Lovely And Oh-So- Pinteresting- Mother's Day Brunch

This weekend my husband and I are having a Mother's Day brunch for our Moms. So naturally I have been pinning inspiration ideas on Pinterest for weeks.
There are so many gorgeous settings for tables & deliciously yummy looking breakfast foods. Here are some breakfast goodies that'll make your mouth water...

I am sure that I am going to have to get up at the crack of dawn... but I am determined to make all these yummy breakfast foods. They look so delicious! I am going to make everything gluten & dairy free, so I hope everyone likes it. It is so hard to make two of everything (gluten/dairy free & gluten/dairy filled). 

I have yet to get started on table decorations but I have lots of ideas in mind; obviously they won't be as fantastic as the ones on Pinterest but they will still be pretty. Here are some table settings that I love and I wish that I could replicate it but lets be real-- I am no floral designer and my wallet doesn't have an unlimited amount (some day... some day...)

I have lots to do before Sunday... 

I love have people over our house & I especially love planning things for our Moms. 

Time to go get my craft/shopping on... hope you're all planning something nice & sweet for your Moms too :) 

{All sources are on my Pinterest under Mothers Day Brunch}

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is coming up & for me this day is very important! It is a day to show our Moms how much we appreciate them & what they have given up for us. I am not a Mom yet, but I have seen how much it takes to be a good Mom & it is far from easy. 

I mean let's be real, a majority of Moms play the role of a housekeeper, financial adviser, chef, cook, teacher, janitor, laundry operator, and a driver (while some also work 40+ hours a week at their daytime job). Now that is what I call Superwoman! Oh yeah... & grow a freaking human being!! 

So personally, I think Mother's Day should be celebrated much more throughout the year (if I were President it would be :))

Other then tons of lovin', what better way then to get your Mom something that she enjoys. Every Mom likes some "me time" to relax, so here are some goodies that will help in relaxation time. Get a gorgeous basket & throw in a bathrobe, bubble bath, fluffy white linens, and a coffee cup to sip on whatever her heart desires. 

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Most Moms, including mine, love to garden! There are so many gorgeous flowers at Lowe's, so pick up some of those & some cool pots. Also gardening tools & gloves and stick them in a pretty basket and you're Mom will be so happy! (plant some of the flowers for her & she will be thrilled, I am sure!)

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Make sure to get you Momma's some good stuff for Mother's Day!!! 

Fiesta Like There's No Manana !!

This is probably my husband's favorite day, ever. All because of his love for tacos... he would be thrilled if I made them for dinner every.single.night. There are so many different varieties of tacos, so I wouldn't mind eating them every day either (we definitely won't be though!). 

Tonight, we will be having a Mexican feast.. starting with chips and yummy guacamole & salsa (no margaritas for us but they sure look tasty). 

And on to the best part... tacos!! We're going to have ground turkey tacos with lots of toppings. There are so many different versions of tacos that I will definitely be cooking for dinner(s) within the next few weeks.. 

When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, I especially love the bright colors & festive entertainment decor that is used for Cinco de Mayo. 

Hope you all have a fun & yummy Cinco de Mayo!! :) 

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Friday Favorites

So I know I said that I was going to be save money & stop shopping, but the sale bug bit me! 

I have had my eye on this rug for a million years, but refused to spend $491 on it. I always take a peek on Rugs USA website in hopes for a good sale-- a few weeks ago I scored big time! 

I got this Marrakesh Shag Natural rug for 60% off & NO shipping! I really love the way it looks in our dining room area. 

It was perfect timing, it was like Target knew that I got a new rug for our dining room & that I needed some pillows to go with it. I scooped up these beauties- they were inexpensive & they go perfect with the look that I am going for. 

So have you shopped lately and scored huge savings?! 

Let me know :) 

5 Ways For Keepin' Cool !!

The weather here in Florida has been so stinkin' hot! And if I was being honest, I would say that it completely, utterly sucks! If I've said it once, I'll say it again.. I do not like hot weather at all! 

Due to the fact that it is hot as hell, all I can think about is all things cool. 

Homemade Popsicle's are a number one must have for hot weather!! I am definitely going to be getting a Popsicle mold as soon as possible- I really like this one from Williams Sonoma & it is inexpensive which is a plus {here's a mini one if you have kiddos}! 

Water !!! Some days when I leave work it is so hot that I really think about jumping in the pool, fully clothed {no joke}!! I am not so much of a beach girl, but a nice cool pool sounds & looks amazing to me. So refreshing & relaxing... 

Ice Cold Bevy's {with pretty straws in a mason jar}!! I am love all kinds of limeades- my normal go-to is a cherry limeade, but this blueberry limeade & crushed raspberry/lemon limeade top the list. They look so yummy & would be perfect for quenching your thirst. 

Sandals! My favorite thing about keeping cool!! You can never have enough pairs of snazzy summer sandals. I am really loving all of the colorful beaded sandals that are out there right now, especially these two. 

Swimsuits!! Nothing screams keepin' cool more than a pretty bikini. These two bathing suits are some serious inspiration pictures to get fit. I love everything about them both-- they are both very different with Aztec & floral print. And the cuts of them seem to be very flattering {for some-ha).

So what to do like or do to keep warm in the blasting hot Florida weather?

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Hubby's Grad Party Ideas

For the past three years, my husband has been in school {he skipped a year because he's a smarty-- proud wife moment}. He goes to school about 45 minutes from our house, two days a week. Two days doesn't seem like much, but add that on top of 48 hours a week & it is exhausting... 

Well he is finally finished with school & I am so happy, proud, & excited for him (& us- more time together). He has worked so hard, so I knew that I wanted to throw a little party to celebrate him & his hard work. 

I have been in party planning mode the past few weeks... I ordered these pretty invites from Etsy & I love the way they turned out. It was an e-file & I printed them myself. 

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After I bought the invites, I knew that I wanted to continue to use mint green, white, black & gold glitter throughout the party decorations. 

I wanted to use some mason jars & votive's with gold glitter on them. I thought that the votive's would be pretty on each of the tables & the mason jars as holders for straws & utensils. 

I really like the look of tissue paper decorations- they're a pain in the ass to put together, but they last a while unlike balloons. I decided that I wanted to use black & white- plain & simple. I also made some yarn garland {Garland Galore & More...} to add to our decorations, as well as DIY confetti for all of the tabletops. 

I wanted to make a punch for the party, so when I saw this awesome drink dispenser on sale for $13 at Target I knew that I needed it for the party. Also picked up some minty fresh colored straws from my go-to Etsy shop.

And last but not least... the cake !! It won't be a two tiered cake, but it will be mint colored. It will also have some pom poms on top that I made. And I love the idea of putting the slices of wood underneath-- I am definitely picking these up ASAP from Michael's. 

Well I hope you like some of the ideas for hubby's graduation party-- I am excited to see how everything turns out. 

Stay tuned for a post next week from the party {get excited!!}. 

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Lovely And Oh-So-Pinteresting- Outdoor Oasis

Lately, I have been daydreaming of cool, breezy weather... 

Cool, breezy weather as I sit in a gorgeous backyard on a cozy lounge chair packed with bright, colorful pillows-- surrounded by fresh, blooming flowers... oh & a pool too!! 

Well, then I woke up & realized that it there is NO cool, breezy weather in Florida nowadays; nor do I have an amazing outdoor oasis to relax in. Seriously these people are so lucky !! I cannot wait until the day I can have a place like this to go & relax... 

So until then... i'll just continue to daydream & drool over all of these amazing backyards on Pinterest. 

Gorgeous french doors & tons of blooming bushes... 

Bright, different pattern pillows... so cozy! 

Two words... Amazing Pool!

This foliage is incredible-- so private & cozy feeling...

I am moving in here next week-- everything thing about this is infreakingcredible!! 

Cozy couches, fluffy blankets & a view for days... 

If you want to see more dreamy backyards... Follow me on Pinterest here :)