T.G.I.F. Austin

Hey Ya'll,

Guys, I'm super pumped for this weekend. We are heading down to Austin to celebrate the boy's birthday and go to a concert. It's time to ship off the pooch to the daycare,(don't worry, she likes it there more than she likes me!) and begin the carefree weekend!!

So 6th Street - WATCH OUT. I'm very excited to see you again,  and all the er - liberalness - Austin offers.  It's nice being in a college town that reminds me of home - but about 50 degrees warmer!

So in honor of my butt that won't stop wiggling in it's seat today - I'm linking up with Whitney for #backthatazzup Friday.  Get Excited. 

So, in honor of the concert I'm going to tonight...

The Gaslight Anthem '45'

 from Pulse Films

on Vimeo.

Happy Weekend, Ya'll!

Sparkly New Years, Indeed!

Guys, I just found the coolest tackiest thing ever.  I'm in love.  I must find a way to incorporate this into my new place.  Because, let's face it, the world always needs more sparkle, shine, glitter, and sequins! 

(Be Different Act Normal)

Although it's always overrated, chaotic and a mess, I love New Years Eve for 1 reason, and  1 reason only -  SPARKLES.  It's the best night of the year to sparkle browse.  I could people watch all night! I for one, will be rockin' this little number (2nd year in a row!). It has a super interesting back deep cowl neck, so it's definitely a fun one to wear! 

Be safe out there, kids! Seriously, make smart choices, and most certainly - indulge yourself (responsibly)! HAPPY (SPARKLY) NEW YEAR!

Pom Pom Love

I've explained before about my enormous love for all things pom poms.  I just wanted to reiterate...I love them. I do. I love them and can't get enough of them! They are by far the easiest DIY decoration you can do to spice up any area, room, space, hallway, I don't care! 

I don't even know where to begin with pom poms and events.  To me, it just makes an event look tasteful.  Tasteful and put together. Pom poms look difficult and that the utmost care and diligence was given when creating the works of art - but let's be honest, they take two seconds and add so much! 

My latest obsession with pom poms is to put it together with different artistic mediums. Use twine and some Styrofoam and create a giant ball to mix it up and give the creation some different textures, sizes, and color. Pair it with some paper lanterns (because let's face it, between paper lanterns and pom poms - who can really choose which is best?) This helps create more of a 3d feel to any party, any room, and just makes things come to life! (Well, not literally).  

Don't you agree??

Job Hunting Organization Madness

I'm currently hunting around and looking to be inspired by all things parties. It feels so great to be excited and get my slightly-congealed blood rushing again!  

My night tonight consisted of job, whether full or part-time, hunting.  In event planning, the industry is really all about who you know and where you've been.  Being new to a city, with very little experience in the Big D, I've been struggling to find a way to do what I want and love to do.  The other day it came to me like a light bulb! I've got to start. I've got to start over, and bite the bullet.  I do have the luxury of having a job already - and I am aware and realize how very blessed and lucky I am to have one! With this, I also have the luxury to go out and really find something that suits me, and do something I love and am passionate about!  

So, what were my exciting plans this evening?

And how did it end?

With my little doggie on my lap, and full organization mode well squared away.  Sometimes I am ashamed of my organization binges, sometimes I am proud.  I am pretty proud of this one! I divided up the ads and listings in the magazines by: Event Planners & Companies, Hotels, Event Venues (other than hotels), and Other Vendors.  I really think this is a great start and I am really looking forward to the progress I hope to see with this.

My optimism is at an all time high right now.  Don't steal it away from me! :)

Have an amazing weekend, y'all! I know I am pretty super excited for my weekend! 

Mission Statements

Quotes are great, for motivation, inspiration, and to use as a mantra.  I've always loved quotes and seek out quotes almost daily for these specific reasons! Sometimes they help you find guidance, purpose, positivity and even empathy.

Quotes can even keep things interesting at a party.  You can print them off in different fonts, forms, colors and frame them.  It's a great conversation topic, and hopefully can keep the mood light and fun.   You can bounce off ideas of the hidden meanings, or the topic at hand!

They're also a great decoration idea for a home.  For a family.  You can even come up with your own, much like these I found on the wonderful blog - Love, Actually. (Like the awesome movie!) This can provide a sense of camaraderie for your family as each is different from the next!

Bust out your inner writer/artist - and have a go! Whatever is most important in your life.  What you strive for, strive to be.  Announce it to the world! :)

Dance like nobody's watching

Sing like nobody's listening

Live like it's heaven on earth

Cheers! Slainte! Prost! Opa!

I was talking to a friend the other day and we started talking about toasts (the act of speaking, not the bread).  Toasts are very common in other cultures, but I feel like it's a very rare occasion when formal toasts are given here in America - At least in my perspective!

Toasts can add some class to your event or get-together.  They can create a bond and create a mood (or enhance the mood that's already begun!).  It's nice to have a little sense of camaraderie.

So I took some time to look around and find some really great toasts, whether beautiful, fun, or cute! They can be short or lengthy, I feel like it definitely depends on the type of atmosphere, venue, and situation.  I know in my case they'd definitely have to be a bit on the shorter side.


"May neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you, and heaven accept you."


"I drink to your health, when I'm with you
I drink to your health, when I'm alone
I drink to your health so often
I'm starting to worry about my own"


"Here's to the men we love
Here's to the men who love us
To the men we love who don't love us
Screw them and here's to us"


"Here's to the husbands that have won you
the losers who've lost you
and the lucky bastards who have yet to meet you!"

Cheers!!! :)