Bachelorette Party

For those of you who know me well, know that I LOVE to host parties.  Recently, my best friend, Bailey got married.  I held her Bachelorette Party at my parents house.  Planning, decorating, and cleaning were all on my to-do list.  We planned the party for a Friday night in November.  I knew that I would be busy with finals during that time, so I planned quite a bit of it during the summer.  I'm very glad I did this.  I didn't have to worry about last minute games and decorations.

Together, Bailey and I made the plans and the guest list.  We decided to stick around home and go bar hopping to the local bars.  I found it was easiest to make an excel spreadsheet for EVERYTHING.  From the guest list to the items I needed to get.  Everything was color coded and strategically placed.  (I love excel).

After we made the guest list and the plans I started on the theme and invites.  With help from my friend, Kailee we decided on the theme, "Get out your Boots & Pearls."  Which fits Bailey so well.  I had another friend help with the invites, she's an AMAZING graphic designer.  See her work {here}.  She made two per page, therefore I could print out both on one piece of off white 8.5 x 11 paper. {purchased at Walmart}

LOVE her work!!

While Allie was working on the invites, I made a board that I wanted to have by the doorway.  I found this on pinterest {of course} 

I loved this, so I decided to make my own!

In the process....

 Bailey & I next to her sign!

After buying all of the supplies {bachelorette decorations, food, napkins, plates, table cloths etc} I needed to make a MILLION jello and pudding shots.  If you need the recipe for jello shots check out this {website}.  I found it extremely helpful, considering I don't like jello-shots.  Once those were made, it was time to start the decorating... here are a few pics of the decor and the party!

Since the house was decorated nice, I decided the bus would be full of condoms, balloons, streamers, and undies!  I wish I would have gotten a picture of it all, but the night FLEW by and I had no time to take a picture.

All of us girls who helped Bailey celebrate her last night as a single woman.  {I love the undies behind us!}

This was taken at Kegger's, singing Karaoke.  {I HATE KARAOKE}

I could not have gotten through any of this without the help of my dear friends Kailee & Meghan.  I'm so thankful that Kailee was there for me through it all, the phone calls, planning, games and decorating.  Meghan was an amazing helper with all the last minute decisions (choosing which underwear to buy for the games) and for helping me clean, make jell-o shots, and decorate!! I couldn't imagine what this party would have consisted of if it weren't for them!  Thanks girls!!

 ooh...sorry Meg finger slipped ;)

You two are sooo AMAZING!

Overall, it was a great night and I couldn't have asked for a better night and group of girls to spend it with.  Bailey has an amazing support system.  She is one lucky lady! I'm soooo happy for her and her new married life! Stay tuned for pics from her BIG day and my first time being a Maid of Honor!

I also need to thank my WONDERFUL parents.  They were there to help with all of the planning, cooking, and cleaning.  Thank-you for opening up your house to us girls for the night.  We all appreciate it.  You both are so amazing and I can not thank-you enough for everything that you do for me.  Love you!!!

-M

fall decorating {a little late}

it's been way toooooo long since my last post!  Once again I have been caught up in school work, clinic work, and grad school applications :/ ...I have decorated for fall/halloween at the normal time everyone does.. just have not had time to update you all about it :)  Here are a few photos of the fall decorations.  {all homemade of course} Halloween/pumpkin carving photos are next so check back again in a week or so (hopefully have some time this week!)  I should probably take my fall things down and start decorating for Christmas soon!!! 

P.S. my FAVORITE fall decor is pumpkins!! I LOVE pumpkins! {and pumpkin carving!!}

 This is the pumpkin basket I put together for my mom...due to my lovely friend Tesa {who grows pumpkins} I received quite a few pumpkins from her this fall.

 Jute covered pumpkins with my milk vase filled with sticks on our end table.

--more to come on milk glasses--

 the fall wreath I made out of beads, jute, burlap, and some sticks..

this is my pumpkin basket in our entryway.  the white and orange pumpkins were also placed outside on my doorstep..although they did not get to stay there long :(

Stay tuned for much much more!! I need to update with the TWO recent car trips I went on.  HALLOWEEN pictures, along with my antique finds from the last TWO antiquing adventures!!! I also am hosting a bachelorette party, therefore more decorating to do! So much to come!! Hope everyone had a great fall and is getting ready for Christmas... I must start Christmas shopping!