Happy Friday

Thank goodness it's Friday! There's so much to look forward to -- not only is Christmas time in full swing, but my weekend calendar is turning out to look pretty darn festive.

{Peabody Hotel Christmas tree lighting, 2012 via here}

For starters, the CMi company Christmas party is tonight complete with drinks and appetizers. Tomorrow (after my not-so-festive oil change in the morning) JT and I are going to the Peabody Hotel to grab a cocktail and enjoy the fabulous tree (Memphis' equivalent of the Rockafeller Center behemoth) and atmosphere of the lobby while we wait for our reservation at Majestic Grille on Main Street with my whole fam jam. I'm so excited my aunt put the family dinner together, a great reason for everyone to get together and enjoy a yummy meal downtown. Another bonus is that (for those that don't know) the Majestic used to be a movie theatre and kept it's charm by leaving a giant movie screen up on the far end of the restaurant. During the holidays, they play Christmas classics (without sound) to enjoy while you nosh on the deliciousness. As if all that wasn't festive enough, we're having our annual cookie baking session (2010 session seen here) on Sunday after church (3rd Sunday of Advent). Oh how I love this time of year!

{baking Christmas Cookies circa 2010}

Happy Friday, my little elves!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Tis the season for festivities every weekend, and getting in the spirit, here's my fool-proof guide to throwing the best holiday party on the block:

1) an amazing invite

 

2) the proper decor for your house 

 3) a poppin' playlist

 

4) festive food and beverages

  

{Grinch punch as seen here}

 {Christmas cocktails seen here}

 

{Holiday bark as seen here}

5) Entertainment

 {props for possible photo station with Polaroid camera}

Last, but certainly not least

6) the perfect hosting outfit

 ...don't forget outerwear:

 Time to Party!