HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING
           A Visual Holiday Entertaining 
              DIY Party Planner Guide

  The Festivities & Lights

       The Holiday Decorations,

     The Sounds

of the Season,

 The Holiday Foods & Treats!

...Sharing with  Family and  Friends...

JOIN ME AS WE PLAN

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

with TIPS & IDEAS to make your

Holiday Party Easy
and Less Stressful!

            ...Formal or Casual
                              Party Ideas...

Being a Floral Designer/Event Planner,

I think it is always important to have a

Pretty, Festive Holiday Table with

Easy, DIY Holiday Decorations...

   ...Talk about Easy
             Centerpiece Ideas!... 

    ...Fresh Fruits & Holiday Greens make  Easy, Beautiful Centerpieces...

I absolutely adore these sugared fruits in a

       silver compote...How pretty!

Whether it's a featured centerpiece,

or just a little touch, Sugared Fruits
are sooo easy!

Our friends at Taste of Home show us how @http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday---celebration-recipes/centerpieces/sugared-fruit-recipe

http://foodfolksandfun.net/2014/12/sugared-cranberries-tutorial/
...Now it's time to pull out your Holiday Apron,
                and we'll start cooking!...
By the way, I just found these adorable Holiday Aprons in a great little Zazzle store. How cute for Holiday Host/Hostess Gifts!! Simply click onto the link below the  Image, and it will take you directly to the site to place your Custom Orders...Happy Shopping!!
http://www.mintjulepsmagnoliasamppearls.com/p/zazzle.html
 http://www.mintjulepsmagnoliasamppearls.com/p/zazzle.html

http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2011/11/sparkling-cranberry-brie-bites.html

   ...Another Holiday Entertaining

                    Show Stopper...

            Holiday Ice Buckets!

 These DIY ICE BUCKETS 

make Beautiful Centerpieces,

        while still being functional...

 **  DIY HOLIDAY TIP**
      ...How To Make an       Ice Bowl/Bucket...

    ...Perfect for Holiday Seafood Buffets...

     QUICK REFERENCE CHARTS

     MAKE PARTY PLANNING

SO MUCH EASIER!

For those who need a reminder about
WINES & WINEGLASSES & PAIRINGS...

    These are some of my
               Go-To Faves!




Our friends at HEB have created this great
              WINE REFERENCE CHART



          *** HOLIDAY TIP***   

IF YOU

      WOULD RATHER NOT KEEP

          A FULLY STOCKED BAR,

           THEN SIMPLY OFFER A

      SIGNATURE HOLIDAY COCKTAIL,

   and have Red & White WINES available.

          This is a Delicious Holiday Cocktail
 @http://www.tablerpartyoftwo.com/seriously-delicious-holiday-champagne-punch/
Holiday Champagne Punch Ingredients
          3 Cinnamon Sticks
          4 Whole Cloves
          1 cup Water
          1/2 cup Sugar
          2 cups Cranberry Juice
          3/4 cup Pineapple Juice
          1 bottle Champagne, chilled
          1 Lemon, cut in quarters
          Red Sugar to Rim Glass Tops


         ...Don't forget Holiday Napkins...
Cocktail, Luncheon & Dinner Sizes available...
http://www.zazzle.com/christmas_bells_paper_napkin-256664347077858862?edgestyle=lunchcoined&design.areas=%5Btaylorcorp_lunchnapkin_coined_front%5D&view=113486332624898009&CMPN=shareicon&lang=en&social=true&rf=238411764832824616


                          CRANBERRY SANGRIA
             is a festive Holiday Beverage
from http://www.willcookforsmiles.com/2014/12/cranberry-sangria.html

INGREDIENTS:

    750 ml Sweeter Red Wine (try Shiraz or Beaujolais)

    150 ml Cranberry Vodka

    14 oz Cranberry Juice

    10 oz Club Soda

    8 oz fresh Cranberries

    ½ cup White Granulated Sugar

    1 Tsp. Lemon Juice

THESE ARE CUTE IDEAS FOR APPETIZERS

...?? HOW MUCH TO SERVE??...
http://www.simplemost.com/the-best-thanksgiving-serving-size-cheat-sheet/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organic#_a5y_p=4641831


        ...How easy and yummy!...

         ...HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING and
              BEAUTIFUL TABLE SETTINGS...

https://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2012/12/12/tis-the-season-to-be-jolly/




http://betweennapsontheporch.net/christmas-tree-napkin-fold-tutorial/

HOLIDAY PARTIES & HOLIDAY SOUPS

http://altonbrown.com/christmas-soup-recipe/

CHEESES & CHEESE PLATES ALWAYS MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY PARTY FOODS...

Antipasto Wreath -- Pepperoni and olives folded into two kinds of cheese: yum! Dress them up with roasted peppers and fresh basil and you have a festive appetizer that's holiday party-ready.

WHETHER SERVED HOT or COLD

DON'T FORGET THE HOLIDAY TREATS!

A Traditional Christmas Pudding
       and Dessert Wines...
http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/international/european/british/traditional-christmas-pudding?utm_source=rd&utm_medium=d&utm_campaign=otn&utm_content=recipes/cuisine/european/english/traditional-christmas-pudding.html

Orange Pomanders always make

great Holiday Decorations!

Be sure to include the kids

when making these...

It makes Awesome Holiday Memories!

ORANGE & CLOVE POMANDERS MAKE 

BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY CENTERPIECES

AND ARE PERFECT TO SHARE WITH GUESTS

AS THEY LEAVE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY!

CHRISTMAS CANDIES ARE ALSO A

NOSTALGIC TREAT, WHETHER USED

IN DECORATIONS, OR AS GUESTS FAVORS!

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON

              PARTY PLANNING WITH ME ON

                     MY PINTEREST BOARD

               "HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING"

                             Thanks for visiting!
                  HOLIDAY BLESSINGS,
                               MARGIE