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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
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
Posted in Fashion, Parties
Tagged baking, Cooking with Alessandra, East Village, Invitations, Kate Spade Saturday, Turducken
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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
Posted in Family, Parties, Shopping, Travel
Tagged H&M, Invitations, Minneapolis, Turducken
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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
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Parties
Tagged Oktoberfest, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball, Sidney Street
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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
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Parties, Work
Tagged evites, Invitations, Kate Spade for Paperless Post, Mulled Cider candle
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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
Posted in Fashion, Local Spots, Parties
Tagged coats, Fall outfit, Luna Bistro, polyvore, pumpkin, Pumpkin spice, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball, Terrace Hill
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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
Posted in Holidays, Parties, Wedding
Tagged Engagement photo, Halloween, save the date, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball, Wedding Invitations
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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
Posted in Birthdays, Local Spots, Parties, Restaurants
Tagged birthday invitations, Restaurant week, Sidney Street
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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
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