My birthday falls right before Christmas… Which means that funds are usually low and my mind is always somewhere other than on planning or enjoying a party. But, it is also among my favorite days of the entire year. I typically use it as an excuse to get dressed up and hang out with my …
Category Archives: Birthdays
{Recipe} Sweet Potato Cake with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
Mmmm… birthday cake. Is there anything better? I really enjoy making my friends birthday cakes or cupcakes. I like to play around with flavors and frostings. I like using things I have on hand or going to buy something special. I made this cake (featured in the Rustic Birthday Party Post from yesterday) using some …
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{Real Party} Rustic Dinner Party
On a previous {Working on it Wednesday} post I shared an inspiration board for a Fall dinner party with a color scheme of whites, tans, browns and blues. Guests were in charge of bringing desserts or appetizers while I was in charge of making a main course dish and two sides for 20 people. I …
{Working on it Wednesday} Fall Themed Birthday Party
Birthdays are my favorite excuse to throw a party. My friend’s birthdays are my favorite birthdays to celebrate. (Well, until my little guy’s first birthday… I’m sure.) Alicia’s birthday cake from last year—Carrot Cake! My friend Alicia has a birthday near the end of November which gives me the perfect excuse to have a Fall …
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{Real Party} Breakfast for Dinner Birthday
A few weeks back I helped a friend Joan throw together a simple, but fun “Breakfast for Dinner” Birthday Party for a mutual friend, Ryan. His only requests were “Bacon and something with Chocolate for dessert.”