A Baby Shower

Tuesday, September 13, 2011













Our dear friends are having a baby girl and we could not be more excited!!!

On Sunday I was lucky enough to be a part of hosting a shower for Miss Casey. She is not the game playing, pastel pink, squealing over baby gifts type.....so we kept it pretty simple.

Decor included:
  • Paper lanterns, honeycomb and paper poofs, and petaled versions clustered.(a new one for me that turned out pretty, but took hours to do. project includes cutting millions of circles from tissue paper and gluing them in rows to the lanterns)
  • Felt and twine flagging.
  • Card stock circle and doily bunting.
  • Streamer garland, again.
  • Wood letter and clothespin banner, painted by the lovely Ashley.
  • Sunflower and Hydrangea arrangements.
  • All decor hung from Contact hooks, genius for decorating without damaging walls and wood.
Menu included: (thank you Angel!)
  • Lots of cheese and crackers, an assortment.
  • Crudite with hummus and dips.
  • Cheese straws.
  • Sausage balls topped with pecans.
  • Mini cheesecakes and kiwi pies.
  • Miniature cream cheese mints.
Beverage options: (thank you Ashley!)
  • Izze in adorable little cans. (soon to be moms drink of choice)
  • Yummy pink lemonade punch, served in Ball Jars with the most adorable striped straws.
  • Water and wine.
This was the only baby shower that I have ever been to aside from my own, so I was nervous about being a newbie. (luckily my co-hosts were much more versed in hosting!) I am happy to report that it seemed to be a great success! Everyone loved the decorations and food, great gifts were opened, and it was a beautiful sunny day.

While I was setting up in the morning, I had the news on covering the Memorial Services for 9.11. It felt sort of strange to be celebrating on such a sad day. I felt conflicted. It is hard to believe that has been ten years. In the end I felt good about celebrating life, it seemed appropriate and right and comforting!

Confettisystem

Tuesday, August 23, 2011














In continuing with the party theme........I give you Confetti System, the often blogged about magic makers of party decor.

I first saw their stuff in an Urban Outfitters catalog a few years ago and then noticed it again in the windows of J Crew last Christmas. Thanks to Simple Lovely and the amazing Joselyn, I learned that you don't have to be a store to purchase these gorgeous creations.

Currently a $140.00 pinata is not in the decorations budget, Boo! Maybe one day, for something really special? A girl can always hope!

'CONFETTISYSTEM transforms simple materials such as tissue paper, cardboard, and silk into interactive objects that create a point of focus, where memories are made and a spontaneous collaboration with the viewer is sparked. CONFETTISYSTEM’s creations occupy the space between the ephemeral and the permanent, evoking a sense of nostalgia and lighthearted fun.'

all images and above: Confetti Sysytem

Via Pinterest: Celebration Inspiration

Monday, August 22, 2011

















We have two parties in the works right now, so I am a busy lady!

Here are a few of the images that are serving as inspiration........I will, of course, be sharing some photos of my own handy work throughout the week.

Happy Monday!

all image sources: my Pinterest

Hot Sauce Giveaway

Tuesday, May 3, 2011











The Bad News:

I took a handful of photos after running around frantic all day setting up and prepping food for the party when the battery died.......ugh! I didn't even think to check the camera. So, I put it on the charger and headed back to the kitchen and the rest is history.

I am so disappointed that I have basically no photos from the big event! Piles of gorgeous food and hours of fun with good friends.....and not a single shot of us from the whole night. Oh well, what can you do? I guess a gal can only do so many things at once and cooking, serving, hosting, and visiting was all I could handle......photographing didn't make the cut.

The Good News:

I have three jars of hot sauce to giveaway. It is my dads famous recipe and we have been telling him for years to bottle and sell it. The rules are simple, leave a comment on the blog anytime this week and your name will be entered in the drawing. Next weekend I will pick randomly select three names and announce them Monday. This will be a small token of appreciation for the people that are following this new blog. Thanks to everyone that reads!!!

It is my very first giveaway....pretty exciting!

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