So you want to throw a Friendsgivng

One of the most highly anticipated blog post requests had to be about Friendsgiving. Truthfully I had NO clue that you all would seek any interests in how I plan my annual party. However, I was so honored that you were interested! I am going to try to cover everything you guys need to know about how to plan a successful one that accommodates everything one should have at a Friendsgiving.

First off Invites :  This year I decided to go with a different approach to sending out invitations. Personally, I find sending out a massive test or individual text is messy and time-consuming and personally becomes too much work for the host. So this year I decided to go with a VERY different approach. HELLO, Punchbowl this amazing website does it all when it comes to invitations! Sends them out, sends out reminders even lets them know what dish they should bring! Not to mention they have so many options for the holidays, birthdays and so much more. The best part??? It is FREEEE! 

                                                                               

    YEP! 

Table setting: This year I wanted to go for more of a simple vintage vibe table! I set myself at a wholesale flower market with my mom the day before for a mixture of greens. Seeded Eucalyptus and Silver Dollar were the two options when it came to the tablescape. In the end I decided to go with for the solid reason of coverage and quality. Additionally, I added in some pinecones for dramatic effect. This tablescape was so freaking easy! Legit easy peasy!!!

Let's talk cutlery, plates and all that jazz.. 

 Obvi with 30 people there was no way on this planet I was going to use the good quality stuff. And with their being such a vast amount of awesome and gorgeous PLASTIC cutlery why wouldn't I run with it? This year I purchased all my plates napkins and forks and spoons, from Target! This stuff made such an impression with the table. I loved so much the finishes of the brass plastic silverware! I never recommend going with the good stuff. Just go plastic, believe me you will thank me later! I loved my place setting this year it was easy to do and easy to clean up! I always recommend to people to not settle for boring table settings! You can do so much to get the place setting to look the way you like with inexpensive materials so that's a little food for thought!

Finally the food tables, drink tables etc. 
I wanted to have drinks since this year we are all legal I recommended that we all BYOB because let's be honest people think that one person is going to buy all the beer when in actuality that is not how it should be. This year I recommended everyone bring a bottle of wine and or beer! I totally recommend doing this it makes everything 100% easier!!!

If you have any other questions about how I magically pulled this all together! Make sure to leave them in the comment section below!

Cyber monday Deals and Steals

One thing that I LOVE is online shopping and not shopping in a mall! Personally, I work retail and I hate retail I hate the people shoving fighting and getting all angry. That is why I love love love shopping online from the comforts of my home! I rounded up some of my very favorite sales for this Monday this past weekend I took advantage of some shopping time. Again as I stated I have shopping in mall's but yet I always get somewhat intrigued by shopping in malls during Black Friday! I cashed in on the 50% off sale at the LOFT and wrapping paper deals at Target. Rebel I know.... But seriously so so so many good sales took place this weekend. So why highlight some of the awesome sales this Monday! 

Also if you are still wondering what to get those loved ones! Make sure to check out my gift guides right here! 

Tory Burch - 30% off $250 or more with code THANKS

Kate Spade: 30% off everything with code GIVEJOY

Nordstrom: 20% off select sale styles 

Hautelook: Free shipping sitewide 

J.Crew: 40% off with code THANKU

J. Crew Factory: 50- 60% off EVERYTHING 

Macy's: Extra 20% off everything code: SCORE Plus DOORBUSTERS

Sephora: Use code METIME with any $35 purchase to receive a free bag 
Loft: 50% off everything and free shipping use code CLICK 
Ulta: $10 off any purchase $50 or more use code CYBERMON17
Express: 50% off everything sitewide no code needed 

H&M: 30% off everything sitewide no code needed

What are you thankful for??

This week kicks off the entire start to the holiday season and thus it starts the conversation about what we are thankful for. Even though reflecting on the past eleven months there is so much to be thankful for and to cherish for that matter. Who would have thought in 2017 I would have grew to 7,790 followers from a low 2,000 in January of 2017. And or would have discovered Connor, but for real thank god, I found Connor. Or have magically walked into seriously a bomb internship. The answer is
no, I had not one clue that all this would have happened. However, I am so THANKFUL it did.

Life can be super chaotic and crazy, I mean look at the past two months,  however I am so excited to enjoy reflect and take in the holiday with my loved ones! This week I am throwing Friendsgiving with roughly 30 friends! This by far is the biggest one I have ever had and I am so freaking excited! I decided that I want to capture more of the process that goes into something like this. Since a lot of you might be celebrating the holiday into the weekend. I thought what is better than sharing some Friendsgiving inspiration and or thanksgiving inspiration!

This Thanksgiving week I am taking time to sit down and reflect and think about all the people I care about and love. I know that at times we can get caught up in things that we shouldn't necessarily care about but we do. However this week we should let it go and reflect on everything and spend time with the ones we love! 

A little food for thought.... 

Light Holiday pre Shopping

Can we all take a moment to believe that we are in fact a week and some change away from the holiday season aka- black Friday.... 

And I am hard at work here juggling everything and getting those holiday gift guides DONE! Yes, I am getting into the holiday season kinda, but I wanted to kick off this Monday sharing some of my favorite purchases and purchases that you should make this year for the holiday season! Why you may ask, well there are so many good purchases to be made this holiday season ones that are great for that best friend or that sister. So I'm going to share some of my very favorite pieces ever, that yes you should think about giving this season.

Above are some of my ultimate favorites including Those Jcrew earrings and those gucci dupe mules! So much freaking fun!

Also stay tunned for all the exciting gift guides that are going to be coming out in the next week! Also let me know what you want to see on the gift guides! I am wanting to put out contect that you all love so much so please let me know if there is anything you want to see! 

Monogramed scarf

Possibly one of my favorite things on this planet is being on time and getting things done on time. Like I previously said I am a rediculous organized person it is who I am and I feel like that will never change. However, one thing I love is monogrammed things. Anything that is monogrammed is my favorite thing on this planet.

I mean my pillows are literally monogrammed. But besides that when this cozy and comfy monogrammed scarf came to my doorstep from Marleylilly, I was sold! This scarf is comfy af! Yes, so stinking comfy, the day I was shooting this look it was so darn cold out and this scarf with its large size and fabric it ultimately the comfiest thing ever, period end of story.

I love a good personalized item I love the way that it details soemthing and expresses something. 

Make sure to check back friday for something very exciting! 

Let's play catch up

Since the other day, I discussed how I need to play catch up with you guys!


So much has been happening since the last time I shared what is going on with my life. To describe my life in the past three months its nothing short of busy. I have recently entered into an internship in the local community. Additionally, I am still a full-time college student finishing her business degree, working part-time and writing a blog that is sorta time confusing. Life is nothing short of busy right now. But to be honest I wouldn't want anything less than busy. 

Like I always say, I rather be a person super busy than nothing to do. I would never be a person sitting around from day to day. To me, busy is the way to be for myself. 

Besides that I have been working on my holiday guides those are going live this Friday and let me just say I am so excited for this year's gifts! They are something I really have been keeping on the DL because this year I really wanted to present something kinda spectacular. (Hopefully) But in the meantime, if anyone is wanting to see anything special this year for the gift guides! Send me message on social media and or leave a comment below! I really plan to make 110% content that I am in love with this holiday season!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful Monday and an awesome start to the week!