Guess What Comes Out Today...

Hunger Games.

I will buy it today.

I is oh so excited you don't even know.

But you do know because I just told you.

& obviously I had to make yet another inspiration board for the occasion.

Most of this inspiration is from a shoot that Layla shared with me,

Because she knows just how obsessed I am!

It was featured on Hostess with the Mostest & I am so obsessed.

SO if I had all the time in the world...

& friends who actually were as obsessed with the Hunger Games as meeeee...

I would love to host a party for it just because it's coming out on video!

And that means 3 whole hours of behind the scenes footage.

EEEEEEEEEK SO EXCITED.

Hunger Games Party Inspiration

Anyone else out there as excited as me?!?!?!?!

I will someday have a Hunger Games party.

Maybe like a birthday party???

Or maybe someday I'll get to plan a Hunger Games inspiration shoot...

:) :) :)

{Photo Credits} Girl & Guy via Fab You Bliss, photography by Elle Golden // Bow and Arrows via Hostess with the Mostest // Loaf of Bread via In.fi.nity // You Love Me Bracelets via Done Brilliantly // Mockingjay Cupcake via Fictional Food // Plate via Hostess with the Mostest // Books via Pinterest // Parachute on Chair via Hostess with the Mostest // Katniss Hair via Samii Ryan // 'Stay Alive' Printable via Hostess with the Mostest // Mellark Bakery via Hostess with the Mostest // 'Frosting' via Hostess with the Mostest // Bow & Arrow Ring via Done Brilliantly // Straws via Confessions of a Cookbook Queen // Mockingjay Cupcake via Fictional Food // Katniss via Pinterest // Mockingjay Cupcake via Fictional Food // Capitol Dessert Table via Hostess with the Mostest // Couple Holding Berries via Fab You Bliss, photography by Elle Golden // Mockingjay Flutes via Hostess with the Mostest 

Amber Veatch Designs

So a few months back I went to the Cultivate Workshop in Jacksonville, Florida 

with Layla @ Simply Savannah Events. 

You can read about it here! 

Anyway, I met a ton of awesome ladies working in wedding & event planning, 

one of whom just started an Etsy shop! 

The second day of the workshop we were all paired up to talk about our goals 

& her goal was to open up a shop so I am so excited she did it!! 

She really is inspiring though because I too someday hope to have an Etsy shop of my own... :) 

Here are just a few things you can purchase in her shop! But be sure & check it out!

Amber Veatch Designs

Sources

{Bachelorette Party Banner} $30

{Moss Letters} $55

{Love Is Sweet Banner} $38

She has more in her shop but these are my favorites!

Check out what else she has here!! :)

The cool thing is that anything in her shop is customizable!

It's pretty awesome! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Congrats Amber & your accomplishments! :)

  

Dreaming of a PINK Summer

I usually ignore contests & what not. But was inspired when I received a text yesterday from Victoria's Secret Pink about their Pinterest Challenge. Probably only because I'm obsessed with Pinterest... & I love Victoria's Secret! So I decided to create a Pinterest board & enter the contest to win a $250 gift card to Victoria's Secret. And decided to make a Pink Summer Party inspiration board! On a side note, I've officially started the 8 Week Bikini Body Program. I know I'm not fat, but I am very self conscious about my legs & arms and have decided it's time to get healthy, fit & toned! This time I will stick with it because summer in Savannah starts now & I want to feel confident all summer long in my bikini! :)

Party Inspiration #2: Dreaming of a PINK Summer

Anyway, back to the working out to get ready for summer fun...

If you don't have a gym membership but want to get in shape

I would highly recommend checking out Life Plus Fitness Blog.

She has some amazing workouts & programs!!!

I am currently doing the 8 Week Bikini Body Program

& what I love about it is that everyday is a different workout 

which is perfect for me because I get bored so so fast...

And they are not easy workouts, they take about 45 minutes

& then she encourages you to run 3 miles or 30 min after.

I'll let you guys know the results in 7 weeks and 5 days :)

Now for the planning guide for all of you Dreaming of a Pink pool party...

Sources

{Straws} The Party Fairy

{Floating Beer Pong} Home Wet Bar

{Heels} Victoria's Secret

{Pool Tubes} Amazon

{Bar Cart} Society Social

{Cocktail Sugar} Deli Cove Spices

{Beach Sexy Tanner} Victoria's Secret

Gah, I seriously need want a pool day!

How relaxing it would be to lounge by the pool

with my Hunger Games book & a ice cold spiked pink lemonade ;)

Photos: t-shirt, blimp, beach sexy bronzer, pink pool party, pool party print, dessert table, drinks, heart, barcart, cocktail, swimsuit, cupcakes, cotton candy, heart and vases, beach cover up, candies, enjoy sign, flowers, swimsuit, sunscreen, outline, couple, ribbon streamers, pool party

California Lovin'

So I have been MIA lately because we didn't have wifi!

But we finally got it & cable!

Which is just in time for Tuesday night 90210...

Oh yeah, I might be lame but I love this show.

I just love California style.

Which brought me back to this really fun Palm Springs Pool Party Shoot. 

And ya know, I just was in the mood to do an inspiration board

on a California Lovin' party! 

Party Inspiration #1: California Lovin'

I know it's not the right season considering it's only february,

But watching 90210 just made me wish it was summer

& that I was at the beach with a pina colada...

I think I also keep daydreaming about summer

Because everything seems very overwhelming right now!

And I am just ready for a break!!

Soon, right?

P.S. Not gonna lie, I always wished I was from California... Hahaha. 

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Thursday DIY #1: Jamie's Baby Shower

So Thursdays is going to be anything having to do with DIY.

Whether it's for an event, wedding, home decor, anything.

So, I am planning my cousin's baby shower!
The theme is Gold Giraffes & Champagne!

[Not literal champagne, but the color champagne.. tehehe]

I have so many fun ideas & I need to get started on making everything!

A lot of the stuff I wanna use is going to be DIY so I figured it was the perfect first post to my...

Thursday DIY series!

Thursday DIY #1: Jamie's Baby Shower

To-Do List:

1. Spray paint mason jars gold 

[Lovely Little Details blog has a tutorial on this... 

there isn't much to it, but I just wanted to mention her since 

she is a really awesome blogger & was really helpful when 

I asked her a formatting question about my blogger banner!]

2. Make poms with fabric or tissue paper 

[Jessica Demaio at A Simple Kind of Love has a 

great tutorial on how to make fabric poms.]

3. Follow up with Kelly 

[Kelly is doing all the desserts for the shower. 

Kelly is absolutely amazing to work with so far!

I e-mailed her & said can you do all the desserts on my Pinterest?

She said yes, I said you're hired!!!!]

4. Print out the Printable Invitations, Food Labels, & Cupcake Toppers 

[Lauren at Details Beyond Design has been amazing with this! 

I saw a Giraffe baby shower invite by her & she customized the colors for me!

She even put up with my lack-of-ability-in-using-Pay-Pal 

& I'm so excited to feature her amazing printables!!]

Photos: gold mason jars, cake pops, whoopie pies, poms, bunting, heart, invitations, pink lemonade, drink stand, straws, macaroons, cake, silverware

A Dazzling Glitter & Gold Birthday

As my birthday fast approaches (Nov 30th)

I can't help but want to make an inspiration board

for the most dazzling, sparkly, gold, amazing birthday ever.
I just think diamonds & gold make such an amazing combination personally.
Some might say tacky or over the top, but I just love anything that sparkles & glitters!

Not that mine will be that way considering I just moved here in August

& definitely don't have enough friends yet to have some lavish affair.

But a girl can dream right?

Plus, I'm sure I will have an amazing birthday regardless with the amazing friends I have made so far!

Oh & btw, is that dinosaur candle holder not the funniest/cutest thing you've ever seen?
Maybe not appropriate for a 23 year old birthday... but maybe for a 1 year old!?

A Dazzling Glitter & Gold Birthday

Photos: garland from Steph Loves Ben, dinosaur candle from Seesaw Designs, dress from Rachel Gilbert Shop, ring from Shop Bop, table decor from Celebrations at Home, mason jar from Shop Dirty Laundry, cupcake (actually bath fizzies) from Your Dirty Laundry, stars from Memrie Mare, clotheshangers from Luna and Chloe Weddings, bowl with ornaments from Celebrations at Home, flowers & table decor from Celebrations at Home, clutch from Nordstrom, shoe from Pretty Stems, drinks from Hostess with the Mostest, cupcake holder from Primp My Cupcake, bracelet from J Crew,   

Frog Prince Paperie

New Find: Frog Prince Paperie

Credit to Layla Mayville for introducing me to this awesome Etsy artist!

And introducing me to printables...

I've been seeing these "printables" all over Pinterest & blogs lately.

But hadn't yet looked into what exactly they are.

But now I get it & I cannot wait to try them out at an event!

I might have to use them for my Halloween party w/my friend!

They are absolutely incredible...

Check this Etsy shop out...

Seriously!

She has printables for any occasion you could possibly think of 

& I believe she also does custom ones as well if you want that! 

Also, just had to post the baby shower printables she has!

This is great... & would be so adorable at the shower I'm throwing for my cousin!

Photos: Frog Prince Paperie

Halloween Party?

One of my friend's down here wants to host a Halloween party.

& let me tell you, this girl is beyond amazingly crafty.

I want some of her skills she is so good!

She doesn't believe me when I tell her all this, which is another reason why I really like this girl.

{Not too big of a fan of people who are cocky... just sayin...}

Anyway, here is my inspiration board for a fun, crafted, DIY Halloween party!

Halloween Party Inspiration

This should be fun! Now all I have to do is figured out what I am going to be for Halloween...

I want to do something fun with my boyfriend, so we are brainstorming now...

Photos: cake from Makoodle, lanterns from Crafts by Amanda, cupcakes from Hostess with the Mostest,  candy apples from Midwestern Mom Blog, candles from Budget Wise Home, snacks from Kara's Party Ideas, drink table from Better Homes & Gardens,     

Housewarming Party

I can't believe I've almost been here a month.

It feels so much longer.

It has been a whirlwind & I am so happy about that.

Everything has been working out pretty well so far so I am happy about that.

Anyway, my roommate & I are still in the process of setting up & decorating.

It takes so long... & takes so much money!

So I've been crafting a lot to try & save money on decor.

Once we have everything set up though we are going to have a Housewarming Party.

My guess is it won't be until early/mid-October.

Obviously I want it to look perfect & really nice before we invite people over!

Anyway, here's my inspiration board for our Housewarming Party!

I wanted a Moroccan theme idea, & found this on Hostess with the Mostest.

Obsessed with this idea!

So fun! It's classy and Moroccan-ish.

Housewarming Party Inspiration #1: Sex & the City 2

Photos: Food container from Hostess with the Mostest, lantern from Hostess with the Mostest, candles & dessert table from Hostess with the Mostest

P.S. Is it obvious that I am so obsessed with the Hostess with the Mostest site? They have such amazing stuff on there! I love it all!!!! It is the best inspirational site I have found so far... 

Baby cowboys?!

Part 2 of the baby shower blog post!
Instead of changing the theme, I kept it the same since it would be for the same person...
So a lot of the things are the same but in baby blue!
I am loving this horse/country theme personally... lol!

Baby Shower Inspiration #2: Horses & Boys

On a completely side note...
The apartment is going great!
We barbecued last night by the pool & had a nighttime swim!
It was a lot of fun...
ALTHOUGH... I have been eaten alive.
I bet those mosquitos are getting fat after feasting on me.
Grrr...

Photos: Invitation from Shannah J Smith, Hostess with the Mostest, Horse soap from Soapsations by SherryscottiesCandle, Banner from The Caterpillars Dream, Cowboy Theme from Hostess with the Mostest, Ribbons from Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods, Cake by Roni Sugar Creations

Baby Horses?!

Not me obviously...

My cousin! 

She got married a few months ago... 

Check out her wedding here! 

[Obviously I had to write a blog about it!!!]

Anyway, her & her husband are trying to get pregnant!

EEEEEK So excited to have another baby cousin!

I'm going to try & convince her to let me throw her baby shower for her!

It can be a trial event planning I can do...

& I am feeling girly right now, so I decided to make a board for a baby girl,

I used things she likes [horses, farms, the country, mason jars & lanterns] as inspiration.

Here goes...

Baby Shower Inspiration #1: Horses & Girls

The baby boy shower inspiration board coming later!

Decoration from Hostess with the Mostest Invitations from Shannah J Smith, Cookies from Loris Place, Banner from Zero Names Left, Lantern from Flaym, Boot picture from Hostess with the Mostest, Ribbon from Rosy Blossom, Cake from Martha Stewart