Adult Bday Party.

My parents were not the type to indulge into the birthday party thing each year. I blame them for my obsession with event planning and decor. Sorry Mom and Dad for not being the financial wiz you always wanted!

 

I won't totally through my parents under a bus, I did have one special shindig when I turned 13, however now that I look back, its more of a " what was I thinking, kinda party." Ten years later (yes, that would make me 23) I have celebrated my birthday's usually in bars, sometimes even my house or a restaurant. Yet I have never thrown myself a real themed, decorated to the perfect "t" party. It would be nice don't ya think? Kind of self indulgent...but its your birthday...you should be all self indulgent-y. I mean someone needs to love you on your birthday, it might as well be yourself...are you following...good me neither.

 

Getting back to the reason for this post, I came across this colourful yet mature, 30th birthday party this morning during my morning perusal. It's pretty fantastic, and it will definitely put you in the party mood. Check out the photos below, and let me know your thoughts, and if you want me to throw you a birthday party...I would be delighted to!

 

More posts, on Belize to come, I just need to find the best places to show you guys. Bare with me.

 

Source: 100 Layer Cake

Photographer: Edyta Szyszlo

 

 

So fantastic right?!

Carnival Again.

You guys know how much I love this theme. I seriously can't get enough.... Sorry....

More on Belize..coming soon.

Source: Style Me Pretty

Photographer: Nathan Abplanalp Photography

Quilted.

My morning perusal of blogs had quite a successful start this morning. So successful that I couldn't even wait to post these photos. I'm not sure if everyone has heard of Pamela Love or knows of her amazing jewellery design. If you haven't, please check her out here. Her collections are stellar.

The reason I mention her is, that she recently got hitched, and had one of the most whimsical outdoor weddings I have ever seen. Take note that this wedding took place in Montauk.

Check out the photos below!

Photo source: 100layercake

Photographer: Gary Ashley

Red Ginger.

How many restaurants have you been to, where it says "Fresh Tropical Cuisine" on the top of the menu, c''mon now! How amazing is that. I am just into the beginnings of my research on Belize, and loving this place. It definitely needs to be visited by moi, within the next year.

While searching through some travel and guide sites, I came across the restaurant Red Ginger. Located in San Pedro at the Phoenix Resort, Red Ginger offers a variety of popular Caribbean dishes, as well as some local flavour. Nom Nom Nom. 

See some of their delicious options below....

 ~~Grilled Snook with a guava tamarind glaze and zesty mango salsa, served with coconut rice and grilled calabazitas

~~Honey-chipotle glazed braised beef short ribs with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley

~~Crispy shrimp with a lime-habanero sauce served atop a green plantain toston with guacamole

 

FULL MENU HERE!

 

Are you drooling yet. Oi Papi!

 

Red Ginger, does offer the restaurant as a venue space. It's not the largest (60 people seated inside, with additional room on the patio) however, for a small wedding, corporate function or gathering it would a beautiful spot in some pretty beautiful scenery. They offer full banquet menus, and can make recommendations for what they don't offer (i.e. wedding cakes etc.) Just remember that this restaurant is located within a resort, thus there will be surrounding resort rules, in order to not impose on guests.

If you happen to be in Belize, or you've been to Red Ginger I would love to see a comment.

I'm so hungry now....

Belize Me.

Finally.... I have chosen a destination. I know it only took me like 5 months to do it all. Sorry for the wait. It's starting to get cooler / fall looking in Toronto, and I feel like it might be time for a bit of a vacation.

Obviously through my not so obvious title, I have chosen Belize. 

Check in for upcoming posts on this gem of a tropical zone.

Photo source: Google Images