5 Last Minute NYE Party Ideas

Happy New Years Eve! WOW, it's the last day of 2014 - can you believe it? Where has the time gone? I feel like just yesterday I was reminiscing on how amazing 2013 was for me and now it's time to do it all over again! Here are a few of my favorite last minute ways to ring in the new year! They're all super easy and won't take too long to pull together {so they're perfect for those of you procrastinators like me} Until next year!

1. Add some confetti to the balloons before you fill them up with helium. They make for a festive special touch and would even be fun to pop with friends and family when the clock hits midnight!

2. Top champagne glasses with fortune cookies. This is a quick and easy way to add some fun to your bubbly. Stop by your local Chinese take out and grab a handful to open after a toast to the new year!

3. Fill martini glasses with store bought cupcakes. And then tell your friends how you slaved over them for hours! Only kidding! When you're in a crunch and don't have enough time to bake up some treats, this is a great way to hide the store bought packaging and create a decorative display. {Also great for individual portions so guests can stand and mingle while indulging in sweet treats}

4. Don't forget the party hats! Spice up those plain old party hats with some sparkly scrapbook paper and some left over tinsel from the Christmas tree and you've got yourself a party. You could even set out all the paper, tinsel and other supplies and create a "make your own party hat" table if you're cutting it close on time. {tutorial included}

5. DIY Glitter cups. This one is probably my favorite, and it could get messy... but how cute are these and who doesn't love glitter? Grab some plain plastic party cups, some mod podge and glitter from the craft store and make sure to let them set for a few hours before you pop open the bubbly. {tutorial included}

Happy New Year

Will someone please tell me where 2013 went? I seemed to have lost it.

But really - I feel like this past year has been a complete blur.  Anyone with me? Well, I've accomplished a lot this past year and I am so happy with where my life is headed! But I must say, I'm very excited to see what 2014 has in store!

A look back at my 2013:

I graduated college with my degree in Interior Design.

Not to mention with some of my best friends by my side.

I lived with 3 of my best friends for our last year at college!

We lived together in our apartment [long live 401] and in the design building [the black hole of norton]

I got a job doing what I love - With an office [Woo!]

And yes, those are fake plants... they came with the office.

I moved to this amazing city that I now call home!

I attended my first ever NFL football game [more than one actually]

Thanks to my roommate and her job for giving her tickets!

I started an Etsy Shop! [here]

It's still a work in progress...

And of course, I started this blog!

It's been so exciting and I love blogging I can't thank everyone enough for supporting me and reading my posts each day! Especially my mom and dad for being my number one fans!  [And Emily for being my editor and opinion-giver when I can't stare at a screen any longer]

Now go get wild tonight!!

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Happy New Year - See you all in 2014!

New Years Eve Glam

Hello Hello! I'm sure by now everyone knows that Target is my go-to store. Or, [my main bitch] as I like to call it.. That store literally has everything. Find one with a supermarket in it and you've just hit gold.

And, As we all know the big day night is around the corner... [NEW YEARS EVE]

[Insert Annie "Tomorrow" music here]

No matter what your plans are, I'm sure you can't help but stop by for a few last minute things. Why not check out my NYE glam picks and maybe grab a little somthin' somethin' while you're at it.. Not to mention I got my NYE dress at the golden store we like to call Target. Proof that the store can fill up your bar cart, fridge, host a dinner party, and dress the hostess all at the same time.

And when I say [a little somthin' somethin'] I'm talking about my these:

NYE Glam by defineddesigns featuring Nate Berkus

On a side note, I have the black and gold Nate Berkus Pillow and I'm obsessed with it. Feel free to click around and use the bottom images for more information! Happy Shopping!