Monday, June 22, 2009

Chocolate Olives or Cholive's


Obsessed with these Chocolates in the shape of olives! What a genius idea! All my friends are getting these for Christmas, what a unique gift. Try our favorite 'Chocolate Orange' martini mixed with a Cholive,

THE CHOCOLATE ORANGE
2 oz. Grey Goose L’orange
2 oz. White Crème de Cacao

1 oz. Kahlúa

1 Skewered
Cholive

To purchase or learn more visit The Cholive Company online.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Papered Accents Jazz

Add some class to the trash, and many other items, with scraps of vintage wallpaper. You may find only a roll or two of a vintage print (ebay is great for this), and a single roll of paper is more than enough for these small-scale projects. Jazz up Table Tops, Umbrella Stands, Pencil Holders, Notebooks and Lampshades. Use good-quality wheat-based wallpaper paste and then seal and protect them with a spray lacquer for a finishing seal. For a table, simply cut paper to fit, and set glass or Plexiglas on top. Its simple and adds a lot of personality.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

How to open Champagne!

No other drink seems better suited to a celebration than champagne, but when those special moments arrive, you will want to make sure that the champagne is chilled to just the right temperature and, when the bottle is opened, that there's no overflow.

Cut the foil and remove. Wrap a towel around the bottle; this will help to keep the cork from flying away and to catch any champagne that might spill. Hold the neck of the bottle while securing the top of the cork with your thumb. Twist off the cage; it takes about six turns to undo it. Remove the wire cage while you are still holding the cork. Hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle. Hold the cork with one hand and the bottom of the bottle with the other; turn the bottle-not the cork-slowly and carefully.Release the cork gently, and pour the champagne.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Bandana Luncheon Napkins

Get rowdy with bandanas luncheon napkins! A great new look for your guests especially summer backyard barbecues. Mix and match it with your cutlery and accessories to create your own cowboy look. These cute bandana napkins are available in red or blue jean and make a great decoration that could not be cheaper .

Bandana luncheon napkins
$2 for 20, Target stores nationwide

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