Party Supply Monday: Gold Mercury Glass

This Southern Hostess loves mercury glass... it's so shiny and fun! I have collected silver mercury glass for several years but right now I am loving all the gold mercury glass that is popping up in stores.  I love this vase that I found online at Luna Bazaar and I have also seen many affordable gold votive holders in the candle aisle at Target. I am really into gold right now - latest obsessions are gold jewelry, gold flatware, and gold mercury glass votives! Try gold at your next dinner party! 

Secret Source Sunday: Local Candy Maker

When planning an event, I love to support local businesses. So while planning our wedding, I am trying to do the same. My fiance and I grew up going to Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company in Memphis, so we thought it would be fun to go pick out some of our favorite treats for our hotel welcome bags and our reception. We have so many delicious options - chocolate cotton bolls, white chocolate pretzels, strawberry cake pops, cashew mints, sea salt caramels, champagne truffles, and Dinstuhl's famous cashew crunch!

Scott and I went to meet with the lovely people at the Dinstuhl's headquarters and we got to tour their "candy kitchen," where they create their delicious treats! I love how the business has stayed much the same over the years - I instantly remembered being in their candy kitchen when I was on an elementary school field trip many years ago!

Do you have a local candy maker in your town?  Consider supporting their family-run small business when picking out party favors or desserts for your next party! Your guests will love the local flavor!