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I would like to introduce  Courtney, a fabulous young lady who lives in Nashville (by way of Raleigh NC and Vanderbilt University) and loves to entertain. She just launched her new hip and chic website  Pizzazzerie – which I love.  So here’s her story on how she got the party started over at Pizzazzerie along with some entertaining inspiration.

“Hi, I’m Courtney from the newly launched Pizzazzerie! The idea behind Pizzazzerie actually began last August, and I have been daydreaming my plans for it ever since. I love nothing more than throwing my own parties and events for friends and family, so I am excited to share these ideas with you! Parties are my passion and finding ways to add a little pizzazz is my goal. Everyone can buy a cake, throw on a tablecloth, and call it a party – but I want to help people take their parties to a new level. That might be a neat cupcake idea, a great dip recipe for your next sports viewing party, or a glamorous do-it-yourself centerpiece idea for a wedding.

I chose black and white for this dinner party (recently designed for a sweet friend’s birthday) because the classic beauty of black and white matches her perfectly! I used 12×12 scrapbook paper in a cute black and white pattern as placemats to add pizzazz. All my parties include favors, so for this party, I wrapped mini cookbooks in black boxes with a whimsical polka dot bow to jazz up the table! Let your food add pops of color with a vibrant caprese salad or fresh green vegetables. The dessert table included chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, black and white cookies, and chocolate covered strawberries!

I hope you can use some of these tips for your own Black and White Party soon! To see other exciting DIY ideas, recipes, and more – visit me over at Pizzazzerie.

Entertain with energy and style!

Courtney

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Well, wouldn’t you know it,  it’s time to put on your pretty party green outfit, mix up some Irish cocktails and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is next Wednesday March 17th, but most of the celebrations will begin this weekend with the parades. So to help you with your planning for the holiday, we’ve put together some ideas that will make your party a success.

For a beautiful table setting, I would suggest keeping it simple and chic. Here’s an idea for a beautiful and festive tablecloth and napkin (above).  Make a striking tablecloth out of chartreuse raw silk or cotton and for an added touch of color, wrap white napkins with a square of green netting or sheer organza before inserting into a napkin ring. Another great idea for your table top is a simple gray linen napkin and a shamrock leaf (below).

For some Shamrock Luck (below) – Display little pots o’ luck for St. Pat’s Day by planting shamrocks in jars, cups, or bowls. For more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration, Read the rest of this entry »

Wow, I can feel it, I think spring is right around the corner and I am so HAPPY! The flowers are beginning to bloom and the sun is shining bright, and I am beginning to have a strong case of spring fever. It’s time to plan a Spring Fling Luncheon with your best girlfriends. Here’s the plan for a posh and elegant spring luncheon.

To create scene for your Spring Fling Luncheon:

Choose an elegant table setting that is fresh and simple, start with a crisp white cloth and green runner, then add a row of single green Parrot Tulips in glass bud vases.

Another great idea for a beautiful spring table is to create a dramatic and colorful spring centerpiece. Simply place yellow tulips in a simple vase, and anchor the blooms with lime slices. If you have a long table, arrange a few of these down the center.

When the ladies arrive greet them with a glass of Sparkling Punch or Peach Sweet Tea.

For an elegant lunch menu serve up (via Southern Living):

Shrimp Shooters

Spicy Roasted Bell Pepper Pimiento Cheese

Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

Apple-Pear Salad With Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

And for dessert:

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Double Citrus Tart

There you go, you’re all set to host an elegant and post Spring Fling Luncheon.

Enjoy!

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Happy Monday and hope that you enjoyed your weekend! To kick off the month of February, we would like to inspire you with a little “Red and White Table Love”.  Alone the color red makes a bold and fiery statement, but mixed in with splash of white here and there, it makes the perfect color palette for a stunning and beautiful table top. Here are some beautiful pieces we found to inspire and get you creative juices flowing.

Are you inspired to set a table with red and white table love? Here’ s where to find these items:

Crate and Barrel – Red Rice Bowl

Red Candy -  Joy Tumbler, Define Red Chip & Dip Bowl, Midnight Cocktail Glasses, Guzzini Happy Hour Blown Jug,  Guzzini Happy Hour Two-Tone Glasses and Red Lace Place Mats

Mikasa – Pure Red 5 Piece Placesetting and Brava Red Square 4 piece Placesetting

Anthropologie – Sculptor’s Dinnerware

Williams-Sonoma – Emile Henry Ruffled Cake Stand and Brasserie Red-Banded Porcelain Dinnerware Place Settings

Iittala – Kivi Candle Votive

Enjoy!

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