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Rosemary Lemon Cookies

May 16, 2012 By Zoe 3 Comments

I finally threw a tea party! It had been ages since I hosted a get together with my friends, and a sunny tea party was a lovely excuse. I had a group of about eight ladies over to the house. I asked that each guest bring their favorite tea and treat to share. What a delightful gathering to prepare for- filled with pretty dishes, utensils, linens, and of course, quaint arrangements of fresh flowers. Also, as a gracious hostess, I knew it was my duty (and pleasure) to wrap up a few bundles of my favorite … [read more...]

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Homemade Horchata

April 23, 2012 By Lindsay 3 Comments

My husband and I are hosting a Cinco De Mayo fiesta at our house this year, so we thought it’d be fun to whip up our favorite Mexican beverage for the occasion – Horchata! One thing I love about this drink is that it can be made in so many different ways. For example, you can experiment with different types of rice, or you can add a handful of your favorite nuts to change the flavor profile. I even like to add a little rum or brandy for the adults at the party! Homemade Horchata • ¾ cup … [read more...]

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Homemade Coffee & Berry Liqueurs

March 28, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Spring is a great time to start crafting a homemade liqueur. The bottles can age for a few months and be ready for a summer wedding, or for a few months longer and be perfect to hand out during the holidays. The recipes we've included are surprisingly simple and provide a good excuse to spend an afternoon in the kitchen... and several evenings doing taste tests! Served in (or given with) tiny glasses and paired with chocolate, these liqueurs become special gifts for loved ones, or festive thank-yous … [read more...]

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April Fools’ – Snakes In A Can!

March 19, 2012 By James Leave a Comment

Ever since I was a kid, I've been a little bit of a trickster. I loved being a little devil. All mostly harmless of course, but there was nothing more fun than watching someone turn rosy out of embarrassment from a well placed whoopee cushion. I used to love going into magic shops and novelty stores to buy all the gags I could. Fake mustaches, color changing gum, soap that makes you smell bad, a dollar bill on fishing line - I loved all the classics. And now that I've grown up, not much has changed! My … [read more...]

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DIY Art Coasters

February 22, 2012 By Anna Leave a Comment

A favor idea for your next party: add your own art coasters! This is a neat idea for a party or get together for children or adults. Order some coasters, supply pens and then watch the creativity flow. At the end of the party you can round them up and perhaps take a few photos to share with all the party goers- or send them home with guests as a reminder of the time they spent with you. Sometimes being asked to be creative on the spot can be daunting. To aid guests who might feel a little shy … [read more...]

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Boxicle Inspired Birthday

February 20, 2012 By Sarah 1 Comment

Sometimes finding a theme for your party can be difficult. I know - I've spent many hours on the internet looking for inspiration. Why not use one of our label designs...  a coworker recently came up with a brilliant idea, and I just had to share it. For her daughter's 18th birthday she had some labels made with the Boxicle design and added her daughter's senior pictures. She used the labels to make invitations, simply attaching them to a piece of card stock. On the back of the card stock she wrote … [read more...]

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Birthday Cupcake Toppers

February 10, 2012 By Anna Leave a Comment

My Dad's birthday was just this last week and he is turning fifty-five. As much as I would like to bake a cake that could hold 55 candles, help light all those candles and help eat all that cake, it really isn't practical. Thinking about ways that I could decorate his cake, celebrate his age and not set the house on fire I stumbled upon a My Own Labels solution. I created a very nifty sticker- with my Dad's picture on it. Sticking one sticker one side of a wooden skewer (a birthday candle or a toothpick … [read more...]

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Game Day Prizes

January 23, 2012 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and my husband and I are excited to be going to a party! We're not big football fans, but we do enjoy getting together with friends, rooting for a team, eating lots of salty food, and playing games. My favorite football party game is Squares. Traditionally, players would buy in and the pool of money would be used as the prize. However times are tough and I decided to give the Squares away for free this year. You may ask what the prize will be, since there is … [read more...]

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Baked Veggie Chips

January 20, 2012 By Zoe Leave a Comment

Super Bowl Sunday is a serious event. Not being a sports buff myself; growing up in Oregon, I could opt out of the raucous with ease. Sports fans in Florida are far more intense. There is no escape, so this year- I’m embracing! My roommates, Beth and Luc, are hosting a Super Bowl party at our house for 2012. It’s going to be epic carnage of yelling, cursing, sports jargon, and grub consumption. In order to entertain and satisfy the ladies attending with the brood, I prepared Baked Veggie Chips … [read more...]

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My Own Labels on Martha Stewart Show

October 31, 2011 By My Own Labels Leave a Comment

The ultimate party planner, Darcy Miller helped Martha Stewart celebrate her 50th birthday this summer with a festive birthday party. She shared her creative ideas, including photo coasters from MyOwnLabels.com, on the Martha Stewart Show, Sept 29, 2011. See highlights below or view the segment on Martha Stewart's site. Helpful Links Photo Coasters • The "Custom" style was used for Martha Stewart. … [read more...]

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