Surprise 50th Birthday Party

Guests gathered on the tent covered deck for cocktails and horderves while waiting for Jim’s arrival.
When Jim walked into his backyard he was overwhelmed with emotion to see 120 friends and family members gathered from all of the country underneath the tents!
… Read moreInviting Summer Into Your Home: Front Entryway Ideas
I enjoy restyling my home for the seasons, and your front entryway should be no exception!
Invite summer and your guests into your home with fresh blooms of the season. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers to arrange and come in a variety of colors.
… Read moreThe Thrill of the Hunt Summer Series: Helpful Hints for the Hunt, Dwell by Cheryl
Wine Tasting Party: Summer Patio Wines
A wine tasting party is a great way to get together with friends while enjoying and learning more about wine! It’s always a festive way to celebrate a Bride-To-Be for her bridal shower. Check out more details of this bridal shower wine tasting here.
What better way to host a wine tasting than to have an expert guide you through the wine selection and tasting.
… Read moreJuly 4th Entertaining Made Easy
However, juggling the pool, beach, lake etc. and then entertaining for family and friends can be difficult.
… Read moreThe Thrill of the Hunt Summer Series: Jennifer Burnham, Pure & Simple Organizing
Cinco de Mayo celebration!
I love this holiday simply for the fun, colorful food and drinks! Not to mention the colorful décor you can use if you throw a party!
Short on décor items, don’t worry, Party City has festive party décor and tableware.
Check out my previous years posts for menu, drink and décor ideas here and here.
… Read moreDerby Day Inspiration: Queen’s Cup Steeplechase

It’s Kentucky Derby Friday y’all! In honor of the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, I’m sharing some photos from the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase last weekend.
Hats, horseracing, cocktails, and mix and mingling is what it’s all about. Hats off to Beeca Webster and Dee Stephens for their gracious hospitality and tent displays at Queen’s Cup Steeplechase.
If you’re looking for a signature drink and other hot menu items to serve at your Kentucky Derby party check out my previous year’s posts here and here.
… Read moreElephants Coral and Robin’s Egg Blue First Birthday Party
Just like my daughter Sofia’s first birthday party, the inspiration for Charlotte’s Elephants Coral and Robin’s Egg Blue birthday party came from her nursery. The theme centered on the colors of her nursery, robin’s egg blue quatrefoil stenciled walls, and the wall art of a robin’s egg blue elephant with coral quatrefoil in the background.
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