Finger Foods

1: Toasted Ravioli 2: Hot Artichoke & Spinach Dip 3: Red Pepper Hummus 4: Lobster Avocado Cocktail

5: Artichokes au Gratin 6: Flatbread with Bacon & Pesto 7: Porchetta & Polenta 8: Crostini with Thyme Roasted Tomatoes

With New Years Eve almost here I thought it would be fun to round up a few delicious but easy appetizers that could be served no matter who is on the guest list. I'm all about yummy little finger foods that allow people to put together a plate or just pick as they hang out around the serving platters.

This year I definitely plan on trying one, four, and seven.

For more ideas try here and here!

Current Obsession

{Florence + the Machine: Shake It Out}

Because I'm Thirsty

With the Christmas and New Years fast approaching I thought it would be fun to have today's usual "Because I'm Hungry" all about fun cocktails.

A major must have at any fun celebration.

You can find recipes for the cocktails above and many more here.

Enjoy!

DIY: Ornaments

One - Two - Three - Four - Five - Six

One thing I love about the live tree my parents put up is that it puts on display all the fun little ornaments my brothers and I made as children.

There is something about a tree filled with handmade ornaments that just radiates love.

Homemade ornaments can be done with friends, family, and especially children!

For a few more ideas you can go here, here & here.

Christmas Pine

Happy Monday!

Today I woke up with Christmas trees on my mind.

It's probably because my parents finally put up their live tree last nightIt was put on delay since my parents were hosting my dad's side this year and my aunt is allergic to pine! 

So that meant no live tree until after the party.

We got it up last night and it's a beautiful tree!

I can't wait for the branches to fall so we can decorate it this week.

Christmas isn't Christmas until there is a decorated tree!