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October 1st, 2012 |
 I hope you all had a great weekend! Last week we took you along as we recap’d our recent adventures in wine country, and shared the details of a wine and cheese tasting party we threw inspired by the simplicity of Napa entertaining. I’m back today to share a simple appetizer idea for your Fall parties: [...]  
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com September 24th, 2012 |
This past summer, my assistant editor and friend, Charynn of Two Sugar Babies, and I traveled with our husbands to the magical land that is Napa Valley. Part magazine work, part vacation, this trip was nothing short of fabulous. With one amazing meal after another, glass after glass of award-winning wines, and a chance to embrace [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com September 19th, 2012 |
This time of year, I have a standard, go-to salad…..a caprese tomato stack. The gorgeous heirloom tomatoes literally call to me from the farmer’s market. We keep it traditional sometimes, layering fresh mozzarella cheese between slices. But what really gets the “wows” in my house is when I layer it with goat cheese. Tip: mix a touch [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com September 10th, 2012 |
Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the Fall. Whether you are attending a game at your alma mater, gathering with parents at your child’s soccer game, or entertaining at home, here are a few classic ideas that we re-vamped to make your next tailgating party a hit! Set the stage for your food buffet by using the [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 22nd, 2012 |
I think kabobs (or skewers as some like to call them) are one of the most creative and versatile options when entertaining during the summer months. You can create new combinations virtually every time, and over the years, I have come up with a few favorites: Shrimp, Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Skewer together half moon slices of zucchini, full cherry tomatoes and [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 20th, 2012 |
Once school is out, I become obsessed with finding ideas to keep my kids busy and entertained. A summer picnic is just the ticket! And I’m not one for a simple blanket and bag of food…… Using picnic themed printables from WHHostess, we created an adorable yet quick and easy picnic using plain packaging materials. Glass water [...]  
Fondant-guru and owner of the very popular cupcake topper boutique, Two Sugar Babies Mommy to Madelyn and Keaton, she keeps busy and inspired with amazing DIY projects and as acting assistant editor to The Party Dress Magazine. Visit the Two Sugar Babies blog for more cupcake inspiration and her shop for your next party! June 13th, 2012 |
Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday, so I am here today to inspire you with this fabulous {yet masculine} bbq from Honeycomb Events, as seen in the summer 2012 issue of The Party Dress Magazine. Read on for all of the details from Jeff and Jennifer: We’re so used to designing baby showers, bridal showers, and [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 12th, 2012 |
Do you have a favorite recipe?! You know, the kind that probably started out from a recipe either from a cookbook or handed down from a friend, and over the years has morphed into one of your stand-by, go-to recipes for any occasion?! This corn and tomato salad is definitely one of mine! It’s appeared at BBQs, [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 11th, 2012 |
Most people consider fruit a “dessert”…..I like to serve it as an appetizer! One of my go-to appetizer ideas for summer is this simple watermelon and feta cheese recipe that I shared in the summer issue of The Party Dress Magazine. It’s quick and easy to put together, and you can really adapt the look (or [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 7th, 2012 |
Ice pops are an easy way to appease the crowd and get creative in the kitchen. Use your imagination by mixing up whatever ingredients and containers you have in your kitchen, or create a theme to match an event–the options are endless! I whipped up 5 different types of ice pops (modern-day popsicles) for the summer [...]
Fondant-guru and owner of the very popular cupcake topper boutique, Two Sugar Babies Mommy to Madelyn and Keaton, she keeps busy and inspired with amazing DIY projects and as acting assistant editor to The Party Dress Magazine. Visit the Two Sugar Babies blog for more cupcake inspiration and her shop for your next party! |
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