K.I.S.S.: Spice Up Your Wine Glasses

If you thought the coffee stencils were cool, your going to LOVE this! Today The Creative Party Place featured a "Roast & Toast" housewarming party and I just had to share these

wine glasses temporarily etched with cinnamon. I'm sure they'd look beautiful with paprika,cumin or turmeric as well, though you'd have to be careful that the scent of the spices doesn't overpower or conflict with the beverage(s) your serving.

Want a sweeter twist, Fine colored sugar* would probably work well with dessert drinks, or on apothecary/candy shoppe jars at a candy buffet.

this fun Mom & party planner also experimented with the same technique on sippy cups

images from The City Cradle 

 * speaking of sugar... I think this is an ingenious way to label food favors like cocoa, flavored salts, or  vanilla sugars

Photo: c(oi)n:purse

The sugar favors pictured above were given as part of a Sugar & Spice themed shower which had loads of amazing details, described in a series of posts well worth checking out.

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K.I.S.S- Coffee Stencils

I came across these coffee stencils today via Everyday Celebrating. Though the majority of the stencils offered on Coffeestencil.com are of a romantic nature, I think there are quite a few designs that would be good for entertaining. Bring out your inner barista by offering guests a hot cup of cofee or cocoa either upon arrival or after dinner.  

DO  you have suggestions for more super simple ways to perk up your party? Send me a K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Soiree ) and your tip be featured here.

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K.I.S.S.: Drink Area Inspirations

I'm super behind on blogging this month, but when my cousin mentioned that she was looking for a Save the Date for her upcoming nuptials, I just couldn't resist searching the archives of some of my favorite wedding blogs . Though I quickly found exactly what I was looking for, I couldn't help digging through the DIY archives and luckily I turned up a few jewels.

I LOVE the DIY Coaster favors that I found on my visit to Style Me Pretty, and thought that instead of wrapping them up as favors, why not use them to add a little flavor to your soiree. Pair them with matching DIY stirrer tags (Project Wedding), and you've got a drink area that  reflects the style of your party. Some hardcore DIYers (read BRIDES) have even taken to printing their own custom cocktail napkins via Gocco machines.

Want a bit more WOW! try a Dabney Lee ice bucket made to order.

Image: Dabney Lee at Home

 Yes they are super cute BUT if you can't swallow paying $60 for an ice bucket... no worries. Grab a cheap ice bucket, like the jumbo one pictured below from The Container Store, and use contact paper to create your own custom sticker for your bucket.

Image:The Container Store

Now all you need is your signature drink... CHEERS!

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