Moments like these...

Another "hobby" you could say I have is hosting. Whether it is just friends for our low key annual "Marcus' Graduation Party BBQ" (don't ask, this year will be the third), game night, friend's Christmas dinner, girls night or showers of all kind, I absolutely love hosting. In particular, I love hosting things that honor those I love (thats why Marcus has had more than one graduation BBQ!). Baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and anything that is special to a friend. I love creating new themes, decor and executing new ideas for showers. I love making people feel loved and adored and just making sure others know that they have a support system then can count on. Of course I couldn't throw these showers without the help of my wonderful, amazing friends and my adoring husband who is always there to lend a hand. To me, life is moments with people you love. And these are moments I love.

This is the banner I made for my friend Sabreena's shower (2011). 

These are the place settings and buffet for my friend Natasha's shower before her destination wedding in Maui, Hawaii in 2012. The shower was actually held in her mom's gorgeous backyard- perfect for our "Hawaii" theme!

This was a bridal shower for my friend Mickelle (2012), I really wanted to incorporate her main wedding color of navy into the decor. I made a pink lemonaid cake, the tiers were three different pinks. Mickelle used the cake flags on her actual wedding cake! It was so cool and such an honor!

This was a brunch baby shower for my friend Jackie and her baby boy (2012). We went with the "baby SHOWER" theme and it turned out adorable!

This was Kellie's 90s themed Bachelorette Party (2013) held downtown Portland in Abbie's condo overlooking the city. We did all things '90s, candy, Squeeze Its, Lisa Frank, episodes of Full House, and ordered pizza. After gifts, pizza and cupcakes, we went to 90s night at McMenamins.

The above are all from my dear friend Nikki's shower, held at her parents gorgeous outdoor gazebo. Complete with purple cupcakes, a mimosa bar, and wine cork magnet favors to complement her winery venue.

All of the above are from my middle sister Stephanie's shower. It ended up being a gorgeous day for an outside shower. I got the items I used for the centerpieces at Pier One, and the flowers from the farmer's market. I rented the tables, chairs and tablecloths, and purchased the burlap at Michael's. I used an old ladder my father in law had to add some old, vintage feeling to complement her wedding theme. I had the food catered from a Taco Truck that didn't understand we would be picking up the food at 11:30 creating a huge wait for the food. Such a bummer, but I do have to say, the shower ended up being wonderful!! 

Girlfriend's Sushi Making Dinner- in honor of Jackie's birthday! 2013

Marcus' Second Annual Graduation Party 2013 (and Skyler's 8 foot mallow stick)

Friend's Christmas Dinner 2013

And once again, I can't close without a huge shout out to all of my friends who help plan every single one of these events. I couldn't do it without them! I'm incredibly blessed with the best friends and family anyone could ask for!