Seattle is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Seattle Center – where the World’s Fair was held in 1962. When my friends visit from out of town, they always ask me what are the “must sees and do’s” in Seattle. Well, they’re asking the wrong person. You see, I’m old school. I remember things like the…
OTHER PARTIES
ROYAL WEDDING
Royal Wedding viewing party ideas here! When I was in High School, I got up in the wee hours of the morning, just to watch Prince Charles and Princess Diana get married. My mom and I sat and watched in awe – I couldn’t believe how beautiful it all was. How beautiful SHE was. The…
PEACOCK LUNCHEON
A Peacock luncheon party is a super cute way to dress up a birthday celebration! This peacock theme luncheon was such a fun way to celebrate my friend’s birthday! Who says peacocks have to be snooty and all formal like? I think they can be cute and whimsical! I made little peacocks out of…
OSCAR PARTY
Hosting an Oscar party? Here are some of the best award-winning sweet treats for your Academy Award celebration! And the cookie goes to… Make these cute cookies by first dipping Oreos in vanilla CANDIQUIK. Add a fondant star sprayed with gold food color mist and top that with a half of a mini Oreo. Spray…
OLYMPICS TREATS
These Olympic torch cupake toppers were so easy to make! The torch was made from cutting off the bottom of an ice cream cone, dipped in vanilla Candiquik, and rolled in gold sugar sprinkles. The flames are made from fruit roll ups cut with a mini leaf cutter. Olympic rings marshmallow pops. I dipped the…
OKTOBERFEST
These Oktoberfest cupcakes are so super cute they are sure to be the hit of your party! Great little cupcake topped with candy beer mug and caramel pretzel. They are super easy to make too! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For…
KENTUCKY DERBY
Kentucky Derby parties are so much fun to host – break out your biggest fanciest hat and mint juleps and you’re off to the races! Having a Kentucky Derby party? These cutie patootie cookies are a sure bet! I made them from Pepperidge Farm Dark Chocolate Milano Melts, Mini Nilla Wafers, licorice ropes, tootsie rolls…
MARDI GRAS
Some of the best Mardi Gras dessert recipe ideas! Gettin’ your “N’awlins” on? Here are some ideas for some easy treats! Super easy to decorate cupcakes will get the good times rolling – for a full tutorial on how to make them, click here. Here is an easy cupcake topper that’s perfect for your Mardi…
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
UPDATE: Thanks to all who voted for my Dog Days of Summer Party to support the Beagle Freedom Project! I’m happy to report that we won the grand prize of $5000 which will be donated to the Beagle Freedom Project! When I was asked by Balloon Time to take part in their “Party on a Dime”…
CHINESE NEW YEAR
I wanted to create an affordable dessert table for Chinese New Year, so I searched for things I had in the pantry and came up with some cute desserts made from store bought treats! Chinese New Year 2020 These Chinese dragons were so easy to make. The heads are made from Kellogg’s rice krispie treats and…
