Category Archives: Parties

Getting crafty

Scare Us Hill update: It is over. And with it has gone all of my stress. Well, most of it anyway. There is still the clean-up and pack away portion to do, but all in all, I feel great with … Continue reading

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Saturday every day

Gobble, cluck, quack update: Turducken invites are done! Printed, addressed, stamped and on their merry way. Can’t wait until November 11th to celebrate with our families! I received an email yesterday about a brand new, lower-priced line that Kate Spade … Continue reading

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Gobble, cluck, quack

Mini vacay in Minneapolis update: We took the saying ‘shop ’til you drop’ to a whole other level! Fresh off a weekend getaway and I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I didn’t spend. I even managed to do a little Christmas … Continue reading

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October already?

Prost update: The whirlwind weekend is over and I have some great photos to share with you! Up first, Oktoberfest on Saturday night. And, yes, we did do the flying dutchman! On Sunday the main event, Sidney Street, was finally … Continue reading

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Paper person

Pumpkin spice update:I had such a great weekend that I didn’t want it to end. On Saturday we watched our 3-year-old niece overnight and had such a great time. Karl especially loved having a new friend around the house. We … Continue reading

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Pumpkin spice

Morgie’s meal update: Luna Bistro, why are you so darn good?! Can I move into the building so I could devour your food morning, day and night? Another delish meal hit the table tonight (no surprise here) and I can’t … Continue reading

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John + Hill

Oh what a spooky sight update: I was asked to put together a little write-up about what the decor and feeling will be at the Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball for a press release, and this is what I came up with: … Continue reading

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Let’s eat

Sidney Street update: I am pleased as punch at how well little Bean’s birthday invites turned out. What do you think? I know I constantly tout Des Moines, but I truly think it’s an amazing city. Case in point, tomorrow Restaurant … Continue reading

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Batter up

Beaux or bow update: I don’t usually like to admit when I’m wrong, but I had a 50/50 chance of being right tonight and lost. I could’ve sworn Allison and Jerry were going to have the first baby boy, but they … Continue reading

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Beaux or bow?

Lulu in the village update: I kicked the weekend off right with a little Friday afternoon potluck at work and a highly competitive Office Olympics. Check out some of the awesome themed food: On Saturday I finally made it down to … Continue reading

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