Cupid Float Valentine

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  Once upon a time (last year), I wrote about my daughters' annual Valentine's Day party and our Cupid Float. As I was rushing to feed a dozen hungry 12 year old girls, I snapped a pic. That picture looks like one of those horrible paparazzi shots when they catch the star in her bathing suit and she doesn't know anybody is … [Read more...]

                 

Here’s to the Red, White & Blue

Down the Shore Eclectically Vintage

I'll be down the shore (that's Jersey speak for the beach) today soaking up some sun, eating lots of junk food and hanging with fabulous friends (no, not Snooki)! And like any good guest (who wants to be invited back), I won't be going empty handed. These mini flag cupcakes will be gobbled up quickly and little faces will … [Read more...]

                 

A Tisket, a Tasket, a Vintage Picnic Basket

Outdoor dining plates and cutlery

Stop by tonight for drinks. Oh no, what have I done? Dust bunnies are running rampant. The only things in the fridge are a couple of mouldy avocados and a jumbo size bottle of Heinz 57. What's a girl to do? Keep a basket stocked with staples so you can be the hostess with the mostess and the toast of the … [Read more...]

                 

Sugar High Valentine Party

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Update - my fabulously fun, pink, delicious Cupid Float has been so popular so it's gotten a makeover and looks better than ever!    Ah, gotta love the tween years!  My 12 year old twins decided to throw a Valentine's party - girls only!  After all, girls rule and boys drool (at least for now)! Centerpiece What's better than a table … [Read more...]

                 

My June Cleaver Moment!

Owl Cupcakes

When I told my girls about these cupcakes and suggested we make them this weekend, they said we should call it Conniption Cupcakes!  They know me so well - I am no baker.  I like to cook but don't have the patience for baking what with all that measuring and flying flour and more measuring and kneading and more measuring...  Just thinking about … [Read more...]