DINNER PARTY TALK

Happy Friday

2014-01-17T15:43:00.001-08:00

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

CHEERS! TO A WEEKEND OF LAUGHTER, SMILES AND GREAT FUN!

Polka Dot - So Hot

2014-01-10T14:36:00.006-08:00

Lately I feel like my Pinterest boards have been filling up with tons of gold polka dots. I must score something soon with this delightfully playful pattern!

And what better why to decorate for your next Dinner Party then to add some glamorous gold to the mix!

Below are some of my favorite inspirations...

Christmas Card Inspiration

2013-12-11T16:50:00.000-08:00

When deciding on which Holiday Card design I wanted to go for this year; I looked online for some holiday inspiration... I alwasy try to make a HAND MADE card, because for me, it seems much more personal and I find it just as much of a joy to make as I do to send them out! Here you can find my Top favorites. All of which I will be re-creating (lets be honest, trying to re-create) for all my friends and family this holiday season! Which one is your favorite?!

http://www.inslee.net/shop/product/little-tree-folded/


https://www.etsy.com/listing/168116742/merry-christmas-lights-card-boxed-set-of?ref=listing-shop-header-1

Fall 2013 Trend - Rose Colored Vision

2013-11-19T17:05:00.000-08:00

This fall, rosy cheeks aren't the only blushing accessories for your

Dinner Parties;

Pastel Pink is one of the seasons hottest fall trends...
I know it may not be every girl's favorite color, but if you're daring enough to try it out, I think it will be well worth it :)

Valentino Heels $883

BP Skinny PJ Pants $36

ASOS Swing Blouse with Kimono Sleeve

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JCREW Contracts color topcoat $425

Madewell V-Neck Long-Sleeve Tee $45

Tildon 'Clutch' Oversized Shawl Cardigan $78

Top 3 From Me:

2013-11-06T14:26:00.000-08:00

Hello Dinner Party Talk readers! It has been a while since I last posted; so much has been going on! A busy office workload, fun-filled weekend getaways, way too much BRAVO and planning for upcoming holiday retreats just to name a few!

I can't wait until it's appropriate for me to start listening to my Winter Mix holiday playlist on Spotify... This colder weather is putting me in the best cozy sweater mood :)

And Now, for Today's TOP 3 BY ME:

1. Speaking of Planning Holiday Getaways... THIS article will surely lead to a fun winter retreat, on a normal gal's budget!

2. My boyfriend and I are going sailing this weekend, and I think THIS drink will be a perfect fall inspired sipping treat!...

Spiced Apple Cider Champagne Cocktails

2 ounces Tennessee Cider (you can sub apple brandy if you cannot find Tennessee Cider)
2 ounce fresh apple cider
3-4 ounces chilled champagne

Serves 2

Pour the Tennessee Cider into the bottom of each glass. Add the champagne and top with a splash of the fresh apple cider.

3. A Glitzy Reindeer DIY to bring our fall themed treats to an end... I mean, who doesn't want a fab glitter piece adorning their mantle this holiday season!?

What To Wear - Girl Crush

2013-07-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

My recent Girl Crush is somewhat unexpected. Vanessa Hudgens must have got a new stylist, because I am LOVING all of her recent picks. She's ditched the over-the-top Boho style and is going for something classy, fun but still hipster chic.

Check out below for my favorite #ootd

What do you guys think!?

Are you loving her new style, or miss the old V?!

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What To Say...

2013-07-29T14:31:00.000-07:00

iKnife

and No, I'm not referring to the latest trend from Apple, iKnife is the new surgical knife that can reportedly detect within seconds, whether tissue being cut by doctors is cancerous or not. The iKnife quickly analyzes the smoke that comes from cutting tissue. The smoke picked up by the "smart knife" is compared to it's library of "smoke signatures" from both cancerous and non-cancerous tissue.

The rest is pretty straight forward; if the monitor turns green = cancer free, yellow = undetectable, red = cancerous.

This could be a major breakthrough for doctors, and patients, potentially cutting down on lab waiting time (and costs), as well as the amount of surgeries patients go through to try to remove all cancerous cells.

Don’t get too excited though, iKnife has a ways to go in trials before it can meet regulatory approval.

But if this works as they say it does, it means less guessing, and less cancer.

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What To Wear

2013-07-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

Currently Coveting...

I need these Kate Spade beauties ASAP.

I can already picture myself in them, twirling around the next Dinner Party...

What To Bring Wednesdays...

2013-07-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Getting an invite to a fab Dinner Party is just the beginning.

A great guest should never come empty handed!

But don't fret my pet, below are this week's gift ideas to bring to your Hostess with the Mostest!

1. Bake Off!

Treat your host or hostess to some homemade goodies, like these Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars! yum.

2. A bottle of wine is never a bad option

(get extra points if you decorate with a bow!)

3. Flowers for the table setting

(Lately I've been seeing beautiful flower arrangements at my local farmer's market, and for such good prices! $$ - Last week I got a gorgeous bouquet for only $5!)

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What To Say...

2013-07-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

Great Minds Discuss IDEAS

Average Minds Discuss EVENTS

Small Minds Discuss PEOPLE

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Meeting new friends, or socializing with old ones, can sometimes put pressure on WHAT to talk about. If you find yourself in a troubling situation during Dinner Party Talk, let the great Eleanor Roosevelt inspire you... Discuss ideas you feel passionate about, topics that interest you and your thoughts toward them.

Dinner Party Glam

2013-05-02T12:02:00.001-07:00

Cross Body Satchel

I'm in the market for a new summer cross body bag.

Requirements:

spacious enough to fill summer's essentials
vibrant
and of course stylish.

Below are some of my top picks..

Which do you prefer?!

Chris Benz Cambridge Satchel $295.00

MARC by MARC JACOBS $398.00

Vince Camuto $158.00

Vince Camuto $138.00

Halogen $98.00

Kate Spade $158.00

Dress Me Now- Dinner Party Glam

2013-04-10T16:08:00.000-07:00

Short-suit, black and white heels and the jacket with FRINGE!?

beyond obsessed.

DRESS. ME. NOW

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Did You Know?!

2013-04-04T10:04:00.000-07:00

Did You Know?!

The term Etiquette was coined by Louis XIV in the 17th century.

Rumor has it, Louis’s gardener had a problem with the nobility and aristocrats walking about the majestic garden while tromping on the grass.

Complaining to Louis a decree was entered upon and little signs or étiquets were placed about, “Keep off the grass".

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Outdoor Dinner Party Dining

2013-04-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

Dinner Party Talk has an exciting GUEST POST today! Arcadian Home has offered up their design sense to share with DPT readers some fantastic outdoor hosting ideas!!

(the sunny yellow bistro chairs below are just divine!)

TAKE IT AWAY JOANNA! ---- >

Hello, everyone! It's Joanna from Arcadian Home blog, a fantastic online place to find lots of interior design inspiration, including ideas for decorative accessories, wall art and wonderful light fixtures from stunning foyer lighting to ornate wall scones for the powder room. I’m so excited to be sharing a guest post about dining outside here at Dinner Party Talk today.

For your party planning and design inspiration, I’ve brought along eight images of outdoor rooms and tablescapes. Please enjoy!

Black and white stripes look chic on toss pillows and the piping detail on gray cushions in this deck dining space. Potted greenery is a great accent, while the tablescape would be just as perfect in the dining room as it is here.

A trio of modern pendant lights hangs low over this outdoor buffet table. Dining outside offers a great opportunity to use a lovely combination of contemporary and rustic furnishings, decorative accessories, dishes and serving pieces.

What a stunning place to dine outside in the city. Sunny yellow bistro chairs surround the table, with a backdrop of gnarled wisteria vines and an awesome view.

Planning a coastal vacation? This nautical party setting is dining down by the sea at its best. How perfect for a Fourth of July get together with family and friends!

Fresh Georgia peaches on the table evoke memories of lazy summer days gone by. What a pretty vignette for lunch with the ladies!

This ethereal outdoor dining space is lit by a modern pendant light covered in tiny branches—a very clever idea. Green and white always works as a color palette for a celebration outside.

With a lovely view of San Francisco, this balcony dining space is covered by a canvas canopy with an ornate chandelier hung from the center. It's such a festive look in lime and orange.

We leave you with this amazing curved outdoor space. It would work beautifully as a setting for a quiet evening for two or cocktails for twenty. The use of wood and tiles to form gathering areas makes for an awesome view from above. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

What do you think of these outdoor dining spaces? Leave us your comments below and be sure to stop by our website for more home decor, lighting, and interior inspirations!

Dinner Party Cocktails

2013-04-02T16:46:00.001-07:00

WHAT TO DRINK

I stumbled upon this Rum Float and had to share with Dinner Party Talk's readers

Here is what you will need:

1 shot of rum
2 small scoops vanilla ice-cream
1 shot of cola
sunshine and a straw :)

Pour the rum in first, the plop the 2 scoops of vanilla in, pour cola last, ENJOY!

CouldIHaveThat: RumFloat

Spring has Arrived - What to Wear

2013-03-21T13:26:00.002-07:00

Spring has officially Sprung!

Check out a few of my

DINNER PARTY GLAM

Pastel, Spring Inspirations below...

Peonies

Polka Dots

Pink Lemonade

Kate Spade

Pink Floral

Mint Green Pastel

Coral Me Crazy...

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Hostess with the Mostest

2013-03-12T16:42:00.001-07:00

OKAY, How adorable are these floral centerpieces?!

First of all, I LOVE the white and yellow combo

Second, who doesn't love a little fresh citrus?!

Such a great, easy way to SPRING FORWARD and maintain your Hostess with the Mostest status...

Dinner Party Glam - What To Wear

2013-03-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

Currently Coveting

Constellation Earrings

And Half Knuckle Rings

I know, I know, I'm drooling too

riiiight?!

Super Obsessed....

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Dinner Party Recipes - Breakfast for Dinner!?

2013-03-07T11:10:00.001-08:00

Sometimes

eating the wrong foods at the wrong time = eating the wrong foods at the RIGHT time.

I feel like such a badass when I eat breakfast for dinner... anyone else?

Well, with that said, let my sassy self tell you how to make my most favorite breakfast meal, the EGG MCMUFFIN, AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY I WANT, booya

forget McDonalds and their "breakfast only 'till 10:30" rules

Ingredients for 1 breakfast sandwich (vegetarian style):

1 english muffin
1 MorningStar veggie sausage patty
1 slice sharp cheddar cheese
1 egg
a little salt and pepper, if desired

This is a very simple recipe, but you want everything hot and fresh or it won’t taste as good as it should. So take all the ingredients and cooking utensils out to start so that the timing works out perfectly.

- split the english muffin in half and put it in the toaster (don’t start toasting it yet)

- take out small-medium skillet and spray them with cooking spray. Preheat them at medium heat.

- Start frying the egg

- Cook the egg thoroughly. The egg should have no more wet yolk.

- Once the egg is about ready, Start toasting the muffin now so that it’s lightly toasted (not brown).

- take sausage and microwave for 1 min.

- And while the muffin is toasting, melt the cheese by putting one slice of cheese on top the sausage patty, (move to skillet ) then put the fried egg on top of that slice of cheese. Let them cook together for a minute til the cheese starts melting.

- The muffin should be ready right before the cheese melts. The sandwich is already ready to be formed so just remove the sausage/egg/cheese stack and put it in between the two muffin halves and it’s ready to go. Enjoy!

p.s. I got this wonderful idea from one of my FAV food bloggers/skinny biaches So Delushious

Weekend Wishful Thinking...

2013-03-01T13:36:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday Readers!

With the weekend soon upon us (literally counting down the minutes)

I am caught day dreaming of a break from normal life, vacations and getaways.

My boyfriend and I have been talking about our next trip... "Where To!?"

I really want to add Paris to my passport soon (swoon)

Where do you want to go on your next trip?

Dress Me Now - Sexy Date Night

2013-02-07T15:16:00.003-08:00

Below are my Top 5 dresses for this week's,

DRESS.ME.NOW

DINNER PARTY GLAM

Giambattista Valli

Roberto Cavalli

Herve Leger

Proenza

Rag and Bone

Did You Know?! - Superbowl Style

2013-01-31T12:08:00.000-08:00

If I've said it once, I'll say it again, every girl needs

Brains AND Beauty to impress a crowd.

With the Superbowl upon us (this Sunday, February 3rd) I thought it best to share some fun and interesting facts that any sports fan could appreciate...

The Super Bowl is the eighth-biggest day in beer sales for the U.S., amounting to 49.3 million cases, most consumed at home and not at bars.

Holy guacamole!

Tons of avocados are sold during the Super Bowl, used in everything from seven-layer dip to guacamole. In 2011, around 69.6 million pounds of avocados were sold for the Super Bowl! (an insane amount compared to the average weekly avocado shipments of 20 million pounds).

Pizza Hut's 2012 Super Bowl statistics claimed that over 2 million pizzas were sold on game day. That's a lot of peperoni...

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Did you know!?

2013-01-25T13:41:00.000-08:00

Being a social butterfly is hard work!

So many times at Dinner Parties or social events I am searching for what to say.

Did You Know is a fun way to inform our readers of insightful, amusing and interesting facts, so you don't just have to talk about the weather next time you have a get-together...

DID YOU KNOW that Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country.

Ninety percent of the world's ice covers Antarctica .

This ice also represents seventy percent of all the fresh water in the world.

As strange as it sounds, however, Antarctica is essentially a desert; the average yearly total precipitation is about two inches.
Although covered with ice (all but 0.4% of it is ice.), Antarctica is the driest place on the planet, with an absolute humidity lower than the Gobi desert.

Hostess With the Mostest

2013-01-24T11:38:00.000-08:00

Every good host or hostess knows that punctuality is key.

In honor of being on time, check out some of my favorite watches of the moment...

Brera $515

Both Kate Spade $195

Michael Kors $225

What kind of watches are you liking these days?

What To Bring Wednesdays

2013-01-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

Below are some great gift ideas for hostest gifts...

(because no one wants to show up to a Dinner Party empty handed)

Bamboo Heart Cutting Board here

$12

A Large Box of Micro-Macarons here

$40

Adorable Necklace by Son Of A Sailor here

$25

Plaid Serving Spoons here

$11