Twilight Premiere Party Ideas

o, how many of you have already seen New Moon? Is it good? I can't wait to hear what you think!

You know, I have been counting down the days until the big day, I already bought my tickets for the Knight and me to go see it tonight with a bunch of our friends and the entire Memphis teenybopper population, and GUESS WHAT????

I can't go.

sniff, sniff. BOO-HOO-HOO!

Actually, it is okay, really, I mean it...the Knight's family is coming into town today, and they are spending the weekend with us. I haven't seen them FOREVER, so I am very excited about spending time with them. We are going to go to a Pottery Guild show, possibly do some landscaping at our casa, AND - We have a lot to celebrate!

First, on Tuesday, the Knight became a fully certified air traffic controller ("CPC"). He has been training in a very stressful environment for the past 2.5 years, and he is finally DONE! Whoo-hoo! I am so proud of him. My husband is such a STUD!

Last night, I was elected to the Young Lawyer's Division Board of Directors. It is a lot of work, but it is an honor!

The Knight and I will go see it after everyone leaves, but if you are one of the fortunate enough to be able to see it this weekend, Create My Event has some fabulous New Moon inspired party tips and recipes.

Go check it out - its guaranteed to be scarily delicious!

Pictures of the "Man Room"

ust started setting things up last night, but wanted to give you a quick snippet of the Knight's man room:

All throw pillows, blankets, and lamps are from Target. The rug is from Home Depot.

Pictures which may or may not be used on the walls:

Also, Betty and Henry say hello.

And Betty wants me to remind you that smoking is bad for your health. :)

Leather and lace,

New furniture coming today!

I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself! Last week, the Knight and I ordered a new sectional and ottoman for his "man room." It will arrive today! Yippee! This is the mood board that I have put together for his room.

It may not all actually happen, but it can be my inspiration. What do you think?

Source list:

Prints from here.

Pillows from here and here.

Sofa from here.

Floor lamp from here.

Rug from here.

Entertainment center from here.

Accessories from here, here, here, and here.

Side table from here.

43rd Annual CMA Awards! (and my experience as an extra!)

h my goodness! Last Wednesday was SO MUCH FUN! I couldn't let on earlier, but my friends and I got to be Taylor Swift's extras when she performed her song, "fifteen," at the CMAs!

Heavens to Betsy had a wonderful connection, and offered a chance to eleven of us girls to get all purtied up to be a part of the show.

We got to watch the dress rehearsal, had seats at the actual CMAs, met Taylor and some of her staff, and I saw her parents and her brother! When Taylor sang, we sat on the front row of the seats, while all the youngsters from Hendersonville High School surrounded her on the floor. Can you believe it has been TEN YEARS since I was in high school?!? Cuh-razy.

(If you look real close, you can see me in a green dress to your right, her left. I'm not smiling in this instant, but I assure you, I was having a blast!)

While being a part of her performance was a definite highlight, getting to watch the dress rehearsal of all the stars was my favorite part.

I have to say that I was very impressed with the amount of talent that was featured this year. I guess I always assumed that a lot of songs you hear on the radio have a lot of "electronic help," and I'm sure they do...but to hear Reba, Martina, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, and all the rest belt out their songs live was incredible. They have some serious pipes!

Watching Taylor Swift sweep the awards was fabulous, too.

I know some people think she is tone deaf, but when I heard her rehearse, I was very impressed with her voice and her "presence." She seemed genuinely happy to have so many crazy kids cheering for her, and made a point to thank everyone over and over. I have a feeling that, if her performance of Fifteen on the show was a little off, it was because of the hundreds of fans singing along with her. It was very loud!

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you the coolest part. The next day, you could see us on US Weekly's website and CNN! So cool!

It was fun to play Nashville Diva for a day, but I'm glad my life isn't nearly as chaotic. All in all, it was a wonderful time with old friends making new memories!

Fifteen forever,

Mancandy Monday

ello beauties! Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend. We had some beautiful weather in Memphis, and several of the Knight's friends from college visited for the weekend. Good times!

Today's Mancandy Monday is dedicated to Dr. McDreamy. I haven't watched Grey's Anatomy much lately, but I still love me some Patrick Dempsey. From the articles I've read about him, he is also a pretty nice guy who is devoted to his wife and kids. Can he GET any dreamier?

(photos courtesy of here)

Scrubs and sweethearts,

Football Fashion Friday - UT v. Ole Miss

ay! It is time for AFS's latest installment of Football Fashion Friday!

I have been MIA for the past couple of weeks, but I couldn't pass up this week's match!

It's no secret that Ole Miss girls go ALL OUT when tailgating and partying for their Rebels. In true Ole Miss fashion, Rebel Raquel is totally decked out in couture cocktail attire...complete with Dom Perignom champagne!

Ole Miss Cocktail Outfit by artsyfartsyshopaholic featuring Lipsy

In honor of Wednesday's CMAs (more pics to follow on that!) and Taylor Swift's sweep of awards, this week's Tennessee fan, Tennessee Taylor, is all set for a high-class hillbilly time!

Tennessee Girl - CMA Style by artsyfartsyshopaholic featuring Lipsy

Let me know your favorite! Also, if a certain style or theme tickles your fancy, let me know and I'll try to incorporate it in one of the upcoming weeks.

GO Vols GO!

Tipsy for touchdowns,

CMAs!!!

uess what?!? I have the opportunity to see the Country Music Awards tomorrow night with my best friend, Heavens to Betsy.

Since we live 3 hours apart and have crazy busy lives, I cherish any opportunity we have together. I can't wait to spend the day together!

(An oldie but a goodie. HTB is on the left and Hot Teacher is on the right. Miss you both!)

Going to Nashville means that I will have to miss a good part of work tomorrow, so I worked LATE last night (hello 13.5 hours!). No worries, though...it will all be worth it tomorrow!

The big question is...whatever will I wear? If you have any suggestions, let me know. I am struggling here!

Rhinestones and cowboys,

Mancandy Monday

By special request, I present to you.....

John Krasinski!

John, you are the ultimate dream boyfriend/husband. Or, at least you play a really good on on TV! Handsome, charming, funny, a natural leader, and very considerate. Plus, you have the hands in your pocket, devil may care look down pat!

Happy Monday to all my Office fans!

Jim + Pam forever,

P.S. The shower for my brother was wonderful. I have tons of pictures and details to share!