Category Archives: Party!

My cousin just had her little boy last week.  We threw her a Storybook themed shower a few weeks ago.  She has always been an avid reader so this theme was perfect.  We used children’s books, baby blocks, and primary colors heavily as the decor. For our spread of food, I started with a blue […]

We held our annual New Year’s Eve party last week and I was able to try out my decorations in our new house.  I also added a few new things this year.  The best new addition was a wreath for the front door.  I bought the silver ball and tinsel wreath after Christmas at Target, […]

I had the privilege of playing hostess for a bridal shower honoring Bradley’s cousin and his soon-to-be bride.  There were four of us hosting and about 20 guests that attended.  Our house was brimming with people and I think it turned out really well.  As a nod to the couple, we decorated with a rustic […]

2014 has been a year full of babies on my dad’s side of the family.  The fourth baby shower I’ve helped with this year for one of my cousins happened over the weekend.  I had helped throw a Welcome to the World shower for a couple in our small group last year using inspiration for a […]

We got to throw our first Memorial Day cookout in the new house yesterday.  We had a few more people and quite a few more kids this year, but I felt like we had plenty of room.  I set the food table up in the breakfast area and put the small table in the living […]