My grandpa, always the joker, took Andy out for a spin on the golf cart…his new favorite activity whenever we visit Aunt Kathy’s!

or should I say Andy took HIM for a spin?

Grandma took them for a swing under the giant oak trees…

I LOVE those trees…so picturesque!  I am dying to do this there someday…

I asked Kathy if they would mind building a barn…she said it’s definitely on the to-do list.   This horse trough with an old door covering the top is seriously killing me…i NEED this in my backyard as a table.

Just a few more ideas to inspire you for fall…which is JUST around the corner by the way!

Yes, there really is always a party going on in this head of mine.  You should come some time…it’s kind of fun!

Have a great monday!

-t

I was looking around a few of my favorite blogs last night and stumbled upon this little gem of an idea over at Project Wedding. Didn’t I tell you I love wedding sites???   

If you’ve ever been to a little party of mine you know that I LOVE retro soda.  It’s way expensive a lot of times and totally frivilous but I LOVE the glass bottles, bright colors, and vintage labels.  YUM!!!  I definitely consider it a decoration.  Around the holidays many of my favorite soda and juice makers (Jones, Boyer and Izze) create special flavors and colors just for that particular holiday.  Jones make a candy corn for halloween and gingerbread for Christmas, Izze has special blackberry just for hallowen.  So fun!!!  So you can imagine my pure delight when I saw these images….

Yes, my heart did just skip a beat.   lol!

Imagine pairing them with these beauties…

you can find them here.

A couple of my favorite places to find sodas are Costco (cases of Izze bottles for reasonble prices), Cost Plus World Market (their selection varies by store), Target (great selection of Jones) and BevMo.  They have a GREAT selection of TONS of sodas by the bottle or case in the back along one ofthe walls.  It’s great if you want a large variety because you can by them by the bottle.  If you’re looking for even more you can find a bunch at Beverages Direct This one is my favorite at BevMo:

  It’s hard to find, but if you love all things pineapple like I do, it is a MUST try.  Waialua Soda Works  definitely knows what they’re doing when it comes to soda!!  I just wish they were closer and I could try them all!   Good news though, you can order them directly through their site linked above! 

I think I feel a photo shoot coming with these fun colored sodas…hmmm…

Hope you’re feeling inspired!!

Have a great day!
-t

I am feeling inspired.  It’s been a while since I threw a little shindig and I’m kind of getting the hankering for one now…especially after seeing this over at Amorology Weddings.  I secretly want to be a wedding/party planner when I grow up.   I LOVE looking at wedding blogs for inspiration.  So many of the ideas can be transformed to everyday use– it’s great!  Check out the photos from this turquoise and lemon drop inspired wedding and tell me you aren’t in the mood to host a little garden party…

The color pallette was AMAZING!!!!

Love, love love the idea of the lemon drops holding up the place cards…SO cute!!!

Remember when I found these yummy vintage blue glasses at HG a few months ago???  Well, I’m thinking those combined with the millions of lemons from my parents backyard and we’ve got a party!!

Thanks for the inspiration Heather!  If you’re looking for some more great paty ideas check out Amorology Weddings.

Have a great day!

-t