Roll out the red carpet and prepare for a glamorous evening! The 87^th Academy Awards are on February 22^nd. Start planning your party now to make sure it’s an occasion worthy of winning an Oscar!   Who doesn’t love going to the movies? Give your Oscar party a movie theater theme with the right decorations and snacks. Movie posters and film reels make for great wall décor. And don’t forget the popcorn! Put out bowls of butter, cheddar, and caramel corn, or spice your popcorn with your favorite flavors.   Another idea for your Oscar party is to make it an elegant event worthy of the stars. Have your guests dress in their finest attire, serve champagne, and hand out the kind of hors d’oeuvres your favorite actors will be enjoying in Hollywood. Finish off your evening with a gourmet dessert, like champagne truffles!   What movie do you think will take Best Picture this year? If you’re feeling creative, see if you can create a party menu based on your favorite film! You can do this by either recreating foods that appear in the movies or simply making a menu inspired by the characters, setting, or time period.   If you’re hoping The Grand Budapest Hotel wins Best Picture, why not try to recreate the hotel’s famous dessert, Courtesan au Chocolat? You can do this by baking cream-filled pastries of three different sizes and stacking them with icing.   What kind of Oscars menu will you plan this year? Cheers to celebrating your favorite movies in style!   2015 Oscar Nominees