Bunco Baby ~

Last week I was lucky to host my neighborhood bunco - I am super lucky, not only do I have "neighborly" neighbors, but they are all super fun to hang out with!

I wanted to share my Mom's fantastic Tortellini Salad. It is always a hit and it is super easy to make.

2 - 12oz Package Cheese Tortellini - Cooked and Cooled

1 - 8 1/2 oz Water Packed Artichokes - Drained and Quartered

1 Cup Diced Tomatoes

1 Cup Crumbled Feta

1/2 Cup Sliced Black Olives

1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Dressing- Mix the following together:

1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar

1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions

3 Cloves Garlic Chopped

1 Tablespoon Basil

1 teaspoon Dried Dill

1/2 Cup Oil

Then simply toss the cooked pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients together. I think it tastes much better after it has "marinated" for a few hours. Just make sure to toss before serving - and you might have to add a bit more dressing as the pasta can really soak it up.

Thanks ladies for a great night!

A May Day Party ~

My kiddos and I were the guests of a very beautiful May Day Party hosted by Monica at La Famiglia Design. I can tell you that the following photos don't do the party justice - it was simply wonderful!

Be sure to head over to La Famiglia Design for more great photos from the day - and to check out all of Monica's wonderful inspiring ideas.

Thanks Monica for a wonderful party!

My Sister's Big Day ~

Here are a few shots from the past weekend of festivities....

The space was filled with fabulous colors.

 

The tables set, awaiting the guests.

 

 

The "I Do's"

 

(My close friend Chris was kind enough to "man" my camera!)

The beautiful bouquet my Mom and her friend so gorgeously assembled.

 

Her "something old".

 

More white accents.

 

And a brunch to top off the lovely weekend!

 

Don't forget to swing by on Wednesday to Be Inspired!

 

 

Papa's Wedding ~

This past weekend my Father-in-Law got married. Here are a few shots from the day...

Here is my little dude.

 

And my little dudette - aka flower girl.

 

Candles at the ceremony.

The tippy-top of the wedding cake.

The couple's first dance.

 

 

A bridesmaid's bouquet.

My dude loosing his steam as the evening arrived.

 

 

And my Sister's ceremony is this Saturday - so I might be MIA the majority of this week, as we get all of the decorations in order!

Turquoise to Super Bowl ~

Since my sister's shower was Saturday and Super Bowl was Sunday, I decided to work with what I already had. Who says you can't do footballs and crystals together? (well my husband was one!)

So I took down the turquoise and up went the gold and black - Way to go Saints!

And I added some footballs and words go hang with the "not-so-football-crystals"

 I picked up this platter at the Party Store and decided it made a better decoration than serving piece.

And who can pass up a football napkin - I mean come on?

 

And my darling hubby put together a couple of games for the fans to play.

 

And after eating all of the healthy yummy football food, we continued down that path with dessert! And yes, I made more cupcakes - when in doubt, make cupcakes!

Congrats to the Saints!