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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...