Happy Hour

Happy Friday My Friends!

You know what it's really about.

Quality time with my Soul Mate.

Our Days and Weeks are full.

But knowing what's important is real.

And as we got back into our School Routine for the kids...

we got back into our Routine of our Friday Happy Hours.

Just Us. Real Conversation. Quality Time.

With My Love. Not Fancy. 

Just a early Happy Hour every Friday.

Standing Date....uninterrupted. Catching up 

on the important things.

Authentic and Real. Real Fun!

Looking forward to my Happy Hour!

Grab your Love and Celebrate Life's Beautiful Moments!

Cheers to a great Weekend!

Goodbye Summer

Hello My Friends!

Labor Day always signifies the end of Summer!

Well in Florida...I would like to think we are really saying 

goodbye to the Summer....however...still pretty warm in Tampa Bay!

Sharing a Fabulous Table Scape of Beautiful Sea Shells with you.

A lot of details to this Entertaining Table.

Definitely saying goodbye to Summer in Style!

Layer after Layer...detail after detail...this Table was Gorge!

Rustic and Fresh! Poolside! I love the feel of this Entertaining Space!

I used a Fish Net Table Runner over the Farmhouse Table to begin the Party!

Chargers on top of the Runner anchors each place setting.

In the Center of the Table is this Beautiful Lantern. 

The more you dive into this Table...the more you will love!

The Table was full of Life with Sea Shells and Star Fish.

A lot of different textures and life for this Table.

My inspiration for this table was these adorable Paper Sea Shell Napkins!

Always need a Tipping Point for any Party!

Homegoods Happy...as people like to say!

I think Homegoods is a great place to shop for Entertaining in Style.

These Little Paper Napkins were a great Summer Special Goody from Homegoods.

Topped each Napkin and Place Setting with a Real Seashell on these Napkins!

Who care's what your eating ...when it's this Pretty!!!

Always love giving my guests something pretty to look at...

and these Glass Bottles with Sea Shell Toppers are just that!

Love them! Just Beautiful and great for this Summer Table Scape!!

And speaking of different textures.

I love to add Pillows to my Entertaining Space if it fits!

These Star Fish Pillows are so Fresh and Bright!

Add a little cozy to your chairs!!

The Table had such a Outdoor Elegance! Very Nantucket! 

I like to layer for my Entertaining Spaces as well as my Decorating Style!

I guess we Dress, Decorate, and Party all in your own since of Style!

A lot of my Decorations were so very simple.

I used Jute Rope around the Lantern.

You can buy Jute Rope from most any Hardware Store.

Seashells were definitely a collection of our family beach trips!

Making the Table a great conversation!

Little Rope Balls added another dimension.

Goodbye to Summer, but not goodbye to Entertaining with Style!

I really Enjoy Summer Entertaining. Feels Fresh and Bright!

I like to use all the Natural Elements like the Sea Shells.

Summer Entertaining at it's best!!

Cheers to Entertaining in Style! Make it Pretty!

Enjoy all your Charming Details!!

Shop the Look Here: (Similar Styles)

Plates and Glassware: Pottery Barn 

Chargers: Pottery Barn

Lanterns (Similar): Pottery Barn

Farmhouse Table: Frontgate

Outdoor Rug: Frontgate

Chairs: Pottery Barn

Party: The Honeybee me

Little Black Dress

Hi Friends, I am swooning over this little Color Palate

for our next project at the Honeybee me!

Check out these fabulous details of this Little Black Dress!

Ok, so the truth is I could do Black and White Parties all the time!

So when given the opportunity to dance around some Black White Stripes..I am in!

So many details that I am loving.

Have you ever used Wrapping Paper for a Table Runner!

Just Fabulous. And this little Soiree is on a tight budget

and the decorations and design are for 12 Tables. Yep. 

Not 1 table...12 Tables. And it can be hard enough to make one table look great.

The Black and White Polka Dot Wrapping Paper and Black and White Striped

Wrapping Paper with Pink Flowers is going to make a Big Impact on these Tables.

Simple Idea...but looks great...especially for multiple Tables.

These Little Black and White Straws just make me giddy and a drink so happy!!!

Grab some Ribbon and Make your own Pennant Flags for your Straws!

These are details that make a difference and make a party extra special.

And Speaking of Charming. Could be my favorite.

Check out these Glass Vases that will go on each table.

Simple Glass Vase from the Dollar Store. Yep. Your Welcome.

Color Blocked with Gold Paint at the Bottom give these Simple Vases

A Classy Rich Look to Jazz it Up! Can't wait to put Fresh Flowers in these Beauties!

Perfection!

Staying with the Theme "Little Black Dress"...Decorating

with some Great Black and White Ladies Accessories...Shoes, Jewels, and Dresses!

They always say Lighting is Key!

And these delicate little Candle Light Holders are nothing short of creative!!!

This is a Wine Glass from the Dollar Store. Yep. Your Welcome.

With a Velum Little Lamp Shade. You can get Velum Papers at most Craft Stores.

Put a Candle in the Glass....and it is just breathtaking on the Table.

The Little Black Dress Party is Swanky and Charming!

Well..I am looking forward to wearing my little black dress!

Time for another Party!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Bee Well!!!

Happy Hour

So this is what Happy Hour looks like this week.

As exciting as it is to Celebrate Back to School...

Hubs and I had our own Celebration!

Happy FriYay my Friends!

We had a great Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 2013.

My Favorite Number.. 13.

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County.

This is a Lovely Bottle Wine that doesn't disappoint.

It's a mouthful of Ripe Blackberry and Boysenberry with hints of Toasty Oak

and Sweet Cocoa. Pretty much what you are hoping for when you open

a Good Bottle of Cabernet!! Terrific Value at $20.

Check out the Decoy Winery Here.

Their Portfolio of Wines are Fantastic.

The Decoy Cabernet is Amazing with this great little appetizer.

I love me some Cheese. I don't discriminate either...any Cheese.

Try this Delicious little combo of Eats.

Fresh Brie Cheese with Fresh Figs.

Fresh Bread cut into Slices

Add some Fig Paste and Spread it on your Bread

AMAZING! 

Let the Weekend Begin!

Enjoy your Happy Hour Friends!

Have a great Weekend!

Cheers!!!

It's a Ball

So, yes today is officially the first day of school for my sweet boys.

It's been a fantastic Summer! Funny, how we just get so excited for that 

Last Day of School and then how we just are ready for School to 

start back again. It's the Schedule and the Routine. 

My body craves it! Although a Loosey Goosey Schedule is fun too!

I like to sleep late! And Stay up late! But ...the Closing Ceremonies

for "Camp Layne" have happened...right after a blast at the Adventure Island yesterday!

That's right we celebrate and live it up like Rock Stars all Summer Long!

In our house....it's Sum Sum Summer Time and we live in the moment 

and make great memories! And yes it may go by way too fast...but we can truly say

 we enjoyed and we conquered! So today, as we all snap adorable little pictures

of the 1st Day of School ..I ask...you too..to live in the moment and enjoy

those sweet faces as they embark on their next adventure of learning.

I firmly believe in making a good start for a new year...and I am also 

Southern ...I never like to show up to the party empty handed.

That goes for school too. My Boys show up with a few goodies every year...

and this being one of my favorite. Most teachers have a "Wish List"..

for those items they need for their classroom. Well..let's just make it easy 

with this adorable Mason Jar full of Crayons for their desk with a Gift Card..

to Target or Walmart for their Wish List! I like to tie either Bakers Twine or Jute Rope

to keep it Simple. Always a Tag! This one is my favorite for the Mason Jars...

"It's a Ball having you as my Teacher!" Click Here for this Free Printable.

Well...I am exhausted....Camp Layne's Staff...was minimal! 

Sad to say goodbye to Summer...but...

I am ready for the Fall and a New Routine!

It's a Ball! It's going to be a good year!!

Enjoy my Friends!!!

Happy Hour

Happy Friday Friends!

I am pretty sure Happy Hours are any day of the week on Summer Schedules! 

And speaking of any day of the week. I had this little number

this week with Hubs and it was delicious!

I am a huge fan of Michael David Winery, but this was the first time I had Inkblot!

Inkblot Cab Franc is big and bold. So much so...

you need to open it and let it breath before you drink it!

This Wine is Strong Raspberry with a Smoky Dense Palate.

There is no messing around with this Wine.

This Wine is right in line with the bold and big flavors of Michael David.

Inkblot Cab Franc is a terrific value at $35.

Had to share this great little eats with you friends as well.

Great Appetizer or Salad with a Happy Hour!

Beefsteak Tomato Salad

Fresh Beefsteak Tomatos: Season with Salt and Pepper

Top with all Fresh Ingredients-

Red Onions and Green Onions

Blue Cheese Crumbles

Crispy Bacon Chopped

Drizzle a Little Red Wine Vinegar & Olive Oil Dressing

Enjoy your Happy Hours!

Have a great Weekend Sweet Friends!!

Tool Box

Not your typical "Tool Box". 

However, a very important and well used Tool Box!

A Tool Box used at least Monday thru Friday in our House!

It's my Boys Tool Box!

Last year, I put these little Tool Boxes together for 

the boys to make Homework time a pleasure.

Set yourself up for Success!

And so we did. And every afternoon is better, because of our preparation.

No more Scrambling for Pencils, Scissors, Glue, Crayons, etc.

The Tool Box helps us stay on top of homework or papers for the teachers.

We keep Notebooks or Books that we are working on in the Tool Box.

I suggest putting the Tool Box together with your child's needs. 

I am always making adjustments...but my boys count on their Tool Box 

for Homework Time...and it's always fun to throw a treat in their Box Too!

So, as Summer is closing and School Preparation is happening...make a Tool Box!

Be creative...use a Basket or Bucket...whatever works for you.

I found these adorable Section off Buckets at Homegoods!

Take that Monday!

Enjoy your Tool Box!!!