This may be my post, but it is my mom's creation. As you know, I co-hosted my sister's bridal shower this past weekend. My mom totally rocked the dessert table. A dessert table is one of the easiest ways to make a big statement at a party. First of all, you know everyone is going to visit it (seriously, who doesn't visit the dessert table?). The trick to doing a dessert table is to choose a color/theme. We went with blues and greens because they are the wedding colors. After choosing the colors ...
Parties & Celebrations
Bridal Shower Favors
So the little sister was in town this past weekend. She is getting married March 17 (St. Patrick's day). Her wedding is still a bit off, but this is the only time she will be home besides the holidays. With the holidays and her other shower to squeeze in we thought it best to make use of her visit and throw her shower this past weekend. Since her stay was so short we were a bit unconventional and threw a Friday night cocktail bridal shower. My sister-in-law was super generous and hosted it at ...
Balloon Wreath
The little guy is turning 3!! I can't believe it. Good bye toddler, hello little boy. He has requested a Bucky Badger party. I have started to get the party decorations ready. For those of you who don't know Bucky Badger is the University of Wisconsin-Madison's mascot (and mine and the hubs Alma Mater or Alma Mama as Quinn says). The school colors are red and white, hence the red and white wreath. Pinterest might be the most expensive free thing. I was browsing Pinterest and saw a balloon ...
Four Months: Marking Milestones
I first saw this idea on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect for me. Eleanor already had chalkboard doors in her room and this would be the perfect way to mark her milestones. Since today was Eleanor's four month check-up, we decided to grab a shot of her with her "stats". I learned some things along the way. 1. Take pictures during the day when you have good lighting. 2. Write heavier. 3. Use a steadier hand! How did I end up with so many blurry shots? 4. Put all the information on one ...