A Well Crafted Party

07/08/2025

Thank you to KATU News for sharing our story and about the competition!

The search is on for America's Favorite Couple. The competition raises money for charity.

06/08/2025

We are still 2nd place! I can’t believe we are even in the running, but we have to be 1st to make it to the next round! I’d so appreciate it if you voted for us!

http://americasfavcouple.org/2025/the-bosts

02/08/2025

Y’all! I can’t believe this but we are in the top 5 of our group for ! Please give us your votes. I can’t tell you how much it would mean for our family!

http://americasfavcouple.org/2025/the-bosts

30/07/2025

We've made it to the top 10 and need your vote to get to the top 5! Vote for The Bosts for America's Favorite Couple: https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/the-bosts

Learn more about why we are in this competition and about us as a couple on the blog: https://www.awellcraftedparty.com/2025/07/29/americas-favorite-couple-the-bosts/

15/07/2025

I feel better now.

11/07/2025

Today is the last day to vote and we are SO close to being first in our group! Can I ask you to take a moment and vote for us? Voting ends in 1 and a half hours!

16/03/2025

POLL: Do you like the texture of ricotta?
When I created this recipe I got countless messages about how much people HATED the texture. However, once tasting this dish they changed their mind. Whipped rictotta is where it is at!

Green, the color of life. Forever my favorite color. And the color of most vegetables I consider a vegetable and one delicious, beautiful, favorite vegetable that counts as a starch in my house. I know, I’m weird. In our house dinner has to have 3 vegetables. Why? Because it has HARD to get vegeta...

13/03/2025

ALERT! Spring starts NEXT WEEK on March 20th! While some have enjoyed spring vibes for WEEKS, here in the PNW it marks the arrival of sunshine and fresh produce. Get ready to celebrate this lovely day by inviting friends for a party with these appetizers—they'll thank you!

Are you as happy as I am about Spring? Cause, despite my allergies, I’m so very happy. The produce and flavors of Spring are very much a part of what aid my happy feelings about the season. This month for my segment on Afternoon Live I shared some fast, festive, and very Spring-inspired appetizers...

11/03/2025

I cannot begin to tell you how proud I was of this recipe. It is delicious. Unfortunately, I shared it on TV with people who really knew the Irish culture & found out it was a big miss! It is really an English dish. First, respect the culture always. I believe wholeheartedly that if we are celebrating another culture we should LEARN about it. I missed big here. Second, make this dish because if only because it is delicious.

Often when having friends and family over for traditional holidays, I try to stick to tradition while giving it my own spin. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect opportunity to give a spin to the more traditional dishes. Bangers and Mash is a favorite Irish dish with mashed potatoes, pork sausage, and a...

27/02/2025

Chilly winter nights call for cozy game nights with family and friends!

Host a potluck to take the fuss out of hosting!

Check out my top tips for an unforgettable potluck game night, and snag free printable scorecards on the blog!

👉 https://www.awellcraftedparty.com/2024/01/07/potluck-play-game-night-with-family-and-friends-without-the-fuss/

10/12/2024

What’s the most important item in your holiday comfort kit?
A) Cozy blankets
B) Festive snacks
C) Personal care items
Vote in the comments below and let us know what you can’t live without! For more tips on hosting guests, and free printables, check out my post on Holiday Guest Comfort Kits: https://www.awellcraftedparty.com/2018/12/11/holiday-guest-comfort-kit-free-printable/

02/12/2024

Doing some Cyber Monday shopping? See my holiday gift guide for the home bartender in your life! More entertaining gift guides to be shared this week! But, get the deals while you can!

Home entertaining is a passion of mine because it helps bring people together. After years of working in restaurants, and tending bar, I particularly like making my home bar area well-stocked and beautiful! If you have someone in your life that enjoys breaking out the cocktail shaker showing of thei...