St. Patrick's Day treats

So you have the house covered in green and shamrocks and glittered gold coins left by the "leprechauns" and are almost ready for your St. Patrick's Day get together.

Put the clover on top with these adorable themed party snacks!

 

Find the recipes here!

What's one of your St. Patrick's Day staples??

Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Wishing everyone a blessed and beautiful holiday from all of us at Keith Watson Events.

Cute Christmas goodies: Lump of Coal

"He's making a list, he's checking it twice, gunna find out who's been naughty and nice..." We all know Santa is coming to town soon and if you haven't been nice you may find yourself with a lump of coal this year under the tree.

These Lump of Coal Cookies from Make, Bake, Celebrate are perfect for that boy or girl on your list who hasn't had a perfect track record this year!

Just add dark food coloring to your favorite sugar cookie recipe to give a jar o' coal!

Do you have someone on your Christmas list these would be perfect for?? These are too fun!

Winter Bucket List

Oh, it's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is almost here and with it lots of fun and joy. The smell of pine from a gorgeously decorated tree, the construction of small houses made of candy and cookie for the Gingerbread man, trying to figure out if Santa is going to like sugar or chocolate chip better this year....there is so much fun that Christmas brings!

It also means school is out and the kids will need to be constantly entertained. Whether you're looking for ways to stay sane, or you're just looking to get the most out of this festive time of year, this Winter bucket list is a MUST this holiday season!

Photo Credit: The High Heeled Hostess

 

How many items can you check off? There's still plenty of time to finish the whole list!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We have had so much to be thankful for this year and are so grateful for the amazing staff, clients, friends, and family we all have. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to look back and reflect on everything you have to be grateful for.

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From our Keith Watson Events family to yours, have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving: Inspiration Board

It's almost Turkey Day!

[Photo Credit] Welcome, The Sweet Survival; Stencil Runner, Martha Stewart  ; Fall scape, Junk Camp; Perfect Pie, source unknown; Tablescape, The Perfect Palette; Fall water, Bechance  

What are everyone's plans for celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

Thanksgiving themed treats

Thanksgiving is known for it's traditional staples. You have the turkey, your stuffing, the cranberry sauce, and the green bean casserole. While all of this is amazing, as all food signature to a holiday devoted to eating should be, there's not much room for creativity. Add some fun to your tradition this year!

How adorable are these turkey snacks seen on Our Best Bites??

What you will need:
Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies
Candy Corn
Whoppers
Peanut butter Cups
Chocolate frosting
Yellow Frosting
Optional: Red frosting
Optional: black sprinkles for eyes

Find the complete tutorial here!

Use these as escort cards or just as a fun treat!

Photo Credit: Our Best Bites

Would these get gobbled up at your dinner this year?

Thanksgiving Memories

Thanksgiving is all about traditions. Waking up to watch the Macy's Day Parade, Grandpa carving the turkey, the green bean casserole you make once a year, the plethora of desserts you can't wait for even though you've just sworn you can't take another bite... it is a holiday based off of tradition.

What traditions do you hold each Thanksgiving??

Thanksgiving Place Cards

What many people love the most about Thanksgiving: it is a holiday devoted to good food-and eating-a lot of it. This being said, that makes your dining table the focus of the whole event. Dress your place settings up by adding fun place cards for all your family and friends.

Pilgrim Hats

These candy cornucopias we found on Make Life Delicious would make an adorable accent to any Thanksgiving table!

And they're so easy!

• Dip tip of waffle cone in warm water for about 20 seconds then microwave for 20 seconds. 
• Roll the softened end of the cone around a clean pencil then hold in place for 20 seconds.

 Are these not the perfect additions to your table this holiday?!?

Post-Halloween Spooks!

Well Halloween may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean the fun has to go with it! A couple of year's ago comedian Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to tell their kids that they ate all of their Halloween candy when they woke up the morning after. We cannot stop laughing!

We don't know too many kids that would let this crime go so easily...

So all you sneaky moms, how do you think your kids would react if you told them you ate all of their Halloween candy?

Happy Halloween!

Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Ahh it's that night of the year where all of the witches and wizards, Ninja turtles, Disney princesses, and army men join forces to scour the neighborhood for all the best candy hotspots.

While it's adorable to watch all the kids running from house to house in this year's costume, we want everyone to have a safe and fun holiday while they're out!

Some Halloween safety tips from Keith Watson:

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• The buddy system never gets old! 
• Have all your friends meet at one house so you can all trick-or-treat in a group. The more eyes on the look out the less likely there is that anything will go awry! 
• Flashlights for the kids. 
• Give each kid a flashlight for when the sun goes down so they don't trip on anything or lose their way. You can even make a fun gobo out of contact paper that will make lighting the way even more fun!
• Make bracelets out of beads for your kid's with the best number to reach you at in case they do get separated. 
•  Incorporate reflective tape into your child's costume or put it on the backs of their shoes so that cars and bikers, and you, are aware of where they are at all times!

We can't wait to see pictures of everyone's Halloween fun!

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Halloween Cupcakes

We love when snacks at a party tie into the theme, and these cupcakes were too spook-tacular not to share!

We LOVE these adorable cupcakes we saw featured on Julie Yoon!!

Get the how-to here to avoid any messy mistakes!

Photo Credit: Our Best Bites

 

 

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What do you say...would these ghosts and goblins make an appearance at your Halloween parties??

Halloween Party: Mar-gore-ita

As Halloween party season is in full-swing, it's always fun to find things that set your haunted holiday fest apart from the rest! This fun cocktail featured by Jeanne Benedict during her appearance on The Today Show is sure to be a winner among all of your guests!

 

Mar-gore-ita

 1 1/2 oz. Tequila
1/2 oz. triple sec
2 oz. sweet and sour mix

Find the rest of the how-to here!

Move over Cinco de Mayo, the margarita is entering a new season now! How many of you think this drink would put the nail in the coffin at your Halloween festivities?

Fall Wedding: Escort Cards

Fall is such a gorgeous time to get married. The weather is cool, the leaves are changing (well, if you're outside of Florida), and the holidays are drawing near.

How fun are these miniature pumpkins used for escort cards or even table numbers we saw on Project Wedding for your Fall-inspired reception?!?

Photo Credit: Invited Design Studio

These would be great for any Fall festivities you may have planned this season or for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner! 

Halloween Buckets

Everybody knows trick-or-treating is a Halloween staple. Contests about who got the most candy, trading the pieces you don't like for that coveted chocolate bar your brother got, and sneaking pieces behind mom and dad's backs are all things to look forward to after the neighborhood conquest.

Pillow cases and the plastic pumpkin buckets may work just fine, but how much more fun would your collection of candy be in the these personalized Halloween buckets you can find on Etsy?!?

 

What candy did you most look forward to getting during your trick-or-treating adventures??

4th of July: Party Favor

Planning on attending a 4th of July party this week?? Don't forget about your host! To thank them for throwing such an amazing soiree bring a little something to contribute to the party!

Photo Credit: Vale Design

Download this adorable gift tag here!

What do you all have planned for the 4th??

4th of July Party

Things you associate with 4th of July- BBQs grilling burgers with friends , fireworks lighting up the night sky, and radiating feelings of patriotism. This 4th of July make your party sparkle even brighter than the last with fun snacks and drinks for your guests!

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How fun is this mock-tail for the 4th?!?

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It's Simple! Fill the cup approximately 1/3 full with ice. Fill 1/3 of the cup with fruit punch, 1/3 with blue gatorade, and the final third with sugar-free sprite.

How refreshing does this look??? What are staples at your 4th of July extravaganzas??

Happy July 4th!

Keith Watson Events wants to wish everyone a Happy July 4th!!

Here's a look at a tablescape we created for Gainesville Magazine's 2010 June/July issue.

Photo Credit: Gainesville Magazine

Photo Credit: Gainesville Magazine

Hope your day is exploding with fun, great friends, and a spectacular fireworks show!