She challenged me and I created....

I have a cousin, Renee, that is always challenging me to create her inspirations. Renee needed an ornament for her Bank Christmas Party. She knew she wanted a pink pig on it. From there, I could add anything else that I wanted. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the piggy is on 3-D foam. Renee was really happy with the way "our" ornament turned out. I hope the recipient is just as happy!

Special touches to a Green Apple Theme Wedding

As you can tell by now, the wedding designer bug has hit me big time. I have fell in love with love! I love the idea of helping young ladies plan out their special day with touches that everyone will remember.

There is no better compliment than to be told than ~

This was the funnest and happiest wedding I have ever been to!

As favors and table decorations, use pots of apple mint. Start early with your pots and this favor will be inexpensive and awesome.

Can you imagine having this cupcake waiting for your guest?? Mint leaves for leaves and pretzels for stem. Ice with white icing, green sprinkles and use chocolate decorations for seeds.

Decorate the groom and his groomsmen in these wonderful apple ties created by Me an Matilda.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39562824/necktie-me-and-matilda-everyday-necktie?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_query=apple+tie&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5213706
Green Apple Twist would be a great favor for guest as they leave.

And to me the best.... Mini Apple Cider bottles.

Not only can you toast to your wedding using sparkling apple cider, but guest can leave with a special treat from your wedding.

http://www.beau-coup.com/mini-cider-bottles.htm?avad=848_cb921b3

Beautiful Day for a Bridal Shower....

Whitney's Bridal Showers started last week. The first one was a Lingerie Shower held by her friend Felicity in Auburn, Alabama. Of course there were many, many young girls and your mind can just imagine all the fun they had.

To say the least these pictures will not be put up for viewing....... But I can tell you that she did receive enough lingerie to last many years of a happy husband!

Her second shower was given by her Aunt Sonya and her cousin, also Matron of Honor, Lauren Kirk. As we walked in we could tell that she used the theme of her fine china Lenox Chirp. They had purchased the table cloth and napkins and totally decorated their lower garden area with these colors. The party extended to the yard with a huge tent where we could all eat lunch together. To say the least it was fabulous!

My gift to Whitney....

Too Sweet....

The beautifully decorated table.... I love how Sonya and Lauren served the carrots and celery...

The guest book they made for her.....

Her incredible corsage.....

Lauren and Whitney...

Picture Perfect.....

A Strawberry Cake fit for a wedding....

Can you believe all of the wonderful food we had?

Flower arrangement by The Garden Gate, the same florist I will be using for the wedding...

One of the many beautiful gifts she received...

Josie, Whitney and Me with Whit's rehearsal bouquet made from bows...

Some of the girls.....

Whitney with one of her bridesmaid Katelyn...

The Todd and Adams Family!

Finally Here... My Favorite Magazines!

Oh how I needed these! In Georgia, we have had so much rain and cloudy days I needed something to really get me going again after the holidays! Well here it is~ Romantic Homes and Somerset Life, my favorite magazines! They both are good, but Somerset Life is one of the best I have ever seen! I highly recommend this issue for anyone who loves art or crafts or even just..... the mention of LOVE! If you need a boost, some inspiration to start creating, run out to Barnes and Noble or JoAnn's and pick up a issue or two (one for a friend who needs some encouragement)! I promise you will be in your art room soon wanting to create something fabulous!

Note to daughter and niece~ Your copies are in the mail! LOVE YOU!