Compulsive Foodie

Don't you just love when your friends know you 

so well and love all the pretty details like you!

My very sweet friends surprised me with 

the most intricate detailed cookies I have ever seen.

So gorgeous ..you almost can't eat...but you have to eat!!

Now...I am obsessed with this Compulsive Foodie

who bakes with a lot of Style!

Check these fabulous Monogrammed Cookies out!

My Best Colors with my Monogram!

Thank you ...I think I will!

Feeling so Special!!!

The Compulsive Foodie makes the most incredible designs

for Cakes and Cookies and more!  These dashing bake goods will surely impress!

Great Gifts or that special detail for any celebration!

I just can't wait to order something Fabulous!

Check out some of my favorites Here and Here.

But my love for some Disney has me with these too!

"Born to Be Fabulous!"

Enjoy your Monday Friends!!!

Teachers Appreciated

It's True that it takes a Big Heart to Shape Little Minds!

And they are the most loving and inspiring people in this world.

They motivate and they enlighten.

They challenge us to be our best!

They are Teachers!

We so appreciate the difference they make in our children's lives!

So, thank you.

And together we give them roots to grow and wings to fly!

These are just the greatest gifts for Teachers. 

We love these handmade Pencils for our teachers.

We have them signed on the back ...so the teachers will remember us in years to come.

It's personalized and special for that special Teacher!

Check out Burlap and Boards for the most amazing Reclaimed Wood Specialty Items!

Thanks Laura from Burlap and Boards!

Remember Teachers encourage minds to think, hands to create, and hearts to love.

Some of my other favs for teachers are these cutie Tee's and this adorable tote.

Thank you Teachers! It's been a great year!!!

Happy Hour

Happy Friday My Friends!

I have a very special Happy Hour Post from my sister in law, Vicki in Portugal. 

My family has had an incredible opportunity to live

in Lisbon, Portugal for a few years with my brother Jon's job in the Navy.

They are courageous and adventurous and all sorts of fun.

Of course they are on the most amazing European Travels daily!

So, I live vicariously through their fun...including the Winery Tours.

These Wineries are beautiful! Today, Vicki is sharing some of her gorgeous pictures from

Bacalhoa Winery.  If you haven't had a chance to tour a Winery and learn 

first hand the process of making wine...put it on your bucket list.

Wines have wonderful stories that go back generations. Family history.

And usually some great juice. It's fun and fresh...and most wineries have

their special wines that never even get released. So ...touring a Winery

is Must Do! Check out this fabulous Tour from Bacalhoa Winery of Portugal.

Bacalhoa Winery of Portugal is one of the biggest and innovative

Wineries of Portugal. Bacalhoa is family owned and been producing

wines since the 1920's. Some of my favorite White Wines are from Portugal.

And Vicki said her Top Favorites from Bacalhoa were White Wines too.

If you haven't had the chance to try a Moscato ...she recommends the 

2002 Moscatel Roxo. These are delicious sweet wines.

Great with Coffee or Dessert. Intense aromas and layers of flavors of Orange Blossoms, Caramel,

Almonds, and Honey. Portugal Wines are Terrific Values too. 

Another top favorite from the Bacalhoa Winery is the Catarina White ...It is a Chardonnay.

Pale Yellow in Color, very delicate and elegant. It is a mouthful of Light Fresh Peach and Pineapple.

Terrific Wine for those hot days and relaxing outdoors. 

Both of these Wines are Great Values for under $15.

Thank you Vicki for sharing your Winery Fun with us!

Take the Time to Cheers to the Ones you Love!

Here's to a Happy, Healthy, and Fun Weekend!

Cheers My Friends!!!

Game Truck Party

When you are talking about a Level 10 Birthday Party..

It's not your average Bounce House kind of thing!

My Big Guy turned 10 and of course we rocked it in style!

Check out some of these adorable details with a 10 year old "Game Truck Party."

The Game Truck Party was seriously fabulous. It accommodated a lot of kids

and every kid loves a Truck full of Games!!! I love a party...so I had my fun spin

on the details too! I had these VIP Game Truck Passes made for all the kids.

And I am pretty sure the kids felt pretty special with their VIP Pass!

Party Prep was in full swing! It's all about the details and everything in between!!!

Definitely my happy place!

Etsy Shops were my friend for pulling this party together.

It's so easy to buy Paper Goods on the fly.

Of course ...my son Brooks is a Proud "Level 10" now!!!

The Favors were the cutest! All kids love a Favor! 

And with this being a 10 year old birthday party...not sure what to give

the kids...I was excited when I saw these adorable Gum Balls for the gifts!

I ordered Plastic Craft Tubes that fit 1" Bubble Gum Balls from Amazon and each Tube fit 

8 Gum Balls. I jumped on Etsy and found this great Thank you Tag "Thanks for getting your Game On! Brooks' 10th Birthday!" Tied the Tag with Black and White Bakers Twine ...and Voila....

Cuteness Overload! It was a hit!

We used a Gaming Revolution Franchise and they were terrific!

The Trucks are so fun. They offer all the newest games. 

Their is fun inside and outside the Truck. Very Clean and they were very friendly.

Definitely the Ultimate Gaming Experience!

Cake Pops are where it's at...my son Brooks is not a big Cake person...

but is all about these Cake Pops from Kathy's Love of Cakes!

These Cake Pops and Sugar Cookies were a huge hit!

Adorable, but delicious. I love all the details of these little Xbox remotes!

Sugar High. Check. The Colors were simple with the Game Truck Theme...used

Lime Green, Black, and White. Now...it's all about my next Little Man...he wants

a Game Truck Party....no surprise there! It was a great party!

Enjoy all your Parties and Life's Charming Details!

Sources:

Level 10 Banner

Thank You Tags

Game Truck VIP Pass 

Plastic Craft Tubes

Gum Balls

Black Lanyards 

Clear Plastic Vertical Name Tags

Xbox Cake Pops and Cookies

Game Truck

Happy Hour

Happy Friday Friends! Lately I am obsessed with my Yeti Cups! My hubs and I got them for Christmas and it's such a fav! They are fantastic. Worth the hype! It's a game changer for drinks on the go. Keeping Coffee hot and Cocktails Cold. I always have one going with my Lemon Water, but  these are great for a Friday Happy Hour too! Yeti offers several different products.  My favorite is the Rambler Tumblers which comes in a 20 oz and 30 oz. We have both and they are fantastic. It's even fun to monogram. They make great gifts.  One for you and one for me!

Check out different Etsy Shops to dress up that Rambler Cup with a cutie decal. There are so many options to personalize your cups! Everything looks better with a Monogram!! Check out a few of my favorite's here and here. Grab a Yeti Friends and Enjoy your Happy Hour! Cheers!!!

Minnie Mouse Birthday Party

You know how I love a party!

And you know how much I adore my Sweet Honeybee Beckham Marie.

This Minnie Mouse Party was special just for her!

After 3 kids and dozens of parties....this one I think I did right!

It was simple and I truly mean it.

I listened to my almost 2 year old little girl say...she wanted

Minnie Mouse Balloons and a Minnie Mouse Cake.

And that's what happened. No Crazy Frizzy Tizzy Nothing!

And you know what...she was so happy. And so was I.

It was a Win! We all enjoyed the special celebration...not to mention some amazing Cake.

So if you like Minnie Mouse and all things Disney like us...check out these Little Details.

The Minnie Mouse Cake was just perfection.

Yes, Beautiful ...but Yes Delicious.

Thank you to the most amazing Cake Boss I know...and friend!

Check out Kathy's Love of Cake Here.

Kathy loves the details that make it special too!

Classic Minnie Mouse in the Red, Black, and White is my favorite.

Don't get me wrong I am a Pink Girl...but Minnie has me with her Red Dress

and White Polka Dots. I added a few special details to the Cake and the Balloons

that pulled this special little celebration together.

Kathy's Love for Cakes never misses a detail.

This Minnie Mouse Cake was so delicate and beautiful.

The "TWO" Pennant for the Cake Topper was perfect!

I admit I have a small obsession with Pennants!!!

It's that detail that makes you smile and pulls a celebration together!

Minnie Mouse is so fun and perfect for a 2 year old birthday party!

The center of the Table of course was Minnie and Mickey Mouse.

I actually decorated the Table a week before the actual celebration

and my Sweet Girl thought she was at Disney World!

That Smile will light up your heart! Precious!

I would encourage you to do the same....simple things...

but we talked about the Minnie Mouse Party for days!

All Celebrations = a Pennant! 

Loved the Minnie Mouse Happy Birthday Pennant!

I like that Pennants come in all variations. Anything goes...

do what you like....and if you are lucky the dollar spot at Target has so much

to offer for parties these days. Craft Stores always make it easier to celebrate too!

However, I do remember just a few short years ago it was so hard to make

Pennants and or find certain themes for parties.

I like to fill Glass Jars for almost any party. 

It is simple and easy and not over done.

I just filled this Glass Jar on the Dessert Table with a 

Minnie Mouse Printable Purse! It looked really cute...and added a nice touch.

And because this party was truly all about my sweet girl...

my little niece Lilly and I dressed for the occasion. So fun...

who doesn't love a little red lipstick and Minnie Mouse Ears!

Check back soon for a Tutorial on this Minnie Mouse Costume.

My Sweet Birthday Girl all Smiles for her Minnie Mouse Party!

This little 2 year old is a Party Planner in the making!!!

Enjoy your parties!

Happiness is in the Details!!

Happy Hour

Hey Friends!

Just couldn't let this weekend Happy Hour Post pass by

without sharing a new favorite that my friends are in love with.

Meet Aveleda Vinho Verde White Wine!

This Wine is Fresh and Vibrant!

All the way from Portugal ...this wine

maintains it's essence of young fresh fruit with smooth and delicate aromas.

It's almost like a little Sparkle to this Wine.

Easy Drinking my friends!

And this little bottle is a terrific value under $10.

Yep. Your Welcome. I found Aveleda Vinho Verde at Total Wine.

Hurry ...grab your bottle for this Valentine's Day! 

It's a Screw Cap.....so it's perfect for the Hot Tub!

Enjoy your Happy Hour and your Weekend!

Cheers!!!