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Today I am sharing with you one of the most AMAZING weekends I have EVER had!!! \u00a0Last week, I turned the big 4-0 and celebrated it in NYC with my northern girlfriends. \u00a0We stayed with dear friends of Maureen & mine in a gorgeous Manhattan Penthouse over-looking the city.<\/p>\n

I flew in Tuesday ahead of the girls so I could be there a little longer, and the rest of the gang came in Thursday and Friday for a weekend full of shopping, fabulous food & cocktails! \u00a0Little did I know that Maureen had something up her sleeve… she and my girlfriends surprised me with a Foxy & 40 themed birthday party on the PH rooftop with exquisite food & champagne!!! \u00a0The theme song was “What does the Fox say” because I constantly make up words and phrases…. and no-one ever understands what I’m trying to convey. If you haven’t seen this video, you can check it out here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Maureen started with designing brilliant\u00a0Fox graphics<\/strong><\/a> (Kate Spade inspired) along with finding fox earrings and necklaces…. matching desserts, designing printable decor and\u00a0custom coordinating\u00a0pajamas! I had begged her from the beginning stages of us planning the trip, not to work while we were in NYC – I just wanted Maureen and everyone else to enjoy girl-time in the city. \u00a0However, she didn’t listen (I should have known better) and what they did for me is a night I will always cherish forever!<\/p>\n

Before the surprise party (which was Friday night), we kicked it off on Thursday with a leisurely\u00a0lunch at Bergdorf Goodman’s on 5th Avenue. \u00a0Thursday was my actual birthday, so later in the evening as some of the girls started to trickle in, we celebrated at\u00a0a Greek inspired restaurant\u00a0Ethos<\/a>. \u00a0The fabulous part about Ethos, is that whenever it is someone’s birthday, they turn down the lights in the entire restaurant and blast a crazy song and bring out a cake with a lit torch. \u00a0It was HYSTERICAL… and several people that night had Oct 2 birthdays which was also fun to see.<\/p>\n

You can view my crazy birthday dance\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– I loved it so much, that I asked the waiter if we could do it again… unfortunately he said no.
\nThe next day (Friday) we had a slow morning (not sure I went to bed before 3 & 4 AM the entire trip) and then we were off to shop!!! \u00a0These were the daytime views from the PH.<\/p>\n

<\/a>We started our day on 5th Avenue… then ended up in Soho.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Maureen came with us for a while, but then went back to the apartment to help my BFF from kindergarden, Kaye, and her husband Sudha, prepare for the party as well as greet the\u00a0other two girls who hadn’t arrived yet. I knew\u00a0Kaye & Sudha were going to cook dinner\u00a0and we would be having a champagne toast that evening – however I had know idea to what extent the celebration would actually be. \u00a0Jaci, Cindy, Nicole & I continued on shopping that afternoon\u00a0while the Anders Ruff Fairies were busy setting up and cooking. (A shout-out to Ann and Kris… you had no idea what you were in for when you asked Maureen if you could help) LOL.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>See below for\u00a0the party decor details – so freakin’ cute… Maureen’s designs were to die for! \u00a0Trendy, clever and totally over the top!<\/p>\n

<\/a>I couldn’t believe she found fox necklaces and earrings… (I heard she sent her mom Kathy, in search of finding 9 pairs of earrings in Michigan)!!! \u00a0Maureen even created printable earring labels for them…. so fantastic!<\/p>\n

<\/a>The custom coordinating PJ’s by Great Stitch<\/a> <\/strong>were so adorable and made all of the guests feel so special!\u00a0 We often have custom embroidered goods made for kid’s parties… why not have them for grown-ups too??? \u00a0I just LOVED them!!!<\/p>\n

<\/a>Maureen set up a simple yet festive dessert table that included gorgeous coordinating desserts from Flourish Sweet Shop<\/a><\/strong> and local specialty desserts.<\/p>\n

The Bouqs<\/strong><\/a> sent these gorgeous Pink and Yellow Roses and they complimented the color palette so perfectly!<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Maureen\u00a0used a bright pink, yellow, black & white color scheme with modern patterns. \u00a0She even had an embroidered table runner to match the graphics from the fabulous Great Stitch<\/strong><\/a> (Brenda Byers! We highly recommend her work!).<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Here’s a funny story…. while Maureen and gang were setting up for my Foxy 40th Birthday party, I picked up a fur vest in Soho. \u00a0I had no idea of the theme and just so happened to purchase a fur to wear for that night. \u00a0I didn’t know Maureen was also going to be wearing a fur vest – great minds think alike! \u00a0Is that crazy, or what???<\/p>\n

<\/a>Kaye and Sudha cooking away in the kitchen (below)… and for the record – there is no need to eat out, when you are among such talented cooks. \u00a0They put some of New York’s best restaurants to shame!<\/p>\n

<\/a>I had a little something up my sleeve for the night as well…. I wanted to create a special thank you gift for all my friends who traveled to NYC to be with me, as well as the ones who lived there and hosted, organized the weekend, etc. \u00a0I wanted the gift to represent me, something I could travel with, yet be completely over the top…. so I create a Party in a Box. \u00a0I wanted to throw a thank you party for my girlfriends, and since we were traveling I thought the best way to do it was to create a\u00a0take home version.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Here\u00a0are all the items you need to create a Party in a Box! \u00a0(And a special thank you goes to my girlfriend Ali who helped me back in SC assemble them!)<\/p>\n

<\/a>Once you open the lid, I created personalized messages that were attached to the lid. \u00a0Then inside the box, were all the items you need for a party including: \u00a0a party hat, a balloon, a party quote (by Coco Chanel, one of my favorite designers), a hangover kit, a bottle of pink lemonade vodka, gum, and a little touch of sparkle (a gold bangle<\/a><\/strong> by another favorite designer of mine).<\/p>\n

<\/a>The hangover kit I put in the pink envelope included: emergen-C, band-aids, headache medicine, stomach medicine and earplugs<\/strong><\/a> (in case you needed to go back to bed)<\/a>Since I couldn’t throw them a thank you party, I created one they could always keep!<\/p>\n

<\/a>Now onto more party pics!!!<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nothing better than dancing on the roof top, overlooking NYC, listening to Hi-Fi along with wigs and musical instruments! \u00a0That’s my kind of party!<\/p>\n

<\/a>Once the party was over, it was jammie time!\u00a0 Brenda of Great Stitch<\/strong><\/a> does custom jammies, t-shirts, table runners and more! Be sure to check out her shop!<\/p>\n

<\/a>We had one day left (Saturday) and we shopped all day with a final dinner out at Acme<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0If you ever have a chance to eat out in NYC, you MUST go to Acme… amazing beyond words!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Just a couple more pics of\u00a0the AR girls!<\/p>\n

<\/a>Hopefully from all the pics you can see how incredibly special this weekend was for me – I have never felt so loved and honored by so many amazing people… I am absolutely grateful to have these friends in my life…. I am so blessed to have met Maureen and none of this would have happened without her. \u00a0Maureen is not only my partner in the work world, she is also my partner in crime and partner for life! \u00a0All my girlfriends (and cousin Kris) who were able to be a part of this Foxy and 40 Birthday celebration are so important to me… each friend has a special place in my heart forever & always. \u00a0If this is what 40 is like…\u00a0bring it!!!<\/p>\n

I want to personally thank the following people:
\nMaureen, Kaye, Cindy, Jaci, Nicole, Kris, Ann and Coco & Hi-Fi (you know who you are)!!!<\/p>\n

Find the Foxy and 40 Birthday Party Invitation<\/strong><\/a> in the shop.<\/p>\n

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VENDOR CREDITS:<\/strong>
\nPrintable Graphics & Styling: Anders Ruff<\/strong><\/a>
\nPajamas & Table Runner: Brenda from Great Stitch<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Cookies: Lori from\u00a0Flourish Sweet Shop<\/a><\/strong>
\nFlowers: The Bouqs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional SOURCES\u00a0to create your own Fabulous and Foxy Birthday Celebration:
\n– Gold Bangles<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Pink and White Twine<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Black Glitter Photo Frame <\/strong>(5×7 picture frame here<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>glue here<\/strong><\/a>, and black glitter here<\/strong><\/a>)
\n– <\/strong>Tissue\u00a0Paper\u00a0Fans (black<\/a>, white<\/a>, and pink<\/a><\/strong>)
\n– Black and White Striped Fabric<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Black and White Straws<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Black and White Twine<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Gold Glitter Ribbon<\/a><\/strong>
\n– Pink Earplugs<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(to add to\u00a0your Hangover Kit)<\/p>\n

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You may also want to check out THESE theme ideas that would work great for a 40th birthday:<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Wine Tasting Party<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2013 40 and Fabulous \u2013 Party throwing while traveling<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2013 Sex and the City themed party<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2013 A Glittery Glam 40th<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Neon Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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