I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

......and who isn't? I would love to have a beautiful snowy white Christmas but in this case I am talking about the movie White Christmas (a.k.a. my FAVORITE Christmas movie). This movie is filled with entertaining song/dance numbers and lovely fashion....it's an inspirational snack! I don't normally love musicals but I just love the way this one has been done! If you have never seen it (hopefully you have) please rent it immediately! You will not be sorry you saw this classic Christmas film!

Bing Crosby (top hat and all) and Rosemary Clooney singing at a piano...is that classic enough for you?

The Minstrel number is probably one of my favorite parts of this movie!

What's YOUR favorite Christmas movie?

My dog Daisy makes me happy

Daisy in my lap on the way to the park.

Dressed like a hot dog for Halloween

Asleep in my mom's lap (this one is my favorite)

It has been requested to me that I show off some pictures of my Daisy. Here she is! All wrapped up in cuteness! Daisy is a red miniature dachshund. She enjoys long walks around the neighborhood and would much rather prefer to NOT take baths . Who wouldn't want to throw a party for this little munchkin??

Seven Things I Love

I was recently tagged by Chris at Celebrations at Home to list 7 of my favorite things so that those in the blog universe might know me better. Well, here goes nothing!

1. I love my husband Matt, my family and my friends!(Oh and my miniature dachshund Daisy) They are the reason I that I celebrate everyday! Thannk you all for being my REAL inspiration!

2.I love party planning! In fact I have been called party obsessed a time or two (and now you know where my blog title came from) The idea that you can help someone celebrate the good things that happen in their lives, that you can help bring people together...it's wonderful! There are so many ways to express your self through a party..or help someone else express themselves. I love creating a celebration for someone that I have never even met before and then hearing that it is " so them". I would love to have a party every day.

3.Starbucks!
.....and my top five drink choices are:
1. iced toffee nut latte
2. strawberries and cream frappucino with java chips
3. passion tea lemonade
4. soy chai tea latte
5. caramel macciato

4. The fourth thing I love is watching The Office! Steve Carrell is a genius! He keeps me laughing so hard, and all the other characters on that show are so developed and histerical. I can't get enough of Dwight's shinanigans and I am so glad that Jim and Pam are getting married (finally!) and then Angela and Phyllis always keep me guessing. Great show. NBC Thursday at 9:00pm.

5.I have two music loves:
She and Him and Ace of Base

6. Tiramisu........enough said.

7.AND chap stick....is my best friend.

I am a simple girl with simple loves. I want to say thankyou to everyone that takes an interest in my blog and my creativity!

Pumpkin Spice Lattes Make me Happy! ( And Now I Can Make Them At Home! )

The secret to the glorious flavor of a pumpkin spice latte is the syrup, and pumpkin spice syrup is quite easy to make. Just make simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar (I used 1 cup each) simmered on the stovetop, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved). Add in pumpkin pie spices (I used 2 Tspn. ground cinnamon and 1/2 tbsp. each ground cloves, ginger, and nutmeg) and simmer for five minutes. Strain the spices and grit out of the liquid by pouring it through a few layers of cheesecloth, then add a tablespoon of pure vanilla extract.

Store the cooled syrup in a glass bottle or jar, away from direct sunlight, or in the fridge.

To make a latte, combine 2 shots of espresso with about 2 Tbsp. spice syrup, then add steamed milk. For extra decadence, top with whipped cream, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top, and pop in a cinnamon stick. Voila!

Dachshunds Make Me Happy

Hot dogs, weiner dogs, or noodle dogs....so many names, ONE GREAT BREED.They say that Dachshunds are like potato chips..you can't just have one! Well this is my sincere hope for me and my husband. We are in love with our little pupdog Daisy (the one in the blue plaid number)and cannot wait to get another one! Known for being very docile but also stubborn at times, dachshunds are full of character! So go get yourself a long bodied, short legged, fun little fur ball today!

Sex and The City Makes Me SO Happy

So I think that it is definatley safe to say that I have a obsession with Sex and The City! I love the clever writing and quirky charcters. No show makes me want to go to New York more than Sex and The City! They even have Sex and The City tours in NYC!This show is responsible for popularizing many things that are well known and well loved today, like the nameplate necklace, Manolo Blahnik (just because you can't afford somthing doesn't mean that you can't love it) and they ever-popular comopoltans.So cherished by the multitudes, and also missed after it went off the air in 2004, Sex and The City has even become a movie!So if you love Sex and The City and you love planning parties as much as I do, then combine these two great loves and have the girls over for a viewing party! Just don't forget the cosmopolitans!

Sangria Makes Me Happy

Sangria is by far my absolute favorite alcoholic beverage! Best served as cold as possible.

you will need:
4 oranges - 2 juiced and 2 cut into rounds
1/3 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of brandy
1 bottle of red wine
2 lemons cut into thin rounds
2 cups club soda

you can also add: apples, cherries, or whatever other fruit you think is yummy!

Make 24 hours ahead to allow all of the flavors to mingle!( except the club soda, which you shoud add in no longer than an hour before serving )
Enjoy!

Awesome Games Like This One Make Me Happy

That is correct! There IS such a thing as The Office board game! I am so stinkin' excited about this! I will have to get it eventually...especially since I want to throw my husband an "Office" party for his birthday!....Oh what fun!

Handy Little Monsters Make Me Happy

I was just thinking the other day that I needed somthing to keep my ear buds from getting all tangled up after every use of my ipod. Thankyou fredflare.com!