Entertaining for the Holidays

I'm starting to feel festive so I found some cute Holiday-themed desserts, drinks and decorations. If you plan on throwing a party this year, these look like some great conversation starters. I'm also linking up with Helene for Tell Me About It Tuesday.

Holiday Desserts & Candy

Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Mini donuts with candy corn noses

Caramel Apple Ice Cream

Strawberry Santas

Cranberry Cinnamon Christmas Tree Rolls

 Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Appetizers

Christmas Tree Cheese & Tomatoes

Christmas Package Cheese Snack

Christmas Veggie Tray

  

Adult Beverages

*The Poinsettia* - Champagne & Cranberry Juice

Candy Cane Shot

Candy Cane Shot Ingredients: Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Peppermint Schnapps & Crushed Candy Canes.

Christmas Cranberry Margarita

Decorating Ideas

Rustic Christmas Wreath

Acorn Centerpieces

Christmas wall tree

What's inspriing your holiday spirit?

Birthday & Holiday Wishlist

My birthday is coming up in 2 weeks and Christmas is right around the corner so I've figured out what's on my wishlist. I'm also super excited for my work Holiday party this Friday which is being held at the Harry Potter World in Universal Studios. I've never been there before so I can't wait!!

Wishlist 2012:

VS Sleep shirt - looks so comfy to sleep in! 

 

Chiffon blouse that I can wear to work & going out with friends

Cute scarfs

 Tiffany charm for the bracelet K gave me last Christmas

Yoga Capris & Workout clothes 

 

New Year's Eve Dress - I love this one I found on Pinterest

 Finally, the biggest wish on my list is this Michael Kors watch. I've already hinted to K about this one ;-)

What's on your wishlist?

Aloha Friday & November to Remember!

This month is quickly coming to an end and it feels like the year has just flown by!! I ♥ December though! It's my birthday month and Christmas so how could I not?  I decided to do a quick recap of my adventures for the past month.

I'm also linking up for the Aloha Friday blog hop.

We went to a friend's housewarming party in their beautiful new home. She had tons of Pinterest inspired appetizers, desserts and cocktails.

We attended our friends/neighbors beautiful lakeside wedding at the same venue where we got married. 

We put up our Christmas tree wayyy too early this year but I not complaining.

 

We took park in a charity event hosted by the company I work for for the Special Olympics of Florida.

We went out of town for Thanksgiving weekend and ate lots and lots of yummy food.

I did some Black Friday shopping and also snagged a few deals on Cyber Monday including a Casserole carrier bag for my Mom-in-law and a down-alternative comforter set for my sister-in-law, both about 50% off at Kohl's. 

I took a girl friend out to her favorite sushi restaurant last night for her birthday. 

And when I got home, I had these waiting for me:

I'm pretty sure it's been an awesome November to remember!

WILW & Beauty Pinterests

Happy hump day everyone! We're almost there :-)

Check out Jaime's blog and link up for What I'm Loving Wednesday. What's on your list?

Today, I'm loving my new bow earrings: 

I'm loving that all of my indoor Chirstmas decorations are up and I've gotten a few gifts wrapped ;-)

I'm loving my weekly Wednesday Zumba class at our gym. So much fun!

I'm loving that store gifts and coupons are already arriving in the mail for my birthday. Got a $10 off from VS this week. Sweet deal!

 

I'm loving the Macy's Friends and Family sale is going on today offering an extra 25% off using code: FRIEND. Not that more shopping is necessary after Black Friday but I might pass this on to the hubby and mention that my birthday is in 2 weeks ~ Can you say Michael Kors? *wink*

I'm loving Channing Tatum. Yup, that's right. LOL

I'm adoring these beauty finds from Pinterest:

 

And these sassy nails:

Enjoy the rest of your hump day!

Sparkle for the Holidays

Sparkly sequin outfits are catching my eye left and right as we approach the holidays. I'm loving these new styles perfect for holiday parties and events: 

 

 Excited to sparkle this season!