happy hunger games.

last weekend, my sister (Ashley) and i hosted a Hunger Games DVD release party. as one of the hostesses, i thought it was more than appropriate to dress up as my favorite character from the series, Effie Trinket. and you bet i opened the door with the greeting, welcome, welcome! and made sure to keep up  the Capitol-esque accent, and of course, fit in the phrases That is mah-hogany! or may the odds ever be in your favor whenever the occasion called for it (okay, even if it didn't).

and the following cast of characters made their own appearances:

 my sister, Ashley as Katniss Everdeen.

 Ale Grace as Glimmer. 

 Arianna as Katniss Everdeen

 Chloe as Rue.

Augusta as Primrose Everdeen.

the menu included a ton of Capitol and Hunger Games-inspired dishes - from Peeta's Cheese Buns, Nightlock Berry Punch, Cato's Cupcakes, Madge's Fruit, and Marvel's Spears. and i am still in awe of the cupcakes in the last photo, which were made by one of my mom's best friends - if you look closely, each cupcake represented a character from the book/movie along with a quote card. totally mind-blowing. we also played charades, acting out scenes from the movies, and as Effie, i drew names from my big clear bowl for the door prizes. (orange print-outs and cupcake flags were printed from Living Locurto.)

needless to say, the party was a blast! i loved seeing everyone arrive in their costumes, eat up all of the Capitol food, and of course, squeal, cry and scream all over again while we watched The Hunger Games.

  l to r: crazy fan #1, Katniss, Prim Rose, Katniss, crazy fan #2, Glimmer, Rue and Effie. 

okay, now November 2013 needs to get here now 

because i am more than ready for more Hunger Games in my life. 

much love.

{happy wednesday, friend.}