Country Fancy June 29, 2009

I love all things – especially food- that are dressed up, but still downhome….just wait to you see my wedding reception! That is why this recipe in the July issue of Southern Living really caught my eye….Baked Bean Crostinis. I’m pretty sure they’d be a hit back home in Tennessee, but I don’t know if [...]

Kenny Chesney June 24, 2009

It is no secret that I am a shameless Kenny Chesney fan. So, when he played just miles from my house  over Memorial Day weekend there was no doubt that a Kenny-inspired Country Meets Carribean party had to happen. Inspired by song lyrics, the back patio became pre-concert headquarters and loyal fans  joined us for food and drinks that only [...]

Another Baby Shower! June 22, 2009

April showers bring….June showers? It sure seems like I have been going to, planning and anticpating a lot of showers these days, and that is fine with me  – it just means there is a lot to celebrate! This weekend after my own bridal shower,  Dan and I joined our friends Nicole and Matt  for their [...]

One SWEET Baby Shower June 22, 2009

Before Carrie showered me with bridal gifts I got the honor of showering her as she counts down the days ’til mommyhood!!! I co-hosted a  SWEET themed baby shower for my super cute prego friend, who has had quite the sugar craving as she awaits  the arrival of Miss Carragan.  It won’t be long, and [...]

Showered With Love! June 21, 2009

I had THE MOST fun at my very first bridal shower this Saturday. My bridesmaids, Carrie and Shannon, hosted and nearly all of my best DC friends came with such fun gifts!!! It was really all I could have hoped for and more – the girls had napkins printed with my monogram, decorated Carrie’s sassy [...]

Theme for Thursday – Sleepover April 23, 2009

I don’t think I’ve ever, ever seen a cuter table!!! Honeslty, I thought about NOT posting this so I could create this table and my friends would think it was my own idea. How perfect for a  kids’ slumber party…or a grown-up girly night for that matter (EstroFests as they are known in my world) especially if you [...]

Theme for Thursday – Eggcellence. April 9, 2009

Not everyone has friends as sassy as mine who challenge them to find a perfecly pink dress to wear to a Steel Magnolias themed brunch. So, if you aren’t planning to set up a Shelby,  Drink Your Juice! mimosa bar at your Easter dinner, perhaps you should consider a more traditional theme like The Egg. [...]

Last one… April 7, 2009

I want to sit a mimosa on top of this napkin right now. All I can say is Bridesmaids’ Brunch, Wedding Day Breakfast. Cute. CUTE. C-U-T-E!!!

More napkins… April 7, 2009

Clearly I am having a very napkin-centric Tuesday, but  instead of worrying about your judgement (today I have swept floors, mopped and folded laundry so I have earned some frivolous internetting…) I’m going to share what I am finding….. You can buy personalized and monogrammed napkins on ebay! AND, best of all, they are CHEAP! Who [...]

Natty Napkins! April 7, 2009

I can’t wait to use these!!!!  I got a Birthday Happy in the mail yesterday from Virginia, and included in the packet of goodies were these cocktail napkins: This napkins showcases a softer, gentler version of another message  I’ve been known to offer, along with a drink, but can’t really use as much now that I call Maryland [...]