Hello, it’s Kati from Houseful of Handmade! One of my favorite things about summer is BBQ season. I love having family and friends gathering around delicious food on a warm summer evening. But last year as we were enjoying such an evening, I realized I a silverware holder would make entertaining so much easier. So this year…
Sip ‘n dip by the pool, hanging out on the patio with friends or a summer soiree, a drink made with PAMA Liqueur will be a hit with guests! When I entertain I like to serve a signature cocktail – simplifies the party prep and guest love to sample a tasty new drink. Win win! And win you can! PAMA is hosting a Celebrate…
I hate to admit, but a few years ago I celebrated my 50th birthday! While I am not thrilled to have the extra lines on my face, life at 50 is pretty good! It is kind of a strange time in life when your kids are going off on their own, the parents are aging and…
I’m not sure how to start this post. Mostly because my husband has wanted me to ditch this chair for the last ten years! At nearly 100 years old, and a garage sale rescue from my mother’s attic, I knew it was destined for greatness. And I was right!! Call it upcycled or repurposed…this old…
Nothing says Spring more than a gingham print – t’s so refreshing and sweet! Find a way to add a few Gingham Accents to your decor, party or maybe buy a cute pair of shoes! Perfect in every color. I love how it can transform a pot of daisies into a centerpiece for a last minute…
I hope your friends will say, “deal me in” when you invite them over for a Card Game Night or Casino Night. It is the perfect time of year to host an evening game night…even kids enjoy playing. Here is simple way to display your game night desserts that cab double as a centerpiece. You don’t need to…
These are fun Oreo Clock Pops I whipped up for a lunch today, celebrating 12/12/12. They also would be fun New Year’s Clock Pops for a New Year’s Eve Celebration! Oreo Clock Pops For New Year’s Eve! I know I made it sound like these took no time at all to make, but that was…
This Lava Colada – Hawaiian Luau Drink was a big hit at my Vintage Luau Party! This is my easy version of the Lava Flow drink, enjoyed by many while visiting Hawaii. While mixing each drink individually sound wonderful, it is also difficult to do when serving a crowd. I used premixed Pina Colada mix {including the alcohol} for the base…
Here is a simple way to add a little party decoration to a wine glass or any stemmed glassware. Recently, I had a Luau Party and bought a bunch of honeycomb straws for my drinks. Knowing I had a lot of extras {and while sleeping or I should say thinking in the middle of the…
Rally for a Cure is a yearly golf fundraising event I like to participate in raising money for Breast Cancer. This year the Women’s Golf Association has had a running theme with all events inspired by the Queens Diamond Jubilee! So, last week when our group was reviewing the sign up sheet, we noticed that there…
One thing I love about summer is outdoor entertaining. Whether it is a few friends or a crowd, it is the perfect time to spend outdoors! I always love going to restaurants and sitting under draping, glowing lights – always feeling like a festive occasion! Two years ago when we built our outdoor pavilion, I made sure that we…
This is now one of my favorite go to appetizers – easy, pretty and yummy! What I really loved about it was that I could chop and prepare most of the ingredients the night before and assemble it a few hours before my party. I also liked the fact that because I was expecting a…