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Sweet Baby Shower for Sonya

Last summer I hosted a baby shower for one of my best friends Sonya, her baby Harper is now 7 months! This is one of my favorite showers I have ever thrown! I loved working with this color scheme of muted warm tones, it was perfect for this modern chic mama! The table was decorated with a combination of dried, wooden and fresh flowers along with dry wheat grass, gave the table so much depth with all the different textures. Loved it! The menu consisted of fresh fruits, brunch finger foods and sweet pastries like mini pavlovas. Those mini pavlovas were a hit! I need to post a recipe soon! We painted decorative wooden blocks in modern patterns for the nursery. It was such a sweet shower for my sweet friend!

NYE 2020 SOIREE!

Rang in the New Year in Roaring 20’s style!

I have to brag that Fred and I’s attire came mostly from my favorite thrift store! Found my dress for 8.99 and black heels and a little fir coat for $3 bucks each! We spent about $30 dollars and headed to the party looking like a million bucks! Gosh I love thrifting!

We also got to celebrate our friend Nick turning 32! It was a lovely night full of fake cigars, Old Fashions, French 75’s and cake! We played a murder mystery game and laughed hysterically at each others attempts at a classic 20’s accent.

I kissed my handsome tuxedo man at midnight and got a feeling that 2020 is going to be fabulous.

Takeia's Mothers Day Brunch

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! My dear friend Takeia hosted a Mothers Day Brunch last weekend. Her theme was Kentucky Derby! I love that she not only invited ladies who are moms but ladies who are mother figures as well! 

We sat around the table eating quiche, muffins and all that delicious "brunchy" food women love. Our ages varied, ethnicity varied, we all had different home states, different styles, you could not find a more diverse group of women under one roof with mimosas at hand! But you know what brought us together? Motherhood.

We shared stories, we encouraged one another, we talked about self care and getting scrubbed down in Hot Springs, Arkansa! Seriously, it's a thing and its now on my bucket list! I learned a new trick from a more experienced mother! She said serve bowls of cereal at night and leave the milk poured out for them in a small cup in the fridge where they can reach it in the morning! Umh... Life changer! Why didn't I ever think of that? I'm going to do that all summer!

As you celebrate Mother's Day this weekend think of all the women around you who are mothers. Not just your mom, the ones that pour into your life and mother you, the ones with big mama hearts that struggle with infertility, the moms going through the adoption process, the moms who have miscarried, celebrate them too and send them hugs, its not an easy day, mother them with your prayers!

Motherhood is one of the biggest joys and at the same time one of the hardest callings. Don't do it alone! Surround yourself with women who will encourage you and cheer you on! You won't regret it! 

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration

A few months ago we were asked by some sweet friends at church to join their Supper Club. I told my friend Selina how much we enjoyed it and she was inspired to start a Supper Club of her own! This was her kick off dinner! A fun Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 

So what is a Supper Club?

It sounds a little fancy right? Really all it is, is a bunch friends getting together at someones house for dinner once a month. Every month you rotate houses and the host provides all the food and beverages so the guests can just show up without having to worry about bringing something! That's one of my favorite parts about supper club, you just show up and dinner is covered! Some Saturday's can get really busy for us now that the boys do sports so not having to worry about prepping a dish but still getting to hang out with friends is amazing! 

If you have 5- 6 couples in your supper club you only end up having to host and provide food for the whole crowd twice a year and the rest of the year you get a fun monthly night out with friends, free of responsibilites... Score!  

So how do you start a Supper Club? Super simple! 

  • First, make a list of a few couples/friends  you'd would like to get together with on a monthly basis. I think a group of about 10 works best so you have enough room to accommodate everyone comfortably. 
  • Think of group dynamic. It helps to have one or two outgoing friends that will help keep conversation flowing.
  • Send out and invite! Let them know you're starting a supper club and you would like for them to be a part of it.
  • You make the rules! Will kids be allowed? Will adult beverages be served? My friend called it Dinner Club instead of Supper Club! Name it whatever you want! 
  • Be mindful of food restrictions/ allergies and provide alternatives.
  • Try to do as much of the prep/work before your guests arrive so you can enjoy yourself once everyone is there.
  • Play a funny game to bring laughs and lighten the mood in case your margaritas didn't do the trick! 

My favorite part of Supper Club is being committed to a group of people! Getting to know them more over a period of time and deepening friendships over a meal. Supper Clubs are a great way to build community! Do you have supper club? Id love to hear more about it and if not I'd encourage you start one! 

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