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This particular pumpkin bread recipe has been a fall favorite for Miss Party for over 25 years! It’s moist and pumpkin-y, and just plain delicious! It’s a fabulous ‘go-to’ recipe that is ridiculously quick and simple to throw together and it makes two loaves at a time which is a big plus for a busy, […]
Miss Party created this easy, flavorful recipe to use for entertaining. As with many spice cakes and quick breads, it improves on the second day after baking which makes it a great choice for a busy hostess to make a day ahead. It’s perfect to serve with a hot beverage and good conversation! Preheat oven […]
One of the things Miss Party loves most in Hawaii are the delicious tropical fruits! At our hotel we enjoyed daily Maui-style fruit platters; ripe, fresh tropical fruit with a variety of moist and delicious slices of fruit bread. Some of the interesting combinations were delightfully tasty: banana bread (with and without macadamia nuts); coconut, […]
If you typically offer coffee or tea to guests, serve a plate of homemade biscotti to accompany it. Or, if you like to give HOLIDAY GIFTS of baked goods, biscotti are a nice twist to the typical cookie and they keep well for several weeks. This basic recipe is delicious as is, but it’s just […]
Miss Party is so excited!! “etzcetera magazine“, a lovely e-zine filled with all sorts of craft, home and lifestyle articles, was putting together a feature article on all things tea-related and a few ideas for holding a tea party for their March/April/May issue. They contacted Miss Party a few weeks ago and have included a […]
“KEEP CALM and CARRY ON” – Seriously, could this expression be any more perfect for a Guest of Honor who is betwixt and between anxiety and anticipation about moving on to the next phase of their life!? Or how about for a few single ladies at Valentine’s Day? A Tea Party for Mother’s of High […]
JAPANESE THEME-STORM Japanese/Asian themes; Cherry Blossom theme; ‘Springtime in Tokyo’ theme; water lilies theme; ‘East Meets West’ Theme; spa themes; “Got Zen?” theme; Japanese tea ceremony; ‘She’s the Pearl in the Oyster’ theme; ‘CLUB AZA’ Tokyo disco theme; ‘Tokyo Nights’ theme ———- Japanese inspiration, Cherry trees, pink cherry blossoms, lotus flowers, water lilies, orchids, bonsai […]
Miss Party thinks these beautiful, whimsical, topsy-turvy ‘found art’ sculptures are even more gorgeous in person than the pics do them justice. Using real teacups and saucers and teapots gives each centerpiece a wonderful, one-of-a-kind, vintage authenticity. Adding natural objects and small embellishments creates even more layers of interest to the ‘found art’ or ‘found […]
TEA PARTY THEME-STORM English Low Tea; English High Tea; Victorian tea party; Garden tea party; ‘English Garden’ themed tea tarty; Glam-Mod Mad tea party; Vintage Mad tea party; “Keep Calm and Carry On” Retro tea party; ‘British Invasion’ Pop Art/Rock ‘n’ Roll tea party; Turkish tea party; Japanese tea party; Mad Tea Party; ‘Alice in […]
‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’ THEME-STORM ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme; ‘Mad Tea Party’ theme; Vintage ‘Mad Tea Party’ theme; Glam ‘Mad Tea Party’ theme; “Disney“-cartoon version ‘Mad Tea Party’ themed Easter or Mother’s Day brunch; baby shower; bridal shower; wedding reception; birthday; sweet sixteen ———- ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ book, ‘Alice Goes Through the Looking-Glass’ book, Lewis […]
The flavors of pineapple and coconut together are synonymous with the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands. You taste them in all sorts of food and drink, morning, noon and night. They just work perfectly together! Here is a fantastic summer fruit quick bread recipe that is easy to put together and delicious as an addition to […]
This is a continuation of “You Are My Sunshine” Theme, Part 1. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away So, on your next free Saturday morning, grab your cup of joe in […]
Don’t let the kids have all the fun on Halloween! Whether you’re taking a gang out for the evening or staying home to greet all the little goblins, throw on a costume or a witch’s cape and hat to make it a little more fun for YOU, and them. Plus, seasoned Trick or Treaters know […]
This is the continuation of “Mad Tea Party” Theme, Part 1A…So, the highlight of this party is obviously the tea party and the unusual tea table(s). As you plan, Miss Party wants you to keep at the top of your mind that a man, the Mad Hatter, is planning this tea party, so he would […]
Grilled Pineapple Mini Skewers are a perfect, easy hors d’oeuvre offering any time of day, for any age and pretty much for any type of spring or summertime party. Grilled, caramelized pineapple is delightfully sweet and delicious and some of your guests might not have had grilled fruit before, so it’s a tad unusual. Miss […]
RAINBOW THEME-STORM Rainbow Theme; Cloud, Sky or Sunshine-related Themes; Uplifting or Inspirational Themes; Dream-related Themes; Arts/Crafts-making party; Whimsical or Cartoonish Inspirations; Candy or Ice Cream Themes; 60s or 70s Retro Themes; “Beatles” Theme; “We’re Over the Rainbow!”/Wizard of Oz Theme; “Rainbow’s End” Theme; “Sunshine Daydream” Theme; “It’s Blue Skies From Now On!” Theme; “Reach for […]
