One of the things I look forward to most every year is my Favorite Things Party. The first year was a colorful rainbow theme, then I did another that Christmas, and last year the theme was Marie Antoinette. One of my favorite things about Favorite Things is I get to see friends, family members, and sorority sisters that I may not see very often. "Under the Tuscan Sun" is one of my favorite chick flicks. I love the scenery with all the sunflowers. To me it's not a story of divorce but of freedom, liberation, and finding one's true self. I had so much fun preparing for my "Under the Tuscan Sun" inspired party and hope you find some Italian inspiration here too. ... [Read More]
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Elegant Marie Antoinette Party Ideas
Take a trip to France with me as we celebrate our favorite French queen, Marie Antoinette. Versailles serves as the inspiration for this elegant and grand Marie Antoinette party. Everyone gets cake at this elegant affair celebrating Queen Marie Antoinette! From the Tree of Mirrors to a Royal Court, we had it all! Check out all the details of my Versailles garden party to honor Queen Marie! ... [Read More]
Marie Antoinette Party Video Slideshow
If you follow me on Facebook or on Instagram you might know that I hosted a Marie Antoinette Picnic in the Garden themed Favorite Things party last month with 30 wonderful girlfriends. While I'm not ready to reveal all of the photos I created this video as a thank you to all of the vendors who collaborated with me and made my party over-the-top amazing! ... [Read More]
Recipe: Peanut Butter Secrets Cookies
Happy Holidays! Is Christmas seriously one week away? I am so not ready! I was a lot more prepared, I thought, earlier in the month. I'm looking at my to do list and there's a whole lotta stuff left on here!Well, one thing I was prepared for this month was my Favorite Things Christmas Party. I hosted a Sophisticated Santa themed event for close girlfriends and was so thrilled by the way everything turned out. Undeniably one of the best things about parties, aside from catching up with the girls, is all the yummy food. I am going to be posting a number of recipes this week but to kick it off I am sharing my friend Andrea's Peanut Butter Secrets. If you love peanut butter and chocolate these are right up your alley.I wish I had a better picture of these yummies ... [Read More]
How to Throw a Favorite Things Party
Grab your girlfriends and throw a My Favorite Things Party! The rules are simple: bring 5 of your favorite things and leave with 5 new favorite things...fun right?! ... [Read More]