Elegance Catering and Events

11/03/2016

Succulents real or foe make for a simple arrangement for a statement centerpiece. Created this piece for a friends dinning room table. It brings everything together.

11/02/2016

Beautiful baby shower luncheon. Salad bar style such an easy way to give your guests options. Serve a frittata or quiche completes the meal. Light lunch

09/08/2011

Hungry Catepillar Party x 2

Hungry Catepillar Party x 2

Well at last I am showing off the party that I did at the end of July for a birthday in the park. This was such a colorful and playful party theme, perfect for two brothers to share ~ Brenton turned 1 and Landon turned 3! My dear friend Melissa, also owner of Laugh and [...]

09/02/2011

ANGRY BIRDS Sneak Peak

ANGRY BIRDS Sneak Peak

Well for those of you who are Angry Birds fans, this is the party for you.! I am working on my sons 7th birthday party which is coming up in a week and I wanted to give you all just a peak at what is crashing into our house. Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPrintMoreLike this:B

08/06/2011

Fundraising ~ a fun event can make money!

Fundraising ~ a fun event can make money!

Not only has summer almost ended and kids are headed back to school, it is also the time when organizations, churches ans schools start their fall events to raise money for their causes, church funds or for the schools annual goals. Fundraising is year round job and for most,

07/18/2011

Back to School Bash ~ Sneak Peak

Back to School Bash ~ Sneak Peak

It is the middle of July and the “Back to School” campaigns has begun at all of the retail stores. It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and a new school year is about to begin. So I decided that I wanted to start a new tradition for my kids and [...]

07/06/2011

Celebrate with Sparkling Treats

Celebrate with Sparkling Treats

This past weekend our family gathered at the beach in Cayucas, CA to celebrate the fourth with family and friends. I was asked to bring desserts and these are the treats I brought. They are very easy to put together and fun for everyday occasions. Brownie Sparkler Pops Fudgy

06/29/2011

Play Dough – it’s so fun

Play Dough – it’s so fun

Since my kids were young playing with play dough has truly been a staple in my activity cabinet. I have always purchased play dough and had small containers in my purse for restaurant wiggles and for traveling and larger containers for play dates and parties. Recently I decided

06/27/2011

Happy Tails ~ Traveling with your Dog

Happy Tails ~ Traveling with your Dog

We are headed out on a family vacation this summer and decided to take our dog Duke. As I am sure some of you may be traveling with your dog, here are a few things that I thought were great for Duke and simple to create to make your pooch more comfy on the ride. I saw this fant

06/23/2011

Galettes ~ Savory or Sweet Rustic Tarts

Galettes ~ Savory or Sweet Rustic Tarts

My husband had a friend of his deliver 18 pounds of plump red cherries over the weekend and after nibbling our way through father’s day I decided to make a rustic tart, also known as a galette. I do not bake so this was the easiest looking pie I could put together. It was so

06/21/2011

Summer Sangria

Summer Sangria

Sangria ~ farm stand fruits paired with delicious wines is a perfect match for this refreshing summer cocktail your guest will keep coming back for more. Here are a few of my favorite Sangrias and a few Spanish tapas to pull together a simple evening with friends. Raspberry an

06/20/2011

Red, White and Blue ~ A Day of Celebration

Red, White and Blue ~ A Day of Celebration

There is nothing more american than the 4th of July ~ the ultimate celebration of the birth of our nation. So bring on the red, white and blue. Here are a few of my favorite things that show off the spectacular colors that mean so much to us all. Beach Center Piece Rubber ba

06/17/2011

Elegance

This is a modern spin on potluck and progressive dinner parties. My dear friend Amber hosts an Iron Chef party and they are my inspiration for this party. Please visit my new event blog or my face book page Elegance Catering and Events ~ simple entertaining for all occasions.

Iron chef America (broadcasted on the Food Network ) is a fantastic race against the clock ~using a secret ingredient, chefs from across America go head to head with the professional Iron Chefs to claim the title and best use of the ingredient.

06/17/2011

Elegance

Check out this modern spin on potluck and progressive dinner parties with friends.

Iron chef America (broadcasted on the Food Network ) is a fantastic race against the clock ~using a secret ingredient, chefs from across America go head to head with the professional Iron Chefs to claim the title and best use of the ingredient.