Oscar's Party Inspiration

With the Oscars this weekend, I thought I would put together a little inspiration for a last minute soiree! Grab your sequins, pop some champagne, and you will be on your way to some oscar viewing fun. 

images clockwise via {urban outfitters, sugar and charm, paperless post, pottery barn kids, style me pretty, lonny}

I have to admit I like watching the red carpet more than the actual awards. I can't wait to see all the fabulous dresses(and not so fabulous ones too)....what about you???

A Twist on Cakes

My birthday is coming up in a couple of days, so I thought I would do a little round up of a few fun cake ideas for those of you who might want to step outside of the box for your next celebration...

Gold glitter donuts??? This is definitely a winner in my book!

Who doesn't love an Oreo? All you need is some milk to go along with this one. A tray of milk shooters would be the perfect compliment!

If you are a big fan of breakfast this waffle cake is for you! And we can pretend it's healthy since it has raspberries, right??

I love a macaroon and this colorful collection has me smiling from ear to ear!

Which one is your favorite???

Images via {1&2. Style Me Pretty 3. Fool Proof Living 4. Bridal Musings}

Bloom The Workshop

Last October I attended Bloom, a workshop for creatives, and I can't believe it has taken me this long to finally put together a blog post.  My amateur photos hardly do justice to the gorgeous tablescape designed by Michaela. This workshop was just what my creative little soul needed to recharge and since it has been a few months, I feel like it is just about time again for another workshop! Hopefully you will love the beauty captured here as much as I do...

Vintage glassware and china, macaroons, hand lettered menu, vibrant blooms....um, yes, this workshop had it all! If this table wasn't enough gorgeousness for you, check out the amazing dessert table styled by LeeAnn Hurd. I'm not sure which one is my favorite!!

I seriously can't get enough of the gold cakes and beautiful flowers!! If you are interested in attending future Bloom workshops, then head on over to the website, The Bloom Workshop for more information. 

Cheers to the New Year!

{image via 100 Layer Cake}

As I look back on 2014, I am amazed by how quickly it has gone by and how much my life has been changed since the birth of our son in May.  Last year we were ringing in 2014 at a fancy restaurant with friends....this year we will be enjoying a quiet evening at home. I doubt we will even see the clock hit midnight as there are no more mornings where we get to "sleep in." I'll take the trade off though because the blessing we received back in May is bigger and better than we could have ever imagined. So, cheers to 2014 and to 2015 I say bring it on! I can't wait to see what is in store this next year. I'm hoping it will be as good as the last!! 

Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year and many blessings to fill 2015!

Tablescape Tuesday: Thanksgiving Round Up!

Where has this month gone??? I've been so busy at work, I've barely had the time to notice that November is coming to an end and that Christmas bells will be ringing soon! BUT, before we turn our attention to Christmas, let's take a moment and soak up the beauty of autumn one last time. Here are a few of my favorite fall tablescapes, so if you haven't planned yours for Thanksgiving, hopefully these will inspire you!

image via {Occasions}

images via {100 Layer Cakelet}

image via {Style Me Pretty}

Which one is your favorite?? 

Tablescape Tuesday: Fall Place Setting

With Thanksgiving almost two weeks away, its time to start thinking about setting your holiday table! As I have said a million times before, Fall is my absolute favorite season. One of the reasons I love Fall so much is because of the vibrant colors that adorn nature during this time of year.  So take a cue from the outdoors this Thanksgiving and dress your table with color. I'm currently loving this place setting from Anthropologie...

image via {Anthropologie}

I think that having a classic set of white dinner plates is key for your party pantry. You can always change up your place settings with salad/dessert plates to match the season or theme of your next gathering. How are you setting your Thanksgiving table this year??

A Baptism Luncheon

Back in September when our sweet baby boy was baptized, the hubs and I hosted a luncheon in our home following the service. Since this was a very special occasion, I decided to use all my fine china and silver....and some of my moms too! I love having an excuse to get a little bit fancy since so often when entertaining we go the casual, relaxed route. Here are a few shots my friend and very talented photographer Kamin took for us to remember this important day!

This last image is one of my favorite pics.... looks like the little guy was a bit bored by all the hoopla! I'm sure when he gets older I will hear about how terrible it was that I put him in such a frilly gown and cap. I'm Southern...that's just what we do...sorry buddy!