Back before I made a baby and helped the hubs start his business, I used to work in the marketing and PR world. Trade shows, product development, launch strategy–these were the words that ran my world…back then. And even though I hung up my blazer, kicked off my high heals and packed away the briefcase–I still get the “marketing” itch every now and then. So when two of my best gal friends started this amazingly girly company, I knew I had to be a part of {…Read More…}
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Click HERE for Part 1 of the Farmers Market Dinner Party One of us cooks. One of us crafts. These are the results. Brittney and I decided to have our dinner party on my back patio. I brought my kitchen table outside and put the leaves in so it could seat all ten of our guests {I purchased my table at Cost Plus World Market}. I still didn’t have enough seating, so I added my craft room chair and my front patio bench. Plates: Home Goods {…Read More…}
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Do you remember me telling you about that cooking club I joined with one of my favorite friends? You know, the dinner party I went to where said friend choked on a giblet of corn? You can read about our enchanting evening here. Well, this month it was our turn to host and prepare the meal. And Brittney and I were pretty “into” our theme: Farmers Market. Which means that nearly every item we used in our dishes, we actually hand picked at the local {…Read More…}
It was one of those “complete the others sentence” moments. The ones reserved for only the closest of friends. Let’s have a Pioneer Woman cooking show debut party, Nina and I said in unison–followed by excited giggles. So that’s what we did. Called our closest local bloggy friends with a shared love and obsession for all things P-Dub, had each person bring their favorite PW dish to my little abode, and we spent a kid free afternoon stuffing our faces and rewinding the part of {…Read More…}
Fourth of July Party Ideas Oooo, this is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons. Inspiration. Gratitude. Patriotism. And here are some of the pretty reasons that I love our Nation’s birthday {via Pinterest}: Source: singingintherain.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: asoftplace.net via Ashley on Pinterest Source: marthastewart.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: nicolehill.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: twigandthistle.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: myjuicecup.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: floramcflimsy.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: afieldjournal.blogspot.com via {…Read More…}
Four Course Summer Dinner Party Honestly, I’m drooling even as I write this post. Last night I had a BLAST. There was yummy food. There was tear induced laughter. There was even a choking incident on a giblet of corn–you know when you are enjoying your food a bit too much and you inhale deeply before completely chewing…and a large chunk of food seems to impale the back of your throat, and soon after embeds into your lung… yeah, that happened to my dear friend {…Read More…}
Vintage Baseball Baby Shower {in case you were wondering, it was a big HIT} Get it, “hit”, as in home run?! A dear friend of mine is preggo with her second little boy, and it’s safe to say that their boy-filled home is a bit crazy about all things sports. But rather than throw the typical “sports” themed party, Nina {of Momma Go Round} and I decided to spice things up a bit with a vintage inspired theme. Oooooo, Ahhhhh! Here is our glorious invitation {…Read More…}
Witches Night Out Last week our Women’s Church Group {Relief Society} partied like we were rock stars with a Halloween event that would knock your socks off. Seriously, these ladies went ALL OUT in the prep for this evening! The pictures aren’t fabulous because it was indoors and night time {and as you know, I don’t know how to use a camera–hehe}. Eye Ball Cookies Tootsie Pop Ghosts in a Cauldron {made with tissue paper} Green Marshmallow Frankenstein Heads Spider cake, yummy! Green slushy yumminess {…Read More…}
Paper Doily Banner TUTORIAL So I have seen a few of these doily banners out there in the blogoshere and the world of Etsy–and I knew I had to try one out for myself. And, I also think my button obsession is expanding into the doily arena–which means you can expect a few more doily tutorials out of me in the future. Now honestly, this is perhaps the easiest craft project you’ll ever embark on–not to mention, its perfect for party decor {baby shower, bridal shower, luncheon, Easter, {…Read More…}
I love my readers. And I especially love how stinkin talented they are. Take Jessica, for example. She has a gorgeous blog called And she recently posted about the Rockin birthday party she threw for her adorable 2 year old daughter named Charlotte {Charli for short}. Those cheeks and this party, make me want a little girl of my own–BAD! Super chic, super girly, super awesome! Get ready to be inspired for you next party. This flower arrangement is a gorgeous conversation piece, and a {…Read More…}
Easy Cake Pop Recipe Perfect for any party or get together, these super easy cake pops are sure to rock your world! A quick shout out to my beautiful and talented sista-in-law, Lyndsi, who was patient in teaching me to make these glorious yummies. Want to learn how to make these for yourself? Here are the step by step instructions with pictures. Feel free to leave a comment with any questions. Ready, set, go! Cake Pop Supplies: Devils Food cake mix {and ingredients listed on box} {…Read More…}
Circus Baby Shower {aka: Cirque Du Bebe Shower} Popcorn favors + pom poms + pin wheels + circus animals + carmel apples + strawberry lemonade + BBQ chicken salad + homemade cheesecake + Bebe banner = Best Circus Baby Shower Ever! I wish I could take credit for this fabulous shower, but I can’t. A few of my favorite gal pals {who are crazy talented} put together this Circus themed shower for a dear friend of ours who is having a itty bitty little boy in a few weeks. They went ALL out, {…Read More…}
Remember the super fun Garden Baby Shower I threw for a dear friend? {Update: She had the baby, his name is Henry, and I am in love} Well, it was featured as the party of the day on two Party Blogs I LOVE! Check out her fabulous blog for some of the very BEST party tips and ideas out there! Visit this website for ALL things parties! Tons of amazing pictures and links! Thanks for the super sweet and exciting features girls! Party On!
Garden Baby Shower Luncheon Today I hosted a baby shower for a dear friend who is expecting a little boy in less than a week, hooray! This was an extra fun shower to plan for because the guest list was for a dozen lovely ladies {rather than 30}, so I was able to spend some extra time on the details–I even used real plates {oooo, ahhhh}. I chose a “spring time” theme in turquoise, lime green, orange and yellow. I made these Pom Poms using {…Read More…}
