Icing On The Cake

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Lots of my favourite blogs have recently posted about cake bunting, which is the sweetest thing ever! We think it's a great idea for festive feasts like Thanksgiving and Christmas, so have posted below some instructions about how to create your own and also a couple of links to lovely templates! Happy decorating!

Shaken Not Stirred...

It's festival time in Edinburgh which means street food & buskers, cocktails & comedy shows and after-work drinks in the sunshine. These fun flamingo invitations, designed by Amy Moss at Oh Happy Day (www.ohhappyday.com) are perfect to keep in your purse, ready to make impromptu drinks dates when you bump into a friend. They're simple to make - just print, construct and write your details on the reverse! Here's how...

Pop Idol

If you're planning a movie night this weekend, forget traditional sweet and salted... pop til you drop with our delicious homemade popcorn recipes!

Easy as A,B,C...

With the wedding season in full swing and a summer of BBQs ahead, we decided to share an adorable free printable perfect for favours, invites or just tarting up a garden party. Martha Stewart has kindly provided six monogrammed label designs, complete from A-Z. Follow the link below to print your own...

What comes before Part B?

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Part A! Tis the season to be jolly - office parties, family get-togethers and most importantly Hogmanay! If like us you love putting on a spectacular shindig, feast your eyes on In The Clear (http://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheClear). From straws and cups to boxes and bags, it's stylish, quirky and affordable!

"Cookies Are Made Of Butter And Love"

As a self-confessed cookie monster, I knew I had to give this concept a go the very first time I stumbled upon it. It's a popular gift idea in America and can be themed for any occasion with different recipes or ribbons. When filling the jar, it's a good idea to include the ingredients and directions - simply handwrite the recipe on a little card and fold it under the ribbon. Here's how to make your own...

Are You Havana Laugh?

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We might be experiencing one of the wettest summers on record but don't despair! Highland Angel has discovered a delicious cocktail that's sure to bring a ray of sunshine into your life. Whether you're picnicking in the park, barbecuing in the back garden or even sheltering inside from the rain, our refreshing recipe ensures you'll be havana good time...

Bye Baby Bunting

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Last Saturday, in anticipation of the Diamond Jubilee, Highland Angel attended a brilliant bunting masterclass at John Lewis in Edinburgh - because nothing says Jubilee more than a garden party, and nothing says garden party more than a bit of bunting.

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Bake A House A Home

This morning, I opened a Patisserie. It was nothing fancy - decorated with bay trees and a striped red awning, with just enough room inside for a delicious chocolate cupcake. Truth be told, my beautiful bakery was in fact a flat pack.

Me And You, Just Us Two

Fancy Fizz {http://www.sadieandstella.blogspot.com}

Fish & chips, Ant & Dec, Sunday mornings & newspapers. There are certain things that belong together - like champagne & strawberries. This weekend, while browsing my favourite blogs, I came across a stylish idea for decorating drinks which has inspired the first post in our "Hostess With The Mostest" dinner party series.