Weekend Reads {10.18.13}

I've got a big weekend ahead of me. With a weddings on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, I plan of living off coffee and pure will power for the next 72 hours. But the bright side is that come Monday, I can direct all of my attention (well most of it) to planning one of my favorite parties of the year, Rob's birthday. I shared a couple weeks ago the whiskey and cigars theme and I am more than ready to dive head first into menu planning, decorating, and putting together the perfect birthday bash. While full planning hasn't quite started, I have done a little bit of research. Gathering ideas to execute is always one of my favorite parts, so I've decided to share the results of my searching with you today. As I'm off to rehearsal, take a look through the links and get a bit of insight into the celebration to come. I can't wait to share the finished product with you!

Have a great weekend!

1. 12 Whiskey & Food Pairings You Need to Know About from BuzzFeed

2. Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails from Martha Stewart

3. Whiskey Party Inspiration from Fabulous Fete

4. Creating a Cigar Bar from Dish on Design Gal

5. The Wedding Man Cave: Cellar One's Bourbon & Cigar Bar for Groom & Guests from Ashely's Bride Guide

Color Me {Whiskey & Cigars}

It's hard to believe that it is already October. It seems like just yesterday we were complaining about the blistering heat while enjoying it at the same time. Now, cooler weather has set in and fall activities are in full swing. We are enjoying spending time outside on the back deck just relaxing with a good book or stack of magazines. It has been so nice that we actually went and bought a picnic table this past weekend and ended up sitting out there most of the day Saturday and Sunday. The weather was gorgeous and I couldn't have planned a better way to spend the days. While sitting under the pine trees, I started thinking about R's birthday that will be here in just over a month! For the celebration this year, he has decided he wants to spend it doing some of his favorite things, sitting outside smoking cigars and drinking whiskey. Clearly, I have turned this into the theme and plan on mixing up a few whiskey cocktails, creating a cigar bar, and serving up his favorite chocolate chip cookie cake. With planning now in full swing, I decided to share my inspiration board for the celebration with you today in hopes of inspiring your own fall gatherings and winter birthday get togethers. Whether they be just for fun or parties with meaning, I hope you try and incorporate some of the masculine influence of the whiskey and cigars party into your affair.

Have a great Monday!