the stunning cake.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=Sadieandmermaid.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/Sadieandmermaid.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Sadie with a "mermaid" who just so happens to be the <a href="http://curlyanddaisy.com/Curly_and_Daisy/Curly_and_Daisy_Intro_page.html">best children's entertainer in Houston! </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=cake.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/cake.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous cake was made by Who Made the Cake and it was divine!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=cakecloseup.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/cakecloseup.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=birthdaygirlhat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/birthdaygirlhat.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=pinkstraws.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/pinkstraws.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=styrocups.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/styrocups.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=pbsandwiches.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/pbsandwiches.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kelly Lyden of <a href="http://www.thepartydress.net/">The Party Dress</a> and <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=273_275_278_374">WH Hostess</a> always creates the most fun designs and she did a great job with the graphics for Sadie's party! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=fries.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/fries.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's a kids party without (fantastic) face painting...</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=Sadiesfacepainting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/Sadiesfacepainting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and balloon twisting! Here is my sweet husband who ended up holding endless balloon art that my kids kept gathering.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nick had an absolute BLAST!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=Nickswordfighting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/Nickswordfighting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=Nick.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/Nick.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There was also a fish themed bounce house and inside the kids found an endless amount of pink and white beach balls. Such a great idea! All who wanted, got to take home a beach ball AND a bubble tin favor made by <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=273_275_278_374">WH Hostess</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=beachballs-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/beachballs-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Such a great favor and one that is actually used!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=tinandhat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/tinandhat.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christine and her family...</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And one happy birthday girl!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/?action=view&current=birthdaygirl.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Sadies%20Pool%20Party/birthdaygirl.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vendors & Sources</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party styling - Christine Hoffer {<a href="http://www.belleevents.com/">Belle of the Ball</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;">Photography - <a href="http://www.goodlightphotography.com/">Goodlight Photography</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Invitation + paper goods - <a href="http://whhostess.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=273_275_278_374">WH Hostess</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Custom party hats - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshPartyPretties">Celebration TODAY...The Superchick Way</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Face painting + balloon twisitng - <a href="http://curlyanddaisy.com/Curly_and_Daisy/Curly_and_Daisy_Intro_page.html">Curly and Daisy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Balloons + straws + blue and white paper bags - <a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/">Shop Sweet Lulu</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cake - <a href="http://www.whomadethecake.com/">Who Made the Cake</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Towels - <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-91880384696748733652011-08-26T06:00:00.000-05:002011-08-26T06:00:06.592-05:00{Friday Finds} A Week of Firsts & Weekly Round Up<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/?action=view&current=FirstDay.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/FirstDay.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been absent on the blog this week and I apologize! It's been an exciting week around here! My oldest started Pre-K which means he will go to school every day. This has been an adjustment for all of us, but so exciting at the same time. My baby is growing up too fast. Here he is on his first day. He was VERY excited. Another first is that both boys started at a NEW school and we could not be more thrilled!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{PS - a few minutes before we left and before this picture was taken, Nick tripped and cut the top of his eye pretty bad. Story of our lives!}</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/?action=view&current=FirstDay_boys.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/FirstDay_boys.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is sweet Conrad with his big brother about to head to school as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weekly Roundup</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh how I love Burlap! Always have and always will. I used it at our rehearsal dinner almost 7 years ago and I find a way to sneak it into 1 or 2 of my parties each year! I got a little excited when I saw the <a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2011/08/23/party-trend-burlap-adds-rustic-charm-to-weddings-fetes/">Burlap Trend post on HGTV</a> which was written by sweet <a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2011/08/23/party-trend-burlap-adds-rustic-charm-to-weddings-fetes/">Kim of The TomKat Studio.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kori Clark from Paper & Pigtails might be one of the sweets and most genuine bloggers around! Did you see the <a href="http://paperandpigtailsparty.com/2011/08/charlottes-pink-flower-party-real-party/">pink flower party she hosted</a> for her daughter, Charlotte?! You do not want to miss this one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris from Celebrations at Home debuted the <a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2011/08/diy-pom-pinata.html">how to on the pom pom piñata</a> Kori created for the <a href="http://paperandpigtailsparty.com/2011/08/charlottes-pink-flower-party-real-party/">above party</a>. I have to try this one day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Wonderlandia event, hosted by Jenn of HWTm, sounded amazing! Did you see the different tables that were created for the event?! You can see them <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-table-1-kids-birthday-party/">here</a>, <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-table-2-adult-birthday-party/">here</a>, <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-table-3-pink-orange-tea-inspired-wedding-theme/">here </a>, <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-table-4-confetti-rabbits-inspired-bridal-shower/">here</a> & <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-table-5-baby-gender-reveal/">here</a>! AMAZING vendors designed the tables!</div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-41111078068255438562011-08-22T06:00:00.000-05:002011-08-22T06:00:12.950-05:00How to Set a Formal Dinner Table<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Summer is only just now coming to an end, but the holidays and all of the festivities that it brings, will be here before you know it. Often times, Thanksgiving and Christmas and maybe a dinner party in between call for a formal table. Here are a few diagrams to refer to when setting your table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=MS_formal_table-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/MS_formal_table-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/how-to-set-a-formal-dinner-table#slide_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Martha Stewart}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Set a Formal Table</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=MS_formal_table-2_edit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/MS_formal_table-2_edit.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/how-to-set-a-formal-dinner-table#slide_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Martha Stewart}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Setting a proper table can feel daunting. But etiquette consultant, Pamela Hillings, said it best..."Once you realize table setting is based on logic, things become less intimidating". Follow this simple rule: set the silverware on the table in the order that it will be used, from the outside in. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fork used for the first course will be placed the farthest to the left and the knife for the first course will be the farthest to the right. Place any spoons that will be used before dessert to the right of the knives. Dessert utensils should always be placed horizontally above the dinner plate.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All stemware to be used dinner dinner should be preset. The date glass sits to the right of the plate while, just above the knife. Wineglasses should be set to the right of the water glass.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Dessert Course</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>
<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dessert is enjoyed by all on special occasions, more so than a soup course these days. Here is what a proper dessert setting should look like.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/?action=view&current=MS_formal_table_dessert_edit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Miscellaneous/MS_formal_table_dessert_edit.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/how-to-set-a-formal-dinner-table#slide_6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{image via Martha Stewart}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All stemware, besides the water glass, should be removed. The dessert spoon and fork remain from the initial setting. Dessert is presented on a small plate accompanied by a coffee or teacup and a teaspoon. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy entertaining! Do you have any fall dinner parties up your sleeve?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-86542440552629187522011-08-16T08:35:00.000-05:002011-08-16T08:36:24.269-05:00{Real Parties} Super Peter!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Super%20Peter/?action=view&current=DessertTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Super%20Peter/DessertTable.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It seems that most boys, 3 and older, start recognizing superheroes and want to dress up and be just like one! My oldest, Nicklaus, turns 5 in January and he started asking for a Super Hero party a few months ago. I love seeing all of the different versions creative mommies and talented event planners are turning out these days!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kinderplays.blogspot.com/2011/05/sneak-peek.html">Junita of Kinderplays</a> designed this modern "Super Peter" dessert table for a client and did an amazing job with all of the details. My favorite part is the hanging balloon backdrop and the Super Peter poster!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sources</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Event Styling - <a href="http://kinderplays.blogspot.com/2011/05/sneak-peek.html">Junita of Kinderplays</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photography - <a href="http://www.lillebitte.com/">Lille Bitte</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper printables - <a href="http://babalisme.blogspot.com/">Babalisme</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes + Cakepops + Cookies - <a href="http://www.sugarhighdessert.com/">Sugar High</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cake - <a href="http://bakersgallery.blogspot.com/">Cakes, Etc.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-78599795163461904632011-08-10T15:47:00.000-05:002011-08-10T15:48:40.035-05:00S'mores Loving<div style="text-align: center;">Today is National S'mores Day! Where do they come up with these days? But hey, I'm not complaining! S'mores make it on my top 5 desserts and just might be my #1 favorite! Here is a compilation of favor ideas, sprawling dessert tables and delicious recipes all including S'mores. What could be better?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">FAVORS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorelovebyHoustonvendor.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorelovebyHoustonvendor.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nicolemacaluso.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/a-new-year-for-new-beginnings/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via nicole Macaluso}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An elegant presentation of take home s'mores. The calligraphy is beautiful and really dresses it up!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=ohhappyday_1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/ohhappyday_1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2010/06/smores-kits/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Oh Happy Day}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sure would be happy if someone hand me a s'mores kit on my way out of a party!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=ohhappyday_2.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/ohhappyday_2.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2010/06/smores-kits/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Oh Happy Day}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=SmoreKitFavor.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/SmoreKitFavor.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/11/diy-smores-kits/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Twig and Thistle}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Great modern way of packaging all of the fixings for the yummy treat! This way, you can make more than one. Yes, please!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smores-packetbyoncewed.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smores-packetbyoncewed.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-desserts/page-2/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{vía Once Wed}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Adorable packaging!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">DESSERT TABLES</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=simplesmorebuffet.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/simplesmorebuffet.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://postcardsandpretties.blogspot.com/search?q=s%27more"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Postcards and Pretties}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This table is so simple, but looks so chic and perfect for a small gathering at home. Easy for anyone to create!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=cookiecreatives_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/cookiecreatives_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cookiecreatives.com/blog/?p=1063"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Cookie Creatives}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This table is filled with options from strawberry to lime marshmallows and dark and white chocolate...</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=cookiecreatives_2.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/cookiecreatives_2.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cookiecreatives.com/blog/?p=1063"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Cookie Creatives}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=birthdaygirl.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/birthdaygirl.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://poshpixelsdesignstudio.com/thestudio/2010/10/my-brothers-30th-birthday-party/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Posh Pixels Design Studio}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A cute and rustic table with a Western feel. Perfect for a party at a farm or ranch!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">RECIPES</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/03/smores-cupcakes.html"><b>S'mores Cupcakes</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorescupcakes.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorescupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/03/smores-cupcakes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Homemade by Holman}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/smore-or-less/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bakerella+%28Bakerella%29"><b>S'mores Cupcakes</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorecupcakesbyBakerella.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorecupcakesbyBakerella.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/smore-or-less/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bakerella+%28Bakerella%29"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Bakerella}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/smores-rice-krispies-treats-recipe.html">S'mores Rice Krispy Treats</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smoresricekrispytreats.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smoresricekrispytreats.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/smores-rice-krispies-treats-recipe.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Glorious Treats}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/smores-pops.html"><b>S'mores Pops by Glorious Treats</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorespops.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorespops.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/smores-pops.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Glorious Treats}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/graham-cracker-smores-cookies-recipe.html"><b>S'mores Cookies by Glorious Treats</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorescookies.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorescookies.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/graham-cracker-smores-cookies-recipe.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Glorious Treats}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovintheoven.com/2008/12/day-11-smores-cookie-bars.html"><b>S'mores Bars</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/?action=view&current=smorecookiebar.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/Smores%20Loving/smorecookiebar.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovintheoven.com/2008/12/day-11-smores-cookie-bars.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">{via Love in the Oven}</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Run, don't walk to the grocery store and grab these ingredients to make yourself a s'mores treat! I just love this dessert. And not only because it tastes so good, but for the casual and down home feel it gives. Another plus! S'mores are inexpensive and everyone loves them!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Happy National S'mores Day! Until next year...</div><div>
<br /></div></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060130416961829560.post-8516154922249568842011-08-08T06:00:00.000-05:002011-08-08T06:00:21.303-05:00{Real Parties} A Homemade Baptism Celebration<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0087.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This sweet <a href="http://wehaveaars.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessed-isaiah.html">Baptism celebration</a> is full of homemade details that can easily be recreated! {Look for the how-to on the adorable wreath at the end of the post!} Another plus is that the party hostess, Allison, did not have to spend a lot of money!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0169.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0169.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pennant banner was made by using different ribbons. Bunting like this is so cute and in my opinion, gives any party a heartfelt vibe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0050.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0050.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sign in page at the door was set out for guests to leave wishes for baby Isaiah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Baptism took place on Mother's Day weekend. To honor the other mother's present, Allison made simple arrangements and placed a card on top which contained words sent to her by their children describing their mom. What a sweet idea!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0038.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0038.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0066.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0066.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0029.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0029.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cookie favors for each guests were found at each place setting...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0045.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0045.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0153.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0153.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0074.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0074.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ginger Lemonade was the specialty drink on hand. Fizzy lemonade with a twist!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0081.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0081.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><b>{Tutorial} Ribbon Wreath</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://wehaveaars.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessed-isaiah.html">As told by Allison</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/?action=view&current=IMG_0087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/pisforparty/A%20Homemade%20Baptism/IMG_0087.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /><i>I decided to make two front door wreaths to greet guests as they arrived. They were a cinch to make, taking about 10 minutes per wreath. I simply re-used two foam wreath forms and stripped them completely clean. Then after a quick trip to the craft store, where I picked out ribbon and scrapbook paper to match my color scheme, it was time to create!<br /><br />I secured the yellow ribbon in place with a pin, and simply wrapped the entire form, securing the final piece with a hot glue gun. From there I traced the outer edge of the wreath onto my striped paper, and after cutting the circle out, attached it with small dots of fabric glue (using double-sided paper works best for this step, so the wreath is attractive from both sides if you have a glass door like I do). I chose green polka dot paper for the center of the wreath, cutting it into a small circle and folding accordion style, then attaching with a dot of hot glue. And last but not least, I thought it would be special to add the guest of honor's name...so using individual stamped letters (I highly recommend having a set, it's a lifesaver for party details), I stamped a white gift tag and taped it to the center. Easy as pie.</i> The best part? Since I can remove the name easily, the wreaths can be personalized for any event, or even Easter. </span></div>Christi Bennett @ pisforpartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476789478140996630noreply@blogger.com2