Monday's Manicure

Today's manicure is brought to you

by Essie's Penny Talk

A lovely transitional fall color. I love this color. I wear a lot of rose gold and this polish 

looks great with it.  This is a nice thick formula that only took 2 coats. 

Of course I always add a top coat.

I know that we are barely under 100 here... but are you wearing your fall colors yet?

A Little Remembrance Gift

Hey there! 

Glad your here! :)

Today I'm showing you a little project that I made for my friend Laura of Decor to Adore.

If you read her blog then you know she is in the process 

of moving.  SO! she had a little Texodus party. You can read more about that here.

I wanted to give her a little remember-me gift. So I made her a sunglass case. 

This is another one of my wing it patterns. I just double crocheted into the back row. 

This is about 12 rows. I used my own sunglasses to fit. 

Folding it into a little more the thirds I stitched the sides together and added a single crochet 

to the edge so that it would look finished.  I then double crocheted the ruffle, added a button and a  chain stitch loop for the button hole.

And Voi-la! 

Done!

From this side.

And that side.

I stuffed it with a couple of items that will remind her of Arizona and me. :) 

Laura doesn't typically wear nail polish, so I gave her one of my favorite pale barely there pinks

from Essie and my all time favorite top coat ('cuz I'm a nail freak) 

I also gave her a gift card to In-n-Out Burger. I was thinking that there were no In-N-Outs in

Texas.... turns out, I was wrong.... Oh well! It happens.  :)

It's still the best darn cheese burger and chocolate shakes in fast food. 

I'll be sharing at these parties:

Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest

Jann for Share Your Cup 

Hey there!

Just popping in to remind you that this Friday is Fresh-Cut Friday.

I'll have the linky up Thursday night.

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday afternoon! 

Today I will be Happy!

Happiness is always a choice. 

YOU decide!

It's Saturday! I choose to be Ecstatic! 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend planned.

Monday's Manicure

Brought to you by 

Fresh Pack from Butter

This was another color from my Ulta Butter Haul a month or so ago.

It is pretty expensive, but worth it on sale. 

This was a lovely neutral that went on great and lasted for 9 days without chipping. 

2 coats with a clear top coat. 

Sweet Stops Craft Class

Friday at lunch I got to go to my friend's

Sweet Stops Boutique held at the Moon Valley Country Club. 

Most all of the items are hand painted.

Just thought that I would share a little of the good stuff.

Lots and lots of eye candy!

Gifts and Christmas shopping 'aplenty.

And, of course, some Halloween fun.

Darling rolling pins!

Did you say you want some crazy reading glasses?

I think that a lot of this has probably sold, but

if you are interested in anything, you should 

check out the SweetStops Etsy Shop

After the boutique there is always a fabulous craft class with a meal.
All the supplies are always included

This was one of the biggest classes yet! 

Over 60 ladies for The Rustic Pumpkin class this quarter. 

There will be another class before Christmas.

If you want to know more about the next class 

go to the SweetStops facebook page and like it. 

You'll get all the fun updates.

I'll be joining:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup 

Monday's Manicure

Essie - The Girls are Out

Love this color! Can you see the silver sheen to it? 

Soooo shiny in the sun light.

Even though this was part of the summer color collection, I will wear this all year.

The formula is also really nice. Just 2 coats with a clear top coat.

Love it!

A Bridal Shower With a Retro Desperate Housewives Theme

I'm so excited to show you pictures from our daughter's 

bridal shower. This is one of those moments in time where

everything was just perfect, but as you remember the evening

just gets better and better.

It was held at my friend Debi's home. 

She has a gorgeous home and is incredibly gifted with 

so many talents. Decorating, painting and hospitality to name a few.

Her big gift is party planning and yes... she is for hire. :) 

Here is a link to her Etsy Shop

If you like MacKenzie Childs.... do NOT go there. 

That is all I'm going to say about that. :)

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The party had a fun Retro Desperate Housewives feel to it. 

Each guest got to take home a darling handmade apron. 

And a Betty Crocker cheese grater too! 

I mean seriously... it just doesn't get any sweeter than this.

We even had a cooking show and the set later served as a 

photo booth. 

Look at that darling turquoise kitchen

SOOOO cute!

50's themed appetizers... including cheese whiz on crackers!

This was the gift table (pre gifts) .... so much fun! 

Thank you Debi!

I'll be joining: 

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Bernideen for In The Garden
Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup