Pumpkin Pie Martini

We had a cocktail party for my friend Tara's birthday on Friday and I made this fabulous drink for it! It was such a hit I will be making them again when we host Thanksgiving for the first time this year! It was such a festive orange color and really tasted just like pumpkin pie! Yummy!!

Pumpkin Pie Martini
Mix 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka, 1 oz. pumpkin liqueur, ½ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream, a splash butterscotch Schnapps and ice. Shake, then pour. For added "pie" effect, rim the glass with fresh lemon juice and crushed graham crackers.

I found pumpkin spice liqueur at ABC liquors and it was perfect for this recipe! Next time I will not put so much vodka in, they were a little strong, not that anyone complained!

Reception Linens

Having such bright colors for the wedding, I wanted the tablescapes to be very vibrant against the dark wood of the room, so I had been looking for some ideas, and its starting to come together I think...

Here is the dark wood room, but I am having them bring in round tables...


I liked some of these tablescapes...



Here is the table cloth we picked out from the hotels linen book...


and I loved this idea with the wood chairs...


so I bought these chair sashes on ebay, hope they tie nicely...

Ah Trees!

I came into work this morning to a nice surprise, my office planted a gorgeous new tree on the south entrance where I come in everyday. It’s such a nice change, I just love it, what a difference new trees and plants make to an empty yard! It has such pretty fall colors which is rare in Florida since we don’t really get a fall in the way others do. What a nice way to welcome fall, my favorite season! I will have to see what the plaque says when I leave, I didn't notice it until I saw the picture I took.

Place cards project

I came across these adorable place cards on one of the wedding blogs that I love and saved it in hopes that I would be able to create something like it for my reception. Last week I started on the project, purchasing this cardstock and these brads to go along with my green and pink paisley wedding theme. I hope it turns out!!

Tiffany's Baby Shower

My good friend Tiffany is having her first baby in December, a little girl. All of us are super excited and since I am in the same building at work with Tiffany, I decided to throw her a work shower in addition to her regular baby shower. Her nursery is going to be decorated in all ladybugs, so I figured a ladybug themed shower was perfect! Here are some pictures from my phone, I took pictures with my camera also, but have yet to download them.

The ladybug invitation

This is the executive conference room I had to transform into a ladybug girlie baby shower !

These were the centerpieces and favors, they came out pretty cute I thought and everyone liked that they got to take one home!

The favor tag



This was one of my gifts to Tiffany, its a rocker for the baby, it plays four different learning songs. When I saw this little ladybug I couldnt resist!


My other present, the diaper cake, I have to do a diaper cake for every shower, I just love them!


And here is the ladybug cake I made complete with cake balls antennas and feet.

The shower was a big success, I think it turned out so cute! However I did underestimate how hard it is to do a shower away from home, I made a lot of trips and had to get creative with the food since I wouldnt have an oven to use. I was shocked at how much ladybug stuff is out there, this clothesline was so fun to make with all the outfits that are out there, just a couple from the clothesline...

Fall Wardrobe Basics

For some reason I have been all about getting my wardrobe ready for Fall this year, so much more so than I have ever done in the past. I have just fallen in love with all the purples, greens and browns that are out there, so I decided this weekend I would go shopping for some Fall basics. I found so many tops I loved at Ann Taylor Loft, and right now they are having a huge sweater sale and a coupon promotion so its hard to pass up! I got way too much purple, most likely because I fell in love with this Badgley Mischka purple bag from Nordstrom's about a month ago and decided to order it on Saturday since they were having free shipping...But I figured I can finally wear those purple flats I got this Spring. Gap was having a great sale also, the light brown sweater was only $19.99! Throw in some clearance taupe pants from Banana Republic and grey ones from Express and I think I am all set for work basics! Not sure if the new blush shoes and green purse are fall colors, but I will try to work them in somehow! Yay Fall my favorite season, just a week and a day away!

Engagement Party

One of my bridesmaids, Amy, is throwing us an engagement party and its going to be a Tiffany blue theme!

I love these invitations...

and I thought these cupcake toppers would be so cute to use with box shaped blue cupcakes...
and yesterday I got this dress at Nordstroms...