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Party Like a Mad Man

Get fun ideas to turn your next party like a "Mad Man". Click the photo below for fantastic design and food ideas shared by "Mad" actor  Bryan Batt.  So go on make you next cocktail party the toast of the town. 

Have fun!

  

via My Home Ideas

Make-Ahead Chocolate Soufflé

 

Since I love getting together with friends and family, I am always on the look out for great & easy recipes to serve. So when I saw this post at Party Blu Prints,  I knew I had to share it with you.  This recipe is perfect because you can partially prep them ahead of time so you spend less time in the kitchen and you'll get to mingle with your guests a little bit more.

While you're there, check out Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali  share their expertise in home entertaining and other fabulous party tips.  They do all the hard so you can make your entertaining "easy and simple".

You can also find Dawn as a weekly contributor on the popular Twitter Moms site and other sought after sites, sharing her expert advice on how to make your next party a huge success!

Photos and recipe via Party Blu Prints

Way too gorgeous to eat!

Mowielicious is unstoppable. Each time I click on his gorgeous blog... it leaves me inspired and very happy inside.  Just take a look and you'll agree.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?  With Valentine's Day coming around the corner....these perfect beauties are going to make a spectacular appearance on your table. For the recipe make sure to click below.

via  Mowielicious
 

Party Planning Tips

Everybody wants to throw a memorable party.

So if you're having one.... it might as well be noteworthy, fun and most of all ....easy for you.   Pottery Barn has some pretty great ideas to help you pull off a fabulous holiday party or any party.

Click here for  Guides & Tips

Have a blast and remember to take lots of photos to share with your guests!  Cheers!

Creepy Cocktails

Scare yourself silly with this luscious Pina Ghoulada drink concoction.

 

The special affect that comes with this cocktail might be quick and temporary but Witches Brew......Root Beer Float will keep your guests pretty happy.

Click  here   for more Halloween Cocktails and recipes.

 

Ghoulish Cupcakes

Tentacle Alien Cupcake

Big Eye Alien Cupcake  

Martha Stewart Living via MSN
 
 

Liquid Heaven

From Top: Blood Sugar Sex Magic, The Donají, The Barbacoa

I am not a drinker by any means. And I don't have anything against it.  It's just that  I never really had the affinity for it.  For whatever reasons, my body does not agree with alcohol. I get really sleepy and I miss out on all the fun things at parties.

 From Left;  The King of Bahia, The Arsenal, The Nettle

I do admire beautifully presented cocktails. So much so that each time I'm out with friends, I take photographs of the pretty ones that I come accross.  Most of them I posted here on Teacake Martini.  So when I was clicking through  L A Times,  I was immidiately intrigued by this piece. ..Liquid Heaven.  Of course I have to post it and share it with you.

So to all the cocktails afficianados, this post is for you.  Cheers!

Photos: L A Times Magazine

Pretty Salad

 

A Very Pretty Beet Salad from the  Craft  Restaurant .  So pretty makes me want to go on a serious salad splurge.

Photo spotted via  The Moment

Bella Cucina 20% Off

 

The Inviting and Gorgeous Interior of Bella Cucina

Check  this out  Alisa Barry of  Bella Cucina is featured on the September 2009 Issue of Better Homes and Garden!  Congratulations Alisa!

 

Alisa Barry perusing the fresh produce at the market.

You are reading this right!  And if you are somewhere near Virginia Highland, this Labor Weekend is the best time to stock up on your favorite Bella Cucina goodies.

Photos: Bella Cucina

Bella Cucina

 

 Pane Bagnato Perfect Sandwich for a Picnic

Bella Cucina a thriving Artful Food created and founded by Alisa Barry whose love affair with everything Italian is unmistakeable.

   

Peruvian Purple Potatoe  Salad with Mint & Pistachio Vinagraitte makes for a perfect salad.  Find more recipes on  Alisa's Blog.

To learn more about the Bella Cucina and to see which product was featured on Oprah visit their site.

      

Photos Credits:   Bella Cucina