Who loves waffles?!? They are great for breakfast, or “breakfast for dinner” (which we do occasionally at our house). Another fun option is to serve them at a valentine party, like I did at my daughter’s class party last year. Start with the waffles…it is a WAFFLE bar, after all! Heart-shaped waffles are very festive! […]
bubbly, balloons & beaches
Who remembers “Beaches”…the classic chick-flick from the late 80’s starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey? What a tear-jerker it was, AND I wasn’t even a mother then! Even though it always chokes me up every time I watch it, I love that movie. So when I saw that they were doing a remake of it, […]
happy new year
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays, and now you are ready to face the new year with a refreshed mind and body…I know I am! We rang in the new year in Chicago by seeing the very popular musical, Hamilton. It was amazing! If you have the opportunity to see it, GO…RUN! […]
thanksgiving tablescape
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Since we will be in town for the holiday this year, I’ve been preparing…I’ve ordered a turkey, looked through my recipes, baked a few pies, visited the market to stock up on ingredients, AND decorated our Thanksgiving table. I love the way it looks…so simple and natural! I started […]
50th birthday cake table
Yesterday I shared a simple decoration that I created for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party…click here for the details on the big 5 0! Since it was a birthday celebration, of course there was cake! I had so much fun decorating the table and displaying the CAKES…yes, there was more than one cake. I […]
the big 5 0
I surprised (I think) my husband last month with a small party to celebrate his 50th birthday! This event challenged me in two ways… First, I usually plan parties for my children. Planning a party for a grown man is a bit different…fluff and fru fru is not necessary or appropriate! Second, I had limited […]
skulls, fangs, and fingers…oh my!
Candy buffets have become quite popular lately…I see them at birthday parties, weddings, and other events. It is fun to see how candy can be displayed in various containers with unique labels. Sometimes these displays are even too pretty to eat! I enjoy creating fun little displays of candy for our family and guests for […]
sweet sixteen birthday bash (part ii)
My middle daughter, Grace, turned sixteen a few weeks ago…of course, we had a celebration for her! Yesterday, I shared the decorations, the party props, and the table decor for the fun and eclectic event (click here in case you missed the post). Today, I’m sharing more about the entertainment and the food that was […]
sweet sixteen birthday bash (part i)
Grace turned 16 years old a few weeks ago, and we couldn’t let the milestone occasion pass without a celebration! If you know me or have been a reader of my blog for a while, you know I am all about theme parties. Give me a theme, and ‘a party planning I’ll go!’ Well, Grace […]
oh, the places you’ll go
I’m so excited to FINALLY share with you the details of Audrey’s graduation party! We decided to plan the party based on the theme of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” It was a perfect mix of the Dr. Suess children’s book combined with vintage travel decor. I felt this was perfect for my daughter, given […]