Fashion to furnishings: Birthday bliss

It's hard to believe it's time to blow out Birthday candles. What's even harder to fathom is I'm turning the Big 3-0 on Saturday.

It's been a low-key Birthday Week, which has been nice, considering it's about to get outta control this weekend. The fiance and I are heading to Denver on Friday for the Great American Beer Festival. Then we're making the short trip to Boulder to watch our college's football team play the University of Colorado on my Birthday (Cougar Football + my Day of Birth = Meant to be).

It hasn't been all chill, though. I kicked off Birthday Week by completing my first mud run. And I'm happy to report I was 35th out of 183 individual female finishers! Yay! We've also attended two really fun D'backs games, including a 10-inning thriller Tuesday night. Today, I'm getting my hair did and treating myself to a mani/pedi.

In lieu of 108 Birthday Week posts, I put together this fun Fashion to furnishings: Birthday edition. I was completely inspired by this gorgeous dress. And even though I'll be rocking game-day gear and not sparkles, this would be my dream 30th Birthday if I was having a traditional party. But seeing my college play in person on the same weekend as one of the biggest brew festivals in the world is a gift made just for me.

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You can find me at the Small Shop

It's Erika's Birthday week, and I'm helping her celebrate on her blog today. Head over to Small Shop for my drool-worthy decor inspiration and essentials sure to dress up any party. While you're there, check out her fabulous casa tour and lamp revamp (one of my fave DIY afters).

And now I leave you with the coolest Birthday jam of all time. Nothing says "I'm glad you were born" quite like trick-riding neon jet skis and booty dancing.

Happy Birthday, Erika!!! You rock!

Happy Birthday on a budget

So in my effort to play catch up, I wanted to share how I decorated my nephew's first birthday party. My brother and sister-in-law gave me free rein and in keeping with the invitations and plan I designed, we went with a Mickey Mouse theme. 

With a little help from Michaels, the Dollar Tree, Jo-Anns and my family, Liam's party was cute, but didn't break the bank. Coming in under $115, it goes to show you can have a fabulous celebration without spending ace loads of cash. And even though the guest of honor won't remember it, the day was filled with love and I can't wait to show him the pictures when he's older.