Super party girls’ night!!
Quickly, because they are boring – afternoon strawberry snacks. The real deal + a Fruition bar, which I loved due to the multiple textures incorporated into the bar mush
Ashley had a super fun girls’ night party to celebrate one of her final nights in Charlotte before she moves to Colorado 🙁
She had a bunch of girls (and dogs + babies!) over for a Salad Bar + Painting!
Kelsey invited me up to the balcony – huh huh huh!
Ashley had a fun painting station set up for us to make little canvases of art
I always mess up my art by overdoing it when I should just put the brush down, but I was happy with the message 🙂
Art inspiration –
The creative juices weren’t flowing, but the wine was!! LURVED these stemless glasses. I need some. Matt, my birthday is 10.26!!
Appetizers – I nibbled on chips.
The Make-Your-Own-Salad Buffet was absolutely amazing!!!! I told Ashley she rivaled EarthFare 😉
Greens
Veg // Nuts
Cheese!!
Proteins. Gosh I forgot how much I love grilled chicken. I feel like chicken is just so blah, but whenever I have it grilled it tastes so amazing. Note to self!
Those would be WHEATBERRIES!
We were each asked to bring a homemade dressing to the party. I made honey mustard – equal parts honey, lemon, mustard and olive oil with salt + pepper + garlic.
My salad was fabuloso. A little of everything.
Kelsey‘s!!
Ashley‘s!!
Mas vino. I had 3-4 tiny glasses to equal about 1 to 1 and 1/3 real glasses. I like drinking this way – I feel like I get a lot of tastes but I don’t drink too much or too fast.
PENNY came out to play!!
And so did dessert!
These dark chocolates from Trader Joe’s were soooo good. Very dark, very good. I had about 3!
But the grilled ice cream sundaes were the real hit. Pineapples + balsamic peaches!
More ice cream was consumed. It was just so vanilley and good.
I had lots of fun being a mom to Penny and the babies! Little Bryce was only 6 weeks old!
And Liam was 9 weeks! Such cuties. My hands still smell like wonderful baby smell!
Party favors! ota.bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My loot – with 2 new flavors!
THANK YOU Ashley for such a fun party!!!!!! I’m going to miss you so much when you leave and we’ve only gotten to play twice 😥 xoxo
Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip. It's past your bedtime. Goodnight, love.
[Name that movie!!!]
Nite!
Mary (Food & Fun) says
wow…it looks like you girls had such a fun time at the party. ALL of the food looks so wonderful!!! I’d love to eat at that party. hahaha. delishhh
Kris10 says
Beauty & the Beast, of course! Looks like you had a fun night. 🙂
Brie (The Fit Bride) says
Beauty and the Beast, duh! What a fabulous party!
Daria (Summer of the CSAs) says
How fun! Looks like a wonderful party. 🙂
Lizzy says
that had to have been the best party spread ever! it looked like such a good idea, and a great time with great people!
a make your own salad bar is such a good idea 🙂
Tiffany says
Yay Beauty and the Beast! Love that movie, and it looks like everyone had a blast at the party!
Shion (Shi's Eating) says
My favorite movie – Beauty and Beast! Yay!
Looks like a fun party, Kath, with lots of good eats!
Shannon, The Healthy Beach Bum says
Beauty and the beastttttttttttttt **just sang it in my head lol. You girls put on the best girls night ever! Salad bar, grilled pineapple ice cream, arts and craftsies!!! My oh my I may have to plan a night like this one day 🙂 You all are so darn fun <3
A says
Oh man – I was going to say ‘The Brave Little Toaster’ – whoops!
klm says
BEST POST EVER. The photos are so great + arranged sooo wonderfully!!!!!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
What a fun evening! Definitely the perfect way to beat the Monday blues. 🙂 I just LOVE yours and Kelsey’s outfits. So pretty!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
looks like a blast! i love make-your-own dinners…
Tay says
Awww so fun and delicious looking! It’s like a get together when everyone makes pizzas. Except healthier!!
Renee says
Of COURSE it’s Beauty and the Beast!! =) Looks like you had a blast!
kay (eating machine) says
beauty and the beast!
and what a fun girls night!
Emily says
Certain as the sun
Rising in the East
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast!!
Nice one, Kath 🙂
Looks like it was a fun night!
emmy - eatventures says
Beauty and the Beast! It’s amazing how quickly I started humming that song, considering that I haven’t seen that movie in years and years. My husband and I watched Aladin this summer though and totally fell in love with it again.
Ellen @ Peace in Motion says
beauty and the beast may have been my FAV movie as a child!
Kristine says
Beauty and the Beast!! Gotta love Angela Lansbury. 🙂
Ashley says
Wowow. Love the documentation of this night!! The pic of you and Kels is super cute and you look like a total mom in the one with Bryce!!! The photos with Penny are adorable..I like how you laid them out..kind of like photo booth style! I also forgot how good grilled chicken is…probably only eaten it 5 times in the past year. I think the key is to cut the breasts in half + olive oil + seasonings + grill = delicious! Also love the painting photos!!! So excited to have new paintings!! =) Thank you soo much for coming..and I am sad to have just met you and already have to leave you =( Ooookay, off to bed for this kid! I’m going to send this post to all the girls that were there tonight. Have a great rest of your week!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
OMG OMG I love that wooden salad bowl. I have one similar but it’s not as deep. That salad bar looked awesome!! What a great “buffet” alternative, LOVE IT!
You look absolutely stunning, too, Kath! So petite, so cute! lol 🙂
Jenn
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
Beauty and the Beast, love it!
I love the salad bar! That is so fun! Inspires me to set up my own salad bar and invite some friends over. The avocados are such a pretty green!
Are you wearing flamingo socks? Love them!
Kathleen says
Beauty and the Beast! Mrs. Potts was like wondermom/wonderpot.
Jen C. says
The spread is unbelievable. It looks amazing.
Julia says
What a great girl’s night! I LOVE Beauty and the Beast…such a cute story!
Heather says
Aw, Kath you look like such a natural with the little bebe! So glowy and pretty. Looks like a fun night, and I’ll just echo everyone else’s comments about this post: nicely arranged and playfully written! Very enjoyable read.
Elizabeth (thelongweigh) says
That is the best idea of ra girls night! I love the canvas/art idea…and the salad bar is fabulous. I will totally be copying those for my next girls night.
Sheila says
What is the significance of the 26 that appears repeatedly in your posts? Just your age or is there more to it?
TXMommy2 says
What a fun party idea! Looks so yummy!
*Beauty and The Beast*, of course!
Maria says
Ah! Now you’ve got the song stuck in my head. That salad bar looked heavenly!!!
Sara says
Great night and great post. Fresh food, cute babies, and pretty art. Plus, take-home goodies! Sweet.
klm says
I want to watch beauty + the beast!! + the little mermaid!!
Laura says
Lovely photos with the babies! 🙂 We just found out that my brother and SIL are expecting their first, so I’m all sorts of clucky right now!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I’m jealous that you have friends who enjoy eating good food! What a fun lookin’ party. PS love your socks 🙂
Gab* says
What a great idea for a girls night, healthy and fun!
Kylie says
I love the party idea – fabulous food and art.
The movie: Beauty and the beast – I had to google it though ;P
Julia says
Those peaches look great! I like grilling peaches or nectarines as well…
And that salad buffet is a great idea! Have to remember that for future parties, thanks! xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Mom says
Wonderful post. Love the tiny paintings. Darling babies. Beautiful dog. Wonderful food and company.
The Healthy Hostess says
Love the salad bar idea! It may be in the plans for my next dinner guests!
Beauty and the Beast – great movie!
Christie @ Quit Your Diet says
Wow, everything looks so good! I’m glad you had such a good time!
Lee says
I love Mrs. Potts! I think that’s my favorite Disney movie. I like your socks, btw.
Lauren says
What a fantastic get-together! I love the idea of a salad bar + homemade dressings. An excellent way to enjoy a healthy meal with friends :).
Shannon says
What fun! I need to find some good friends like that who actually live near me! Nothing like a girls night. I love that you had a make-your-own salad dinner!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Aw, beauty and the beast!
What a great night… there is something amazing about being with babies, isn’t there?
Lauren says
What a fabulous night! I love everything about it- from the art to the wine to the salad to the babies.
So much fun!
katey says
looks like an awesome party! great food too 🙂
Amelia says
Awesome party!
Bec says
wow what a fun night! with such yummy food
Angie says
What a fun girls night!!
Awesome salad bar! And, love the baby photos!
Brittany says
Ashley knows how to throw a party. All the food looks so good- particularly the salad bar!!
I know tons of people have already commented and said the movie was Beauty and the Beast, but I knew it before looking at the comments! 🙂
Suzanne says
Aw, Beauty and the Beast…I love that movie.
Looks like you had a blast. Lucky you – your night had all of my fave things in the whole world: dogs, babies, food, and friends!
The salad/painting party is such a great idea. 🙂
Suzanne says
whoops – I forgot to ask.
Do you know what breed Penny is? I would love a dog like that. 🙂
leslie says
i am in love with that food spread – seriously, your friends always prepare the greatest meals! i love the idea of balsamic peaches. glad you had fun!
Anne P says
Wow that looks so amazing! I want to be friends with this girl, haha. Totally stealing some of those ideas for my next girls night!
Meg says
Food, fun, friends, babies, and dogs….it doesn’t get any better!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
Beauty and the Beast – one of my faves 😉
Tiffany says
Penny is such a cute dog! She looks like she’s smiling 🙂
Ada says
Beauty and the Beast! Aww, that looks like it was such a fun night, those babies are adorable!
Whitney says
The party looks fun, and I LOVE YOUR SOCKS! 😀
annabel says
just wanted to say i love your blog, only discovered it a few weeks ago but i’m so inspired by the stuff you create! very vegie-friendly too!!! thanks
annie from sydney
rhodeygirl says
that’s one of my favorite movies!!!!! beauty and the beaaaaaasssttt. going to listen to the soundtrack now.
Meghann says
Beauty and the Beast.. Only my favorite Disney movie growing up 🙂
I love the build your own salad bar. This makes me want to have a party!
[email protected] says
Love the Beauty and the Beast reference. That salad bar looks great. That’s a really good idea for a girls night dinner.
Tammy says
Sounds like a fun night! And Beauty and the Beast is SUCH a great movie.
fitforfree says
Love the Beauty and the Beast quote — I can hear it in Angela Landsbury’s voice! That party sounded wonderful!
Runeatrepeat says
What I said to myself at the end of this post: “That girl throws the best parties!”
JENNA says
the salad bar looks amazing!!! cute puppy and babies 🙂
Sarah R says
What a wonderful idea for a girls night! Looks like lots of fun.
Liz says
Beauty and the Beast. Gotta love Mrs. Potts! I think that’s my favorite part of the whole movie. 🙂
Great party! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and incredible food!!!
Kath says
Thanks everyone!!!
Sheila,
My birthday. And my favorite number since the beginning of time.
Suzanne,
I’m not sure, but part collie I think!?
annabel,
Thanks and welcome!
Kath
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Beauty and the Beast!
That’s a great party. So creative and fun!
Megzz @ Megzz Wins At Life says
What a fun party and such great ideas!!! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Nicole says
This is such a fun party!! I love the salad bar. I might have to steal that idea for my next party!
I love your green shirt! It’s so pretty!
brandi says
what a fun night!
Beauty and the Beast 🙂 one of my favorites!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!! I LOVE that part!
Looks like you had a fabulously fun night! 🙂
Nicole (dishin') says
I love the “salad bar”! What a great idea.
Looks like a great night!
Madelin @ What is for breakfast? says
I’m craving salad so bad now!
Anne [email protected] New Weigh says
Beauty and the Beast! I love that movie! I also love the idea of a salad bar/bring your own homemade dressings. What a fabulous party idea!
Heather says
One of my favorite movies – beauty and the beast! That salad looks delicious – I love the idea of a salad party!
Kate says
Beauty and the Beast, duh 🙂
That is the most delicious-looking spread of food! What an awesome idea for a party. So easy on the hostess, and everyone gets what they want.
Joanne says
Super party! Love the socks. The dog looks like he/she was enjoying the fun as well.
Erin says
What a truly fabulous foodie party!
And of course…Beauty and the Beast (love)!
Aunt Ellen says
Looks as though it was a perfect party. Glad to see you are enjoying yourself. Especially liked the picture of you and the little one.