Weekend Snippets

I'm currently enjoying the last day of my LONG weekend. Mr. Frankel and I worked out tails off around the house. We officially listed late Friday afternoon; I know that's contrary to what I said last week, but it's a long story. Anyhow, we officially listed Friday, had three groups of people look at our home, and now have two offers!!!! I'm crossing my fingers that the people don't flake out, but I have good reason to think we might be good to go on the better offer!!!  Now we just have to concentrate on finding a home in Indianapolis... 

Weekend snippets:

Sunday: Fireworks party with friends. Their four year old son was carrying his dinner (which consisted of chips, a bagel, and a cupcake) :) to the table when he tripped and fell in the grass. No matter. He still planned to eat it. I picked the grass and chips out of the cupcake for him after taking the photo, but he still wanted the chips.... 

Monday: Fireworks in our neighborhood. Holding my "nephew", Patrick: 

 I could tell baby Maddison was jealous that Tory and I had rhinestone stickers on our faces, so I gave her a few as well: 

*Baby, you're a firework....  and I'm a cheesball. 

Trying to show our rhinestone stickers on our faces, but it's looking like some strange belly contest instead. *For the record, if there was a belly contest, I believe Tory won. She has a growing baby in her belly. I had a bratwurst and some coleslaw in mine. 

 Small dogs begging for food... 

And bigger dogs begging for love and attention... 

 Lots of attention... 

 Too much attention... You'd think we don't spend time with her or something. 

I'm off to run errands and start the laundry. I hope you had a lovely Independence day!!!

Chic and CHEAP

Last week I popped in Wal-Mart for a few odds and ends. I know, I know, most people are not fond of Wal-Mart for home items. I have had a little luck there over the last few months though. Remember the placemats??  I'm loving their Better Homes and Gardens line- at least for candle holders! 

If you've ever seen my "Table Setting of the week" posts, then you've most likely seen these candle holders. They're available in three sizes: 

Other items of interest: 

Their HomeTrends line has a few fun pieces as well: 

Each of these pillows is $5. Yes, you read correctly. $5. 

Katie Brown's line at Meijer has a few great pieces as well: 

I might have to pick these up at some point.... for "work" purposes (i.e. Table Setting of the Week). 

So, what do you think?! Have you found any chic and cheap finds recently??

**TODAY is your last day to enter the MilesOfLight Giveaway!!! 

Recipe for An Amazing NYE

We're closing in on the last few days of 2010, which means NYE is just around the corner. I know a lot of people think there's way too much hype around New Year's; I vehemently disagree. This year I don't have any big, exciting plans, but some year (when all of my friends don't have small children) I want to throw a cocktail party. The following items are a must: 

A sign (so the party guests don't get confused or forgetful),

via here 

 An overabundance of sequins, 

via here 

A MASK!!! I want to have a masquerade party so badly!!! 

via here 

An invite, perhaps... 

via here 

Confetti, naturally... 

via here

Plenty of clocks, 

via here

Champagne, cocktails, and appetizers would also be a good idea!!! 

via Pottery Barn 

It's looking like it's going to be a low-key New Year's Eve this year, but maybe next year I'll throw a party.... 

XOXO,

Kelly 

A Well Stocked Bar

With the holiday season in full swing, most people probably are entertaining or attending holiday parties over the next month, and setting up a bar is a must! As I've mentioned before, I'm not a big liquor drinker (*except for spicy Bloody Marys and extra dirty martinis); I'm more of a oenophile (*lover of wine- it was one of my vocab. words a few months ago). Anyways, even though I don't drink a lot of liquor, it's always good to have some in the house, and I LOVE bar carts. I just think a well set bar is so beautiful and classy.

Image via Elle Decor

Image via Lonny

Image via Domino

For resources on setting up a bar and drink recipes, check out this article via Martha Stewart!

Here's my bar/wine rack currently:

Definitely lacking in the wine department (it's been rough few months; I need to restock)! :)

Also lacking in the liquor department; I'll need to stock this too before the holidays!!!

How do you store your adult beverages??

XOXO,

Kelly

Happy Halloween!

A few photos from our "party"...

Texas Sheet Cake and Spice Sheet Cake

"Costume"

Siblings...

Ryan and his niece, Luca

"Halloween Chair"

I painted the chair yesterday. It's not staying in this room, but I thought I should have it sitting out for Halloween!

I've decided I want to have a masquerade party next year.....

XOXO,

Kelly