Drybar: A Birthday Blowout!

I cannot believe my little sister is 15!  For her birthday this year she decided to take a small group of friends to Drybar.  The girls got their hair washed and styled after picking their favorite look from the menu.  Don't they look adorable?  I would love to come back and get my hair done before attending a wedding or going out with girlfriends.  To top it all off, they finished the day with a little frozen yogurt.  Sister, I just might have to steal this idea for my birthday! 

*Photos from her country chic and French themed birthdays from years past.  

a country chic soiree

{a birthday pie}

{refreshments}

{hayrides are fun}

{a sweet moment}

{party favors}

{girls in green}

{pretty cowgirls}

{cherry and apple}

{the birthday girl}

{a toast}

{telling stories by the campfire}

{arizona sunset}

Complete with hayrides, a pie eating contest and lemonade in mason jars, sister Allie's birthday party was an absolute blast. I felt like I was 14 again hanging out with all the girls. They are just so darn cute. I can't wait to see what she decides to do for her next birthday!

sweet lulu

I just ordered these little beauties from Sweet Lulu for my darling sister's 14th birthday party on Saturday. I think they will be the perfect addition to her country chic soiree.

*Also loving their adorable glass bottles and polka dot party cones.

spanish wine glasses

How perfect are these little stemless Spanish wine glasses? I spotted them a few days ago on Remodelista and I can't stop thinking about them. They would be amazing for parties.... just add some tapas and you're good to go!

celebrating fall

{pumpkin inspiration}

{strawberry inspiration}

{artichoke inspiration}

Now that fall is officially upon us, I am dying to throw a fun, fall themed soiree! The Fall Celebration Challenge over at City Cradle Design is chock-full of fantastic ideas. My favorite entries were centered around pumpkins, strawberries and artichokes. Now that's what I call a bountiful harvest!

our mad men premiere party!

{libations}

{martinis for everyone}

{garnish}

{vintage accessories}

{the inspiration}

{we heart mad men}

{with a twist}

{mix it up}

Kiwi and I are Mad Men fanatics {okay, mostly me but Kiwi is pretty hooked too} so when Season 4 kicked off I knew we had to celebrate. We drank martinis and Manhattans and snacked on retro appetizers like pigs in a blanket and port wine cheese balls. Add a little Chubby Checker on the stereo and you've got yourself a party. I think Don Draper would be proud.

*Grandmas are the best source for Mad Men inspiration. Mine was kind enough to lend me the awesome fur stole and vintage pearls. Man, those were the days...

max + margaux

{photos by our labor of love via once wed}

The wedding of Max and Margaux has been oft blogged as of late, but I just couldn't help myself. Yes, the decor was stunning and the bride and groom are supermodel gorgeous... but In-N-Out Burger, Ricky's Fish Tacos and a killer dessert table? Now that's a wedding I would want to attend.

*That dreamy ribbon canopy is not too shabby either.

i heart birthday brunch

{birthday brunch}

{champagne bar}

{birthday peonies}

{what's on the menu}

{penne frittata}

{coconut cupcakes}

{fun with the fuji instax}

{i heart my friends}

There is nothing I love more than a champagne brunch with my girlfriends... especially when it's to celebrate my birthday! I don't officially turn 25 until Wednesday but I have a feeling it's going to be a really wonderful year.

*Penne frittata and boozy fruit recipes via Cup of Jo.... They were super easy to make and incredibly delicious!