Color Me {Confetti}

Hello Monday! Usually I'm not a fan of the day, but today is my birthday making it a completely different story. And what screams birthday more than a room full of confetti. I'm talking confetti in envelopes, confetti covered tables, confetti balloons, the whole nine yards. While you can have a party without confetti, it really just makes it better. I'm off now to spend the day celebrating but I will catch you back here tomorrow morning for an ingenious use of mason jar lids.

Have a celebratory Monday!

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

Weekend Celebration

I preach it all the time, but this weekend I actually lived it, we turned everyday into a celebration. On Friday, we packed up and headed out for Jacksonville for what we thought was going to be a relaxing weekend hanging out with my parents. But, with Rob's birthday quickly approaching, we turned it into a weekend long celebration hoping from bar to restaurant to Italian dinner and everything in between. He was like a kid in a candy store at each brewery we visited. It truly was an impromptu celebration worthy of sharing. It reminded me that each celebration doesn't have to be planned down to the minute. Sometimes it happens on a whim and sometimes those are the best ones! Remember life's a party....plan accordingly!

What have you celebrated on a whim lately? Have a great Tuesday and remember to get out there and vote!

Let's Celebrate {Birthday Weekend Recap}

In case you missed last Friday, I proclaimed my true love of birthdays. While I've always had this infatuation with the big celebrations, I must say that this past birthday is probably one of the best I have ever had. It was relaxing and full of love and laughter celebrating with friends and family. I wanted to take today to share some snapshots of the weekend with you. Sometimes it's not about the big party, it's about making memories and having fun! 

What's your favorite birthday memory?