This Calls for a Celebration

Friday, May 4, 2012

I have a set of the Recital Pics to post as well. I was hired by a friend and catered the reception for 100 and arranged the flowers. Thanks to my sweet parents and husband for the work on this!

Chicken Salad Cups

The Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dad's Buttermilk Biscuits and Jezebel Sauce were the biggest hit!

Lemon Meringue Tarts

Butterscotch Shortbread Triangles

Individual Oreo Cheesecakes

Beverage Table with Mango Pineapple Punch

Wow, I feel like I haven't slowed down since the last post for Baby E's shower in March who is now born and so sweet. I've worked two weddings (and another this weekend), catered a senior voice recital, planned/worked a 40th reunion reception and dinner for AU Singers, a graduation party, prom flowers for two young ladies, centerpieces for a couple of events for the Office of Development at AU, the annual ladies dinner at church, and a grand opening for a new real estate office. I am excited for the amount of work that is coming my way- thankful too. I tried to document all the events, but didn't get a shot from everything. It's exciting to be involved in so many diverse outings. This weekend's wedding is for a client that I had the pleasure of working her sister's wedding about 6 years ago. I am most flattered by the repeat business from this family! Cheers to May!

Sign made by the bride and groom for this dariling wedding and reception at the Reserve at Oak Bowery.

Tiffany inspired favor boxes for a vintage inspired wedding also at the Reserve at Oak Bowery.

Centerpieces (on a shoestring budget) for an awards reception.

Luncheon Centerpieces

Prom Bouquet

Prom Bouquet and Corsage

Annual Dinner at Church- Menu was delicious:

Strawberry and Spinach Salad

Spinach Stuffed Tenderloin

Baked Squash with bread crumb topping

Roasted Green Beans

Buttermilk Poundcake with Lemon Curd Drizzle

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Shower for Baby Elizabeth

Saturday morning I hosted a shower for the upcoming arrival of Baby Elizabeth. The nursery has a theme of daisies and polka dots in pink, orange, red, and aqua.

I was delighted to serve the following menu for my sweet friend Michele.

Grape Salad

Applesauce Mini Muffins

Yogurt Bar with fresh fruit and granola toppings

Slice Ham

Dad's Buttermilk Biscuit with Peach Jam and Black Raspberry Jam

Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Mini Quiches

Mini Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Cream Cheese and Raspberry Filling Cake

Each guest took home a flower cookie pop.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Aqua and Coral Baby Shower

Over the weekend I catered a baby shower for a Family in town. The shower was a classic southern style and the host asked that I prepare items in that fashion.

The menu was comprised of the following:

Fresh Fruit Platter

Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Nuts

Cheddar Cheese Wafers

Chicken Salad Tassies

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Spinach Bread Bowl Bites

Lemon Meringue Tarts

Strawberry Cake Cupcakes

Iced Peach Punch

They asked me to create a centerpiece and I was delighted to find Coral Roses and Sweetheart Roses, white Hydrangeas, Alstromeria Lillie's in white and coral, and Eucalyptus to use as filler.

I sprinkled the daintiest white pearls on top of the cupcakes and garnished the lemon tarts with lemon zest. In my mad rush to make the delivery, I didn't take a single picture, but found a couple posted from the host.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

5th Annual Home for the Holidays

For the past 5 years we have hosted a cocktail party a few days after Christmas to gather together old friends from our high school and even elementary days.

Everyone brings some type of appetizer or sweet to share.

The food is always delicious and laughter abounds!