Luscious Libations

Whether it's a wedding, BBQ, birthday party, or shower everyone needs a beverage handy to sip on while the guest of honor or host opens presents, gives a toast, or grills the burger to perfection!

I love the idea of signature cocktails and have found recipes galore, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, for every taste and age!

Sherbet Punch, perfect for a baby shower or girls' birthday!

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Winter Wonderland Martini for a Holiday Party or Winter Wedding!

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And for a BBQ or Summer Wedding, you can NEVER go wrong with a margarita bar!

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Check out these ideas and more on my Libations Pinboard on Pinterest!

Inspiration Graduation!

I have sooooo many friends graduating this month that I'm overwhelmed! Several of my staff members and their significant others, girls I welcomed in to the AOII house my senior year of college, and just plain friends are all taking that big sigh of relief and holding on tight to that snazzy piece of paper! Graduation parties were all the rage in high school, so why not college? Probably, it's a little harder to coordinate, but if you have the time and a little spare change... why not celebrate a HUGE achievement?! So, here you have it, my inspiration board for the graduation party of the decade!

1. Rhodes College, 2. Paper Lanterns, 3. Sangria, 

4. Invitations, 5. Central BBQ, 6. Cupcakes

What's better for graduation than a great outdoor area (like Oak Alley at my Alma Mater), some festive paper lanterns, Sangria (you should really check out the recipe on that link!), BBQ and cupcakes, and unique invitations?!