Music & Martinis {A night for Mom}

Over Thanksgiving weekend, My Dad and I threw a small surprise get together for my Mom and had our family friend and pianist, Mr. Leonard come play at my house.

My dad recently bought a baby grand piano for my Mom. A very close friend of mine was selling it here in Memphis and it worked out perfectly that my parents got it because one day it will be mine and it's special knowing where it came from. Since they have just moved - the piano is living at my house for a bit so, my Dad and I thought it would be nice to do something for my Mom and let her enjoy her piano over the holiday.

So it was a night of Music & Martinis for our family and a few friends.

My Mom and a couple friends gathered in my living room listening to the beautiful music

Me and my hubby

A few things I had to snack on

Me and my little brother

The Prayer is a very very special song my family loves and was played at my wedding! Never get tired of hearing it!!

My parents enjoying a touching song!

Mike and Case

Me and my family with our pianist friend, Mr. Leonard - who played during my rehearsal dinner at The Orpheum 4 years ago here in Memphis! It was special to see him again and enjoy his music!

Mom and Mr. Leonard! He is 74 years old and the sweetest, talented man!! It was such an honor to have him come play for us!

Summer Soirée

Boy has it been a crazy busy week! Whew! I sure am glad it's the weekend and things have slowed down! I had a lot going on at work this week because we had an event for the magazine called Southern Bride's Summer Soiree! It was last night and it turned out amazing!! The theme was "beach chic" and the decor was incredible and set the tone for a relaxed summer party! We had a photographer there who got some great shots, but I did snap a few with my phone - this photo shows you what type of party it was, but does not do it justice as to how fabulous it looked in person!!

This was me on the way to the party. I wore a coral dress and earrings from my new FAVORITE store, W by Azwell! I loved it!!

Me before getting on the elevator to the 33rd floor where the party was held . . .

Along with the fab atmosphere, there was also fabulous food, music, entertainment (we had fire dancers there) and just pure fun! The most fun was with the photobooth: Hot Shots Photobooth! Everyone had a blast with it, including me! I got lots of pics!

Overall it was a great night . . . but now I'm ready for a little r&r!

L+M Wedding Shower

This weekend one of my best friends got married and it was SO beautiful! I can't wait to share photos! But, before I share photos of the fab wedding, I need to share about her wedding shower I helped throw a few weeks ago. I am quite behind on my blog, so it's time to play catch up.

Her name is Lindsay (yes we have the same name, but hers is spelled with an "'a") and her now husband's name is Matt. This is funny because their names make L&M just like me and my hubby!

I helped throw her shower with another one of her good friends, Janna. I did all the decor, platters, flowers and little details, while Janna did the food and hosted it at her home. Lindsay is not a pink gal (which I'm not really either) and I know that she is kind of earthy and likes unique things, not so frilly - so I tried to remember that as I purchased things and put ideas together for her shower.

I used earthy browns, white hydrangeas with apples inside the vases, with hints of blue in the serving platters.

I LOVE this rustic bowl!! I had been looking for one for a while and finally found it! Perfect timing too because it added the perfect touch with the utensils wrapped in green napkins and tied with raffia.

I had purchased the L&M and was originally going to cover them in some decorative paper, but then decided to leave them as they were and added a little ribbon.

The Gift & Wish Tree table I put together.

I purchased this gorgeous frame at Pier 1, along with a gift card for the bride (what she had requested) and that was part of her gift. I was so surprised and excited when I saw it at her wedding this weekend. I was so happy she was able to use it!! I love it and want to get one for myself!!

She has the most beautiful wedding invitations, and I used part of it to ad little touches, like this I put around the vase with a photo of the couple attached.

I had this little box at home, and filled it with with cards with green ribbon for the Wish Tree. I also attached another piece of her invitation to the inside of the box.

Janna, the other hostess, leaving the bride a wish!

The Beautiful Bride, Lindsay!!!

More goodies on the island along with an engagement photo of the couple and more flowers: tulips and hydrangeas.

Muddy's Cupcakes - amazing!!

Treats!

Lindsay and her Mom

I got this cute little book to record her gifts and wrote on the inside "To and From" along with the date and a special note for my dear friend!

Janna made festive wedding cake martinis and they were a HIT!!

Lindsay's sweet Mother leaving her daughter a "wish"

Gift time!!

I gave her a Pier 1 gift card, that seashell frame and this cute apron!!

Last, little favors made by the other hostess, Janna. Wine glasses each filled with a candle.

We all had a great time and were so happy to see our friend celebrate! She has been working so hard going to school. She is already a nurse and has worked in trauma, but she went back to school to get an even higher degree in the nursing field! She just had her boards this week, just a few days before her wedding and she passed! She was quite stressed (as I think we all would be if we were doing both) but she handled it so well and her wedding was perfect! I will share pictures from her wedding soon! I got some great pictures, which I was glad about because at her shower, I was so busy taking the photos, I didn't get any with the bride. But I wanted her to have these pictures to remember her wedding shower!

Fall PAWty Pics: Friends {Part 2}

Now that I have shown all the food and "pawty" decorations, it's time for pics of us with friends! Actually, I realized later that I didn't get many pics of M, which I hate. I did get a few with him and the guys being silly, but they were doing, silly, "guy things" and not so sure I want to post that on my blog! ha ha - you get the idea!

Anyway, here are some pics!!

{Tom & Steph}

{Alexa giving Mr. Big his gift!, So sweet!!}

{The guys watchin the UFC fight!}

{Me & Tom}

{Alexa & Steph}

{Me & Sam}

{Linz x 2}

{Opening one of Mr. Big's gifts. Isn't it the cutest sweater?? Came from Dillard's!! Thanks Laura!!}

{My sweet, adorable hubby!!}

{Friends!!}

{Laura, Sam & Tom}

{Finally, time for Mr. Big's Birthday cake . .wait, I mean bone!}

{And he's off!}

{All of his adorable, cute gifts! He is now fixed up on treats, toys and outfits!!}

{Cute, cute, cute & cute!}

Hope all of you are having a fun, & safe Halloween weekend!! I had to come up with a costume for work today and came up with something really cute!! I will share it soon!! Toodles!