The Soiree Cafe

(Valentine’s Day Dessert Table by the famous Amy Atlas, X & O S’mores via Williams Sonoma, Meringue Heart Ice-Cream Sandwiches via Martha Stewart)

Once you have your invitation picked out it’s time to start thinking hors d’oeuvres!  What better for a Valentine’s Day party than a few aphrodisiacs… Fig & Cheese Platter, Oysters on the Half Shell & Caviar Parfaits!

Valentine’s Day is unique because it is most notably a holiday celebrated between two people.  However, for a holiday which is all about love I can’t imagine not sharing it with everyone!  If you’re in the mood for love and want to share it with everyone what better way than with a VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY!?! Here are a few invitations from Tiny Prints to get you started! Cocktail, Hor D’oeuvre,  Dessert & Favor ideas yet to come!

(Buffalo Chicken, Battered Onion Rings, Loaded Sweet Potato Skins, Steak Quesadillas)

What kind of Super Bowl party would it be without something to munch on? These recipes will keep everyone happy– regardless of who’s winning or losing!

(Invitation, Football Truffles, Napkin Ring & Beer Bottle Charm, Playing the Field Centerpiece)

The Super Bowl is just around the corner… here are a few fun ideas to get you started! Delicious game-day food to come…

(s’more favors, invitation, programs, wafer cake, favors, sake box set, Tiffany Box candle favor, pom poms)

(Cupcakes, Hamburger & Fries Box, Cake, Poppies Table, Napkins, Boutonniere, Umbrellas)

This time of year is the time where family and friends migrate home and reunite with loved ones they don’t often get a chance to see.  If a family member or a friend of yours in pregnant this could be the only opportunity to throw a baby shower with everyone near. Penguins are not only gender-neutral but they fit well with the winter/cold weather ambiance of much of the country most recently. Plus, you can use your leftover orange and black materials left over from the Snowman Treats!

Ever since Ms. Carrie Bradshaw donned a peacock feather in her hair for her upscale wedding with Mr. Big in Sex and the City The Movie, brides everywhere have been incorporating this very regal bird’s designs in their own special day.

(cake, save the date, napkins, peacock sash, invitation & boutonniere)

It’s the week of Christmas! All that’s left are the finishing touches. Here are some ideas for some last minute gift ideas, packaging & wrapping ideas, how to prepare a traditional holiday feast!

(above images via Martha Stewart)

To-Dos This Week

1. Buy nonperishables for the holiday meal early in the week.

2. Buy and wrap last-minute gifts.

3. Make centerpieces and arrangements.

4. Buy perishables such as greens, fresh bread, and seafood on Christmas Eve morning.

5. Leave cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

6. Stuff stockings.

For the full PDF list, see here.