How are you spending Valentine's Day? Check out the video to see how my family celebrates how much we love each other.
Happy Valentine's Day!
:: Go Shopping ::
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Gorgonzola Apricots Recipe on Alexandra Hedin's Website
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Chocolate Meringues from Martha Stewart
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West Elm Enamelware Serving Bowl
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Crate and Barrel Pop Acrylic Drink Glasses
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photography by Brooke Clark
Studio B Photography
If I had to pick a favorite food, it would be seafood. Living in the Northwest certainly enables my love of seafood. The perfect way to serve seafood for a crowd is with a clambake - mostly because it takes almost no time to cook and the whole thing is done in ONE pan! A swanky one pot dinner.
Enjoy the last days of summer. I know I am!
photography by Brooke Clark
Studio B Photography
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I LOVE an ice cream social - it's the perfect way to eat ice cream any time of the day, but it's also a super simple way to celebrate any night of the week.
Have a birthday? Ice Cream Social
Promotion at work? Ice Cream Social
Passed the swim test? Ice Cream Social
Better yet, I made a video to show you just how simple this really is.
All week I'll share more fabulous ice cream ideas! I can't wait!
The secrets to this method are ::
1. A giant punch bowl + giant flowers. Scale is critical.
2. Floral foam holds the flowers in place. The heavy heads of the hydrangea would droop otherwise.
3. Add more water to the floral foam each day so it doesn't dry out.
4. Smash the ends of the stems to allow water absorption. Woody stems require "opening" up.
Why is this a good arrangement? It makes the table fabby in just minutes. Look at how grand it can be. Summer dinner party? Check.