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Yum's July Must Haves

partysugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:50:07 -0700

With the arrival of July, it's safe to say that Summer is in full swing. Currently I'm obsessed with hearty salads, planning picnics, eating outdoors, and homemade ice cream. I've rounded up the month's most important items - I either can't live without them or I'm dying to get my hands on them. In order to enjoy a spectacular July, here's what you must have.

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DIY: Vibrant Pom-Pom Napkin Rings

partysugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:50:44 -0700

After helping one of my friends with the flowers for her big day, I was asked by another friend to put together the festive napkin rings for her wedding. Rather than waste money on buying 60 rings, we made these flower-inspired pom-poms to adorn each napkin. These pom-poms can easily be customized to suit any color scheme. While mine were for a wedding, the fun napkin rings are great for any special occasion, be it a baby shower, engagement party, or dinner party! To learn how to make them and check out my step-by-step photos, read more.

This idea was adapted from something I saw in Martha Stewart Weddings. To make the pom-poms, you will need colored tissue paper, floral wire, and satin ribbon.

Cut four sheets of tissue paper into five- by 10-inch rectangles. Make 3/8-inch accordion folds.
Fold a 18-inch floral wire in half and wrap around the middle of the folded tissue paper and twist.
Trim ends into a rounded or pointed shape.
Carefully separate the layers of the tissue papers, pulling each layer toward the center.
Use the extra wire to make a loop on the back of the pom-pom. Insert a 12-inch piece of ribbon through the loop.
Tie ribbon around the napkin. Voila: a fabulous flower-like napkin ring to dress up any table!

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Yummy Links: From Zucchini to Buttercream Frosting

partysugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:45:05 -0700

A surprising tip for making delicious zucchini. - Gourmet
These cactus napkins are ideal for a hoedown! - CasaSugar
Fabulous recipes that use Fall produce. - Chow
Submit your best tailgating recipes to win a trip to the Super Bowl. - Epi-Log
Would you eat this hamburger fatty melt? - Serious Eats
Everything you need to plan a spooky chic dinner party. - Hostess with the Mostess
Get to know some of your favorite food bloggers better. - Cookthink Questionnaire
Make the perfect buttercream frosting. - The Kitchn

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Off to Market: Harvest Table

partysugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:45:23 -0700

Changing the look of your kitchen table is a great way to affordably update a kitchen. A set of new placemats combined with a few strategically placed candles and a seasonal centerpiece can make a kitchen feel like an entirely different room. To encourage a change of scenery, let's head off to market in search of a harvest themed table. Look for placemats, napkins, and everything in between that transforms the table into a glorious celebration of Fall. Save your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Harvest Table. Happy hunting!

To learn more about the bookmarking please read geeksugar's explanation. Don't know where to start searching? Check out a list of my favorite online stores when you, read more.

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Origami Napkins: Love Them or Hate Them?

YumSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:30:41 -0700

Paper origami is so last year. The newest trend is making shapes out of dinner napkins. This set ($35) comes with a lesson booklet, as well as four napkins, each with printed folding instructions for different shapes: a sailboat, a crane, a carrot, and a snail. I'm personally not crazy about the idea; I just want my napkin on my lap. Do you think it's cute or over the top?

Dress For Dinner Napkins: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:15 -0700

A surprisingly large percentage of you say you sometimes wear a bib while eating. So perhaps you will appreciate this more formal bib option, Dress For Dinner Napkins ($5.95 for 20). With a necktie printed on the paper, this napkin dresses up a T-shirt when tucked into your collar. Pretty funny, though I don't think I'd actually don one. What do you think?

Off to Market Recap: Cocktail Napkins

partysugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:01:15 -0700

My sister's birthday is Monday and we are hosting an informal party at a restaurant. But in order to make it more festive, we're bringing in a bunch of decorations to change the look. One of the things we need to get is fun cocktail napkins, so I asked you to help us look for them. You looked for fabulous, fun colored, paper napkins and you bookmarked your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Cocktail Napkins. Since one of my sister's favorite colors is purple, these circular printed purple napkins are perfect. Nice find sofi! To take a look at all of the napkins that were discovered, scroll to the right below.

GeekSugar has put together an article that explains how to bookmark on TeamSugar. Check it out for more details!

Off to Market: Cocktail Napkins

partysugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:01:31 -0700

My sister's birthday is coming up and I am planning the party. We are hosting it a restaurant, but want to bring in a bunch of decorations to change the look. One of the things we need to get are fun cocktail napkins. Can you help us find the perfect cocktail napkins? Search for paper napkins that are either in her favorite colors: green or purple or ones that are just fabulous. Bookmark your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Cocktail Napkins. On behalf of my sister, I thank you for your help!

GeekSugar has put together an article that explains how to bookmark on TeamSugar. Check it out for more details!

To see where I like to shop for all my entertaining needs, read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Off to Market Recap: Napkin Holder

partysugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:15:31 -0800

My mom is looking for a new napkin holder. The one she normally uses for Winter has a fat, little snowman design. After a couple of years, she has become sick of the cutesy image staring up at her during dinner, so I asked you to head off to market in search of a new napkin holder for her. You looked for holders that are sturdy, yet stylish, festive, and functional. You saved your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Napkin Holder. Since we are replacing her Winter napkin holder, I think this sleek, icy stainless-steel napkin holder is appropriate. The napkins rest inside making them easy to grab with messy hands. Great find gruaig_rua! To check out all of the napkin holders, browse the collection below.

To learn more about the bookmarking feature of TeamSugar please read GeekSugar's explanation.

Off to Market: Napkin Holder

partysugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:15:31 -0800

To learn more about the bookmarking feature of TeamSugar please read GeekSugar's explanation.

If you don't know where to start searching, check out a list my favorite online shops when you read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market