Well, my half birthday party was last Thursday and it was fabulous fun! Since I gave you all of the pre-party details, I thought I'd take you behind the scenes of the sweet soirée. Here's my post-party thoughts, as well as a closer look at the party. Enjoy!
Yummy Link: 10 Things for a Party Ready Pantry

To be a truly great hostess, you must be ready for a party at all times. This means stocking your fridge, pantry, and bar with all the necessary foods and alcohols. Check out this list of ten modern entertaining essentials to see if your house is prepared for any impromptu party. — Hostess With The Mostess
Don't Lose Your Bottle Opener: Nail It
I've spent many a wasted minute running around my parties in search of the bottle opener. It always gets lost, carried from one room to another, or absent mindedly pocketed by a guest. To ensure that you don't have to ask two thirds of your guests, have you seen the bottle opener?, hang it near the beer. With a hammer, nail a small nail at eye level above the beer cooler in an easy to spot place. Hang one or two bottle openers for guests to use to open their beer as they drink them.