Entertaining

  • Monday Greetings!

    How was your weekend?  Mine was absolutely amazing.  I went out dancing with friends Friday night, went to the beach with family and friends Saturday, tried a great restaurant with friends Saturday night, and of course had fun Easter festivites Sunday.  Whew, I’m kinda exhausted.  Lilly was on such a high.  Check her out hunting those

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  • Easter Chic

    I’m not hosting Easter this year, but if I were I would like to think that the table would be a mix of these two looks. But who am I kidding, I’d be lucky to get a tablecloth down.  I’d also find the time to whip up these glitter confetti Easter eggs (aka caskarones – mini pinatas

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  • Pretty Smitten… Still!

    My girl Elizabeth over at Pretty Smitten Shop has been staying very busy.  No surprise… Because her stuff rocks! SO thrilled to see she’s now carrying striped straws.  Who doesn’t love a striped straw?!  And for $4 per pack of 25, it’s a no brainer.  She has loads of color options too. Oh, and she added

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  • Dani Notes- Some Sponsor Love

    So we’re all nutz about Dani Notes’ chic iphone cases… And we love her party supplies… {Above from Dani’s son’s recent 5th birthday party – so adorable!} And her platters are super cute and practical (think parties, picnics, display…).  But she has some more things arriving soon to her store to get excited about!!! IPAD CASES & SIGG WATER

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  • Celebration Doughnut Cake

    Like doughnuts?  Rose petals?  Love a pretty presentation?  Of course you do.  I think I let out a giant “Guh!” when I came across this guest post over at Mowielicious.  Because that is one hell of a celebration doughnut cake. And the post even includes a detailed recipe and tutorial.  Though I have to admit that

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  • Au Revoir 2010

    Photography by Polly Wreford It’s been an amazing year, probably the best of my life.  Filled with love, firsts, growth, old friends, new friends (hello blog besties!), dear family…  So I’m going to celebrate 2010 and ring in 2011 big tonight.  I hope that you all do the same with your nearest & dearest. All of my love to you

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  • My Hearts A Burstin’ With Pride

    I have a slew of talented friends, ya’ll.  But my girlfriend Calder never ever ceases to amaze me.  She’s a highly sought after wedding and event planner based of out Charleston, SC (which just so happens to be a MAJOR wedding destination).  And today I’m so proud to share with you her latest and greatest published

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  • A Girly Holiday Tea Soiree

    Happy Monday Everyone!  What a fun weekend it was, jam packed with festive parties and lots of family time.  I’ve been a real slacker (big time slacker) at capturing all of the events to share here on the blog.  But I did get a few photos of a holiday tea I attended Sunday hosted by the

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  • Mix And Match China

    via Pinterest  If there is one regret I have regarding my wedding registry (yes, 4 years ago) it’s that I only registered for one china pattern.  Why oh why didn’t I mix 2 or even more patterns that coordinate?  I know many of you have read through House Beautiful’s 101 Party Do’s & Dont’s.  One tidbit that stuck

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  • Lilly’s First Birthday Party

    On Sunday we celebrated Lilly’s first birthday with about 50 of our family and friends – lucky girl!  It was a great success as everything went as scheduled (whew), everyone had a great time, and most importantly, Lilly had a blast!  It was a lot of work, work that I way underestimated.  Thank goodness I had family in to

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