DINNER PARTY TALK

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Top 3 From Me:

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!

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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!?

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

What To Wear - Girl Crush

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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Monday, July 29, 2013

What To Say...

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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Friday, July 26, 2013

What To Wear

Currently Coveting...

I need these Kate Spade beauties ASAP.

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

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

What To Bring Wednesdays...

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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Monday, July 22, 2013

What To Say...

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.