The Holidays are Here!

Linking up for the Weekend Update Blog Hop with Sami and Leeann after a whirlwind weekend full of holiday parties and celebrations...

 

On Friday we checked in to a Hawaiian hotel on Universal Orlando property to get ready for my work holiday party at Harry Potter World in Universal Studios.


The party was in Hogsmeade village in Islands of Adventure. They served us food and drinks and we had access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter ride and a few other rides. I'm usually such a chicken when it comes to rollercoasters but after having a drink, I was ready to go ;-)

They gave every employee an iPod for Christmas and we had a great time with all my friends from work. I'm so excited to use this at the gym!


On Saturday we were exhausted after such a fun night. We checked out of the hotel and laid low until we had to get dressed for Kate @ Green Fashionista's Holiday Party. I whipped together this outfit with my sparkly shoes, which you can't really see in the picture. I also got my nails done last week for all the parties.


Kate cooked tons of yummy appetizers, desserts and christmas-y cocktails. 


Roxy was also a great sport licking everyone and enjoying the company.


 We did a white elephant gift exchange and I got this awesome foot bath. I've always wanted one of these and it was PERFECT timing after walking around Universal Studios on Friday night in heels!


Kate said to bring a gift of $20 of less value so I bought this Margarita set from Macy's to give for the gift exchange.


I'm so excited the holidays are finally here! Our weekends are packed with fun stuff to do for the rest of the year.


Cheers to another fantastic weekend!

Harry Potter Holiday Party

My super hectic weekend begins tomorrow so this is my last chance to do a quick post. Our work holiday party is being held at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios. How sweet is that?


I'm quite embarrassed to say that I actually know very little about Harry Potter and never really got into the books or the movies sooo I might be a little out of it, but I'm sure it will still be a blast!


Dinner and drinks will be served in Hogsmeade and we'll have access to the main rides: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Climb aboard Dragon Challenge, and Flight of the Hippogriff.


They've also rented us all hotel rooms on Universal property. I seriously love my company! 


The party is tomorrow night and I still haven't figure out what to wear!! Here's an idea of what I've come up with so far: black sequin skirt with a blazer or sweater and booties.  Maybe something similar to this combination?
I also like these finds from Pinterest. It's crunch time!! 





We are also invited to Kate's Holiday party on Saturday night which should be a great time so I'll definitely write about it later. I hope everyone has a fun and fabulous weekend!



Wedding Funnies & Non-Traditions

I'm sure every bride agrees how quickly your wedding days just swoops before your eyes. I couldn't believe it was already over when the DJ started shutting down. We also didn't have a videographer so after the wedding I was left wondering what the heck did I miss?  Luckily, our pictures tell a pretty good story. It's funny how many comical or even "nontraditional" things happened during our wedding and they were caught on camera for us to never forget.

I'm also linking up with A Happy Wife in New Orleans for the Wedding Wednesday Link Up.

A Happy Wife in New Orleans

An hour before our ceremony, the zipper on H's dress (on right) completely busted open...from top to bottom. A state a panic took place amongst all the bridesmaids and somebody ran to the store to buy a mini sewing kit. R (on left) used pink, white, grey etc. thread to completely sew H back into her fitted dress. I didn't know any of this was happening at the time but they pulled it off in the nick of time and everyone walked down the aisle calmly, for the most part ;-)


While K and I did our romantic pictures, it looks like the bridemaids and groomsmen had some fun with a bottle of rum.

Evidently kids didn't enjoy the speeches as much as the rest of us

Guests were on the dance floor drinking out of champagne bottles

The garter toss turned out to be fiercely competitive

Dancing happened in places other than the dancefloor

...And people ended up ON the bar. 

Looks like everyone had a great time and that's all that matters! Whether traditional or not. Let's hear about your wedding funnies.


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.

Helene in Between


Holiday Desserts & Candy
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Mini donuts with candy corn noses
Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Strawberry Santas
Cranberry Cinnamon Christmas Tree Rolls


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?