Pack Your Bags Party Invite!

Take a look at these creative invitations I found at Lexi Daly's adorable blog confetti.typepad.com!

Here's a recent invitation she worked on for a client. She was challanged to create an invite that would also double as the party favor and include items needed on an overnight trip to the country.

She designed vinyl name stickers to go on each invitation and everything inside the bags.

Invitation success!

Entertain in the great outdoors with modern accents from Z Gallerie!

Have you ever gone into Z Gallerie and NOT wanted to buy almost everything that you see?......me niether. Check out their modern outdoor designs! The thing I love most about Z Gallerie is that different cultures are always incorporated into the designs. Enjoy!....I DARE you not to be addicted to this store!

Happy Peach Margarita Monday!

Well aint' that a peach?? May is coming to an end but I couldn't let that happen without first sharing a yummy margarita recipe (after all Cinco De mayo was this month) So....I give you the peach margarita!!

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup tequila

-1 1/2  cup margarita mix

-2 oz. peach schnapps

-16 oz. (about 2 cups) frozen peaches

-1 cup of crushed ice

-1 tablespoon of sugar

-fresh lime for rimming the glasses

-kosher salt

Directions:

1. Run lime around the rim of the glass . Dip rimmed glass in kosher salt.

2. Add tequila, margarita mix, peach schnapps, peaches, sugar, and ice to a blender. 

3. Blend until smooth.

4. Enjoy!

What's Not to Love About Bryce Dallas Howard?

I absolutely love Bryce Dallas Howard! But then who doesn't love an adorable red head? In my opinion she has preformed flawlessly in both the M. Knight Shamylan films that she has been in ( Lady in The Water, The Village ), and I am excited to be seeing her in more and more roles in main-stream movies like Spiderman and Terminator : Salvation , which I have not seen yet but I have heard that she is phenomenal in her role as Katherine Connor . Bryce Dallas Howard seems so charming and graceful...what's not to love?

What ever happened to all of the great party shows?

I used to watch these fantastic and inspiring party planning shows on TV. The episodes used really pile up on the old Tivo. Anyways, the shows I was obsessed with were "Party Planner with David Tutera " Party Girl" hosted by Cathy Riva ( posted a favorite episode from her show, check it out HERE ) and my favorite "The Big Party Plan Off". I miss them! There was also a show called "Top This Party" that would be on at really random times, that I didn't like as much but, without any other party TV to watch .....it had to do. Did anyone happen to catch the one and only season of "Party Monsters: Cabo" on E ? Why are these shows not catching on? Isn't anyone else amused and obsessed like I am with entertaining and party planning??

Please let me know if there are any new entertaining shows out there. (other than MILLIONS of wedding shows)

Black, white, and hot pink party!

I have recently developed an interest in finding all the inspiration I can for bachelorette parties! I have been researching activity ideas, decorations, and scouring the internet for the best decor ideas out there! Here is one of my favorites! These are photos from Kim at Head of the Table , a company that rents every type of dish you could dream of for any party that catched your fancy! More inspirations can be found at headofthetable.blogspot.com!

Kim believes that "when you set the table, you set the mood." I just love the combination of hot pink and the damask-like pattern. According to Kim, the pink base says, "let's have some fun!" while the pattern and hydrangeas say " this is a classy and chic soiree"

All the tableware shown is available to rent at Head of the table

Check out this creative and budget conscious party decoration! She used led pink and white led lights to add some ambiance. Swirls printed on regular computer paper were wrapped in a cylinder around the lights and topped with ribbon to finish off the look. What a fabulous idea!

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??