NACW Signature Event "Mad Hatter Cocktail Party" Food

Wonderland Candy Buffet

 The National Association of Career Women hosts an annual Signature Event as a fundraiser for the Harriett E. Pincumbe Scholarship Fund. This year's event was held at the Turner-Dodge house in Lansing, Michigan on June 10, 2015.

Mini colored mason jars with "Take Me" tags.

 The theme for the event was a "Mad Hatter Cocktail Party". Inspiration was drawn from Alice in Wonderland with references to the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.

Brightly colored candy pieces.

 The Wonderland Candy Buffet included mini colored mason jars, and colored candy pieces from Michaels Arts & Crafts. DIY "Take Me" tags were attached to each jar.

Catering from Morton's Fine Catering, broccoli salad in mini mason jars.

Morton's Fine Catering provided the catering for the event. We went with tea party style finger foods,  including a variety of tea sandwiches, and broccoli salad in mini mason jars.

Mini croissant sandwiches and prosciutto wrapped melon.

Phyllo Canapes Trio.

 The catering was complimented by playing cards, Alice in Wonderland prints, and vintage serving trays.

Strawberry Rose Lemonade.

Fruit skewers and a variety of tea sandwiches.

Dining on the porch at Turner-Dodge House.

Curiouser & Curiouser Champagne Punch.

Desserts!

Confectionately Yours Bakery made a Mad Hatter cake and cake pops to match the theme of our event.

French Macarons

Mad Hatter cake pops from Confectionately Yours Bakery.

Mini Chocolate Pot du Crème.

 The cake and cake pops were complimented by mini chocolate pot du crèmes and french macarons from Morton's Catering.

French Macarons.

NACW Signature Event "Mad Hatter Cocktail Party" Decor

Turner-Dodge House, Lansing, Michigan.

The National Association of Career Women hosts an annual Signature Event as a fundraiser for the Harriett E. Pincumbe Scholarship Fund. This year's event was held at the Turner-Dodge house in Lansing, Michigan on June 10, 2015.

Turner-Dodge house, interior.

The theme for the event was a "Mad Hatter Cocktail Party". Inspiration was drawn from Alice in Wonderland with references to the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.

Centerpiece with creamer cup, brass candlestick and vintage book.

Centerpiece, including tea cup on brass candle holder.

 Vintage items such as brass candle sticks, books, tea cups, china, and tea pots were used to create the centerpieces for the event. Decorative brass keys were tied to "buy me" tags and placed on centerpieces.

Centerpiece with thrift store tea pot!

Painting the roses red wreath on the front door at the Turner-Dodge house.

Painting the roses red wreath.

DIY Painting the roses red wreath: Styrofoam wreath, playing cards, red & white roses, paint brush, red paint.

Centerpiece with thrift shop, DIY decor elements.

"Buy Me" tags with brass keys attached to the centerpieces.

Painting the roses red wreath, DIY.

This Way, That Way yard signs, DIY.

Down the rabbit hole paper bunting, DIY.

We're all mad here paper bunting, DIY.

Cocktails paper bunting, DIY.

Stella at Pumpstock East Lansing 2015

Stella at Pumpstock 2015, East Lansing.

Jen Sygit

Laura Ann Bates

I visited Pumpstock this year for the first time. I saw a Twitter post mentioning a group called Stella, and after checking out their website....I had to check them out! They put on great show. I can't wait to see them again.

Jo Serrapere

The weather was beautiful! A perfect day for enjoying music in Bailey Park.

Family friendly, and pet friendly.... there was something for everyone!

Learn more about Stella on their website.

As a first time visitor to Pumpstock, I wasn't sure what to expect. The event listing didn't mention any cost to get in to event, so I was a bit surprised that there was a $10 cover charge. I will plan ahead for next year and make sure I have enough cash for cover and for the delicious food vendors!

Learn more about Pumpstock here.

2015 Sikh Day Parade in Lansing

It's not everyday that you can look outside and see such a beautiful display of colors walking by your house. These photos are from the Annual Sikh Day Parade in Lansing Saturday, April 25, 2015.

The Annual Sikh Day Parade is held in Lansing Michigan, on the occasion of Vaisakhi (Birthday of Khalsa).

The Gurdwara Sangat holds Annual Sikh Day Parade every year on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi (Birthday of Khalsa).