It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

#glittercocktail #peachcocktail #birthdaydrink #birthdaycocktails #edibleglitter #easydrinks #easydrink #easydrinking #signaturedrinks #recipereel
Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

First, either make or purchase cupcakes with green frosting. My kitchen was under construction for this video, so I purchased mine. But you can easily make your own and even use the grass piping tip to make grass. 

Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

#mastersparty #masterssunday #masterstournament #springdesserts #golfcupcakes #golfparty #golfpartyideas #springparty #recipereels #cupcakereel #cupcakereels
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!🏌🏻‍♂️

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! 🍀

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. 💕

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? 🏌🏻‍♂️

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
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Entertaining, Food · May 10, 2017

Plan Your Own 1920’s Wine Pairing

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #SpringWine #CollectiveBias

I love book club. A few of my pals and I take turns choosing the book and hosting it at our home. This month, we did “Tales of the Jazz Age” by F. Scott Fitzgerald who also wrote “The Great Gatsby.” This is a collection of his short stories including “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” I created a 1920’s themed wine pairing and found the perfect brand new wine called “Notable.”  

This product launched in March of this year and is the only wine of it’s kind that features the flavor profile on the bottle, so what you see is what you sip! This makes it super easy to find tasty bites to perfectly complement the chardonnay.

So today, I thought I would share my recipes and decor to create the perfect 1920’s wine pairing party.

First I planned my menu of appetizers. Notable has two flavors of chardonnay, an Australian that has a citrus fruity flavor and a Californian with more of a oak and butter taste. Chardonnay pairs well with brie, seafood, nuts, hard cheeses, fruit, etc. and I wanted nibbles that would complement the chardonnay taste and both flavor profiles.

So I planned a baked brie with honey crust, a cheese and fruit tray, shrimp and avocado cups, cheddar and onion biscuits, and dark chocolate (which technically goes with red wine, but I’m not even trying to hear that. Everyone needs dark chocolate.)

Here are a few of my recipes:

Baked Brie
Ingredients
Brie (pick one that fits in your hand)
Two rolls of crescent dough
Honey
One egg

1) Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2) Roll out one container of dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Make sure all perforations are merged together.
3) Place brie on dough.
4) If you want to get fancy, cut out little shapes on the four corners and set aside.
5) Place second roll of dough over the brie and press firmly around the edges.
6) Fold bottom layer over both bottom layer and brie.
7) Beat one egg and brush egg wash over the exterior.
8) Place little shapes on top.
9.) Brush egg wash again.
10.) Bake for 20-25 minutes and serve warm.
11.) Drizzle crust with honey.

Cheddar Onion Chive Biscuits
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated biscuits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons onions minced
Chives for taste

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2) Slice biscuit dough in half and sprinkle with cheese and onions, replace top.
3) Place biscuits on an ungreased 9″ round pan
4) Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese and chives to taste
5) Bake for 14-16 minutes

After my menu, I planned my decor. I went with a musical/jazz theme and gold accessories. First step was to create this adorable trumpet centerpiece. I was super easy to create. I purchased a plastic trumpet and white ostrich feathers, then glued the feathers around the rim. Voila, perfect 1920’s piece.

I also purchased some musical note garland to use as a runner for a few platters. Then I purchased some fake pearl necklaces and cut them to make strands to swirl in and out between the platters. Of course, I needed a music note wine stopper to complete the look!

Final “note,” (Get it? I try to be punny) National Chardonnay Day is May 21! Time to get party planning! What are you doing to celebrated the best holiday of the year?? I recommend picking up a bottle of Notable wine. It is SO tasty and having the flavor notes on the bottle is a huge help when planning a menu!

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Comments

  1. Rachel Ritlop says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:59 am

    i don’t drink but the food looks good! haha also want that pineapple thing!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 11, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      I love my pineapple thing. I have no idea what it’s actual purpose is but it’s so cute! I got it as a gift and just use it as decor.

  2. Laura Romberger says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:13 am

    This is such a neat idea for book club! The pairings and recipes sound wonderful as well!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 11, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much! I have consumed more cheese this week after this post than I have in my entire life.

  3. Bri DePauw says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I 100% love everything about this. 1920’s, wine, apps. I’m sold. And those bottles of wine — I love those labels

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 11, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Aren’t they the cutest?? And so helpful!

  4. Katie Wright says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    This is SUCH a cute idea! And just in time for Chardonnay Day, which btw thanks for the heads up for!
    { Katie Actually }

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 11, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you! I am definitely saving the date. #BestDayEver

  5. Victoria says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I want to do this for a moms night out soon:) Taking all your tips down!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

  6. Summer Len Davis says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    What a SUPER fun idea for a party! Your execution is top notch!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Well thank you so much!

  7. Safaniya Stevenson says

    May 12, 2017 at 8:29 am

    This is such a great spread@ I love the little feather in the trumpet. These snacks look super simple to make which is always a huge plus when entertaining.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Oh yes. I have a lot of trouble in the kitchen so easier is better!

  8. Jennifer Schmidt says

    May 12, 2017 at 9:30 am

    I am going to do this for my next girls night! What an awesome idea!
    Jenn
    joyfuliowan.com

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Let me know how it turns out! Thank you!

  9. Ruthie Ridley says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:25 am

    What a great idea! Everything looked divine!!

  10. Chelsea Pearl says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:58 am

    What a spread! Those shrimp and avocado cups sound amazing paired with chardonnay.

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It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨ It's my birthday! We're making glitter drinks! ✨

This is my favorite way to make a regular drink feel fancy! Sprinkle a little edible glitter in a silicone mold and fill with water and freeze. When it melts, your drink will be cute and sparkly.

My drink today is two ounces of bourbon, one ounce of peach syrup, lemon juice and club soda! Stir and watch it sparkle. 

#glittercocktail #peachcocktail #birthdaydrink #birthdaycocktails #edibleglitter #easydrinks #easydrink #easydrinking #signaturedrinks #recipereel
Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Maste Today we're making golf tee cupcakes for the Masters! ⛳️

First, either make or purchase cupcakes with green frosting. My kitchen was under construction for this video, so I purchased mine. But you can easily make your own and even use the grass piping tip to make grass. 

Then I found these golf-tee toothpicks. Place one in each cupcake. 

Then use cookie icing to secure a white chocolate truffle to each of the tees. 

Allow the icing to harden, serve and enjoy!

#mastersparty #masterssunday #masterstournament #springdesserts #golfcupcakes #golfparty #golfpartyideas #springparty #recipereels #cupcakereel #cupcakereels
Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painte Obsessed!! From the day we got the cabinets painted to the finished project with backsplash and under cabinet lighting. I love our kitchen so much! 

We are going to replace the outlet and switch covers to blend a little more, but for now, we are so excited to have this completed kitchen! 

#kitchenreno #kitchenbeforeandafter #kitchenremodels #kitchenrenos #kitchenrenovations #farrowandballpaint #kitchencabinetsmakeover #kitchenbacksplash #kitchenidea #kitcheninspo #coastalgrandmother
Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for Today, we're making a super simple centerpiece for your Masters viewing parties. ⛳️ 

First, take a vase and place a small shot glass in the bottom. 

Then fill the vase around the shot glass with golf balls. 

Place the stems of some faux grass into the shot glass and use for decoration!🏌🏻‍♂️

#masterstournament #masterssunday #mastersparty #golfparty #golfpartyideas #centerpieceideas #centerpiecesideas
Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰 Today, we're making bunny bundts for Easter. 🐰

My kitchen was still under construction for this video, so I prepurchased my mini bundt cakes, but feel free to make your own! 

Use a tube of green icing and a grass piping tip to create grass on the top of the bundt. 

Then use a toothpick to secure a bunny peep in the grass. Place a few eggs and jelly beans around the bunny. Serve and enjoy!

#easterrecipes #minibundtcakes #bunnybundts #easterdesserts #easterdessert #easterparty #easterdinner #recipereel #easterideas #springdessert #minibunny #minibundt
Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for S Today we're making Rainbow Cookie Sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. 🌈 

First either make or purchase M&M chocolate chip cookies to represent your rainbow. My kitchen is still under construction, so I purchased mine from the grocery store. 

Then fill a ziploc bag with frosting and snip off the corner. Coat the back of the cookie with frosting and then place another cookie on top. Squeeze until the frosting is at the edge then roll the entire cookie in green sprinkles. 

Serve and enjoy! 🍀

#stpatricksdaycookies #stpatricksdaytreats #springcookies #rainbowcookies #cookierecipes #recipereel #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #stpatricksday2023
#ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 Today we #ad Today is March 14, or Pi Day! 🥧 

Today we are baking a fun Pi Day-themed apple pie from @pollyspies who offers nationwide shipping on their delicious double-crusted pies! After 55 years in business, Polly's pies are still family-owned! 

There are lots of pie flavors to choose from and the pies ship directly to you frozen and packaged in dry ice. Add a little egg wash, and bake for a delicious, classic pie! 🍎

Sending a pie is a great idea for someone celebrating a birthday, a new baby or who just would love a traditional, delicious pie! 

You can use my code helen15 for 15% off your order of $50 or more! Happy Pi Day! 💕

#pollyspies #saveroomforpie #pollyspiespartner #recipereel #pidaypie #pierecipes #applepierecipe
Picking just a few photos to share from our family Picking just a few photos to share from our family photoshoot with @keikilaniphotography was the hardest thing ever! 

I'm saving Ben's 2-year-old portraits for his birthday so that made it a little easier, but every picture Jennifer sent us is just perfection.

Love these two with all my heart. So grateful for this life. 💕

Linking mine and Ben's outfits in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/44beG

#familyphotoshootideas #familyphotooutfits #toddlermoments #shopltk #ltkfamily
Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Maste Let's make everything bagel popcorn for your Masters' viewing parties. ⛳️ My husband is originally from Augusta, so the whole week becomes a Masters' viewing party at my house. 

To make this, drizzle melted butter over popcorn, then sprinkle garlic salt and everything bagel seasoning. Mix well and repeat the steps. 🍿 

I found these little "par-tee" containers to hold your popcorn!

Do you watch the Masters? 🏌🏻‍♂️

#mastersweek #mastersparty #popcornrecipes #savorypopcorn #easyrecipesformoms #recipereel #recipereels #easysnacks #easyappetizers #movienightathome
Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one work Let's make a spring simmer pot! 🍋 This one works for spring or summer and makes your house smell fresh and clean!

Add lemon zest, slices of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to a pot. Cover ingredients with water and simmer on low heat. 

You could also swap rosemary for mint leaves! I'm definitely going to try that option too.

Do you use simmer pots? What is your favorite combination?

#simmerpot #springsimmerpot #easterideas #springideas #springhome #easterhome #summerhome #summerideas #recipereel #diyhomedecorideas

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