Did You Know, Under the Mistletoe

A great way to stand out at your upcoming

Holiday Dinner Party, is to

speak up with some fun and interesting facts...

 

Did you know...

 

that Mistletoe has no roots yet remains green during these cold months of winter...

 

or that the ancient Celtics believed mistletoe to have magical healing powers and used it as an antidote for poison, infertility, and to ward of evil spirits. The plant was also seen as a symbol of peace, and it is said that among Romans, enemies who met under mistletoe would lay down their weapons and embrace.

 

Scandanavians associated the plant with Frigga, their goddess of love, and it may be from this that we derive the custom of kissing under the mistletoe.

 

 

 

Happy Holidays Readers!
I hope you have a festive Holiday Dinner Party Season filled with smooches and sweet salutations!

facts - fotos

Dress Me Now - Dinner Party Glam

'Tis the Season to...

 

Dress. Me. Now.

 

please...

 

 

Nordstrom Booties with

along side this AllSAINTS Jacket

 

 



 paired with an adorable animal print leather mini

 

 

now that's what I call Rockstar Dinner Party Glam ;)

 

 

 

What's your favorite rockstar inspired outfit?!

 

 

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!! (closed)

In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, DPT is having a

 December Giveaway!

 

This Friday, Dinner Party Talk will be spreading holiday cheer with

 FREE STUFF!!

 

All you have to do is subscribe to Dinner Party Talk by becoming a follower 
 All followers will be entered to WIN!!!

 

*Simply click JOIN THIS SITE on the right hand side to enter!

 

 

Friday's giveaway is keeping with this years BIGGEST trends...
the ARM PARTY
 the perfectly coined term by the hilarious Man Repeller
 
So, in the spirit of Fashion and FaLALALA, see below for
stacks on stacks on stacks
of beautiful baubles

1 Winner will be chosen randomly on December 21, 2012  and announced in this blog post!

 

The winner of the giveaway will get to choose a one-of-a-kind friendship bracelet of their choice (seen below).

 

 

(this is one of my favorites)

 

AND THE WINNER IS.... BRITTANY WATKINS! CONGRATS BRITTANY AND THANK YOU TO ALL MY NEW FOLLOWERS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS READERS!

What to Wear

I am one lucky girl this Holiday Season because I am attending the NUTCRACKER ballet this Saturday! yay!

 

It is a perfect way to start the long holiday weekend :)

 

But what's a girl to wear?!

 

Check out below for some great holiday outfit ideas for any fancy holiday treat you might be indulging in...

 

 

 

*Combining 2 of this seasons hottest trends, leather and oxblood, is always a good idea

 

 

 

*Festive, loud pants and a simple top keep it fun AND classy

 

 

 

*One can never go wrong with a LBD...

 

 

 

*Bell bottoms are still in style, especially in this high waisted trouser from ASOS

 

 

 

 

 

*Mixing prints is also a fun way to make a sophisticated outfit look playful, JCREW does it best

 

 

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOOK?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impromptu Dinner Party

 

Ever have a surprise guest stop by unannounced?!

Still want to be the HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST and entertain?!

 

Below is a super quick appetizer I whipped up yesterday when I had a friend come over:

 

First, I diced onion, yellow bell pepper and red bell pepper together and threw them into a pan with a little bit of oil. salt and pepper.

 

 

 

 

I let the veggies simmer on low heat until the onion turned a golden brown. One fully cooked, I added the veggies and some cheese on top of a tortilla...

 

 

trying to get my Veggie Quesadilla's good side ;)

 

 

Cut, Plate, add sour cream, hot sauce, a little more hot sauce, and WHALAH!

 

 

A YUMMY IMPROMPTU APP FOR 2 :)

Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards are something every Hostess with the Mostest should be on top of. They need to be mailed in enough time, be personal, and send warm wishes and holiday cheer!

 

This year I am hand-making Christmas Cards to add a touch of personal flair.

 I took the time to draw one picture really well in pen, made as many photo copies as I needed and then colored in each one differently so each card I sent was unique.

 

 

 

below was my inspiration...

Some ideas on what to write INSIDE:

• Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a fun filled new year...
• Cheers to health, happiness, family and fun this holiday season...
• Sending warm wishes and holiday cheer your way...

 

Good Luck Readers! and start spreading those Holiday Wishes!!

Christmas Wish List...

Nordstrom

These booties are seriously calling my name...

 

 

DV Cross body Bag

 

 

UO

The perfect holiday dress... comfortable AND chic

 

Madewell

 

 

 

 Marc Jacobs

 

 

 UO

 

 

 Kate Spade

 

Trina Turk polka dot dress

 

 

 

Sondra Roberts (only $58!)

 

 

 

Holiday Decorations

 

Having a fabulous Soiree this holiday season?

Try this DIY holiday decoration idea to spruce up any dinner table!

***Simply take old, burnt out Christmas lights, coat them in glue, and sprinkle some holiday sparkle!

Placing them in a clear bowl for a table center piece will surely get your guests talking ;)

 



Holiday Cheer

The holidays are officially here!

 Time to start decorating, sipping eggnog, and singing your favorite Christmas carols!

To start off my decorating frenzy, I decided on a

DIY Holiday Wreath

 

This was my inspiration...

 

And THIS is my creation!

 

I used a wire coat hanger and an old magazine!

Just round the hanger into a circle, and pierce through the folded magazine pages! and WHAALAAH!

 

Happy Holidays Readers!

Dinner Party Hair / Makeup Inspiration

Ashley Greene

via fashiongonerogue

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's Friday!

 

 

Hiking!?

When my boyfriend asked if I wanted to go on a hike

 

but seriously....

A HIKE!?

EXERCISE?!

 

 

 

 

Then I found out there was drinking involved...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What To Wear

I'm headed off to a card game themed Dinner Party tonight!

 

Spades? Hearts? Solitaire? know knows!?

 

But I CAN guarantee some serious competition!

and a few libations of course ;)

 

What better way to show your a serious contender,

than with a seriously hot outfit...

 

 

Dress. Me. Now

 

Who Wore it Better?

The second round of the presidential debate was last night,

so let's start talking...

 

Not about politics silly! About the OUTFITS.

 

Both wives wore a bright pink getup perfect for

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 

 

Coincidence? I think not, looks like these political prep teams really know their stuff...

 

 

Easy Dinner Party Recipes

As soon as I saw this recipe, I immediately wanted to try it.

It has complex flavors, without being complex to create :)

 

 

STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE TOAST APPETIZER

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

TOAST OF YOUR CHOICE

1/4 CUP OF GOAT CHEESE

6 STRAWBERRIES DICED

4 BASIL LEAVES

BALSAMIC VINEGAR

FRESH GROUND PEPPER

 

 

Simply spread goat cheese on toasted pieces of bread, top with a few pieces of strawberries, sprinkle chopped basil leaves

Drizzle balsamic and top off with pepper

 

SUPER EASY AND DELISH FOR ANY

DINNER PARTY