December 2009

Simply Stylish Make some simple and stylish Christmas decorations with things that you probably already have on hand! They’re very pretty…and VERY easy on the wallet. A perfect combination! These are some creations I came up with just by using... Continue reading →

May 2012

Strawberries are a sure sign of summertime, and a Sweet Strawberry Party is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the season!  In this soiree, simple yellow gingham and soft pinks take center stage. Get your celebration started with these... Continue reading →

January 2012

Good things come in small packages, and that goes for appetizers, too!  “Mini” is the new way to go when it comes to party food, and shot glasses are the perfect accessory for jumping on the bite-size bandwagon! We threw a Brew... Continue reading →

July 2013

My hubby has been telling me for the longest time that I should sell t-shirts on my website.   Who would want a Passion-for-Parties t-shirt, I’d ask him?   Ummmmm, no one, that’s who. And then a message from BlueCotton.com arrived... Continue reading →

Cake Boss Party ~Part One

One of my very favorite little girls just turned seven and we celebrated with a Cake Boss party! This celebration was such fun to plan and the girls had an absolute blast!  It was quite an event, with lots and lots... Continue reading →

Halloween ~ Wicked Cool Party Favors!

At first glance, these cute little witches hats look like a super adorable decoration for your Halloween party… …but they’re not! They’re actually party favors with a surprised hidden inside! How cool is that?  Wicked cool, right? And you can... Continue reading →

Halloween ~ Gettin' Crafty With Martha!

We typically go all-out on Halloween at our house, and each year we try to do something a little different . Martha Stewart’s Halloween books are always one of my fave go-to resources for inspiration, and people are always raving... Continue reading →

{{Celebration Giveaway!!!}} Celebrating 1000 Facebook Fans!

***This Giveaway is officially closed*** Wow!  What a tremendous response we had to this giveaway!  Thank you all so much for taking the time to enter…and for being such FABULOUS supporters!  I’m more than thrilled to have you with me... Continue reading →

Baked French Toast Casserole

I’m getting quite a few requests for the Baked French Toast Casserole recipe that was served at our Springtime Soiree, so I thought I’d share it with you all here on the blog.  Doesn’t it look yummy?  And it tastes... Continue reading →

June 2010

Whew, this weekend was a busy one for baking! On the “to do” list were:  Graduation cupcakes Ice cream Sundae Cupcakes …and…drumroll please… a Laptop Cake…complete with a mouse! I am sooo pleased with the way they all turned out…especially... Continue reading →