Fall dinner party...

 

I am hosting a little birthday celebration here at the house in the next few weeks and I have been searching for inspiration.  There are so many wonderful ideas that I think I will be mixing many of them together for our party.  Long harvest style tables with linen table clothes greenery and simple place settings.. so many things to think of now onto desserts and appetizers.  Any suggestions??

 

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Candy Corn But Were Afraid To Ask

I am going to admit up front that I've never been a huge fan of candy corn.

But it's always there. 

Each time autumn arrives, candy corn is sure to follow! 

My own opinion of candy corn was most likely formed as a child. When Halloween
and Trick or Treat came around, most friends had their favorites that they
hoped to get on Trick or Treat night. Reese's, Snickers...my personal favorite were 
those B-B-Bats of taffy that came in chocolate, strawberry,
peanut butter and my favorite: banana (remember these?)

In any case, I don't think I ever heard any of my friends or classmates exclaim,
"I hope I get a lot of candy corn!" 
It just never happened. 

But candy corn is traditional.
It has become part of our culture and it is expected.
And it doesn't taste bad!

Did you know that October 30th is National Candy Corn Day? 
Now you do. 

According to TLC's article "What is candy corn and how is it made?" by Stephanie Watson,
"Candy corn is a sweet replicate of dried corn kernels. It's considered "mellow cream,"
a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like
flavor. although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free."

Check it out...

Candy corn (on the cob) via Instructables

Check out this Candy Corn fudge recipe by The Pink Elephant

Candy corn painted pumpkins from BHG

Candy Corn cupcakes by The Curvy Carrot

Candy Corn Theme party ideas from Kara's Party Ideas

Candy Corn Pretzel Fudge by Lil' Luna

Candy Corn Door Decoration from Better Homes and Gardens

Primitive fall candy corn bowl fillers by oldgoatprims via Etsy

Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse from Glorious Treats

Candy Corn Wreath by In Between Laundry

Candy Corn Pretzles from Your Home Based Mom

Candy corn covered pumpkin from A Little Art Can't Hurt

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

Candy Corn Jello Shots recipe from Just A Pinch

The secret to making homemade Butterfingers candy? You guessed it: candy corn!
Recipe for Homemade Butterfingers from Glue Sticks Blog

Candy corn in mason jars with candles

Candy Corn Martini from Fashionably Bombed

Candy Corn Wreath via Pinterest

Candy Corn Cheesecake from Wilton

Candy corn 

Candy corn Halloween wreath by AvasDesigns via Etsy

Candy Corn Drink from BHG


What do you think? Are you a fan of candy corn? 



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Jonathan Adler for Paperless Post...

 

I have to say I love it when something comes around that makes my life pretty and easier I am a happy happy girl.  I found out about Paperless Post from a friend who sent out an invite a while back, and I love love it.  It is classy and makes party planning easier for me with guest tracking and easy additions to the list.  So when I found out that Johnathan Adler was designing a group of cards and invites for them it seemed like a perfect fit.  I love love them!  (a lot of love in this post apparently)

These are just a few of the pieces that they have- I adore the one below!  If you want something elegant and sophisticated for your next gathering take a moment and check them out. 

 

 

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entertaining ideas

 

Last weekend's dinner got me thinking... there are a lot of great entertaining ideas out there that I think we should be sharing.  What do you think?  Do you have some tips that make your dinners and brunches with family and friends just that little bit more special or just down right perfect?  

Do you want to share them with us?

someone pointed out that those are the bodega glasses in persimmon on the table- some of my favorites!