Sweet As Pie

Happy Wednesday dolls! I hope everyone is having a very good week thus far. Part of throwing a great party is making sure it's on trend. Trends don't always have to be decor related though. It can be a style of dining, a new flavor, or a new theme such as murder mystery. I touched a few weeks ago on the Gatsby theme that is taking over the event world. Today I want to hit on a hot new food trend. Say goodbye to your traditional cake and cupcakes and say hello to the dessert bar! I love the idea of creating a bar full of mini nostalgic desserts like s'mores, macaroons, chocolate chip cookies, grandma's pound cake and more. It provides guests with a variety of options and ensures that there is a little something for everybody. Include your favorite desserts from childhood and now to create the perfect dessert bar both you and your guests will enjoy!

Essentially {Bonfire}

No fall gathering is complete without a bonfire. Drinking cocktails and roasting marshmallows around a warm fire is what the season is made of. Whether it's the focus of your get together or the ending to your Thanksgiving meal, there are some bonfire essentials that you can't do without. From blankets to benches and everything in between, here's my list of all you need to throw the perfect bonfire!

1. Apple Cider Cocktail: Perfect for sipping with friends around the fire. It might even help calm your nerves during the ghost stories!

2. Ghost Stories: This spooky tradition will sure excite guests! Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories is filled with tales bound to scare.

3. Roasting Sticks: You can't make the perfect hot dog or roasted marshmallow without it.

4. Warm Blankets: Cold nights require wooly warm blankets like this chic one from Ratzer.

5. Rustic Benches: Everybody needs a seat around the fire so why not gather a bunch of hand built benches and sit in style?

6. S'mores: The ultimate bonfire essential. A piece of dark chocolate, a warm roasted marshmallow, and a crunchy graham cracker are all I need to make it a perfect night by the fire!

Birthdays & Bonfires

Yesterday was R's birthday! And the weather here finally got cold enough to break out the fire pit. So, along with some good friends, we built a fire, made s'mores, enjoyed a cookie cake, and grilled some burgers. It was the perfect low key, fun birthday that R wanted. He is still talking about how much fun he had this morning. Until next year...Happy Birthday R! 

Have a Happy Veteran's Day and a relaxing weekend! xo