My sweet friend Kelly pinned this image the other day, and I just can't get it out of my head. I'm not usually an animal print person (actually, not at all... don't own a single item), but I could get behind these shoes with this outfit.
Thanks Elizabeth for some of the photos that I snagged!
Sources: streamers - crepe paper folds from Zuchers in orange, flame red, bombay pink, pink and white // other sources here (although they seem to be out of stock a lot) and here (very high quality crepe paper, more expensive) // tutorial by Jordan on Oh Happy Day balloons - affordable sources here and here (where we purchased ours with other party supplies) // we had them inflated at the floral department of our grocery store table clothes - Table Vogue (I finally got to order some for myself!) food - we DIY'd the food... my aunt barbara's pesto torta, antipasto skewers, beef tenderloin sandwiches, prosciutto crostini (inspired by the Italian Dish found via Pinterest), Adriana's sugar cookies & truffles, color coordinated Jelly Bellies flowers - beautifully arranged by Heidi
I'm sure the other hostesses that were party planning for Stacy & Eric's Engagement Party wondered what they had gotten themselves into when I emailed them my inspiration board for the party! Kidding aside, they were all great sports about it and we made it happen!
We had a weekend full of celebrations! First up, the party continued to celebrate Stacy & Eric. After last weekend's fabulous trip to Montauk, we had a tough act to follow. Thankfully we had a wonderful group of hosts and hostesses and a big group of family and friends ready to toast the bride and groom.
More details about the party inspiration, planning and details tomorrow, but now the party pics.
The celebrating continued on Sunday with Father's Day dinner at Andy's parents' house. Of course, I didn't take any pictures to document, but it was the perfect ending to the weekend! I hope all the dads out there had a wonderful day. It was a double doozy for my dad as it was my parents 40th ANNIVERSARY!!
Growing up, I dreaded summer reading. I always waited until the weekend before school started and tried to cram it all in. I've just never been a big book reader. Probably because I always tried to read before bed and after three pages I was out like a light.
I have found that I love a good read when I'm on vacation (as long as I can tear myself away from my MacBook and blogs). Here are a few books that are on my summer reading list as recommended by close friends.
top left Erin Hearts Court - Photos from Hitched Event // top right Brooklyn Bride - Neon Wedding Inspiration - Balloon by Geronimo Balloon Troopers // bottom left Geronimo Balloon Troopers // bottom right Streamers by Oh Happy Day
