Showing posts with label Luke Bryan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luke Bryan. Show all posts

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?


 Oh what to wear, what to wear? Umm, the menu? More importantly the guests!! Have you ever pondered what famous people you would invite to a dinner party. Well, lay out your most beautiful table-scape and I'll tell ya what famous 5 ladies and 5 guys I would have over for dinner at the Nine house.

Why I chose these awesome peeps was based on many different reasons and I opted to do all living people as well, because you never know, 
it COULD happen!! Jimmy Fallon could be ringing my doorbell!!

However, if I did have to choose a man and woman who have passed to have over for dinner, hands down: Ronald Reagan and Princess Diana 

Oh the Menu, you ask?

Appetizers
Baked Brie
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
A Flowing Champagne Fountain

Main
Standing Rib Roast
String Beans with Almonds and Bacon
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Apples
Asiago Focaccia Bread

Dessert
Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart 
Sweet Riesling, Assorted Teas and Coffee
  Now that you're hungry, like me, here is the guest list:

THE LADIES
I had a tougher time picking he ladies. While I do admire several, here are my 5 five gal pals


1. Kathie Lee Gifford

Don't get me wrong, I love Kelly Ripa but LIVE was best when it was Regis and Kathie Lee. She is such a woman of grace. She speaks her mind but does so with dignity and the help she gives to others is uplifting. I adore her with Hoda in the morning and the recent strength and devotion she just showed in the weeks after her husband's death is inspiring. She was the first woman I ever saw on TV to talk about parenting like it really is, good times and bad, and Funny! She's a friend you'd be honored to have.

2. Christie Brinkley 
To me she has always been one of the most beautiful women on the planet! She absolutely never ages. Can you believe she 61 years old? Although she has never been lucky in love, and she admits that, she has a certain grace about her that is truly admirable. The main thing I would ask her at our dinner, is what in the world are your beauty secrets?


3. Sarah Palin
 Loved her from day one! I love that she made mistakes like the rest of us, I love that she told it just like it was, I love that she's a gun toting Alaskan. She bleeds American, she's not slick, she's REAL.
Trump/Palin 2016, why the heck not!!


4. Julie Andrews
The Sound Of Music has always been my favorite movie musical! I am not one to watch movies over and over however for me The Sound Of Music never gets old! I have traveled to Austria and while most of the film was filmed in the United States, there are some location spots in Austria where it was filmed and I got to actually stand in the gazebo from the scene I am 16 going on 17. I think Julie Andrews is magnificent, and I would love to ask her all about her time filming the von Trapp family classic 


5. Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo, Jenny from the Block, Ben's ex. Doesn't matter, she is da bomb!! Old school Brooklyn Latino who is
a mega talent and beauty. Movies, dancing, singing, Idol judging; just love her. Yeah she may be a
cougar, but she doesn't flaunt it. She ROCKS it!!



THE GUYS
This was fairly easy and I could literally have had a couple dozens studs sitting around my dinner table but since it only seats 8, I'll stick with five. Now friends, this is not based on the male "hotness" factor, It is based on people I admire. You'll note however, #5, HOTNESS all the way!!

1. Jimmy Fallon
You see, Jimmy Fallon’s greatest strength is that he’s suuuuper nice. And I think this world could use a couple more of those. You can tell his niceness is legitimate because everyone, and I mean everyone, plays along with his silliness. He got Morgan Freeman to suck helium and speak in a ridiculous voice.
He even got the First Lady, Michelle Obama, to be on the hilarious skit, “Ew”. The Bro-Magic/Bro-Mance he shares with Justin Timberlake is pure gold! His musical talents and impressions are beyond compare. I think Johnny Carson would be proud. I have told my husband many times, 
"He's a genius!"

2. Donald Trump
 Heck, I could be having dinner with the next POTUS. Here is why I find him interesting. The press has become ridiculous so the fact that they are eating this Donald run up is hilarious. The guy may not have all the facts, but he truly cares about this country and speaks what we and all the other politicians are too scared to say. And if he should say something that makes me mad, I'll say "Donald, You're Fired!"

3. Dana Carvey
 "Party on", "Isn't that special", "We want to pump you up"!! Those famous Dana Carvey character expressions are not the only reason I love him. His spot on George W. Bush impression is my all time favorite of impressions. However, when I feel even more in love with him was when he was a guest host with Kelly Ripa vying for the open co-host position that Regis vacated. I have never laughed so hard during those shows as when Dana was on there. I waged a major network campaign for him to be the new co-host. Michael Strahan won and he is good but on my bucket list is to see Dana do his stand up routine someday.

4.Mark Cuban
 The billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner said "I have absolutely no problem paying more taxes. None." He simply "gets it"! He's a family man with two very distinctive personalities: an ambitious self-made business tycoon who loves to have fun, sort of like a hipper version of Bill Gates. The fact that he stated his computer consulting firm without ever taking a computer class is Awesome.
 And well, the fact that he is an IU grad makes me happy.

5. Luke Bryan 
 There doesn't have to be any dinner convo. I will simply sip wine and this good ole' country boy can say whatever he wants!! I will videotape this dinner and "Play it again, Play it Again, Play it Again!"

Who would your ultimate favorite dinner guests be??

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES

It's winding down Loves. No worries, still time for beach days, sitting on the deck and lots of ice cream and frozen goodness. This week flew. First full week of kids back in school and I blinked and woke up to Friday. Yay! Weekend here we come! Make it a good and happy one and do something you LOVE!!


1. LUKE BRYAN EDITION YANKEE CANDLE
Smells like Vanilla Bourbon...warm and sweet, just like Luke!! Branding Genius right there!!
 

2. INSPIRATIONS With HATS TOO
Hoping to recreate some of these darling outfits with cute hats.




3. WORK ATTIRE
Still hot friends, (except for yesterday) so still playing it cool so I can shed layers after work for errands and the drive home.
 
Loft Cardigan, J.C. Penny Dress, Lauren Conrad Sandals Kohl's

Loft Cardigan, J.Crew Skirt, Forever 21 Necklace, Steve Madden Wedges

Joe Fresh J.C. Penny Top, Charming Charlie Necklace, Sam Edelman Sandals

4. SWEET TREAT and A SAVORY SIDE
COTTON CANDY SANDWICH CREMES
 Remember I mentioned in my County Fair posts, my love of Cotton Candy? Well, I have found the perfect cookie. I love a shortbread cookie with frosting and this one is perfect! Not too sweet but all the cotton candy goodness in cookie form. The recipe link is below and the frosting mix and flavoring can be found at Wal-Mart or on Amazon.

 Recipe HERE

TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
This is a great Sunday Side Dish. Like, you'll want to lick the pan good!
Recipe HERE

5. BLINGIN' OWL
We came home to a lovely gift my mom had left. Look at this adorable owl she got at 
Pier One. I LOVE owls and to decorate for Fall, so this guy is perfect. Thanks sweet Mom!!


Wide-Eyed Owl Tealight Holder HERE

Bonus STARBUCKS Pumpkin Spice Trivia I heard this week:

*They are actually adding REAL Pumpkin in and not just pumpkin like spices.
*The caramel artificial coloring is out, thank goodness.
*Release Date: September 8th, the 4th in select stores.
Oh and Starbucks is going to start selling alcohol! I'll take a shot of 
Bailey's in my PSL please!!

Linking up with Amanda // High Five For Friday // Friday Favorites // Charming Friday // Oh Hey Friday
xoxo
Happy Weekend!! 

SCRAPPIN' LUKE BRYAN

"Play it Again, Play it Again, Play it Again" X's umpteen million...

Yep, probably how many times I sang Luke's Country Anthem. I'm sure my family was getting sick of it. My kids always say I hold onto hit songs way too long, til they are no longer "current"! So what, I'll belt out any ole' tune I want, like how I still occasionally still sing Tanya Tucker's "Delta Dawn" from the 70's or Journey's Don't Stop Believin'.
I love ALL music. It's all current in my mind! 

My sweet husband knew the only way to tame my wild and crazy Luke obsession was to take me to see him in the flesh. So lo and behold my sweet anniversary gift was tickets to Luke at Soldier Field in Chicago. Whoop whoop, I had 3 months to contemplate my outfit, and plan for getting Luke to notice me!! Plus we were getting Lee Brice, Dierks Bentley and another fav, Cole Swindell. So much hotness, so little time!
I also knew I would be scrap-booking this concert party so I already had layout ideas in my mind........me and Luke, Luke and me............

Luke did not disappoint. At one point I said "If Luke comes into the audience and touches me, I swear I'll die!" My over dramatic concert excitement just elicited a "You'll be okay babe" because I am sure my husband knew LB wouldn't be pawing his old lady anytime soon. 

I'm still dreaming about that backwards baseball cap and tight jeans!!



xoxo

 "Gonna watch you make me fall in love-"
~Luke Bryan
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