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6 Holiday Appetizer Ideas

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by Katie

Christmas is right around the corner and even though things may be a little bit different this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t make a few delicious and easy appetizers on Christmas Eve and Day! A few of these appetizers are my go-to’s for any get-together I have, whether it’s hosting a party with friends…

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Cheers to 30 Years Birthday Party!

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by Katie

When my husband turned 30 I HAD to throw him an EPIC birthday party and what better way than a Cheers to 30 Years themed celebration. At the time, my husband and I enjoyed craft beers a lot. We’d go to breweries or even just bars and enjoy a couple of beers over some great…

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A Miss to Mrs. Mimosa Bar

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Katie

On the morning of my wedding, I wanted my bridal party, our moms and of course our glam team to be able to munch on breakfast and enjoy a few mimosas. So with that being said, I put together a mimosa bar for everyone to get their drink on! I bought the tassel garland and…

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A Mom-osa Bar for a Baby Shower

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by Katie

When my friend had her baby shower at the Mulberry House, she not only wanted her guests to drink a wide variety of teas, but also indulge in the traditional brunch cocktail, the mimosa. So when she approached me about helping her plan her shower, that was one of the first things she discussed with…

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A Valentine’s Day Breakfast

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Katie

A few years ago, just around Valentine’s Day, I had two of my friends over for a girls night slumber party and the next morning, I hosted a breakfast for them. I set everything up on my kitchen island for coffee, mimosas and of course, a few easy breakfast dishes for us to munch on….

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A Be Mine Dessert Board

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Katie

This idea for dessert is a fun twist on the traditional charcuterie board that features gourmet cheeses, meats and crackers among a few other things. But who wouldn’t want to munch on a few sweets instead? Am I right? Plus, it would be the perfect way to serve dessert at your Valentine’s Day dinner party….

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A Kick-off to the Super Bowl

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by Katie

Football is one of America’s favorite past-times, am I right? And one of the biggest games of the year is coming up this weekend, the Super Bowl. I have never really been a big fan of football, however, I do enjoy all the things that come along with it – the food, the beer, the…

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Homemade Holiday Desserts

Posted on December 18, 2019January 25, 2020 by Katie

Christmas desserts are some of my favorites. I usually am a savory person over sweet, but when it comes to the holidays, I love desserts. When I hosted the holiday party last year for my friends, I wanted to serve a few desserts and of course, homemade ones at that. I searched high and low…

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A Halloween Soirée

Posted on October 31, 2019January 25, 2020 by Katie

This year I really wanted to host a Halloween party for my friends. I love Halloween, something about dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, decorating and enjoying a nice pumpkin beer really gets me. During the month of October I watch Halloween themed movies all month long, whether it’s the traditional Halloween movie starring Jamie…

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A Thankful Fall Dinner Party

Posted on November 20, 2017January 25, 2020 by Katie

So as many of you know already from reading posts on Facebook and what I’ve told you, this past summer wasn’t the greatest summer for Christopher and I.  I’m not going to get into details, but Christopher was very sick over the summer, pretty much since Memorial Day when he was admitted to the ICU…

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Hi guys, I’m Katie and welcome to my blog!  I’m a full-time critical care nurse, married to the love of my life and fur mama to our pup, Zoey! My passion is hosting, entertaining and party planning.  I love a good party and everything that goes along with it.  Here you’ll find the parties I’ve hosted or have planned for my friends and families.  So buckle up and come along for the ride!

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