They're In!!

My bridesmaids' dresses came in the mail yesterday and I couldn't have been more excited to see them!! Of course I immediately ran over to my sister's house to make her try on her dress (and pose for my camera). Doesn't she look fabulous!!

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I think my favorite part of the dress is the dramatic collar, although she might say the pockets...

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Unfortunately, I had to cut her feet off in the picture because she is wearing flip flops. She assured me that won't happen at the wedding...maybe just the reception :). I'm thinking a nice pair of strappy gold shoes would be perfect. Well, I couldn't end this post without throwing in a photo of my precious nephew Bennett. He just turned one and has gotten his first pair of "walking" shoes as my sister calls them. We are waiting to see if he will be able to make it down the aisle as a ring bearer. He's pretty cute, isn't he?

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Swooning...again

It never fails...every time I see a ghost chair I swoon! You may remember my post awhile ago featuring a fabulous monogrammed ghost chair at a wedding reception. Or my post on a navy and pink color scheme, that just so happened to feature the ghost chair. Well, my obsession still continues since I came across the images above on Style Me Pretty yesterday! Not only would I love to style a party with the ghost chair, but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a ghost chair in my house. Ahhh...a girl can dream, right?!

Images via Style Me Pretty

Blue and Yellow

I'm not usually drawn to a blue and yellow color palette, but I am loving this subtle combination of those two colors. You know my obsession for mason jars, so this table setting has lured me in! I love that the blue and yellow are combined through the use of vintage glassware, whether its a wine glass, vase or mason jar. I'm also crazy about the juxtaposition of the delicate glass and the rustic wood table. The gorgeous flowers are simple and romantic and make the perfect centerpiece for this fabulous table.

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Now not only do I need to keep up my collection of mason jars, I need to add colored glass to the list too!

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Image via Style Me Pretty

Pinwheels!

I feel like everywhere I turn these days pinwheels are popping up...especially in event decor. And don't just think pinwheels should be limited to a child's birthday party, they are making appearances at wedding receptions too! I love how they add a youthful fun loving punch to any type of party. If you are on a tight budget, they can be certainly be a creative substitute for flowers. Would you incorporate pinwheels into your next party??

Images via Style Me Pretty

Chic Links

In need of a Summer Party Idea?

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Loving this bright carnival inspired board!

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This DIY dessert bar is calling my name!

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More dessert please!!

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I LOVE everything about this wedding!!!

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If only I could wrap a gift like this.

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I'm digging all this inspiration for a firetruck birthday party. My nephews would be in heaven!

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Image via Style Me Pretty

For the kids...

I've been thinking lately about the need for a kids' table at my wedding this fall. I've seen this idea here and there on a few blogs and the more I think about it the more I want to come up with some fun activities for the kids who will be attending my wedding. They range in age from about 4 to 13 so this could be tough figuring out something fun for all ages?

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Has anyone set up a kids' table at a party or wedding before? Do you have any helpful hints?

Here are a few items on my list for the kid's table...

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1. Crayons/Coloring Book

2. Candy

3. Games (but I have no idea what kind of games?)

4. Disposable Camera (with maybe a list of photos for them to capture?)

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I think adding this element is just another way to take good care of your guests... which to me is one of the most important parts of throwing a party!

Image via Martha Stewart

Yard Sale Madness

Well, we did it...we had a successful yard sale!! I had no idea what to expect, but my fiance and I survived it...got rid of a lot of junk...and made some $$ (which was icing on the cake)! If you are thinking about having a yard sale, here are a couple of lessons I learned through the whole process...

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1. Take the time to prepare.

2. Never underestimate what will sell (that nasty futon from college...yep...SOLD!).

3. Set up early...people will begin to arrive before your yard sale officially starts.

4. Be prepared to stay late. We had people stopping by 2 hours after the sale was "officially" over.

5. Don't lose hope. We had a few big items left near the end that we didn't think were going to sell, but by the end of the day all of them were gone.

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Here is a before photo:

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Unforunately, I was too busy packing up what was leftover to take to Good Will to show you an after photo...But here is a photo of two little helpers who stopped by near the end to see their first yard sale!
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