MY FAIR WEDDING PREMIER!!

I had given up ALL hope of receiving an invite.  But then it came. The LONG awaited invitation to the Premier for Season 5 of MY FAIR WEDDING showed up in my in-box!

So after a few days of fretting over just the right attire for the Red Carpet Event we took to the road. After making a couple of stops to visit potential vendors and a quick dinner we were THERE! The BEAUTIFUL Park View Hotel.  Perfect, vintage Los Angeles. Amazing architecture. You could imagine the starlets of the 30's, in their beautiful gowns, on the arm of their dashing escorts, going up the stairs to the ballrooms.  We entered via those same red carpeted steps flanked by brides in David Tutera Couture gowns.

 The first ballroom was filled with guests served champagne on silver trays.  We were entertained with songs from Frenchie Davis, grammy nominated artist.  Then DAVID TUTERA, in the flesh, came up to introduce us to his new season.

And what a heart-warming season it will be.  You'll just have to watch and see for yourselves. The season begins on November 13 on WEtv. Set your DVR's to record every minute.

Then came the After-Party! Another amazing ballroom. Straight out of the movies of the 30's.  Awesome live music. Open bar ;-0.  Tray passed DELICIOUS appetizers.  PERFECT!  Of course, there were swag bags with bling.  A Perfect Evening.

We are now at HALLOWEEN CRUNCH TIME!!

OMG!  Where did the week go? ( You'll see in a few posts where this week has gone for me!).  So how do you make Halloween an Event at your home?  The most fun my family has had is with block parties!  There is plenty of time to rally the neighbors for a driveway potluck. Volunteer your driveway. Ask the neighbors, or your children's friend's families, to bring a dish to share. Easy alternative?...order pizza and sodas and share the cost. Be sure the kiddos all eat, then take turns as the responsible parent to escort your trick-or-treaters.  Set up a table on the driveway where each family has a bowl of their give-away candy.  The parents spend the evening socializing and the kiddos have a great time trick-or-treating with their friends!  So much better than spending the evening answering the front door! What do you think?

Now....if you want to 'kick it up a notch' check out Pizzazzerie's Halloween Party for some great ideas to make you the hit of the neighborhood!

Pizzazzerie Halloween Party

Enjoy your Halloween...and your family.  Let's make it a day to remember.

Looking for a way to "Celebrate Girlfriends"?

A Day at the Spa sounds like a perfect plan.  Glen Ivy Spa is having a Women's Health Day this Saturday. Gather together your girlfriends and make a day of it!  Check out the details below.

Women’s Health Day

At Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Sunday, October 23, 2011

SAVE THE DATE This event is free with paid admission to the Spa.

Join us Sunday, October 23rd at the Hot Springs as we celebrate the physical, mental and spiritual health of women. We will be joined by experts and luminaries in the areas of health, well being, finance, fitness, mind-body, healthy cuisine, and more. This all-day event is free with admission to the Hot Springs, of which $10 will be donated to Casa de Paz, Inland Empire’s transitional living facility for victims of domestic violence.

Glen Ivy Women's Health Day 

Are you ready for Halloween?? Oh MY!!

I can't believe that Halloween is only 2 weeks away!!  Here, in San Diego, we have been having a wonderful late Summer, but it hasn't put me in much of a fall decorating and party planning mood. So, for those of you in the same predicament, let's find some inspiration to get us moving, quickly, in the right direction.

Let's start with something that will make a big IMPACT very quickly!  Is this not the cutest garland? Can't you just see it in your front window?  How about hanging from a doorway? My Hubby's favorite part of Halloween and Thanksgiving is CANDY CORN!  You know he's going to love seeing this when he walks in.   Easy Peasy directions are on Poppytalk's blog. Click here for the link and get going!Poppytalk garland instructions


So that's today's project. Tomorrow I'll have more inspiration for you.  How about a "pre-trick-or-treating" party?  Gather the neighbors together, make sure the kiddo's have some good food in their tummies before they head out for sugar high land.