I had my housewarming party this past weekend and boy was it fun! There was a great crowd (I think about 20+ people throughout the afternoon), tasty food, lots of wine and festive decorations. Although it’s always a little stressful planning and hosting a party, I really do love it. I wish I could do it more often, but that would be a very costly habit.
After work on Friday I headed to Market Basket to get things for the party. While I was there, I did my weekly grocery shopping so I didn’t have to do it on Sunday. Since MB was not busy at all (shocker- it’s always busy), it was a great choice. I also went to Kappy’s to get some wine and beer. Even though people were bringing their own, I wanted to have some at the start of the party.
I decided I wanted to make Turkey Chili, so I based my recipe loosely off of this recipe, but I added ground turkey into the mix, too. It came out delicious and was a big hit!
I also made some Pumpkin Pecan bars on Friday night and a mini pizza for myself. It was a very busy night!
Saturday was a little crazy in that I had to head to Brighton to teach from 10-11. It was ok, though- I love starting my day with a good sweat and after that I was amped and ready to get my apartment into party mode.
I also went with a country/cowgirl theme, per my friends’ request!
So fun! Not long after everything was ready, people started to show up. Everyone was so sweet and brought me awesome gifts, which I wasn’t expecting at all!
Beautiful candle and decorative napkins (that match my color theme!), awesome knives and the best cutting board everrrrr (seriously, how often do you drop half of the veggies you’ve cut up when you’re trying to transfer them from the board to the pan. this will eliminate that!), 50 Shades of Grey game (so fun!), lots of wine, a gift card, a beautiful Orchid and the fantastic veggies and bread from my dad. I felt so spoiled! Thank you to everyone for bringing me such nice things!
I’ll let my pictures do the rest of the talking, but I will say that it was a great party. I had home friends and family, school friends, gym friends, neighbors (other people living in my building)… a great mix of people! The weather was perfect and we were able to hang out on the patio for a good portion of the day.
I am so blessed to have so many wonderful friends in my life! Thank you so much to everyone who came- wouldn’t have been the same without you!
Questions for you: Do you like to host parties? Do you like themed parties?
Burpees to Bubbly 
Had a blast and love your place!
thanks Jess! so glad you could come:)
wish I could have been there!
me too:( womp. next time!
Sounds like a fun way to “warm-up” your place!!!
I love to host parties – sometimes I just get lazy about planning them.
I hear ya! I’m fine with planning, but it’s getting the date on the calendar that I always put off!
Hi Nick, You’re definitely a “chip off the old block” as far as hosting parties–LOVE IT! I miss all of the teen year gatherings you had–those were some of the best times ever! Mom
We threw some great parties back in the day- that’s for sure! thanks for coming!!
Your party was so fun! Thanks again for inviting Ashley and I. We loved meeting all the familiar faces from your blog, especially your mom!
And – YES duh I love themed parties. Can’t wait for the gym friends Fall Fest!
thank you so much for coming!! That’s how I felt at your birthday party! (when I awkwardly hugged slesh like we were besties). Themes are the best:)
I so so wish I could have been there! Your apartment looks wonderful and so do you! Ps I have that cutting board and It’s life changing!! Xoxo
aww thanks love! I so wish you could’ve been here:( next time… or soon, at least! I’m so obsessed with it! xoxo