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Cinco De Mayo Entertaining Ideas

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Hey friends! I’m back with another entertaining post. Today we’re talking all thing Cinco De Mayo!

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I love celebrating EVERYTHING! Plus a holiday that includes eating guacamole and drinking margs! That’s right up my ally! We always celebrate Cinco De Mayo by having a few couples over for tacos or fajitas and margaritas. I usually get some fun festive decorations and we really enjoy a fun night of drinking and eating with friends. This year I’ll actually be heading home from my best friends bachelorette party so I won’t be doing my usual celebrating. I’m pretty bummed. So I’ve decided that next year I’ll have to go all out a throw a serious party. Until then here’s my Cinco De Mayo entertaining round up!

Festive banners – Guys if you’re throwing a fiesta you must have lots of bright fun colours. I like neutrals and white as much as the next gal but this is not the time or the place for neutrals!

Gold Balloons – Does anyone throw parties without metallic balloons anymore? I’m seriously asking? I defiantly don’t. I love the cute sayings you can make out of the mini ones and this pre made fiesta script is perfect for over your food display. Also since you hang it no need for helium… win!

Taco Rack – Perfect if you want to put assembled tacos or fajitas on your food buffet. They keep things so neat and tidy. Plus your tacos look so much more appetizing!

Margarita Glasses – Ok as much as I love a lime margarita on the rocks in a short glass there is something so fun about a festive margarita glass. I love the look of these one’s with the blue and white designs. Plus super thick glass so you dont have to worry about chips!

Pinata – Ok guys I’m turning 26 this year and I still haven’t had a pinata at a birthday yet. Is 26 too old for that? Regardless of your age I think a pinata is totally Cinco De Mayo party appropriate. And totally fun!

Colourful Dinnerware – I love festive plates and these ones are perfect! Super fun bright colours and they are great not only for Cinco De Mayo but for all your Summer entertaining. These one’s are made to look like Mexican tiles, they couldn’t get better!

Ok guys now all you need to do make a pitcher of mags and a big tray of tacos!

St. Patrick’s Day: Party Must Haves!

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St. Patrick’s Day is less than two weeks away. If your planning to celebrate, or throw a party I’ve got your party must haves covered. If you know me you know I love a celebration. I put up some sort of decorations for every holiday. Dress up whenever required and love a festive meal or drink! So let’s break down my St. Patrick’s Day must haves!

The Goods:

Balloons: Festive balloons are a must at every party. You could even make a balloon arch. Or go the easy route (that’s normally my jam!) and buy a set. Like this one. So festive and perfect to go over your dessert table, or bar cart.

Banners: Now let’s infuse your house with GREEN! This three pack of clover banners is perfect to infuse the house with St. Patrick’s day spirit. Hang them above your windows, on your mantle, from the ceiling, and maybe in doorways. Anywhere festive!

Bar: I love a self serve bar! They are perfect for a crowd. I love gold and green for St. Patrick’s Day so naturally a gold bar cart is a must. It looks like gold is here to stay, but if your hesitant (or have a husband who says it’s too girly!) this one is a killed deal!

Drinks: Now on your bar cart, Irish whiskey and Guinness are must haves. Personally I love a whiskey decanter. It’s perfect for displaying on your bar cart year round, but at St. Patrick’s day whiskey is the only thing to fill it with. This is my favourite traditional decanter with a modern twist. The other must have is Guinness. Fill an ice bucket with bottles of Guinness a place it on the bottom level of your bar cart. It’s a perfect self serve bar set up.

Decor: Gold coins add a fun touch of whimsy. Scatter them around the house. Maybe even find a decorative pot and make your own pot of gold (who needs a Leprechaun). Bonus points if the coins are actually chocolate!

Favours: These rainbow lollipops are such a fun favour and fit perfect with a St. Patrick’s day theme. They also infuse extra colour into your decor. They are also delicious!

Ok guys those are my St. Patrick’s Day party must have. This Friday we will be talking my favourite festive food!