Happy Memorial Day! Here are some fun food presentations for your cookouts…
May 28th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I am so glad it’s a holiday because..what else. We’re off work & will feast on good food. One of my favorite seasonal treats is fruit pizza. My cousin would make them for family gatherings and I tried and failed. So the second time I figured I would do cookies vs a whole pizza and that worked out better for me. Now I’m a pro! So displaying them like the above pic is great…
But we can stand to get a wee bit more creative right? Let’s do a fruit pizza bar. How fun! Pier 1 has the most affordable and stylish displays stands and containers for food. Use them Invest in them because you’ll use them over and over and over again…
Another way to style a do-it-yourself fruit pizza display. This can also work for veggie pizzas which is basically the same ingredients with cream cheese, sugar cookies just veggies instead of fruit…
While we’re on bars….ever went somewhere with a champagne bar? Now that’s how you get the party started.
If you go with dispensers make the most of the glass jar. It looks very pretty to have fruit on display…
A cube of fruit….
Anyone eating seafood? I had some yesterday downtown on the riverwalk for my nephews 21st bday.
But if you’re doing it at home, throw newspaper over the table. How cheap and simple. You don’t need to do much else because it’s messy food…
Have the utensils needed for crab legs and a bucket to toss the scraps….
I will be doing my teriyaki chicken shish kabobs. They look so pretty on the grill and taste so lovely. Anything on skewers…like this pasta salad skewer above…
My mom just planted her flowers so we’ll have some color to indulge in…
And I will lug all of my magazines that my beautician & 3 coworkers give me. Everyone knows how much I read so they just give them to me when they’re done…
And I will sip on a cool beverage. It consists of frozen strawberries, whip cream, ice cream, ice, pink lemonade & vodka. All in a blender. 
My cousin just texted me as I’m typing this post so I’ll spend time between parent’s house & theirs. Yesterday was in the 90s here in Milwaukee and today will get in the upper 80s.
Yesterday the lake (Michigan) was jammed packed. Bumper to bumper traffic, the beach looked like Miami, everyone was out and enjoying the weather (it’s cooler by the lake). So far my weekend has been great. I hope yours is too and you have a fabulous Memorial Day.
Shout out to my friend Mercedes who is in the Navy. Thank you!
Remember when…. (See the rest of 2 interiors previously blogged about)
May 27th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I thought this loft bed was a neat concept to house additional storage when blogged about on my Ways to Maximize space in a Studio, Dorm, or Small Room post. This below is more details…
The above images is from my How I Heart Pretty Book Covers post. I originally assumed the kitchen was a small galley but below is the other half…
What are you thoughts on hanging pictures low to the ground?…
May 26th, 2012 § 4 Comments
Usually we hear the rule of thumb about hanging pictures at eye level. But is there one about how far from the ground pics shouldn’t be? I for one love this look because some people are art collectors or have more things they want to display than space. Gallery walls and this look allows a person to use a bit more wall space. What do you think? Yay or Nay?
{ designed by Charles Spada via daily dream décor}
{Focal Point Styling}
{7th house from the corner}
You can make a table out of anything…
May 25th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I like coming across unconventional ways to get functionality like a table. Place glass fitted to size on stacks of books, luggages & trunks, even doors to allow for a smooth surface. Trays on Moroccan poufs and other rounded ottomans gives balance and instruments like drums adds a cool touch…
{ Wisteria as seen on Small Shop Studio}
{Domino}
{via}
A table out of 2×4′s? Kinda genius don’t ya think?…
{other images via Apartment Therapy, Style Bubble, Inspired Design}
Indulge Daily 5.24.12
May 24th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
{Interior by Steven Gambrel, photo: Eric Piasecki for Elle Decor}
Before & Afters 5.24.12
May 23rd, 2012 § 2 Comments
{Pocketful Of Pretty}
Who would think to paint a fridge? Fabulous. How fun is this???
A little bit of paint and new knobs goes a long way…
I love a moody dark powder room. Since you spend minimal time here, I say go bold. You may be relunctant to use a darker shade of grasscloth wallpaper in a bedroom but it’ll be fine for a half bath. Nesting tables fills the space alongside the sink perfectly…
{Dayka Robinson Designs}
What a great imagination to even begin to see something new and hip from what it was. Love the nailhead trim detail. Upholstering can be costly but it’s worth it especially if it’s a piece passed down from an older generation. You want to hold on to it but make it fit your style.
Have you done a diy project that your proud of? It can be something small or big. I’d love to see. Shoot me an email with a few pics and a description and I may just feature yours.
Tuesday’s Tips: Don’t play bartender while hosting. Have signature drinks instead
May 22nd, 2012 § 4 Comments
