Posts Tagged ‘entertaining’

The Pretty Pink Pastry Shop and a quick dinner

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The Pretty Pink Pastry Shop and a quick dinner

~All photography , and photo styling is by The Paris House Designs, and photographed at The Paris House~

A friend and business associate of mine stopped by do drop off some samples for a project we are woking on.  I knew she was bringing her daughter and I thought it would be adorable to set up [...]

We are In Country Living Magazine so lets Have a Giveaway!!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

We are In Country Living Magazine so lets Have a Giveaway!!

We are back in beautiful New Jersey, (yes believe it or not parts of NJ are absolutely drop~ dead ~gorgeous), and before we leave for the second part of our vacation I want to post again, I miss blogging and I miss all of you so much!!
~Country Living April Magazine~
We are so thrilled to have [...]

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Getting Ready for The Cherry Mojito Video

Stop on over Chez Moi for an afternoon of Football, friends, Fun and Cocktails.  But beware you may just be asked to star in a video with MOI..as did my friend Dorkalicious.  As soon as he walked into our home he was staring straight at a tripod and video [...]

Creating Comfort and Joy

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Creating Comfort and Joy

 
~A change of plans~
Our plans changed drastically Friday evening.  We had planned to ‘party-hop’, starting off at our friend’s house for ‘Boys night out’ I’m hell bent on becoming the queen of  darts. Then we were heading off to our neighbors and good friends for an 80’s themed birthday party.
We had fun costumes planned, I [...]

Entertaining in the Kitchen

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Entertaining in the Kitchen

Its funny that no matter how beautiful your home or garden may be, Everyone loves to be in the kitchen. I always try and move my entertaining to other parts of my home or garden. I keep a well stocked pretty bar/entertainment area in our kitchen for the times when Everyone just wants to [...]

Roquefort Mousse with Port Gelee Walnuts and Pears

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Roquefort Mousse with Port Gelee Walnuts and Pears

Having a party does not need to take a lot of time, work or money. Plan ahead, make a few appetizers the night before and have a special signature cocktail. Its all about having your friends and family together for a fun evening. Remember, no one wants to party with an exhaustive stressed out hostess. [...]

A Menu Perfect for Summer Time

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

A Menu Perfect for Summer Time

I like to mix my vinagrettes in my Grandmother’s old Ball Jars. Just put all ingrediants in the jar and shake shake shake away to a perfect salad dressing.
What evokes summer more than picnics, swimming and barbecues? I can’t think of much I would rather be doing than just being outdoors with my family. [...]

Warm Cherry-Almond Tart for Memorial Day

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Warm Cherry-Almond Tart for Memorial Day

warm cherry-almond tartour wrap around porch on our 200 year old stone and clapboard home

Homemade chocolate marshmallow cream milkshakes
setting up for treats on the front porch
heavenly dessert
a fun weekend
a collection of dishes and pottery

Don’t you just love Memorial Day??!! It is the grand dame of summer parties, the kickoff to the [...]

Beautiful Jo Malone

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Beautiful Jo Malone

This table setting can be easily pulled together in your backyard. It is so simple but one of the most inviting tables I have ever seen. This Saturday I’m going to set a table in our English Garden Potager with this design in mind. I’m thinking I won’t get much work done…I may sit, [...]

Creating a spectacular fall garden

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Creating a spectacular fall garden

It is time to put your garden to rest and start decorating your house with pumpkins, mums, cabbages, … Find out how to make a beautiful fall arrangement in this video.