Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

A Casual Tiki Birthday Dinner

Monday, July 10, 2023

Hey there princess!

Recently, I hosted a tiki-themed birthday dinner for my sister at my home. We had such a nice time cooking kabobs on the grill, and eating lots of fresh fruit! The weather cooperated beautifully, and we were able to eat in the backyard with all of the beautiful roses. 

I love having any opportunity to celebrate others, and if you remember my tiki party from 2020, you will see a lot of the same decoration used here! We added the monstera leaf tablecloth, some tiki straws, and toothpicks into the mix just to freshen things up. 



At the start of the party, every guest got a lai and a Pina colada mocktail with a little umbrella in it. The perfect thing for a hot day! I love immersing guests in the theme of the event, and giving them something fun to enjoy throughout the party. 


For the dinner setup, I used my absolute favorite dishes from Anthropologie along with some placemats from Hobby Lobby and the cutest tiki salt and pepper shakers, also from Hobby Lobby.


I just loved eating outside with my roses all in bloom! The evening air was just cooling things off, and even though you can't smell through the internet, trust me when I say that the grill was giving off the most mouth-watering aroma. I loved having my husband and brother manning the cooking duties - they did a great job!


Here is my little half-drunk virgin Pina colada. I absolutely love these glasses that I got from Amazon several years ago. They stay in my cabinet and I use them all the time! I always think it is smart to invest in things that bring you joy! 

Entertaining for family is always a highlight for me and I am so grateful to have opportunities to celebrate life with the people that I love. 

As far as party theming - what are y'all planning this summer? I would love any party ideas you may have!

Sparkle on!

 

January Playlist: Is it summer yet?

Thursday, January 4, 2018


Hey there princess!

The new year is upon us and for me that means lots of new playlists to shake things up. Since it's been so chilly and grey lately I have been indulging in lots of upbeat, beachy songs.

If you're looking for some fun, warm things to crank while sipping your hot cocoa, give these a whirl:



  • Island in the Sun - Weezer
  • Boys of Summer - Don Henley
  • Let's Go Away for Awhile - The Beach Boys
  • Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
  • Mamma Mia - ABBA
  • Under the Sea - Samuel E. Wright
  • Tequila - The Champs
  • Jump in the Line - Harry Belafonte
  • Riptide - Vance Joy
  • Hotel California - The Eagles

- THEME BY ECLAIR DESIGNS -