A few of our favorite rustic elegant flowers from spectacular Aspen mountain weddings There is nothing more spectacular than rustic elegant flowers against the backdrop of an Aspen mountain wedding. From centerpieces and décor to boutonnieres and bridal bouquets we have perfected the rustic elegance that often accompanies mountain weddings. The bountiful venues from flowering meadows to intimate cabins that can be found in Aspen offer a terrific setting for these rustic elegant floral arrangements.

Fun and Creative Wedding Desserts  by Bluebird Productions Spice up your Aspen wedding with some fun and creative wedding desserts. Many brides and grooms are opting for less conventional ways of treating their guests to a sweet treat and this new dessert trend is a great addition to any wedding. Whether you choose cake pops, cupcakes, or a full-blown ice cream bar your guests will love this fun twist on dessert. For those of you who feel that having a traditional cake at your wedding is an absolute must these fun and creative wedding dessert ideas are a great addition to …

Creative Pie Ideas The feeling of Fall is in the air and that gets all of us at Bluebird Productions thinking about creative pie ideas. There is no better way to celebrate an occasion than with a personalized and creative pie! Here are some ideas for your next celebration! Heart shaped personal strawberry pies for your sweet love! Anyone would be delighted for this special treat. A pie in a jar! Why not? They’re precious and personal! A pie per person is just the way it should be. These creative pie ideas are a great way to spice up a …

Why eat your dessert when you could drink it! Here are some creative and unique dessert cocktails to make for your next party or event. The girls at Bluebird Productions love these. 1. Champagne Popsicle Cocktail      Ingredients:                Champagne                Box of fruit popsicles (strawberry and orange, or any flavor you like)                 Wine glasses        Directions:                   Put one Popsicle in each wine glass                 …

Give Thanks Thanksgiving Dinner Planning Tips We wanted to share a blog from our friends at Soffia Wardy on planning your Thanksgiving Dinner. Pepper and Soffia of Soffia Wardy share our passion for entertaining, eating and enjoying life. These ladies definitely know how to host a dinner party! “Following are some planning tips I have learned over the years to help you navigate the big banquet and hopefully avoid a few pitfalls the day of: No holiday is complete without some whimsical collectible pieces. Meet Vernon the Vadalia Onion Doll, Mr. Caleb Carrot, Mr. Talbot Turkey and Rory the Rooster. …

Pumpkin Muffins! Yes, we realize we’ve been posting a lot about pumpkins recently. We can’t help it! They’re just so fun and festive. Today, though, we are going to share something terribly tasty with you. My (virginia) mother used to make these pumpkin muffins for us at least once a week come fall. I was recently in New York City and one of my friends begged me for this recipe. I had taken these to her Thanksgiving dinner one year and she claims they were the highlight. Get cooking and let us know what you think! Preheat oven to 350. …

Marshmallow Madness We absolutely adore marshmallows. There is something so yummy about their squishy goodness. Throwing a marshmallow on a stick and sandwiching it between graham crackers and some delicious chocolate makes the mixture even better. S’mores take you back to campfires at camp surrounded by your closest friends. So, as you grow up, why not bring back the s’more and make “s’more” of those memories. Here is a cute DIY S’mores kit to give your guests in a welcome bag: Why not have a s’mores station at your next party??   Have you tried the amazing marshmallows by 240Sweet? This …

Going Back to our Roots Although the mountains of Colorado are now home to both Chelsea and myself, we always love to go back to our roots… We both spent our summers in the Northeast. Hence, we are justifying our “non-colorado” post today! When I stumbled upon Maine Root at Roxy’s Market in Aspen a few weeks ago, I thought I had been momentarily transported back to my old summer stomping grounds. I am obsessed with these insanely amazing ginger/root/sassafras/blueberry beers and sodas. Not only are they great to stock any fridge but they would be an amazing mixer or non-alcoholic drink …

Peachy Keen Colorado Peach Scene As I bit into a nice ripe peach this morning the juice ran down my face and I thought about how much I love this time of year in Colorado! Although you may be shocked (those of you that do not live in CO), but Colorado has some of the best peaches. I also recently came across a New York Times article that made me realize that a peach rivalry has created a war between Georgia and South Carolina. We all think of Georgia peaches but I guess South Carolina is out-producing Georgia. The top …

Best Aspen Restaurants to Host a Private Dinner Party or Rehearsal Dinner Our Favorite Places to Enjoy a Dinner Gathering Lots of restaurants come and go but there are some that have been here for the long haul and are the best places to rent out and host a private dinner party. Since they have been in Aspen for years, the staff is extremely knowledgeable, the restaurant is very well versed in hosting large formal or unformal events and you can trust that your event will go off without a hitch.  Here is a list of Bluebird Productions favorite places …