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Dinner for Twenty!
You can do this. Keep it casual, set out long tables in your backyard (love the idea of blue and white checkered tablecloths and mason jars as your water glass), line as many candles up and down the table as you can, and do most everything ahead of time. Cocktail: ...
Need help planning your next corporate event?
Corporate events can be tricky - you don't want to bore your guests and employees with the same banquet seating, run of the mill event that you had last year. Rosecrest Special Events can plan your next open house, firm holiday party, or specific corporate event,...
Summer Dinner in the Backyard for Eight
Summer is here! The garden is flourishing, the weather is warm, and it is time to dine outside. Here is a quick menu and a few decorating tips for your next dinner party, al fresco. To set the table, I put a large banquet table in the middle of the backyard and...
Top Ten Gifts for the Hostess
I am usually talking about how to plan your party, what to serve, all those fun details (lots of candles!). But sometimes we need a little reminder about what to bring the hostess who has really knocked herself out! (and if it's a fellow, just bring him a lovely...
It’s Time for Sangria!
This past gorgeous hot weekend said one thing to me ... Sangria! I made it Friday night, and by the time the guests were here Saturday night, it was delicious! I've been making this Sangria for so long that I can't remember where I got the original recipe from. You...
Celebrate the Graduate!
It's that time of year to start planning --- Graduation! Congratulate your graduate with an unforgettable celebration. Here are a few tips to get you started. Theme and Decor: School colors are an easy and effective way to get the party started. Mix and match...
Tricks of the Trade – The Versatile Mason Jar
On a beautiful spring day last weekend a neighbor mentioned she had done much of her spring cleaning and had tossed "a whole box of mason jars in the recycle bin!" I physically shuddered. Once your mason jar has been used, happily, as a container of jam or jelly,...
The Sidecar – A Very Adult Cocktail
Everyone seems to be talking about cocktails these days - does that mean it's finally spring and people are ready to have a party? Fantastic! The Sidecar is one of those very good cocktails that emerged in the early '20's and came out of the long Prohibition days -...
Raspberry lemonade beer cocktail…yum!
It's almost barbeque time again! This drink combination will be a winning cocktail paired with just about anything, but I'm especially thinking pulled pork, spicy shrimp, or ribs. And the straw means you can sip and not get barbecue sauce all over the cute jelly jar...
Let’s Play Softball!
Spring is in the air which means it's time to play softball! I was asked by the Board of Directors at Oakland Girls' Softball League (OGSL) to revamp and reinvigorate their Opening Day Ceremony and Carnival. I was happy to oblige! OGSL is a league of more than 200...