Work Ventures

This was my first big girl work trip(s). Well technically second but I drug my mom on my first business trip so we'll count this as number one. I've been doing some traveling for work and just had the best time seeing all of our stores, finally putting faces with names and doing some sightseeing along the way. First stop -- Kentucky!

 

Rupp Arena! I had to see where all the crazy UK fans call home!

Then I headed over to Louisville. Me with Cardinal Bird, The UofL mascot! Campus and city of Louisville are great; I wish I had more time to spend there! The campus has some great characteristics and the people were so nice!

 

On my way over to Bowling Green, I took a small detour to the Jim Beam distillery. 

 

This is about the most exciting thing, fresh barrels about to be delivered! It was smelly and smokey, I didn't even get out of the car! Not my cup of tea!

 Western Kentucky--another great campus. And you know before I left I had to find the AOII house!

 How cute is it? If only I got to stay in a house like this during college!

 

After a Easter holiday, I made a VERY quick trip down to Atlanta for an Auburn Alumni event, Tiger Trek. Despite not being an Auburn fan, it was pretty fun! Yep, that's me with the 2010 National Championship Trophy. 

Overall, it was a busy but fun couple of days! Tomorrow I continue the journey and am headed down to Tuscaloosa! We have a store there that just barely missed the devastation. Prayers with those that weren't as lucky! Planning for a big craft weekend when I return tomorrow! New projects to come, hopefully!

Happy Easter!

Since we are no longer kids, the Easter Bunny now comes for the grandbaby, a.k.a. our puppy, Knox. AND my brother, Harley. They had a basket with bones and a hunt for Easter eggs filled with goldfish and a variety of treats. Oh how Knox loves visiting grandma's house!

 

Know in his Sunday best ready to go hunt

 

Harley already emptying his basket

 Looking for eggs that haven't been opened

 

Getting a little help from Grandma to get the treats

We had a wonderful Easter weekend celebrating and visiting with family and friends. So blessed for everything God has given us! Happy Easter everyone!

My dream craft room...

I am dying to have a craft room. Mainly so I don't have to put up and take out all of my materials which takes more time than some of the projects! For those of you that think I'm crazy, just look at this room. So amazing and resourceful! A girl can dream, right?

I'm envisioning a much smaller version in my near future... think craft closet!

A LOT more realistic... kinda! I would love it!

Bridal Shower Decorations

I am at a point in life that is just so fun! So many of my friends have/are getting married. Berkley is one of my best friends and tying the knot oh so soon. For her bachelorette party I DIYed some decorations that I think are perfect for many showers!

The first is a simple banner sign. I used some supplies I had on hand and a few things I picked up at the dollar store - twine, clothespins, and colored cardstock. First I cut the standard blue sheet in half. From those I determined the size I wanted the letters to be, leaving some room at the top for the clothespins. I traced, cut, and taped the letters to the half sheets of cardstock. Once we arrived, I hung the twine and attached the letters with the clothespins. How cute would this be for a baby shower?

 

Another party project is the tissue paper pom poms. So simple! I cannot take credit for these, thank you Martha Stewart! It is so easy and cheap (Dollar Tree is the best). You can find instructions here!

 

These can work for just about any theme!

Hope these give you a little inspiration for any party planning you may be doing!