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Wine Tasting Themed Birthday Party

Last Fall, I hosted a Wine Tasting themed party celebrating the Birthdays of three girlfriends. I chose to serve several antipasto trays, charcuterie boards, and a platter of sushi. An odd mix, I know. But WOW, my friends LOVED it! So yummy! So pretty!  My friend, Deanna, Wine Sommelier, with a major spirits company, was gracious and took the time to share with us how to select champagne, sparkling wines and a pinot noir that almost anyone would adore. Remember, keep it REAL, as in flowers, plates, glasses. Salut!

Alexandra

A Beautiful Baby Shower

In recent years, I’ve noticed the Gender Reveal & Coed Baby Showers. How can you miss them? They are all over social media! Back in the day, you hosted a simple, beautiful Baby Shower for your loved-ones, though I do look forward to someday hosting a Gender Reveal and will really have to brainstorm a most-creative way to reveal the gender!! Until then, take a look at a Beautiful Baby Shower I hosted for my sister seven years ago YOWZER! Can’t believe it was that long ago, but I do remember it being a big hit!

Alexandra

A Southern Lady’s Birthday Lunch

Don’t you just love to entertain and throw a loved-one a party? A few years ago I co-hosted a Birthday lunch for one of my girlfriends, Liz, who’s a real Southern Lady from Kentucky. My girlfriends and I wanted to spoil our sweet friend so we all came together and helped create a great party! Try hosting at home instead of a restaurant every now and then. Takes a little planning and effort, but its oh so worth it!

Alexandra

Celebrate Life! Our 50th Birthday Bash, Las Vegas Style!

You had to know I was going to do a blog post about our 50th Birthday celebration in Las Vegas! Here are the deets;-) Troy and Alexandra turn 50! We are both June babies! Wanted to do the Birthday celebration right – Las Vegas Style, with friends. We stayed at the Wynn Las Vegas.  Highly recommend staying in their Wynn Tower Salon Suite! Dine-in their SW Steakhouse.  Book early! We enjoyed the very best Birthday cake EVER! A must-see show at the Wynn is LeReve’, their water show similar to O. Be sure to plan a Spa Day (morning or afternoon) and a day by the pool in your own Cabana! Whatever you decide to do, GO BIG or go home! DO IT RIGHT!  MAIL INVITATIONS! and by all means, CELEBRATE!!! Celebrate Life! Love, Your Home BFF!

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Alexandra

All Things Holiday – Tips To Deck Your Halls, Decorating & Entertaining

The Holidays are here and it’s time to get your home ready! As Your Home BFF, I will share some of my decorating and entertaining tips with you in this loaded blog post. Be prepared – I will share tons of photos as I believe a picture truly is worth a thousand words. Before we get to pics, here are some of my tips:

  • if you don’t know by now, I love vignettes – grouping decorative items together – mix mercury glass orbs, trees, angels, reindeer, etc.
  • don’t like the color of an item? use spray paint to change the color. You will see I adore white/silver
  • use items in your home you already own in addition to new. I look for ribbon, baubles, beads, stones
  • think about colors that move you – for me, can you tell it’s cerulean, navy, sage, turquoise, silver, white
  • use mirrored chargers/an old mirror with frame removed – mirrored bases add light
  • stay organized, use lists/apps
  • create a designated are in your home for gifts, wrapping, storing wrapping paper, ribbon, tape, etc. A mobile crafting station is ideal
  • set up dinner table or buffet table a day or two in advance of the party or event in your home
  • feel free and never feel guilty about ordering food in advance. I love to cook, but not for Thanksgiving or Christmas- just too overwhelming for me. I order from my local markets or deli
  • incorporate fresh greenery and flowers, even tree clippings into your décor
  • try laser lights for outdoor décor. you will save so much time in the set up and take down – not to mention ease of storage
  • micro led string lights are an amazing and easy way to add magic, light, sparkle and dazzle to your home
  • add pine/cinnamon/cranberry/orange essential oil to your essential oil diffusers – scents are a very important part of your décor

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!     Love, Your Home BFF, Alexandra

Alexandra