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Enjoy an Autumnal Sangria
I am planning a large backyard party in October (best weather of the year!) where the guests will be dining on Indian Street Food (think delicious soft bread wrapped around chicken tikka masala and green beans in coconut milk on the side - yum!). While there will be...
Entertain outside as if you were in!
Despite those back to school ads, summer is not over yet! One of the best ways to enjoy the summer is to entertain outside. You can transform your backyard or patio by bringing the indoors outside, and your guests will love the creature comforts of home while...
Tuscan Dinner for 50
I was very fortunate to have traveled through the Tuscan region of Italy this summer. Sunflowers, wine and good food - inspiration for a perfect party! We have served this dinner in years past and it always works great for a crowd. The Tuscan theme is also a winner...
Poolside Mojito!
I hope you are all enjoying the summer and embracing the beautiful weather we've had ... well, of course, except for today - the fog is back! I hosted a luau pool party yesterday, and while it was mostly tween-oriented, we did have an adult cocktail that was a big...
Thinking Ahead – Plan Your Next Party!
Prologue: Don't shoot the messenger...but you really should start thinking about those parties that sneak up on you at the end of the year. We're already half way through 2012! Message: It's never too early to start planning those parties that suddenly creep up as...
Your Signature Summer Cocktail – Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
The cucumbers are already taking over much of my small garden plot in the backyard, but I don't care. Summer is here! With the 4th of July around the corner, and every weekend promising backyard barbecues and friends, this cocktail is a sure winner. Thanks to...
Favorite Table Settings
Here are a few of our past table settings that set the tone for a wonderful event: Burlap and blue at a dinner for 60. Crystal, linen and burlap, for a spring dinner for 14. White linens, varied white flowers, and silver...
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...