Fall is a magical time of year. Just when the heat becomes unbearable, cool breezes start to blow and the treetops blaze with reds, yellows and burnt orange colors. Some early cold almost robbed me of fall this year. We had snow before the leaves fell. But I was able to rescue a few thisContinue reading “Fall Bouquet Centerpiece”
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Toasting the Year the Irish Way
We had a little fun at the end of the year recreating our family’s amazing summer trip to Ireland, where we spent time in Dublin, trekking through the woods of Tollymore Forest in Northern Ireland, and visiting the western coast with a stay in Galway and a trip to the Aran Islands.For eats, we featuredContinue reading “Toasting the Year the Irish Way”
Holiday Party Recap
From Russia with Love holiday party. Signature cocktail: Moscow Mule Party favor: Mini Russian doll.
Mason-Jar Themed Farm Bridal Shower
Absolutely loved planning my sister’s bridal shower at The Farm. I tried to keep up capturing the parts of the shower, but didn’t get everything I wish I had. This was a Pinterest inspired shower and we’d been saving ideas for months before attempting various ideas we’d seen or adapted. Here’s what we ended upContinue reading “Mason-Jar Themed Farm Bridal Shower”
Christmas in Asia
Theme: Peace Around the World, Asian-inspired Christmas Signature Cocktail: Lotus Blossom Martini (pear vodka, sake, lychee) Tasty Highlights: Sushi (vanished in moments), fried chicken, dumplings Party Favor: Small origami cranes
Sunday at the Stove
One of the things that relaxes me the most is being in the kitchen. It’s an absorbing activity that takes my mind away from everything else. And in the end, whether today or later in the week, we get to enjoy the fruits of my kitchen labor. I’m not sure I’ll be able to keepContinue reading “Sunday at the Stove”
Simpsons Family Holiday Party Recap
We had such a great time at our Pop Up Pop Art holiday party last year that we almost didn’t even try for a repeat. But we did, and I’m glad we did. Enjoying the company of our friends and neighbors. Our parties have almost always had a signature cocktail, ever since we found thisContinue reading “Simpsons Family Holiday Party Recap”
Seed to Jack-O-Lantern to Pie
Despite the name of this blog and my interest in farming, I’m not much of a gardener. I’ve had some success, mostly with hearty herbs. But this summer, I finally hit some gardening gold. I had luck with Swiss chard, sunflowers (until the squirrels got them), a bumper crop of tomatoes and our crowning achievement,Continue reading “Seed to Jack-O-Lantern to Pie”
Introducing Peacherryblue: Peach, Cherry & Blueberry Pies in Three Cake Layers
When I learned one of my Thanksgiving guests was going to attempt a turducken (a chicken in a duck in a turkey), naturally I thought I needed to have a complement on the dessert side. Peachcherryblue a/k/a Triple Threat. The problem: Cherpumple recipes (cherry, pumpkin, apple pie/layer cake) with fondant icing or buttercream frosting seemedContinue reading “Introducing Peacherryblue: Peach, Cherry & Blueberry Pies in Three Cake Layers”
Baby Shower for the Books
My beautiful sister is pregnant with twins and I had the pleasure of being one of three co-hosts of her baby shower. I mostly did invites (thanks Tiny Prints!), plus a cute doodle on the onesie activity… My first diaper cake to promo the diaper raffle… And the party favor: a Caramel Apple in aContinue reading “Baby Shower for the Books”
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