Think Vertical...by raising things up on pedestals or footed bowls and cake plates all your food takes on a new look and makes the food more appealing.
We called upon many friend to help make all the delicious cookies, brownies, chocolate tortes, choco covered pretzels, and baked Brie cheese.
Use what you have for display: 
Notice the white footed bowl holding the grapes? That is actually a white footed bowl turned upside down and the square platter is duct taped on top to hold it in place. 
Simple but elegant food items: These are just tiny chocolate cupcakes made from a mix topped with a swirl of butter cream frosting. They were placed on a glass cake plate to make them even more appealing!
Unique Food Items: This was the most delicious thing! Brie cheese topped with apricot preserves baked in puff pastry! OH MY GOSH WE COULD NOT STAY AWAY FROM THIS THE WHOLE NIGHT! We added some fresh raspberries sprinkled on the top for a little color.
Get help: You need great help in the kitchen whenever you are having a get-together. Kerri and Crystal were so fun to hang out with. We laughed the whole night!
Centerpiece idea: I used a regular old fish bowl (cleaned out of course) and I lined the inside bottom part and sides with sliced fresh limes and then filled it with fresh cranberries and covered it all with water. I then used leftover Christmas tree clippings and other greens to make the arrangement and to set the background and then added the gorgeous white roses (from the grocery store!) I wish you could see the limes better it was so pretty!
Costco: Also remember you can always pick up some items already made like these cream puffs and just add some melted chocolate squiggles to the top to make them more festive.
Include your friends when hosting a party or having an Open House. It brings women closer to one another and everyone gets to share their talents, recipes, decorating ideas and no one gets overloaded.
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Everything looks so BEAUTIFUL~You did such an amazing job! Way to be creative while staying on a budget.
ReplyDeleteFabulous ideas! I especially love how the limes look with the cranberries - yummy eye candy!
ReplyDeleteFabulous ideas...I have to try the brie!
ReplyDeleteHi...so sorry i just now saw that you had come by my blog!! I am so glad you did and hope you will visit again, going to check yours out now!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips! Thanks so much. I love your centerpiece idea and the bottled water for the ice ring. Brilliant. Your home looks lovely. Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas you gave me.Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chris
Thank you for the wonderful and festive tips!
ReplyDeleteInspirational. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for entertaining! We did the cranberries in a vase for a party for my mom a few years back - it looks SO great in person doesn't it?!?
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful! And the food looked wonderful. I love brie covered with apricot or peach amerreto preserves & pecans. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteYour centerpiece is wonderful! I love it!
ReplyDelete-Kim
Great Ideas! I love the fruit water idea! Super easy and so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Holiday tips! Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! THe centerpiece is cute!
ReplyDeleteAll the food looks so tempting and festive. Good job, and on a budget too, that is amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteEverything is BEAUTIFUL! I love the idea of using limes and cranberries to decorate with.
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