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Weekending: 2nd Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Party

December 15, 2014 By MeghanGrant 18 Comments

This weekend was incredibly awesome.

My mom and dad came to visit for the weekend and to help me get ready for our 2nd Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Party.

Friday night, we went for dinner at My Way Tavern and we all came back and crashed.  DG was out of town Friday night, so it was great to spend some time with my parents catching up.

Saturday, we woke up and finished cleaning the house.  My dad met up with some of his friends, so Mom and I ran some errands.  We hit up the Purple Polka Dot, had lunch at Serendipity Deli, got blow outs at Parlor, and did last minute prep at Trader Joe’s and Target.

Lamb Gyro from Serendipity!

DG had gotten home, and decided to be super helpful and vacuum out the fire place.  Instead, he sent ash all over our house and I had to reclean in the three hours before people came over.  I was really worried I was going to get it all done, but it worked out perfectly.

Our friends started trickling in and we were so excited to have so many of our buddies around for the night.

 

 

The winners of our tacky Christmas sweater party.  Crystal attempted to DIY a sweater she saw from Pinterest and she had a huge fail.  So, she won for that reason! 

 

I forced Winston to take a picture with me because he had a Christmas bow tie and a Christmas bandana.  Can’t you tell he is thrilled?

 

And he was such a good boy.  Last year, he stole a guest’s plate of people food.  But he was on his best behavior this year.

 

We were so excited to have our friends and family over!
Sunday was the first time in a LONG time I didn’t have anything to do.  It was seriously amazing and Winston spent the entire day sleeping.  He was exhausted from entertaining for the weekend.

Now your turn!  How was your weekend?  Link up and tell Biana & me!  Also, don’t forget to join in my giveaway (and pst.. Biana is helping host one now too)!


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  1. BLovedBoston says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Looks like it was another successful party!! I love that picture of you and winston – he literally could not be more not into that picture lol! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

  2. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes} says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Your weekend sounds like it was a blast! That ugly sweater party looks like so much fun! Winston is so cute in his bandana! Glad he was on his best behavior. My dog would have definitely stolen someone's food LOL! Happy Monday!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

  3. B @ The Sequin Notebook says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Glad you had such a fun party! I'm attending an ugly sweater party this weekend and can't wait to put my look together!

  4. Joey says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Your day leading up to the party sounds absolutely glorious! And yes–why is it that when the husbands TRY to be helpful they just end up creating more work for us? haha! Glad you had a fun party!

  5. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    You looked so gorgeous at your Christmas party! Ummmmm just swap Winston for me Sunday morning and that is exactly how I looked…..Holiday parties got me this year hahahaa. Is it terrible whenever there is an ugly sweater party I just raid my mothers closet……she has some doozies from the 80s still hanging on 😉

  6. Jessica says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    What a fun party! There is nothing more festive than an ugly/tacky sweater party! We are all wearing ours to school on Friday…I guess we can pretend thats a party. 🙂

  7. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Glad the party was a success- looks like y'all had a great time!! And the new blog design is F A B!!! xo

  8. amanda @ as the wine cork turns says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    love all the tacky! those are my favorite kind of parties. you look so pretty!!

  9. Ashley @ A Cute Angle says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Love Winston bowtie! Looks like a great party! Come link up with me today!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  10. Mree says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Oh my! I love all the tackiness!! What a fun party!!

  11. Rebecca Jo says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Ahh – Winston 🙂
    Yep. a failure at a sweater makes a great winner for ugly sweater contest

  12. MakeMeUpMia says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Winston looks adorable and full of holiday cheer 😉 Someone had that Cheers kitty shirt at the party we were at too, cracked me up!

  13. Caroline Fleenor says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    You looked so beautiful at your party! Love your outfit!! Winston is SO cute and funny! 🙂 That is very nice of your husband to help clean, not very nice that he created another mess though!! Oh husbands.. haha. I'm glad that you had a nice weekend and I hope that you are enjoying your day so far. 🙂

  14. Kate Steadman says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Aw! Looks like fun! I love DG's sweater haha that is perfect!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

  15. Pink and Fabulous says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    Looks like such a fun party!! A pup at a party is always a good idea 🙂

  16. Head to Toe Chic says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Sounds like an amazing weekend and such a fun party! Your pup is too cute!

    xo,
    Anglea

  17. Katie Elizabeth says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Aww, Winston! We got Brady antler ears and a jingle collar for Christmas… let's just say he HATES it! Glad you had a fun weekend!

  18. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Winston looks thoroughly wiped out. Love all the sweaters, they are just too funny. DG's cat shirt is awesome!

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