Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Holiday Dinner Party: How to Dress your Table
1. DITCH THE CENTERPIECE. I love my giant dining table centrepiece (and you probably love yours too) but your guests likely won’t be eating it, so swap the elaborate candelabra for your food network inspired dishes! If you’re lucky enough to have room for both, be sure that your centerpiece doesn’t block your guests from seeing each other.
2. GET SERVING PIECES THAT WORK. I have often made the mistake of buying for looks more than functionality but that doesn’t mean you can’t have both! Invest in some good serving dishes that are multi functional and wont eat up tons of space on your dining table.
3. TRY SOMETHING NEW. If new dinnerware is in your budget and you’d like to try something different, consider buying square or rectangular dinner plates and don’t be afraid to combine them with what you already have to create an interesting and eclectic look. Take my word for it, your already delicious risotto will taste twice as good!
4. PLAN AHEAD. Once you know what you’re serving, lay out all the dishes on the table so you know just how much space you have. This way you won’t have any unpleasant surprises on the day of your party. Now how is that for being organized!
5. LIGHTING IS KEY. I firmly believe that lighting can make or break the mood at any shindig, so dim the lights and whip out some taper candles or tealights and scatter them throughout your space. Remember to use the unscented kind.
6. SET UP A BAR. Using a sideboard or console table, create a bar area to help get your guests relaxed and in the mood to celebrate! For an added bit of awesomeness, create a drink menu and have your spouse or close friend bartend but remember to have alcohol free beverages available as well.
7. ADD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER. You don’t need to break the bank to make your table festive and ready for Christmas entertaining. Adding some simple accents such as holly, evergreen branches or red accents will quickly transform your setting from average to holiday-ready.
8. FAVOURS AREN’T JUST FOR WEDDINGS. I do love a good party favour, especially if I can eat it or actually use it, so spread some holiday cheer by adorning your place settings with an ornament that fits your décor. Your table will look better and your guests will leave happier. Everyone wins!
7. HAVE FUN. At the end of the day its not the food or decorations that matter, it’s the company! So once all the cooking is done, sit back and enjoy it!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Feeling Giving During this Holiday..Check out a local Soup Kitchen in Charlotte
Check out these Soup Kitchens that could use a lending hand at this:
Urban Ministries Center
945 N. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
704.347.0278
Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen
514 N. Old Statesville
Huntersville, NC 28078
704.918.0122
Dilworth Soup Kitchen
1200 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Community Cafe
1619 Spandril Lane
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Urban Ministries Center
945 N. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
704.347.0278
Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen
514 N. Old Statesville
Huntersville, NC 28078
704.918.0122
Dilworth Soup Kitchen
1200 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Community Cafe
1619 Spandril Lane
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Friday, October 28, 2011
Halloween Happenings!
Davidson Ghost Walk
104 S Main Street, Davidson
Adults: $10; Children ages 8-12: $5; Children under 8: Free
October 11 - 31
7 to 9 p.m.
You will receive a guided historic tour of Davidson - a lovely, small town rich in history and folklore, while listening to the local history, ghost stories, and local haunts. The walking tour lasts about two hours.
The Haunted Palace
17220 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius
$19
Hours/dates haven't been updated since last year
Campground Massacre
940 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, S.C.
704-866-SLASHER
Thursday to Sunday, October 1 through Oct. 31
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. some nights)
$20.00 ($10.00 for children 8 and under)
Scarowinds Halloween Haunt
Avenue of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC 28273
$29.99 to $39.99, depending on night
Friday and Saturday, September 16 to October 1
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 7 to October 23
October 27, 28, 29 and 30
7 p.m. to midnight (1 a.m. some nights)
Halloween Pub Crawl
Dixie's Tavern:
$25.00
Saturday October 28, 2011
Check In 1PM to Midnight
Trick or Treating Schedule
October 28, 2011
Starts at 6:15pm
Happy HALLOOWEEEEN!!!
104 S Main Street, Davidson
Adults: $10; Children ages 8-12: $5; Children under 8: Free
October 11 - 31
7 to 9 p.m.
You will receive a guided historic tour of Davidson - a lovely, small town rich in history and folklore, while listening to the local history, ghost stories, and local haunts. The walking tour lasts about two hours.
The Haunted Palace
17220 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius
$19
Hours/dates haven't been updated since last year
Campground Massacre
940 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, S.C.
704-866-SLASHER
Thursday to Sunday, October 1 through Oct. 31
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. some nights)
$20.00 ($10.00 for children 8 and under)
Scarowinds Halloween Haunt
Avenue of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC 28273
$29.99 to $39.99, depending on night
Friday and Saturday, September 16 to October 1
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 7 to October 23
October 27, 28, 29 and 30
7 p.m. to midnight (1 a.m. some nights)
Halloween Pub Crawl
Dixie's Tavern:
$25.00
Saturday October 28, 2011
Check In 1PM to Midnight
Trick or Treating Schedule
October 28, 2011
Starts at 6:15pm
Happy HALLOOWEEEEN!!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Metro 808 & DStripped Magazine OPEN CASTING CALL
September 21, 2011
5:30 - 7pm
Metro 808 Apartments
Charlotte
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