Parties

Last year’s mahjong pool party was one of my favorite gatherings of summer, and I couldn’t wait to bring it back this year – bigger, splashier, and with the perfect summer spritz bar. (You can peek at last summer’s party HERE!) I kicked off this year’s pool mahj season with an afternoon full of sunshine, …

For Caroline’s 11th birthday, we threw the ultimate glow in the dark party—and it was all her idea. She’s a party planner at heart and knew exactly what she wanted: a “late night” dance party with her besties, glowing neon lights, and a slime station (obviously). She asked the girls to wear their brightest colors, …

A floral tablescape is a perfect way to make any occasion feel extra special, and I’m all about setting a beautiful table for dinner parties! This colorful table setting was so fun and easy to put together, and it’s perfect for everything from spring and summer dinner parties to Easter or Mother’s Day brunches, bridal …

A Murder Mystery Party is seriously one of the best ways to have a blast with friends—and if you’re looking to throw one, I’ve got you covered with all the details! We recently hosted our own Murder in Margaritaland party, and it was such a hit that I had to share all the tips, from …

We had so much fun at our Soup Cook-Off this year! After the success of last year’s epic Chili Cook-Off, I knew we had to do something just as fun, so we decided to spice things up with a soup-themed competition. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The soups were delicious and …

Last week I hosted our 5th annual Favorite Things Gift Exchange for Community Group and it was the best night! This year’s theme was “Champagne Problems,” and it was a total hit. We had so much fun dressing up in sequins, sipping sparkling pear cocktails, and exchanging gifts! If you’ve been following my past gift …

One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is pulling together the tablescape. It’s something I look forward to every year, and I love switching it up to keep things fresh. Last year, I went all out with a pop of color, and it turned out so fun! This year, though, I wanted something a little …

Last week I had McKinsey over for a little mahjong party! Both of us have September birthdays and both of us are mahjong-obsessed, so we decided to celebrate together with an afternoon of Siamese mahjong! It was a warm, beautiful day so I set up our game table outside and whipped up some frozen espresso …

Mabel turned ONE last weekend and we celebrated with a birthday pawty! If you’re a longtime reader, I know you aren’t surprised — we’ve been throwing pawties since 2012! I love any excuse to throw a party with a theme, and celebrating our animals is always one of my favorites. Even though we’ve only had …

Caroline’s 10th Birthday Party was the perfect mix of fun and creativity! Here, I’ve laid out the details of the decor, activities, and food that made the party such a blast. This year, Caroline wanted something a little different, so we added a twist to the classic pool party by combining it with a patch …

Our 4th annual Community Group Favorite Things Christmas Gift Exchange is officially down in the books! This year the theme for our attire was snow bunny — and everyone totally nailed it! It was such a fun, warm, and cozy night! Christmas Gift Exchange Mule Bar This year I decided to replace my usual pitcher …

Last weekend we hosted our neighbors for a chili cook off! It was a really competitive and fun food-filled party… We invited 10 families which turned out to be a LOT of people once you include all the kids. Our original plan was to host the party outside but we ended up moving it inside …