Today I have some cocktails that will work great for your Christmas party. Going back to basics is a definite trend this year, and these cocktails embrace that with some basic Christmas flavors that everyone loves.
The Christmas cocktails I have for you today were created by leading mixologists. They were created by taking your top winter drinks from childhood and giving them a sophisticated and provocative makeover. Forget spiced apple cider, you’re sure to enjoy these updated cocktails. They’re sure to put a smile on your face just like Christmas morning.
The recipes are all courtesy of Brent Lamberti, bartender at …read more

Hershey’s Kiss cookies are an absolute holiday staple at our house, they’re one of the cookies we make every year, so I was totally excited when I heard about the Hershey’s Kiss Ultimate Cookie Exchange Party. You can enter for your chance to host one of 1,000 Hershey’ Kisses Chocolates Cookie Exchange Parties this December. Don’t wait to enter, the contest closes November 15th.

I also have some really yummy looking Hershey’s Kiss Cookie and Treat recipes with a twist below to share with you. You can visit the Hershey’s Kisses Cookies website for more mouth watering holiday cookie recipes and …read more

Decorations for your holiday table can be as simple as walking outside and snipping a couple branches off of your evergreens. Some of my favorite evergreens to take a snip of include fir, juniper, blue spruce, holly, or pine boughs. Any of these would look great added to a Christmas floral arrangement, or strung from the fireplace mantle.
You can also add to a large vase with some fresh fruit, like oranges and lemons, or arranged with Christmas bulbs, or pine cones and white lights to make an evergreen garland down the center of your table.
If you have your own evergreen …read more

I took a floral arranging course several years ago, and I still love creating my own floral arrangements, especially for the holidays, and for holiday entertaining.

Creating a holiday centerpiece doesn’t have to be difficult, and you might even have some of the things you need already in your home. If you have a beautiful basket, or vase that you’re not sure what to do with it would make a great base for your holiday centerpiece.

Here are a couple other ideas for holiday centerpiece containers or bases:

A small sleigh
A wagon
Flower pot
A small burlap bag (made to look like Santa’s bag)
A horn …read more

Many companies have a special Christmas party just for the children of employees. If you’ve been put in charge of planning the corporate or company children’s Christmas party I have a few ideas to share with you today.

Many of the details for a kid’s company Christmas party depend on the size of your company, and how many employees you have. If you have a small company you can often get by with hosting the party at your own location, or in someone’s home. If you have a larger corporation you will need to find a venue to host your party.
Here …read more

I think Christmas weddings are beautiful! With whites and reds, or greens, and the spirit of the holiday season, what’s not to love about a wedding at Christmas time?
I have a couple Christmas wedding decorating ideas to share with you today. I know, it’s only August, and Christmas is still 5 months away. If you’re planning a wedding, that’s not very long to get everything together, so you should already be at least in the planning stage.

My favorite Christmas weddings have all featured poinsettias. They’re fabulous to put at the alter when you’re getting married. Small poinsettias also work very …read more

I have some great summer barbecue cocktail recipes courtesy of Leblon Cachaça you can make ahead by the pitcher full, and serve them to your guests as you need them. Less fuss during the party so you can focus on your guests. Just make a pitcher or two before your guests arrive and you’re ready to go.
The ingredients in these cocktails remind me of summer! One features fresh summer fruits, and the other fresh flowers for garnish. They’d be wonderful for a garden party to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

Sunset Pitcher
4 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 oz. raspberry liqueur
2 oz. Campari
6 oz. …read more

Merry Christmas from She Knows Parties.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Image via Stockxpert.com

We had our family Christmas last night, and my aunt always does a great job of decorating the Christmas table. I thought I’d share some photos of the Christmas place settings, and table centerpieces she used.
She used red table runners on all the tables, with large glass containers of red and silver ornaments for table decorations.

Every place setting had a little stocking with their silverware and a candy cane tucked inside.

She also had silver and red garland trees on some of the tables.
It was a very nice presentation, mostly red with silver, gold, and green …read more

If you’re planning a winter party, why not use snowmen as your theme? Here are some inspirations and ideas to help you with your planning.

William Sonoma has a really cute Snowman Brownie Pops you can use for party favors or how about some Snowman Wine Cork Toppers from Target?

Find out how to make these Snowman Luminaries, or make these super easy Snowman Treats, both at BHG.com.

Hot Chocolate in a Jar party favors (image via Ball) or make Snowman Cookies with this cute stencil set from Wilton.

Snowman Cake and Thumbs Up For Frosty cakes …read more