Margaritaville

I can just hear James Taylor now...

What's that familiar song...

I know you are singing it now!

It's Cinco de Mayo and

that means time for a little

Margarita Madness!

Here are some great Margaritas

that I found over at the Food Network!

Hope you can enjoy one of these tonight!

If not....there is aways the weekend!

1. Watermelon 2. Passion Fruit 3. Mango 4. Frozen Strawberry
5. Pineapple Chill 6. Classic 7. Blueberry Lime 8. Jalapeno

So, what might you try?

One Hot Tamale Girls Night

Well, on Friday I told you about my

Girl's Night In Party I had planned!

The party went great and the girls had so much fun

editing their pictures on Picnik!

Picnik is an online photo editing company

that asked me to host a House Party for them!

I gladly accepted!

If you haven't tried it..head over there and check it out!

You can host your own party too!

If you are interested contact me and I will

pass on the information!

The party theme was One Hot Tamale!

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner I thought

this was a perfect theme to tie in.

I opted for a more modern background for my theme

and chose Red, White, and Black as my colors.

The labels were custom made for me by

Parties By Hardie!

She was great to work with and helped me out on short notice!

I used the labels everywhere!

They were great!

I hole punched the edges of the plates and added a tag

attached by a red brad for an little extra touch.

I used metal containers to hold my red and white paper flowers.

Thanks again to Susan at Poca Cosas for the paper flower idea!

And for the napkins, I tied them up with red raffia

and attached a red pepper label.

The desserts table was a big hit!

Chocolate Cake Balls

Strawberry Cheesecake served in Mini Martini Glasses

Key Lime Mousse Cups

Lemon Poundcake with Lemon Mousse and Raspberries

Kahlua soaked Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse

Lemon Cookies

The Favors were boxes of Hot Tamales!

I just covered them in scrapbook paper

and added the label!

I served Sangria and Margaritas for the cocktails!

These made great swirls mixed together!

Yummy!

And of course, I used the labels to make

drink tags for the glasses.

By the way, I got the glasses at Dollar Tree!

WOO...WHOOO...

For the appetizers we had

Grilled Chicken and Beef Skewers

Chips and Queso

7 Layer Dips served in individual wine glasses

Mini Beef Taco bowls

For some reason I didn't get any pictures of the food!

And I wish I had better pictures of the dessert table.

I will do better next time!

Hope you can use some inspiration for your

Cinco de Mayo celebrations this week!
Check out Parties by Hardie

for some printables!

These were custom made but,

I bet you could purchase them too!

Oh...and all the pictures you see..

you guessed it!

I used Picnik to edit them, add text, add borders,

and make the collages!

Hot...Hot...Hot

I have missed you all the last couple of days!
I have been preparing for a

"Girl's Night In" at my casa!

A few months ago I blogged about a company called Picnik!

Picnik is an online photo editing site!

They are awesome!

Well, they saw my post and asked me to host a House Party for them!
Really...you had to ask?

Me? Host a party?

I was very excited and the party is tonight!

Since it is all girls and it is close to Cinco de Mayo...

I thought "One Hot Tamale" would make a great

theme for my girls night!

Here is a little peak.....

Thank you to Susan at Poca Cosas for the Mexican flower idea!

And to Parties by Hardie who made these labels for me

in a DAY!

My theme idea was last minute!

She was so helpful is getting these labels done for me!

Have a Great Weekend.....

Hot Stuff!

Treat Jar Tags

I am stalker...I mean Big Fan

of Eighteen 25!

They have the best printables around!
And they are free!

Check out these very cute labels I found for

Treat Jars!

Check them out here and Download them for yourself!

These would be great for Teachers Appreciation Week!

Bubble Gum Bribes.......Love it!

What a fun label for a basket for Mother's Day...so Original!

Can you Dig It?

I can dig this!

I found this very cute little boys party

on The Smiths Blog!
I don't do a lot of boys theme parties...

mainly because I have 2 girls and

no boys in sight!

My 16 year old nephew won't

go for this type of party!

But, I had to share these very cute party details!

So, on with the party!

When the Guests...I mean "Construction Workers"

arrived, they received a Tool Belt and a Personalized Hard Hat.

Check out that Orange Cord wreath on the door!

Love it!

Goodies table...love the Orange "Wrecking Balls"!

I absolutely love the Orange Cone Drink Cups!

And that cake....so cute!

Painting....Photo Op.....Favors! Oh my!

Eat Dessert First!

I am currently working on a 40th birthday celebration

for my sweet husband!

I have been looking at cake designs and although

I have seen some nice cakes, I just haven't found that one yet!
In the mean time I have decided to have mini desserts!

As in these very tasty Dessert Shooters!

These are so fun and you can make so many flavors

that there should be something for everyone!
I found some great ones at a sweet little bakery

called Buttercream!

I really need your help!
I know my tastes but,

I would love to get your opinions!

So leave a comment and tell

me your favorite!

So here are the flavors:

Raspberry Marble Chambord

Layers of Chocolate and White Cake infused with Chambord

Raspberry Mousse topped with a fresh Raspberry

Amaretto

White Cake infused with Amaretto Liquor

Amaretto filling and Toasted Almonds

Grasshopper

Devils Food Cake, Creme De Menthe Chiffon and Crushed Cookies

Baileys Irish Cream

Dark Chocolate Cake soaked in Baileys, Baileys Mousse and Crushed Cookies

Fuzzy Navel

White Sponge Cake soaked in Peach Schnappes, Buttercream Mousse and Candied Lemon

Smores

Chocolate Cake, Marshmallow Filling and Graham Crackers

What's your Favorite?

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Can you believe this is what you get!
GASP! I know!

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2 Invitation Design Suggestions
2 Invitation Wording Suggestions
5 Suggested Menu & Beverage Items (appropriate for age of guests and time of party)
2 Birthday Cake or Cupcake Design Suggestions
1 Party Activity Suggestion
2 Party Game Suggestions
1 Party Craft Suggestion
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