Between the crazy summer of no internet and Typhoon Soudelor (and our extra transitional last few months), all of my creative pursuits have been solidly on the back burner lately. And then these last couple weekends I threw two parties back to back (I don't do anything halfway- if I'm going to …
wedding station ideas
pink donut bar
There is something about living on this oh-so-bright island that makes me want to douse everything in a liberal shower of pink (ok, I kind of feel like that all the time, but the pink-pull is even stronger with the festival of pink flowers, sunsets, and even houses, all around me). And then I …
make your own trail mix buffet
Last weekend we were invited to a party where we were asked to bring a snack to share. I was having a particularly non-commital day and couldn't decide on a single thing to make. Also, I didn't feel like baking. And, I didn't feel like going to the store. So with most options ruled out, my husband …
nacho bar how-to (or the Bar of Cheesy Tex Mex Goodness)
We might've mentioned our affection for themed buffets/bars once or twice (haha!). Since Jord and her fam are still in Denver, and since our Farewell to Summer BBQ was a joint Kirstin-and-Jordan effort, it was the perfect chance to try something new! And, after throwing several ideas around, we …