Shiny Things

Sad but true. I saw this image, and on my quest to locate it, was distracted at least 50 times by "shiny things. I am a firm believer everything in life looks a little better when shining, shimmering or glittering. That includes not only objects, but people as well. So be the shine, shimmer or glitter in someone's otherwise ordinary day!

Pink Dreams

I absolutely love pink. And glitter. But especially pink. It just gets my attention, and screams "NOTICE ME!!" I think all things worth noticing should have at least a touch of pink in them. While updating things at Double B Party Barns, I have slowly and joyfully been adding touches of pink here and there. It just makes my heart smile. I can't help it. And as I peruse the internet, I can't help but let my pink obsession take me to all sorts of fun and exciting new places.

Source: tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

This pink house is why I work. I must make money to  build a big pink mansion on a rolling hill that even Barbie or Scarlet O'Hara would be jealous of.

Source: staywithmeorwatchmebleed.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

And I would love to drink coffee on the terrace of this pink home.

Source: myfotolog.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

And to go down to the end of the dock and watch the sun set from this pink boat would just be extraordinary!

So whatever it is that makes your heart smile, I hope you add it in to your day today, tomorrow and every other day!

Quote of the Week

What a great quote to start off the New Year with!!

Happy New Year!!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and you all have a fabulous New Year! We have had an amazing year here at Double B Party Barns & Catering, and are so grateful to the many people who have given us the opportunity to share in their celebrations this year and we are so excited to see all the great things 2012 brings!

For those needing some last minute New Years printables, here are some I came across at Pizzazzerie.

Paper & Pigtails has these fun gold and blue themed freebies. The banner is absolutely adorable!!

Anna and Blue Paperie has these party circles which could be used all over your New Years Party!

Ellinee has this retro New Years Eve Kit available as well. I love it!

Have a safe and happy New Year!!

Holiday Sparkle and Cheer

I truly love all things with rhinestones, that glitter, sparkle or are the color pink, so it should not come as a shock that the Christmas season with all its love for these same things is my favorite time of the year. I came across this sequin loving post at This is Glamorous and just gasped in delight!

And then there was this sparkly dress on How Does She that just left me ready to dress up and find my way to the nearest Holiday Party!

Hopefully that party would have some of these yummy Peppermint Martinis which the recipe can be found to make for yourself at Celebrations at Home!

I hope you all are blessed with a sparkly, merry holiday season!!

"You Are the Window Through Which You See the World"

"Best keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you see the world." ~ George Bernard Shaw

It's easy to forget how much color we add to our experiences. We can look at the same sky one hour and think it's beautiful, then come back later and find it ugly. When we forget how our thoughts and feelings change the way we see, we begin to accept reality as our tainted view. To some extent this is inevitable, but as Shaw suggests it's best to remain clean and bright else you'll find yourself seeing your world without its merits.

Will and Grace Quote

I can't help but smile at this, and wonder if people might say this about me. Especially on a crazy Monday! Have a wonderful week!!

Will and Grace Quote (clipped to polyvore.com)