{dinner party & etc}

Top of the morning to you!!
I can't believe i'm even awake right now:)

Last night was the dinner party and in true simpledaisy fashion....I decided to start my day with a 9 mile run:) Let's see how much can I really cram into one day?!!?!?

I am just trying to pump myself up ..... I mean.... really....who thinks any running is fun?!?! Let alone 9 miles:) But next weekend is the half marathon and so I felt that I had to get at least one more distance run in!!! It just so happened that it was also the day of my dinner party. But you know....I like to try and do it all.

So much for balance!!! Haha!

Here's how I did...

Not too bad....I am right in between a 9 and a 10 minute mile. Plus check out those calories burned!! I think that means I earned a little extra wine:)

Here is the after....

Not nearly as chipper looking. I actually got a really bad headache during my run. dehydration....darn it:)

And now for the dinner party:)


And in case you're not into videos....here are the photos:)

I like to have things set up for when people walk in...
Here...I put the wine in a little tub with some ice and put the flip flops there.
A happy welcome to my party:)

I used some of that old privacy fence to put the wine glasses on. I thought it looked kind of beachy:)

I made some coasters out of tumble marble that I painted. Simple and cute:)

You could make some up and wrap them with jute rope and a starfish for a fabulous hostess gift!!!!

The table...

And dinner....I think everyone had a nice time!!! I know I did!!!

And on a side note...

Remember I told you that I finally bought some new bedding now that Ruby is done chewing!?!?

Here it is.....

simple and cute...

Now I just need a rug....but I think I won't push my luck until I am REALLY sure Ruby is done with her chewing stage!!!

Hope you have a really happy week!!!!!

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~T.S. Eliot