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6 Candy Stylists Give Top Tips for Making Your Own Candy Buffet

What’s sweeter than a buffet of candy? Candy Buffets are really popular for all types of events, from weddings, birthday parties, and beyond. Did you know that there are Candy Stylists? We’ve gathered...

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Pairing Wine And Chocolate For Valentine’s Day

It does not matter if it is Valentine’s Day or not, there are some combinations that just work. Like jelly is to peanut butter and tomato is to basil, chocolate is to wine. Successfully paired,...

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7 Ways to Show Your Feelings with Candy

What better way to show your feelings than with a sweet surprise? There are infinite ways you can use candy creatively and uniquely to tell someone how you feel about them. Here are 7 ways to use...

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Pairing Beer with Chocolate

The art of pairing food and drink lies in contrasts, complements, counterparts, and bridges. Hold on… counterparts? Bridges? What is this, an engineering class? Credit: colin leong Before we lose the...

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The Best Chocolatiers Share Their Favorite Beer, Wine and Chocolate Pairings

What’s more romantic than a box of chocolates this Valentine’s day? A box of chocolates paired with the finest tawny port wine or a barrel-aged stout beer with a rich and dark chocolate bar might just...

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DIY Tetris Photo Backdrop

Photo booths have quickly become the must-have entertainment rental for parties and wedding receptions. Of course, not everyone has it in their budget to rent a photo booth for a few hours. But the...

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Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) or The Book of Life Party Ideas

With The Book of Life movie becoming so popular, you might notice that your kids suddenly have an interest in calaveras, or skulls. If they have fall or winter birthdays, they might even ask you to...

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How To Throw An Adult Halloween Party

The kids have their trick-or-treating and stock piles of Halloween candy, but adults are somewhat left in the dark on Halloween. If plastic skeletons and ghosts aren’t your things, throw a classier...

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How to Throw an Adult Thanksgiving Party

This ain’t the kids table.  If kiddos aren’t part of the Thanksgiving equation for you, then go all out for a fabulous adult Thanksgiving. Forget the menu that has to pass the little kid taste test and...

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14 Natural Thanksgiving Centerpieces To Be Thankful For

Gather around the Thanksgiving table this year with an elegant focal point. Centerpieces add so much to the mood and most are simple and cheap to assemble. Check out our top Thanksgiving centerpiece...

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How to Bridge Fall and Winter Events Gracefully

Sometimes it’s a bit jarring to trade holly for scarecrows and peppermint for pumpkin. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of ways you can transition smoothly between your fall and winter décor and...

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How To Throw An Adult Christmas Party

The holidays are a busy busy time for most people. If you’re in the mood to have a party, make sure that it’s an affair your friends and family will want to pencil into their calendars.  Because they...

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Throw a Resolution-ary New Years Party!

Hosting New Years this year? Make it a resolution to have one of the best times you and your friends and family have ever had by trying some of these ideas below! Stock your bar A well stocked bar is a...

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12 Cozy Winter Cocktails & Mocktails to Keep You Warm and Buzzy

One way to keep yourself warm this winter is with a bar-full of delicious drinks. These recipes are also a great way to get your friends and family out of a winter rut and to come over for some much...

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12 Magical Ideas for a Winter Party

Stave off the winter blues by throwing a magical wintertime party this season. We have a ton of ideas from cocktails to activities to delicious dinner party menus to make winter a blast. Indoor...

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12 DIY Video Valentine Tutorials – Put a Personal Touch on Your Valentines

Valentine’s Day is all about showing the ones you love how much you care. If you opt for a traditional store-bought Valentine’s Day card, you’re missing an opportunity to put a personal touch on it....

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12 Mad Mad Mad Mad March Madness Snacks & Party Recipes

He shoots, he scores, they win! You know how March Madness goes. It’s filled with absolute insanity and upsets and is a heck of a good time to watch. If you want some equally as incredible,...

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Move over Green Beer! Green Cocktails & Mocktails For St. Paddy’s Day

It’s your lucky day. You little leprechauns are going to love these refreshing green drink recipes we have in store for you.  From cocktails to mocktails and alcoholic to non, these St. Patrick’s Day...

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11 Increíble Cinco De Mayo Snacks with a Mexican Theme

Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican celebration that happens on May 5th to celebrate their victory in the Battle of Puebla. To many in the U.S., it’s an excuse to dine on delicious Mexican food and of course,...

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Make These Amazing Ocean Animal Desserts to Celebrate World Oceans Day

The ocean takes up 70% of earth’s surface. In it, millions of species spend their lives swimming, crawling, and exploring its depths. World Ocean Day is meant to call attention to these creatures and...

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