SUMMER — STUDIO BLOG — that girl katie

Hi guys it's me, that girl katie, I love summers and since I am unable to do any outdoor activities because of my recent ACL surgery I am finding other ways to enjoy the outdoors. So, I hosted a summer ladies dinner.

My adorable husband agreed to make pizza's & grill the flank steak. He even cleaned up which was beyond nice because it would have been a lot on my knee.

Planning a party takes a lot of prep. I enjoy the creative and design aspects of the party and like to outsource the food unless it involves making homemade ice cream. So, a special shout out to Laura who helped make a lot of the other food. Even party planning can take a village to pull off.

It was a relaxing and fun evening and I am glad I was able to share it with these special ladies.

Hi guys, it’s me, that girl katie, Happy Café is OPEN for business and reservations are quickly filling up.

It took some time to pull together but it has been so rewarding watching my kids and their friends outside playing cafe.

I have such awesome memories of playing cafe with my Grandmother in her real kitchen.

Happy Café to do list:

1. Varnish play kitchen and move outside 2. Stain play structure 3. Have kids design custom MakIt plates 4. Scalloped curtains 5. Paint Can to Floral Arrangement 6. Laminate placemats from Oil Cloth Fabric 7. Design a menu 8. Paint Open/Closed sign 9. Paint Happy Café sign 10. Purchase items.

Items purchased:

1. Oil Cloth By The Yard 2. Fake Food 3. Plates, Cups & Trays 4. Chef & Waitress Outfits.

Items already had:

1. Play Kitchen 2. Cooking Utensils / Pots and Pans

TIPS – I laminated the menus and I have a plastic container outside for the uniforms so they don’t get soaked when it rains.