Every party benefits from a conversation piece. And you are sure to get many “Wow” with Doreen Westphal‘s Hold On Egg Cup. The egg cup is made of concrete. The shape was inspired by an egg cut in half. The most striking feature is a strategically placed magnet where to rest the spoon. Awesome! I have [...]
ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | July 5, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
If you think that serving a soup is boring, you will change your mind after watching this video. What I like about serving a soup at a party is that you can cook a day or two in advance. In summer, there are tons of tasty cold soup recipes that you can choose from. If [...]
ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | May 23, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
Keeping a reserve of washi tapes can be a time-saver when you have to create last-minute party decorations. Washi tapes immediately transformed a basic bags or bottles into something with personality. I compiled a lit of amazing projects made by crafters and small shop owners on the blogosphere. Loot Bags If you are looking for [...]
ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | May 22, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
I always keep an eye open for easy show stopper food plating that I could use at a party. The carpaccio served on a clothesline today at restaurant Europea in Montreal tops my list this summer. If you build your own table clothesline ahead of time, you could reuse the concept many times. They did it [...]
March 27, 2012 | by Kim
This article from Town & Country is the proof that you do not need to spend a fortune to entertain in style 20 guests. [...]
February 2, 2012 | by Heather
Planning to take a bottle of wine to that dinner party this weekend? Though your host probably won’t turn it away, a [...]
November 21, 2011 | by Kim
There is no need to rush or to prepare several types of appetizers when you are having guests over at the cocktail [...]
October 18, 2011 | by Kim
At last, you can get a finger-sized hors d’oeuvres cookbook that will not require you to stay up all night or cook all [...]
ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | September 12, 2012 | by Kim Vallee