tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503148150746780352024-03-13T07:51:21.906-07:00b.barbetsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-30558119979688509682011-08-18T13:24:00.008-07:002011-08-18T13:40:02.716-07:00Party Time Thursday: Kim Kardashian Wedding Details<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian will be marrying NBA player Kris Humphries this weekend at an exclusive event in Montecito, CA. Given the starlet’s taste for all things luxurious, I’m super excited to see how this wedding will turn out!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">The extravagant affair will be uber stylish and sophisticated, just like Kim. Since we often see her in signature black or white outfits, I predict that we’ll see those colors in her wedding, as well, taking a modern approach to classic and traditional wedding staples. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Even though this is the second marriage for Kim, I think she’ll feel the pressure of the reality spotlight on the event, and will go all out, creating a lavish experience for her guests. From the elegant hematite crystal studded wedding invitations, to the sure-to-be-fabulous gown that Vera Wang is designing for Kim, this event will be nothing short of dazzling!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Here are just some of the looks I’m expecting to see once photos are released.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Sources:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.verawang.com/wedding/print/fall-2011/1/">Vera Wang Wedding Gown with Black Sash</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.jewelleryshoponline.ie/gemini-jewellery---stunning-long-black-and-charcoal-swarovski-crystal-earrings-g-10363b-3428-p.asp">Black Swarovski Crystal Earrings</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20513990,00.html">Actual Wedding Invitation</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48928765/black-and-white-anemone-wedding">Black and White Anemone Boutonniere</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://gozhy.com/tag/christian-louboutin-wedding-shoes/">Christian Louboutin Black Lace Shoes</a></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://guccitattoowonderes.blogspot.com/2011/03/black-and-white-wedding-decorations.html">Black and White Favor Boxes</a></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.eweddingcake.com/black-and-white-wedding-cakes.html">Black and White Five Tier Wedding Cake</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.brandlighting.com/crystal_chandeliers_black.html">Black Crystal Chandelier</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.eweddingcake.com/black-and-white-wedding-cakes.html">Black and White Wedding Cake with Black Bow</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.frenchnovelty.com/p/ALX4010/Alexia+Designs+Black+and+White+Floral+Print+Bridesmaid+Dress+4010.html">Black and White Floral Print Bridesmaid Dress</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.wildflowerlinens.com/products/chair-covers/556">Black Chivari Chair Cover</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/2011/01/14/awesome-anemones/">Black and White Anemone Bridal Bouquet</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.bbjlinen.com/Photo-Gallery/Photo/213/Wedding/378/Appetizer-Table">Black Damask Table Linens</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">My congrats to them both, and may they always celebrate in style!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-54754269775656395432011-07-20T15:49:00.002-07:002011-08-29T21:31:36.402-07:00Whatever Wednesday: A Birthday Girl's Wish List<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Hello and happy birthday to ME! Yes, that’s right, today is my birthday, and while some might find it rude to just announce your birthday all over the interweb, here at b.bar, celebrating unabashedly is encouraged!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">But worry not, for there is still time to get me that perfect gift! Here are three suggestions that I’m ogling today.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I first spotted this chair yesterday and haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since, and I continue to picture how utterly fabulous it will look in every room of my house. I’m too scared to actually register with the site to find out the price of it, but I’m sure it’s well worth every. single. penny.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And what pretty birthday girl doesn’t need a pretty pink hat to wear to the party? Which is why I’m nuts about this magnificent piece. Isn’t it delightful?</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And last, but certainly not least, while I’m sitting in my pretty chair with my pretty hat, I would like to be rockin' this beauty. Sure, I could rent it from <a href="http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/welcome?ref=n1_e1-9">Bag Borrow or Steal</a>, but I’d much rather have it gifted to me so I can use it every day! Any takers?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And since it’s my party and I can be a self-indulgent birthday girl if I want to, I can’t let this Whatever post go on without mentioning my sheer glee about all the celebrity wedding rumors… Jessica Simpson? Brangelina? ACK! These weddings are what event planners dream about at night! (And while they are supposed to be working on other things during the day.) Stay tuned for my predictions on what their big days will look like. And in other celebrity marriage news, boo to J.Lo and Marc… but hey, I’m all for a divorce party!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-36334833164714592372011-07-11T14:13:00.000-07:002011-07-11T14:13:51.482-07:00Make It Monday: Bubbles of Fun!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I double dog dare you to celebrate summer with this easy Make It Monday project for giant homemade bubbles!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I spotted this idea from <a href="http://rhondas3boys.blogspot.com/2010/07/bubbles-bubbles-everywhere.html">Down Memory Lane</a> over at the lovely <a href="http://kirstikoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/best-summertime-activities-printables.html">Kirstikoo</a> blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looks like it would be so simple, and so much fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://rhondas3boys.blogspot.com/2010/07/bubbles-bubbles-everywhere.html">Click here to see just how it’s done.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And in other Make It Monday news, it’s Make It Madness week at Michaels, with great deals each day this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can check out their specials and project ideas <a href="http://www.michaels.com/Make-it-Madness/mim-US,default,pg.html">here</a>!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-58257800574042498882011-06-30T15:45:00.001-07:002011-06-30T15:48:55.956-07:00Party Time Thursday – A Sunny Soirée<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Nothing makes me think of sunny days more than the color yellow, which just happens to be trending this season! Incorporating this vibrant hue into your summer party is easier than you think… check out these sunny inspirations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Flowers just might be the simplest way to bring yellow to your celebration. Display in clusters around the party, or accent with a single bloom in a pretty vase.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/138255">Source</a>)</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(<a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/15706/detailview.aspx?STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&type=3&id=15706&STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&colors=Yellow&wedding%20details=Ceremony%20Decor">Source</a>)</span></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(<a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/68423/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=68423&STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&colors=Yellow&wedding%20details=Bridal%20Bouquets,Bridesmaid%20Bouquets,Centerpieces">Source</a>)</span></div></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(<a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/80853/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=80853&STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&colors=Yellow&wedding%20details=Bridal%20Bouquets,Bridesmaid%20Bouquets,Centerpieces">Source</a>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></div></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If flowers aren’t your style, try filling clear vases and jars with sliced lemons or candy. Save the empty vases and jars you have around your home, or stock up at your local thrift store.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Adorn your desserts with yellow touches, too! This wedding cake seen at The Knot is lovely, but you could do something similar on a smaller scale. Try displaying cupcakes in yellow baking cups or add yellow royal icing flowers to them. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> And don’t forget the party favors! A pretty favor will allow you to send the sunny party home with your guests. Both of the favors shown here are handmade and available on Etsy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If yellow by itself is a little too much for you, try pairing it with another color. <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/31/aqua-yellow-wedding-colors/">Yellow and aqua</a> together feels sort of vintage, while <a href="http://www.mygoodgreetings.com/blog/post/2011/04/04/Modern-Wedding-Color-Palatte-Grey-And-Yellow.aspx">yellow paired with grey</a> or <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/wedding-inspiration/black-and-yellow-wedding-inspiration.html">yellow and black</a> seems very modern. Don’t be afraid to play with this fun color – it really can add so much to your next celebration!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-56542485475333716752011-06-21T16:08:00.000-07:002011-06-21T16:08:09.270-07:00Serve It Up Tuesday: No Bummer Summer Cocktails<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Summer is officially here, and what better way to celebrate the sunny season than with delightfully simple summer cocktails!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sacchef.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/lemonade-diet-cleanse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://sacchef.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/lemonade-diet-cleanse.jpg" width="289" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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</style> <![endif]--></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">It seems that lemonade is the official drink of the long, lazy days of summer, so here are two lemonade cocktails that you can make in a flash. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">When Life Gives You Lemons, Just Add Vodka Cocktail</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Make your favorite lemonade, either fresh with your own lemons, or with a powdered or frozen mix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour ¾ cup of lemonade over ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add ¼ cup of flavored vodka (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, etc) and serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throw it in the blender for a frozen version!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Lemonade Sparklers</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Mix 1 cup of lemonade with 2 cups of champagne or sparkling wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice and serve over ice.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb-1hLoXxXtFKcqns3kp4qwHGFSMzT2eOxL3o0f11uRFtDyxT9LtgGWRe00BrNAuhpoAPWeRa2hBlxeWCdS5sB1vIlS7CxhUN6gTpvv-q6CklWrirKz3qxEXMQ9l5XL1AF8b1cdh0gLo/s1600/summer-peaches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb-1hLoXxXtFKcqns3kp4qwHGFSMzT2eOxL3o0f11uRFtDyxT9LtgGWRe00BrNAuhpoAPWeRa2hBlxeWCdS5sB1vIlS7CxhUN6gTpvv-q6CklWrirKz3qxEXMQ9l5XL1AF8b1cdh0gLo/s320/summer-peaches.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">For me, it’s just not summer until I mix up a batch of this peach sangria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I received this recipe from a good friend (thanks, Helene!), and every single person who tries it asks for the recipe because it is just. that. good.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">White Peach Sangria</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Into a large pitcher, add the following:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 (750 ml) bottle of your favorite white wine</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¾ cup peach flavored vodka</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">6 tablespoons of frozen lemonade concentrate</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¼ cup white sugar</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 pound sliced peaches, fresh or frozen </span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Stir until the sugar and lemonade mix have dissolved, then chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours, preferably overnight, for the flavors to blend together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve over ice, and be sure to include some of the peach slices in each serving!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And what summer cocktail showcase would be complete without a watermelon recipe?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I could live off watermelon for the next three months and be perfectly happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s a trick I’ve learned for picking the best one:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>look for the one with the most scratches on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are usually animal scratches, which mean those coyotes could smell just how sweet that watermelon was, and tried to get into it before you did.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Water You Waiting For Watermelon Margaritas</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Before making the margaritas, you can prep your glasses by adding a sugar rim – just spread a thin layer of sugar on a small plate and rub the rims of your glasses with a lime wedge, then spin the rim of each glass in the sugar to coat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do this first, your fresh margaritas won’t have to sit too long after they’re made.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Next, cut up a watermelon into small chunks, taking care to remove any seeds (or save yourself the trouble and buy seedless), until you have about 3-4 cups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add these to the blender, along with the following:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¾ cup tequila (more or less to taste)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 tablespoons sugar</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">3 tablespoons fresh lime juice</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 tablespoon Triple Sec</span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pulse ingredients to blend up the watermelon, then top off with ice, and blend until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour into your margarita glasses, which are ready to go with their sugar rim, and serve!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">You ever have one of those days that goes by so quickly that you’re crawling into bed when you realize something you forgot to do that day?<span> </span>Well… yesterday was one of those, and it was about 11:00 PM when it occurred to me that I didn’t post for Whatever Wednesday.<span> </span>Oops!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I think it’s only fitting that I say, whatever!<span> </span>In my world, Whatever Wednesday can be posted at anytime, so here you go!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">This will be the last post of 2010 (epic, I know) so I just want to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year’s celebration full of confetti and glitter!<span> </span>See you in 2011 for more b.bar fun!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-1397109415784988222010-12-27T12:45:00.005-07:002010-12-27T12:49:43.318-07:00Make It Monday: Make It Organized!<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Yesterday evening I sent Christmas packing. We spent a delightful month together, which concluded with a fabulous Christmas celebration on Saturday. But when I woke up Sunday morning and realized Christmas had no intent on leaving, I knew I had to take matters into my own hands. That’s when I started packing Christmas’ belongings and sent him on his merry way. Even though Christmas is festive and bright and magical and wonderful, he also leaves his stuff all over my house, which doesn’t lend itself very well to the whole ‘neat and tidy’ thing I like to have going on. So, we said our goodbyes, and off Christmas went, leaving me with a home that’s <i>almost</i> back to normal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I wasn’t always like this, all neat and tidy. Ten years ago, when my husband and I first met, he claims he couldn’t even tell what kind of flooring I had at the time.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/cwl/lowres/cwln323l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/cwl/lowres/cwln323l.jpg" width="380" /> </a> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Over the years, I slowly evolved into wanting my home to be more organized, and it’s literally taken me years to get it right. Or at least better. Now that I run a business from home, I find that it’s even more important to keep my house clean and organized. If it’s not, it becomes a distraction to me while I’m trying to work and I become far less productive.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If you haven’t jumped on the organization bandwagon just yet, I wanted to share three simple tips that have helped me become more organized over the years.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">#1: Seek (professional) help.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">What I mean by this is look for books, magazines, websites and stores that offer organizational tips and tricks that you can peruse to find inspiration that suits you. Compile your favorites (neatly, of course!) so that you can refer back to them when you need motivation to continue this ongoing project. Here are two of my faves:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm">The Container Store</a> not only offers a fabulous selection of products to organize every <span style="font-size: small;">space in your home, but their site features beautiful images of organized heaven in </span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: small;">their <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/boutique/inspirationalSpaces">Inspirational Spaces</a> section</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: small;">, plus a whole section with <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/tips/index.htm">expert tips and ideas</a> to get you started.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I heart the arts and crafts closet from www.containerstore.com</span></span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I also love <a href="http://www.getorganizednow.com/index.html">Get Organized Now!</a>, a site created by professional organizer, Maria Gracia. I’ve been following this site <i>forever</i>. Do yourself a favor and sign up for the weekly newsletter for organizing inspiration delivered right to your inbox. In addition to tips and tricks offered by Maria and her readers, one of my favorite features of the site is the monthly organizing checklist (<a href="http://www.getorganizednow.com/cl-month.html">click here to see what December’s checklist looked like</a>). It is my dream to one day complete an entire list within the month it’s featured. I don’t know how she does it. She’s seriously the Martha of home organization. Adore.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">#2: Start somewhere. <i>Anywhere</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Now that you’ve found inspiration, it’s time to go for it. I know the idea of organizing your entire home can be extremely overwhelming, but the thought of organizing just one junk drawer or just one closet shelf? Not as scary. My advice to you is to just start anywhere, and take on one little project at a time. Here’s an example: my refrigerator is a mess. I haven’t <s>had</s> taken the time to clean it out for a while (no need to actually disclose how long it’s been), and now it’s a huge project. So, rather than stressing over how much work it’s going to be to clean out the whole thing, I’m going to tackle one shelf or drawer at a time. Today, I’m going to clean the top shelf. See? That doesn’t seem so bad!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">#3: Make it make sense.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">This may be my most simple tip, but it has the biggest reward. When organizing your space, be sure to put similar things together, and put them closest to where they’ll be used. In my mom’s rather large kitchen, she has her plates and silverware in the cupboards and drawers closest to the dining room, for quick access when setting the table. I have mine closest to the dishwasher because I’m lazy like that. The point is, put the stuff where you’ll use it most, where it makes sense to you. This will save you so much time in the end, from having to run from one end of the house to the other, trying to find what you need.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Wonderful organizing goodies from www.ikea.com</span></span></td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Now, you’re probably wondering what this all has to do with Make It Monday… the truth is, I just. can’t. make. anything else. this year. So I’m inviting you to join me in making it organized instead. No hot glue burns required.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-84743611490273886702010-12-23T14:16:00.000-07:002010-12-23T14:16:10.083-07:00Party Time Thursday: Celebrate!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Today isn’t as much about party time as it is about celebrating.<span> </span>I’m guilty of this, so I know that a lot of you must be like me – you get so busy working on your holiday projects that you forget to really celebrate the season.<span> </span>So I just want to remind <s>myself</s> you to enjoy it.<span> </span>And it doesn’t matter what you celebrate; what matters is that you take the time to do so.<span> </span>It’s important for your health.<span> </span>Doctors should prescribe this treatment.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am celebrating today because I finished all four of my holiday gift projects just in time!<span> </span>And I could not be more pleased with how they all turned out.<span> </span>But I can’t reveal them – some recipients may be reading now…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So merry whatever, happy everything, and a joyous celebration to all!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-89032242417994705492010-12-21T12:20:00.000-07:002010-12-21T12:20:21.931-07:00Serve It Up Tuesday: Festive Christmas Cocktails<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">This Christmas, while you’re opening gifts and making a delicious feast, why not enjoy a festive Christmas cocktail while you’re at it?<span> </span>Try one of these simple, yummy concoctions to warm up your holiday!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pumpkin Pie Martini</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Mmmm… as tasty as the real thing, and no having to fight anyone over the last piece.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ oz. vanilla vodka</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 oz. pumpkin spice liqueur </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ oz. Kahlua</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ oz. Butterscotch Schnapps</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ oz. half and half</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Crushed graham crackers</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cinnamon stick for garnish</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Add all liquid ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.<span> </span>Shake and strain into a large martini glass rimmed with crushed graham crackers. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.<span> </span>Makes one individual serving.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">White Sangria</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Because we all know how much I love sangria.<span> </span>Easy to make, even easier to drink.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 bottle chilled dry white wine</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 bottle chilled champagne</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">3 oz. Damiana liqueur (substitute Triple Sec and a splash of vanilla extract if you don’t have this)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 freshly sliced pears</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 freshly sliced apples</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">20 whole cloves</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 tsp. ground nutmeg</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">In a large pitcher, add the pears, apples, cloves and nutmeg.<span> </span>Add the Damiana and stir.<span> </span>Add the wine and stir.<span> </span>Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors soak into the fruit.<span> </span>When you’re ready to serve, pour in the champagne, stirring it slowly into the mixture.<span> </span>Serve over ice, along with a few slices of the pears and apples.<span> </span>Makes 8 to 10 servings.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cocoa Raspberry Heaven</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Oh, I like the sound of this already.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 oz. plus 1 tsp. raspberry liqueur (Chambord is lovely)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 oz. white crème de cacao</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">8 oz. hot cocoa</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Whipped cream</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Fresh raspberries for garnish</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pour raspberry liqueur and white crème de cacao in a mug.<span> </span>Add hot cocoa and stir.<span> </span>Top with a dollop of whipped cream.<span> </span>Drizzle the teaspoon of raspberry liqueur on top of the whipped cream and top with fresh raspberries.<span> </span>Makes one individual serving.</span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Caramel Apple Pie</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Yes, please, I’ll have that.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 ½ oz. vodka or tequila (love the variety!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 ½ oz. apple cider</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 tsp. fresh lemon juice</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Apple slice for garnish</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Crushed graham crackers</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Add all liquid ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.<span> </span>Shake and strain into a glass rimmed with crushed graham crackers. Garnish with an apple slice.<span> </span>Can also be served over ice.<span> </span>Makes one individual serving.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I found these Christmas cocktail recipes on HGTV.com, and featured the ones that seemed to be the most simple and most tasty!<span> </span>For these recipes, and several more, you can <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/15-holiday-cocktails/pictures/index.html?nl=HGDeco_v075_P1_Hosting-Cocktail">see the article by clicking here</a>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div><br />
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</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-54702953497566826842010-12-15T13:40:00.001-07:002010-12-15T13:43:37.041-07:00Whatever Wednesday: Holiday Card Displays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">The holiday cards are arriving in full force! If you’re tired of the old “cover the entire fridge in cards” technique for displaying these sentiments, then you might try something different this year. Here are three simple ways to display your favorites:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Just by embellishing a pretty ribbon, you’ll have a super simple way to show off those cards. <a href="http://choosecraftiness.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-card-holder.html">Click here to see how this was done at She’s Crafty.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 10pt;">Photo from www.choosecraftiness.blogspot.com</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Try this festive way to display cards on your kitchen cabinets, which almost makes the cabinets look like gifts, too! </span><a href="http://choosecraftiness.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-card-holder.html"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And how could I have a holiday feature without a wreath? Well, Martha Stewart’s got one! I love how easy this wreath is to put together, and how functional it is this time of year. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/good-thing/pinup-wreath?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/holiday-wreaths#slide_36">Click here for Martha’s instructions.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">How will you display your holiday cards this season?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-86208485949754850742010-12-13T13:17:00.000-07:002010-12-13T13:17:47.686-07:00Make It Monday: Pretty Tulle Wreath<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Happy (Make It) Monday!<span> </span>Today’s project is a super simple, super pretty wreath (and we all know <a href="http://bybbar.blogspot.com/2010/12/whatever-wednesday-love-affair-with.html">how much I love wreaths</a>!) that you can easily make in time for Christmas day.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I first spotted this wreath over at <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/09/beware-halloween-wreath/">Flamingo Toes</a>, where she made a very cute black and pink version for Halloween.<span> </span>What I love, love, LOVE most about this wreath is how versatile it is.<span> </span>Inspired by a black tulle wreath for Halloween, I made a white tulle wreath for the winter holidays.<span> </span>But I could see this made with pink tulle for Valentine’s Day, green tulle for St. Patty’s Day, red tulle for the 4<sup>th</sup> of July, gold tulle for Thanksgiving… you could even make one in your wedding colors, add a monogram, and </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">use it as part of your wedding décor!</span></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So, let’s get to it!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I should start by saying that I know I mentioned that this project was super simple, but I should probably add that it is time consuming, so make it for someone you really like.<span> </span>I made mine for my sis in law, so it was time well spent.<span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">First, start off with a basic foam wreath base.<span> </span>Mine was green foam and I purchased it at the dollar store.<span> </span>I then wrapped an inexpensive white ribbon around the foam just so I’d have a white base to start with, without actually having to break out the spray paint.<span> </span>Hot glue and pin the white ribbon in a few spots as you wrap the wreath, just to make sure it stays put.<span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Then, start cutting your tulle.<span> </span>I had a roll of 6” wide tulle that I found in the bridal section of my craft store, and I think(?) I used about 75 feet of the 100 foot long roll – more or less.<span> </span>Cut pieces into 13” lengths.<span> </span>You’ll need a lot of these.<span> </span>Like, a LOT.<span> </span>So just start cutting, and then keep cutting, and when you think you have enough, cut some more.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Then, start tying!<span> </span>Tie each piece of tulle onto the wreath with a basic knot, spreading out the ends of the tulle as you go.<span> </span>Continue tying the tulle onto the wreath, pushing the pieces together to fully cover the wreath form.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Eventually, after much cutting and tying, you’ll have a beauty like this:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I have to admit, I love the wreath just like this – it has a simple elegance that I adore.<span> </span>But I wanted to make it extra special for the holidays, so I added three shimmering snowflake ornaments to it. All I did was hot glue a small safety pin to the back of each snowflake ornament, and then stuck the pin right into the tulle.<span> </span>This way, they can repositioned, or removed altogether.<span> </span>You could use this same trick to add other holiday ornaments, a ribbon, a feather boa like at Flamingo Toes, or whatever else you’d like!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I love it so much that I’m considering making one for my very own!<span> </span>If you want to make your own, but need a little more instruction, just <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/09/beware-halloween-wreath/">click here</a> to see the great tutorial provided by Flamingo Toes.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-14976922306149932342010-12-09T12:46:00.000-07:002010-12-09T12:46:43.462-07:00Party Time Thursday: Perfect Holiday Party Favors<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">With so many of us hosting holiday parties this year, I wanted to highlight some simple, festive party favor ideas.<span> </span>Favors are a great way to thank your guests for coming, and to give them something to remember the occasion by, all while enhancing your party’s theme/décor.<span> </span>And you know I love that!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Consider one of these if you’re having a cocktail party to celebrate the holiday season:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">This snowflake wine bottle stopper available from <a href="http://www.favoraffair.com/snowflake-bottle-stopper.html">Favor Affair</a> is so sparkly!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span></span>Add one to a bottle of wine, and you’d have an excellent hostess gift, too.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I love the idea of filling the mini cocktail shaker from <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/mini-acrylic-cocktail-shakers.htm">Beau-coup</a> with </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">holiday candies wrapped in a shimmering foil, and adding a matching bow.</span></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> For pretty place card holders that double as favors, try one of these for your holiday dinner:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">The silver snowflake ornament from <a href="http://www.favoraffair.com/snowflake-frame.html">Favor Affair</a> can be taken home</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">for guests to hang on the tree, or to display as a mini picture frame.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Guests can use this Christmas tree place card holder from <a href="http://www.favoraffair.com/christmas-tree-placecard-holder.html">Favor Affair</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">in their office as a photo or note holder during the holidays.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">It would be so convenient to place a basket of favors near the door so each guest can grab one on their way out:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">These snowflake coasters from <a href="http://www.favorsbyserendipity.com/coaster-wedding-favors/crystal-snowflake-glass-coasters.html">Favors by Serendipity</a> will be an elegant addition</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">to your guests’ holiday décor, and they’ll think of you each time they’re used.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></div><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Add a snowflake bookmark, like this one from <a href="http://www.favoraffair.com/snowflake-bookmark.html">Favor Affair</a>, to a holiday keepsake book to make a treasured favor for your guests.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Or consider sending your guests home with a treat of their own:</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">These tiny snowflake favor boxes available at <a href="http://www.favoraffair.com/embossed-elegance-favors.html">Favor Affair</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">would be delightful filled with holiday goodies.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Adorable cupcake wrappers from <a href="http://www.favorsbyserendipity.com/themed_product_pages/p-cwr-09325-0166-po.html">Favors by Serendipity</a> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">would make any cupcake look extraordinary.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And with so many decorative options available from <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/department.cfm?id=BD2B8EBB-1E0B-C910-EAE8236291C8124D">Wilton</a>, you can </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">make holiday treats look fabulous - think edible glitter!<span> </span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Customize any of these with a pretty ribbon and a handmade gift tag, and you’ve got a perfect party favor!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-30231109928885572302010-12-07T14:50:00.003-07:002010-12-07T14:52:43.806-07:00Serve It Up Tuesday: Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of… chocolate? And marshmallows? Now that’s a game I can get into!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-35372488925020889262010-12-01T18:30:00.000-07:002010-12-01T18:30:34.654-07:00Whatever Wednesday: A Love Affair with Wreaths<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If you’ve been following b.bar for long, you’ve probably noticed my fondness for wreaths.<span> </span>It’s a love affair, really.<span> </span>I love them.<span> </span>I.<span> </span>LOVE.<span> </span>Them.<span> </span>I even launched b.bar with a line of hand decorated wreaths, which can be seen <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybbar">here at my etsy shop</a> (wink, wink).</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">However, wreaths all over the world have been contacting me, asking me to spread the word that they aren’t just for doors anymore.<span> </span>Sure, wreaths don’t mind being door décor, but they just want everyone to know that you can display them in so many other ways!<span> </span>So, as the self-appointed Wreath Maven, I felt it was my duty to share with you some creative ways to display these wonderful wreaths.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Above your mantel…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">As a centerpiece…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And as a chandelier…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And if you’re wondering how to hang these lovelies, Martha Stewart’s site offers some great <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/how-to-hang-a-wreath?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/holiday-wreaths#slide_40">tips for hanging wreaths here</a>!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Anyway, the point is, think outside of the traditional when displaying these fabulous wreaths around your home this holiday season.<span> </span>And speaking of fabulous, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybbar">wreaths available at my shop</a> are that and more.<span> </span>OK, I promise, no more shameless plugs (today anyway).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-12088525057505531952010-11-29T17:30:00.000-07:002010-11-29T17:30:54.363-07:00Make It Monday: Makeovers!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If you’re anything like me, you surely have at least a few items that always go back in the box when you unpack your holiday décor.<span> </span>These are things that you’ve had forever, that look like they’ve seen better days, that don’t match what you have now, and they just seem better suited for decorating the inside of the holiday storage box than your home.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’ve been accumulating a few of these things for a while now, and this year, in keeping with <a href="http://bybbar.blogspot.com/2010/11/fall-over.html">my “simplified holiday” theme first seen here</a>, I decided it was time to give these things a makeover.<span> </span>That’s right, it’s Makeover Day at b.bar!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">First, I gathered up all the items in need of a new look.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Then I took to the garage for some spray paint magic.<span> </span>I know I originally said I was keeping with a basic white palette, but <s>my white spray paint was not covering at all</s> the silver spray paint looked so pretty, that I decided silver was a nice accent to the white palette.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Just in case you’re new to the spray paint phenomenon, here are a few tips to keep in mind:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I <s>never</s> always clean the items thoroughly before painting.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Invest in a spray paint handle, available at most hardware shops.<span> </span>It just snaps onto the can and will save your index finger from a great deal of pain, and will prevent paint from getting all over your hand.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Shake the spray paint can excessively before using.<span> </span>And when you think you’ve shaken it enough, turn it upside down and shake it some more.<span> </span>And while you’re painting, it won’t hurt to pause every few minutes to shake it again.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Spray in short, even strokes from side to side.<span> </span>Remember that it’s better to do multiple thin coats then have drip marks from trying to do a coat that’s too heavy.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If the nozzle clogs, turn the can upside down and spray until the stream becomes clear.<span> </span>This should clear the inside of the nozzle, then just wipe the front of the nozzle with a cloth.</span></span></li>
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</div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-19686752011947959002010-11-25T14:05:00.000-07:002010-11-25T14:05:20.228-07:00Party Time Thursday: Many Thanks<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:DoNotShowComments/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--> <m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">It’s a different kind of party today at b.bar – the kind where the hostess (that’s me!) wants to celebrate the many wonderful people in her world.<span> </span>In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to take the time to THANK YOU all for your support of this new endeavor of mine.<span> </span>B.bar is growing faster than I could have imagined, and I am so grateful for the love and kindness that everyone has given me.<span> </span>I truly appreciate each and every one of you and I am so happy to have you as a part of b.bar’s beginning.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">A big, huge, sincere Thank You, and Happy Thanksgiving!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Cheers!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Betsey</span></span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-60068103646691874532010-11-23T15:09:00.000-07:002010-11-23T15:09:50.371-07:00Serve It Up Tuesday: Cold Day, Warm Drink<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Since most people will be so busy on Thanksgiving day preparing all the yummy goodies for the big feast, here’s a simple drink that you can make ahead of time for your guests to enjoy as they come in from the cold.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Hot Buttered Punch</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(From the Everything Slow Cooking for a Crowd Cookbook)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Makes about 10 cups</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¾ cup brown sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">4 cups water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¼ teaspoon salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¼ teaspoon nutmeg</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ teaspoon cinnamon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ teaspoon allspice</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¾ teaspoon ground cloves</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 1-pound cans jellied cranberry sauce</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 quart pineapple juice</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">16 sticks cinnamon bark</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">16 small pats butter</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Combine the sugar, water, salt, spices, cranberry sauce and pineapple juice in the slow cooker.<span> </span>Cover and heat on a low setting for 3 to 4 hours.<span> </span>Stir a few times throughout to blend in the cranberry sauce as it melts.<span> </span>Provide the cinnamon sticks and butter pats to garnish individual servings.<span> </span>Keep the butter chilled, ready for guests to drop in their drink, just before enjoying.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’m really excited for this event happening here in Phoenix, so I couldn’t help but share with you.<span> </span>This Saturday, November 20, the Arizona Veterans Foundation is presenting “A Tribute to U.S. Special Operations” at Turf Paradise.<span> </span>The event starts at 11:00 AM with horse races and festivities going on all day.<span> </span>There will be a silent auction featuring some FABULOUS Christmas wreaths provided by yours truly!<span> </span>Admission is FREE for those with a military ID or for children under 12, and only $2 for everyone else!<span> </span>Proceeds for this event will benefit Special Operations Association charities and The Children First Academy for Homeless Children.<span> </span>This is a great (and inexpensive!) way to spend a lazy Saturday here in Phoenix, so come out for the fun!<span> </span>For more info:<span> </span><a href="http://www.turfparadise.com/images/veteransdayposter.jpg">http://www.turfparadise.com/images/veteransdayposter.jpg</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">If you’re super bummed that you can’t make it because you wanted your own b.bar Christmas wreath, have no fear, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybbar">just click here</a>!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></span></div>betsey at b.barhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12277453768164760185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450314815074678035.post-30978552973212062362010-11-15T17:11:00.000-07:002010-11-15T17:11:01.269-07:00Make It Monday: Chalkboard Paint Inspirations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Trc2fbEnDgSaV6AflsMjqjX66arRKdns2xtCyiTv5sVDTZ3I315MGtwsao23-EE53ELUf-0Ibt5N2zRzfGT8b7bfGbPk7cqKQabWNmWvU7hQVSUEDpVYx9EQOXVDx1ot8zdenb0f1jNi/s640/christmas+ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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</style> <![endif]--> </a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Tis the season… for getting sick!<span> </span>I have been ill on and off since Halloween, and this past week, it really hit me hard and I haven’t even left the house in five days.<span> </span>Please forgive me, but that means I haven’t made anything for Make It Monday.<span> </span>So, instead, I’ve decided to feature some great projects that others have made.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ok, so you've probably seen chalkboard paint everywhere these days.<span> </span>Well, just in case you haven’t quite figured out what to do with it, here are four great ideas to inspire you!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">The chalkboard chargers at <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/10/holiday-entertaining-make-chalkboard.html">Tatertots and Jello</a> are adorable and can be used for many occasions:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I love the pilgrim placeholders at <a href="http://jellybeanjunkyard.wordpress.com/2010/11/02/tutorial-tuesday-pilgrim-placecards/">Jellybean Junkyard</a>:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> And the pumpkin placeholders over at <a href="http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com/2010/11/placecardssomething-to-chalk-about.html">Greenbean’s Crafterole</a>:</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">And I can’t wait to try out these silver platters seen at <a href="http://etcetorize.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-sign.html">Etcetorize</a>:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cheers!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Betsey</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I have a confession.<span> </span>I am so over fall.<span> </span>If it were up to me, I’d have the Christmas decorations out by now, but if my husband came home to ornaments and lights in early November, he would probably just fall… over.<span> </span>It’s just that we don’t really have a traditional autumn season here in sunny Arizona, so the red and orange fall décor just seems kind of out of place.<span> </span>Remember the <a href="http://bybbar.blogspot.com/2010/11/make-it-monday-easy-peasy-autumn.html">easy-peasy autumn centerpiece from here</a>?<span> </span>Well, I officially realized I’m over fall when my silly hubby changed it from this:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Thus began the hunt for something that, with a few simple changes, can transition from Halloween and Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas, and even on to New Year’s (we like holidays around here).<span> </span>That’s a lot of different holidays to cover with one décor theme.<span> </span>But, just think about this:<span> </span>if you could have a basic theme to carry your home throughout the entire holiday season, imagine how easy that would be for you!<span> </span>You could still host all your favorite holiday parties, but cut waaaay back on the time, energy and money you use to change out your décor for each separate holiday!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So, with that in mind, I’ve decided to start with a basic white palette, and go from there.<span> </span>I’ve challenged myself to only make or buy things for my home that will fit into this new <s>palette </s>way of thinking.<span> </span>And as I do, I’ll be sharing those ideas with you so that you can simplify your own party décor this season.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’ll keep you posted!<span> </span>And if you’ve already mastered the art of the “simplified holiday”, I’d love to hear about it!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, I’m already dreaming about all the delicious food we’ll be eating – it is, after all, my favorite part of the day!<span> </span>My family tends to stick to the traditional dishes, but if you’re looking to mix it up this year, you came to the right place.<span> </span>In today’s edition of Serve It Up Tuesday, I’m featuring a Mashed Potato Mash Up, with twists on the classic dish.<span> </span>Why not try out one of these recipes at this year’s Thanksgiving feast?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Garlic Mashed Potatoes</span></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(from The Party Girl Cookbook)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Serves 10 - 12</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">5 lbs russet potatoes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 cup peeled garlic cloves</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">¾ cup whipping cream or whole milk</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">3 tablespoons butter/margarine</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Salt and white pepper</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.<span> </span>Boil the potatoes until tender in a covered pan.<span> </span>In a separate pan, over low heat, combine garlic, cream and butter.<span> </span>Cover and stir occasionally until garlic is tender, about 10 minutes.<span> </span>In a food processor, puree garlic mixture.<span> </span>Drain potatoes, return to pan, and add garlic puree.<span> </span>Mash with a potato masher or mixer until smooth.<span> </span>Add salt and pepper to taste.<span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar</span></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(from marthastewart.com)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Serves 8 – 10</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">5 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">8 oz bacon (about 10 slices)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 cup sour cream</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 small onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, juice reserved</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 teaspoons coarse salt</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<span> </span>Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks.<span> </span>Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches.<span> </span>Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer.<span> </span>Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.<span> </span>Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover and set aside.<span> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.<span> </span>Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. <span> </span>Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.<span> </span>Using a fork<span style="color: black;">, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy.<span> </span>Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. <span> </span>Add the onion and any onion juice, chives, 2 cups cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. <span> </span>Stir until well combined. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. <span> </span>Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. <span></span>Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. <span></span>Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. <span> </span>Serve immediately.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes</span></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">(from foodnetwork.com)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Serves 8</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">4 tablespoons unsalted butter</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can of peppers</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">1 teaspoon salt</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place steamer into a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of basket. Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add butter to potatoes and mash with potato masher. Add peppers, sauce, and salt and continue mashing to combine. Serve immediately. </span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I just can’t wait for everyone to see the latest wreath that I’m working on for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybbar">my etsy shop</a> – it’s so glamorous!<span> </span>I’m delighted to be launching b.bar this holiday season with Christmas wreathes – wreathes are my favorite!<span> </span>But more on that later…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">For now, I’m giving you just a peek at b.bar’s newest design. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">It’s Make It Monday here at b.bar, and I’m going to show you how to make this Easy Peasy Autumn Centerpiece.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]--> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Start with a few inexpensive pumpkins or gourds.<span> </span>Real, faux, whatever.<span> </span>I bought mine in the Better Homes and Gardens fall section of Walmart, for just a buck a piece.<span> </span>You’ll also need a container to hold the pumpkins.<span> </span>I happened to have this red pie pan already in my kitchen, but you could use a charger plate, a loaf pan, a crystal bowl, a colander, etc.<span> </span>First, I added some gift basket filler in the bottom of the pan just for fun, and put the pumpkins in.<span> </span>Then I just started adding random fall-ish items that I had lying around from old projects, including leaves, twigs and beads.<span> </span>If you don’t have these things lying around, just pick up a few at the dollar store or craft store – you won’t need much!<span> </span>Just stick them in wherever you think they look nice to make the centerpiece look full.<span> </span>Make sure the centerpiece looks good from all sides.<span> </span>And that’s it!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’ve been drooling over these Yummy Mummy Halloween Cookie Suckers ever since this was posted over at howdoesshe.com.<span> </span>With Halloween just a few days away now, I finally decided to make them.<span> </span>Let me tell you, I cannot believe how SIMPLE these are, and so stinkin’ cute!<span> </span>You’ve got to try them!<span> </span>These would be perfect as favors for the guests at your Halloween bash, or even as a gift for the host of a party you’ll be attending this weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Well, it’s official – b.bar is one week old today!<span> </span>To everyone who has followed me, subscribed to the blog, reposted ideas, tried out projects, and have just been supportive in general, I thank you.<span> </span>Thanks to you, b.bar will continue to grow, and I am so excited for what’s in store.<span> </span></span></span> <div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’ve had so much fun celebrating b.bar’s launch by posting every single day during this past week!<span> </span>Starting next week, I’ll begin the regular schedule of two posts a week (Make It Monday and Whatever Wednesday the first week, then Serve It Up Tuesday and Party Time Thursday the following week, then Monday and Wednesday again, etc).<span> </span>But, I’ve got one more Halloween post tomorrow for a super cute party favor idea that I just couldn’t resist trying out.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">You’re invited to continue to join me here to find your celebration inspiration.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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