I hosted my first group gathering in the new house this weekend - Amber's bridal shower. Successfully, I might add. But it wasn't the food that made the party, although it was yum. Or all the presents. Or even the to die for cake balls.
One of the guests brought their 4-year old daughter. My husband, exhausted from waking up at 4AM for a cross country meet, who just wanted to go upstairs and crash, babysat the little girl for the WHOLE party - Go Fish, Dominos, Hide and Seek, and Tinkerbell the movie. I'm such a lucky duck. Mucho brownie points.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Repondez S'il Vous Plait
I'm back. And on my soap box.
Let's talk about the lost gesture of RSVP.
Freaking do it, people! It is so frustrating to plan, prepare and expect guests when you have no stinkin' clue how many are coming. I understand this concept much better and appreciate the consistent RSVP'er now that I have planed my own wedding and thrown events for others. It's simple - 5 minutes. Make a phone call. Or I gave you my email to make this less confrontational to respond to a stranger. I recenty sent out invitations to an upcoming event - 10% response. Really?!
And let's be honest, this could be a rant criticizing lack of all etiquette. Where has it gone? The thoughtfulness of a hand written thank you or homemade soup when you're sick. The southern gentleman appears to be the only chivalry that remains. Thank the good Lord for the man that remembers his manners, opens the door, pays for dinner and knows the phrase "yes ma'am".
Let's talk about the lost gesture of RSVP.
Freaking do it, people! It is so frustrating to plan, prepare and expect guests when you have no stinkin' clue how many are coming. I understand this concept much better and appreciate the consistent RSVP'er now that I have planed my own wedding and thrown events for others. It's simple - 5 minutes. Make a phone call. Or I gave you my email to make this less confrontational to respond to a stranger. I recenty sent out invitations to an upcoming event - 10% response. Really?!
And let's be honest, this could be a rant criticizing lack of all etiquette. Where has it gone? The thoughtfulness of a hand written thank you or homemade soup when you're sick. The southern gentleman appears to be the only chivalry that remains. Thank the good Lord for the man that remembers his manners, opens the door, pays for dinner and knows the phrase "yes ma'am".
Monday, August 15, 2011
Pictures!
Our house has seen some improvements lately.
But first I must say my mom is AWESOME. Almost inspiring enough for me to learn to sew. I was having trouble finding curtains for our dining room in a fresh fun pattern long enough for the abnormally tall windows. Fabric found. Mom to the rescue for the cutting and lining..
She's awesome right?
Added a little table in the foyer...but what to put on it?
And relocated the old foyer table. Shooter seems to like it.
Found this little table at Salvation Army. You could appreciate it's face lift if you had seen its pre-paint finish. It was a sad little cherry color. I really should have taken a pre-makeover picture but I really didn't think it would turn out. I had some leftover glaze from the bathroom cabinet project - two coats of off white paint, a layer of glaze, topped off with a clear coat finish. Voila.
And NOW my best PROJECT! The guest bathroom - new paint, linens, mirror, hardware, door knobs and accesories. Much improved over the monkey green.
But first I must say my mom is AWESOME. Almost inspiring enough for me to learn to sew. I was having trouble finding curtains for our dining room in a fresh fun pattern long enough for the abnormally tall windows. Fabric found. Mom to the rescue for the cutting and lining..
She's awesome right?
Added a little table in the foyer...but what to put on it?
And relocated the old foyer table. Shooter seems to like it.
Found this little table at Salvation Army. You could appreciate it's face lift if you had seen its pre-paint finish. It was a sad little cherry color. I really should have taken a pre-makeover picture but I really didn't think it would turn out. I had some leftover glaze from the bathroom cabinet project - two coats of off white paint, a layer of glaze, topped off with a clear coat finish. Voila.
And NOW my best PROJECT! The guest bathroom - new paint, linens, mirror, hardware, door knobs and accesories. Much improved over the monkey green.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
I Haven't Forgotten You
Disappointed with my lack of blog posts? Me too. I'm uninspired lately. I've got alot of topics swirling around to chat about, they just somehow forget to make it to the blog.
However, I have been very decoratively inspired lately and took care of a few projects around the house. Nothing like sending out 43 invitiations for a bridal shower at your house in three weeks to get the blood pumping. I always promise pictures, but maybe after I clean the house tomorrow.
However, I have been very decoratively inspired lately and took care of a few projects around the house. Nothing like sending out 43 invitiations for a bridal shower at your house in three weeks to get the blood pumping. I always promise pictures, but maybe after I clean the house tomorrow.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
The Spiral Diner
I forgot to post about my first vegan experience. A few girlfriends were getting together for dinner at Spiral Diner in Ft Worth and I agreed before the location was determined. Being the ever adventurous gal, I decided to play nice and see what the whole vegan thing was about. If a vegan restaurant can stay in business in the heart of Cowtown they must be doing something worth eating. I always wondered if there's enough varieties of food in this Earth to keep a vegan full longer than a week. What is there besides vegetables that does not include dairy or meat? Soy appears to be the overwhelming answer to that question. Soy everything. Oh, and alot of rice, beans and grains.
Although the restaurant was good, I wasn't brave enough to stray far from vegetables. Can you blame me for being skeptical of dishes with "taco meat", "sour cream", "bacun" or "cheez" in them? My hot hummus wrap was satisfying enough. I even made it the rest of the night without a snack. And let me tell you, soy ice cream, yum. I mean, it's no Blue Bell but for a healthy guilt-free indulgence, a Spiral brownie with scoops of ice cream on top belongs in my diet. I just don't believe I can trick this southern girl brain into a veggie burger. I do think I could handle an occasional Spiral Diner dinner, but I love steak and cheese too much to let go. Everything in moderation right...even vegan food.
Although the restaurant was good, I wasn't brave enough to stray far from vegetables. Can you blame me for being skeptical of dishes with "taco meat", "sour cream", "bacun" or "cheez" in them? My hot hummus wrap was satisfying enough. I even made it the rest of the night without a snack. And let me tell you, soy ice cream, yum. I mean, it's no Blue Bell but for a healthy guilt-free indulgence, a Spiral brownie with scoops of ice cream on top belongs in my diet. I just don't believe I can trick this southern girl brain into a veggie burger. I do think I could handle an occasional Spiral Diner dinner, but I love steak and cheese too much to let go. Everything in moderation right...even vegan food.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
City of "Winds Not Blowing My Way" Chicago.
I've been spoiled flying into teeny airports lately...no crowds, no lines, semi-pleasant gate agents, less than full flights... Although Casper, WY, Fayetteville, AR, Richmond, VA, and Tallahassee, FL aren't the most exciting sites to travel to, it was easy. I like easy. So much vehicle and passenger congestion in Chicago. Full flights, grumpy agents, shuttles to the rental cars... And the worst tollroad system I have ever been through. Coin only, unmanned toll stations. All the dollars in the world won't help you. I now own the Illinois toll system $1.10 in missed tolls. Thankyouverymuchforthefrustration!!
Monday, August 1, 2011
May We Always Have This Much Love
Today was defeating. I try to not use the blog as an outlet for complaining, but today got me. Amidst work woes, I had to jog up to Chicago for the evening to catch a morning meeting. Just before, I found out some scumbag went to town on our checking account and had a shopping spree through New Jersey. I swear, if I knew who you were...
So, dealt with that and an overcrowded flight to ORD, overcrowded airport, and overcrowded freeways trying to get to my hotel near Midway. One and a half hours to go 35 miles. Gaahhh!
Chicago let me down in a big way. Stupid city. But besides all that, today is my two year anniversary to a good man. Who had to spend the day and night home without me. I remember this day bringing me much more happiness two years ago and now I let frustration creep in. With just 25 minutes left in my day, I'll use it to think about the last two years and how wonderful they have been to be spent with someone who loves me. I hope there's a lifetime more of them and certainly can't imagine what this time next year will hold. I love you Bo!
So, dealt with that and an overcrowded flight to ORD, overcrowded airport, and overcrowded freeways trying to get to my hotel near Midway. One and a half hours to go 35 miles. Gaahhh!
Chicago let me down in a big way. Stupid city. But besides all that, today is my two year anniversary to a good man. Who had to spend the day and night home without me. I remember this day bringing me much more happiness two years ago and now I let frustration creep in. With just 25 minutes left in my day, I'll use it to think about the last two years and how wonderful they have been to be spent with someone who loves me. I hope there's a lifetime more of them and certainly can't imagine what this time next year will hold. I love you Bo!
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