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An Awards Show Party with Retro Style

January 7, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

Anyone watching the Golden Globes this weekend? What about the Oscars in March? Folks, I love movies. I love swanky decor. I love food. That’s why I can’t miss an awards show, as it combines all three–and gives me an excuse to prepare something special to eat. Whether you’re throwing an awards show party or spending a quiet evening at home enjoying the fun, today we present a few ideas for a scrumptious viewing experience…

A Retro New Year’s Eve Party

December 30, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

Hi, Everyone! Can you believe it’s almost 2014? What are your New Year’s Eve plans? My hubby and I were thinking of throwing a party… But over the course of the last month or so, we’ve dealt with our fair share of chaos, including a car accident and a surgery. So going out to eat, then coming back home to toast the New Year in a low-key fashion sounded just right to us this year. But that didn’t stop me from staging a Retro Foodie photo shoot in honor of the upcoming holiday. And this vignette will also work for an awards show party (hey, the Golden Globes and the Oscars are on the horizon). So read on for all the details…

Retro Foodie: An ’80s Awards Show Party

January 15, 2013 by Kate 2 Comments

Hi Everyone! Awards season is officially here, so we proudly present our second installment of “Retro Foodie” with an awards show menu that is easy, dazzling and fun. Plus some ’80s-inspired decor that plays up the “glam” element of the decade’s design. To begin, a backdrop of balloons taped to the wall creates the effect of pearls, or bubbles in a glass of champagne.

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