Summer Brunch Parties

I love entertaining. Although I don't normally get to plan many events, the ones that I do are always memorable. Here's an excellent article (written by moi of course ;-) that teaches you how to plan summer brunch parties. Whether its a traditional tea party or a coffee and doughnuts affair, this takes the cake.

Graduation and Guests

Graduation is mere days away now. It seems unreal, but yes, there is a black parachute gown hanging in my closet, waiting for me to put it on. I don't know how I will feel when I finally am declared a graduate- I've always thought I would cry, but I think I may be too happy to shed any tears!

Rob's family is coming to visit for the event. I feel quite honored, since they live in Oklahoma and Texas and can only stay for the weekend. But to be honest, I am flipping out a bit. I mean, our apartment isn't that big, and adding 3 adults is going to make things rather interesting. 5 people to one little shower and bathroom. Ekkk. At least we have a big enough kitchen!!

So, in preparation for this weekend, I decided to make meal planning this week quite simple. Breakfasts for dinner, cooked ahead chicken with frozen veggies, skillet meals and plenty of frozen pancakes and cookies. I'm also planning on making a batch of muffins and banana bread just to have other choices for those who may not like eggs and cereal everyday.

Today I was able to finish the curtains for the guestroom, which, although they are simple, I am rather proud of. They are the first thing I have sewn since Freshman year of college (3 years ago!). I am also looking forward to making a ton of cloth napkins (thanks goes to Emily for showing me how!) this week. It feels good to have time and energy to sew again!

The only thing left to do in preparation for our guests is to buy a comforter or quilt and curtain rods and wash all the linens. I'm hoping this will be a great time for our family to reconnect and spend time with each other, and hopefully our home will be comfortable and ready for their arrival!

(P.S. This is the very first visit of the in-laws. ;-)

Party Planning and Ice Skates

Last night, Rob and I went ice-skating downtown with our friends. We had so much fun and the holiday lights, decor and hot chocolate really made it awesome. I love ice-skating and I enjoy going fast around the rink and spinning until I get dizzy. It was quite cold, but we did not notice it much because of the fun.

Next Saturday is my Christmas party that I am hosting. The theme is silver and gold, but I have not yet figured out how to do it. I like the concept of a silver and gold party, but I do not have any real ideas! I wish I had more time to work on it all, but the wonderfulness of the holiday season is always downtrodden by the prospect of final exams. Thankfully this is my very last time doing this. It will be so wonderful next year to have more time and energy to devote to Christmas parties and decor and gifts. One of the things I love best is being a hostess. I am so happy to be blessed with wonderful friends so I can have them over for parties.

In order to get some lights for our tree as well as some more decor and ideas for the party, we are going to the dollar tree this afternoon. I hope that I can figure out what to do for my party when I am surrounded by tinsel, lights and miniature santas!