So first and foremost, Labor Day Weekend is upon us, which means end of summer is here. For those of you that do have to work this weekend I wish your work day goes quickly with very few issues. I have to tell you though, I have been patiently waiting for this weekend to arrive! On Sunday for the first time, I get to see not one but two of my favorite bands in the same night! Train and Maroon 5 are together in Kansas City at the Starlight Theater on Sunday night! Okay to say I'm a LITTLE excited would be a gross understatement. Pics will be coming later.
Now for a little update regarding The Sterling Charm...
Customers will now be able to order the charms of their choice and mix and match them however they would like. The site is to be updated this week after that you can check out the charms tab for more information. I'll keep you posted as new items are added. One last thing, if you have a design idea you would like stamped in sterling silver but are not sure if it is possible, let me know and we can design it together.
Have a safe holiday weekend and enjoy it!
Barb
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Perfect Cocktail Party
Hello Everyone,
Recently I was asked if you have a cocktail party or birthday party how many different hor'derves do you serve for say a 3 hour party if that is the meal also. I love these kind of parties. So here is what I know works. Rule of thumb is go by guest count. If you have 6 guests need 36 pieces, 12 guests 72 pieces, 24 guests 144 pieces. If I am having 6 guests I may choose 3 different hor'derves, 12 guests 4 different hor'derves and 6 different hor'derves for 24 guests. This is in addition to 3 dips (i.e. crab dip, yogurt fuit dip and spinach vegetable dip served with crackers, fruit and veggies. I will also pair up 2 or 3 signature drinks. I will also do either brownies, cake or cupcakes. Sometimes I will get clear boxes similar to the chinese food containers and fill those up with a treat for them to take home...sort of a party favor or you can get boxes for your guests to take their dessert home with them. Another fun and inexpensive treat are fortune cookies. I typically wrap the party around a theme of some sort and tailor the food for that theme.
Lastly, believe it or not...the closer your guests are the more likely they are to interact with one another and have fun. Don't worry about if your place is small have the party anyway. Also music is very important. Look at the demographics of your guests and chose accordingly. Make a 3-4 hour play list on your MP3 player. The first hour make it low key, second hour upbeat and fun, third hour upbeat and fun turning toward wind down but feel good. If you need help with the music selection I can help just let me know. Most important thing to do is have fun!
Recently I was asked if you have a cocktail party or birthday party how many different hor'derves do you serve for say a 3 hour party if that is the meal also. I love these kind of parties. So here is what I know works. Rule of thumb is go by guest count. If you have 6 guests need 36 pieces, 12 guests 72 pieces, 24 guests 144 pieces. If I am having 6 guests I may choose 3 different hor'derves, 12 guests 4 different hor'derves and 6 different hor'derves for 24 guests. This is in addition to 3 dips (i.e. crab dip, yogurt fuit dip and spinach vegetable dip served with crackers, fruit and veggies. I will also pair up 2 or 3 signature drinks. I will also do either brownies, cake or cupcakes. Sometimes I will get clear boxes similar to the chinese food containers and fill those up with a treat for them to take home...sort of a party favor or you can get boxes for your guests to take their dessert home with them. Another fun and inexpensive treat are fortune cookies. I typically wrap the party around a theme of some sort and tailor the food for that theme.
Lastly, believe it or not...the closer your guests are the more likely they are to interact with one another and have fun. Don't worry about if your place is small have the party anyway. Also music is very important. Look at the demographics of your guests and chose accordingly. Make a 3-4 hour play list on your MP3 player. The first hour make it low key, second hour upbeat and fun, third hour upbeat and fun turning toward wind down but feel good. If you need help with the music selection I can help just let me know. Most important thing to do is have fun!
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