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Tag: Fall decorating

October 18, 2017

Simple Fall Centerpiece

Categories ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY+SEASONAL, INTERIORS
Fall Centerpiece

Sometimes simple is the best. Especially when showcasing high-quality collections of china, ironstone, or unique specimens of gourds, pumpkins, and acorns. To create an easy centerpiece for any occasion from a weeknight dinner to a full-blown party, a bit of layering is all that you need to master. Begin by choosing a focal point of…Continue Reading “Simple Fall Centerpiece” →

October 18, 2017

Entertain Outdoors Like A Boss

Categories ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY+SEASONAL
Fall Garden Party

If you haven’t already you need to check the October issue of Alabama Gardener. In this issue, I co-host a fabulous Fall Garden Party with one of my best drinking friends, Peggy. Pick up your copy and see just how we did it. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite ways to entertain…Continue Reading “Entertain Outdoors Like A Boss” →

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

DIY: Creating Custom Wall Art

Categories DIY, INTERIORS
Dorm Room Decor

Seek out old frames or furniture pieces and customize those by painting them in hues of your color scheme. Wallpaper in a modern print is ideal for creating art that looks both high end and expensive. Find a print that you like and use this as an inspiration for your entire space. Allen and Roth…Continue Reading “DIY: Creating Custom Wall Art” →

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

DIY: Memory Board

Categories DIY, INTERIORS
Memory Board

Fall is the perfect time of year to give your home a mini-facelift. We do not need to have flashy advertisements because our customers are satisfied buy cialis mastercard and always re-order from their Kamagra online pharmacy. Go to bed in the same time every day for up to 26 weeks. cialis wholesale prices You…Continue Reading “DIY: Memory Board” →

June 1, 2017

How To: Summer Flower Arranging

Categories ENTERTAINING, GARDENING, HOLIDAY+SEASONAL, INTERIORS
Summer Flower Arranging

A fresh arrangement of summer flowers, or foliage, brightens the home and the soul. When I was a kid, you could find me spending every moment of my free time with my grandparents. It was my grandmother who curated my love of gardening. She taught me so much about growing flowers and then how to…Continue Reading “How To: Summer Flower Arranging” →

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

DIY Popcorn Bar

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Popcorn Bar

Host a movie night under the stars on a warm summer evening that features a killer popcorn bar. Whether indoors or out, an underlying rustic theme utilizes galvanized buckets, oversized scoops, wire baskets, and cute do-it-yourself personalized cones made from craft paper. Set up the bar as informal as possible. The amount of goodies will…Continue Reading “DIY Popcorn Bar” →

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Backyard Luau Party

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Backyard Luau Party

Is your backyard just begging for a summer throw down? Bring the islands of Hawaii to you by hosting a Luau that’ll have you dancing the Hula on into the night. Recreating an island paradise is all in the details. Accents like seashells, banana leaves, palm fronds, bamboo, and teak combine with inexpensive, disposable party…Continue Reading “Backyard Luau Party” →

April 13, 2017

Newsprint Easter Eggs

Categories DIY, ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY+SEASONAL, INTERIORS
Easter Eggs

As you all know, I love an unconventional way of decorating Easter Eggs. Especially when that medium involves vintage newsprint. I love the time-worn, golden color and the small typeface of the lettering. From old newspapers to the pages of tattered books, any newsprint you have on hand will work beautifully. And no well-deserved newsprint…Continue Reading “Newsprint Easter Eggs” →

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017

Easter Tablescaping

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Easter Table

Take a hop back in time and celebrate Easter with some vintage inspiration. By revisiting some family heirlooms, your Easter or spring party table will evoke memories of a bygone era, when pastels and patterns of vivid color were all the rage. While reorganizing a spare closet a few weeks ago, I came across an almost…Continue Reading “Easter Tablescaping” →

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

Egg Shell Place Cards

Categories DIY, ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY+SEASONAL, INTERIORS
Easter Eggs

Leftover egg shells have so much more potential than heading to the compost or trash can. They can easily become adorable mini place card holders and the ideal way get that Springtime vibe. Small eggs, candies, or even old timepieces make great takeaways for guests. Pair them with floral dinnerware for that extra bit of…Continue Reading “Egg Shell Place Cards” →

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A natural born entertainer, creator, decorator, gardener, and jack-of-all-trades, Trace knew he would pursue a career with a creative outlet. After years of working with various design groups and national lifestyle publications, Trace dreamed of a brand of his own, and that’s when The Bitter Socialite was born, an entertaining and lifestyle design firm that is neither stuck-up nor stuffy. The Bitter Socialite is brimming with how-to and do-it-yourself projects, easy market-fresh recipes perfect for dinner tonight, party ideas for any occasion, libations sure to liberate you (not to mention your guests), customizable meal/entertaining kits delivered directly to you, and a healthy dose of humor because we believe laughter is the heart of inspiration.

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Layered Tomato Salad

QUICK FIX:

Heriloom Caprese Salad

 

RECIPE:


3-4 vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4 in slices

1 pound mozzarella, cut into 1/4 in slices

20-30 fresh basil leaves, about one bunch

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons lime juice, or the juice of one lime

Good Seasons, Italian Dressing mix

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Red pepper flakes (optional)

METHOD:


1. Thoroughly wash and dry wide mouth Mason jars for serving.

2. Make the dressing by first combining the dressing mix and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Whisk vigorously to combine. Add 1/2 cup olive oil, and the juice of one lime. Whisk again until well blended. Store in a plastic container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

3. Begin by slicing tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/4 in thick slices. Wash basil and separate leaves from the stem.

Taffy Crunch Popcorn

Quick Fix

RECIPE: Taffy Crunch


6 qts. popped popcorn

1 1/2 salted peanuts

1 cup butter

1 lb box brown sugar

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

METHOD:


1. Pre-heat oven to 250°. Mix popped popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, and salt. Boil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla.

4. Gradually pour over popcorn and mix well.

5. Transfer onto two large cookie sheets and bake in a 250° oven for one hour, stirring every fifteen minutes.

7. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Break apart and store in a plastic container.

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