Happy Valentine's Day and....

{2011 Valentine Sugar Cookies}

Happy Valentine’s Day lovelies!

And guess what else is today?

It’s my 1 year blog anniversary!!

What a great day to have your blog anniversary on huh?

{I didn’t plan it that way! But at least I won’t forget the day!}

Boy I can’t believe it’s been a year! A fun one too!

I’ve been so blessed to meet some very lovely people and can’t wait to meet more!

Looking back I really had no clue about blogging but just knew it looked fun and appealed to my creative side and I wanted in on the fun.

At times it’s challenging but I’m learning and that makes it worth it.

Thank you to each and every one of you!

This wouldn’t be as fun without you!

I of course want to celebrate this moment with a giveaway!!

But alas! We are still trying to get moved!

So when things are settled we will celebrate! So stay tuned!

Have a sweet day today!!

Soiree Day-50th Wedding Anniversary

Today's soiree is a very special one.  One of my best friends gave her fabulous parents a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary party 2 weeks ago and I had the pleasure and honor in helping!  The celebration was held at one of the fairly new hospitals in the area...they have an Education Center that has a terrific space for parties, meetings and such. 

 *Warning: lots of photos ahead!*

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There were 3 'vignettes' down the all before the room that we set up.

Small Welcome Table

Yep! That's my chalkboard stand! That sucker is so useful!

Leave a Sentiment Buffet

There was a place to hang a picture of the couple already so I took full advantage of that!.  My friend had purchased the amazing stars from Pier 1 a year ago! The candle holder I just happened to find at Kirkland's on sale for $13!! We used 2!  And I made the sign-in sign with papers my friend got at Hobby Lobby.☺

Memory Lane Counter

I arranged the photos while my friend put all 7 stars together!

Reception Room

The flower arrangements were provided as part of the room rental.  I believe my friend added the candles and just simply scattered sepia tone photos of the couple on each table.  Simple and fun!

Cake Table

(Sorry for the darkness! I'm by no means a professional!)

Bride and Groom figurine is a family heirloom!

Money saving tip: do a small special cake for the couple and then do a simple sheet cake to feed guests.

So glad I got this shot!  These are extremely wonderful people! Very down to earth, hard working, love the Lord good people. What an awesome example of love and devotion!

They were happily surprised and the evening was lovely.  

My friend did a fabulous job planning!

It was so fun to help!

Happy Soiree Day!

I may just link this up! See my Link Parties Page!

Soiree Day-Happy 25th Anniversary To My Pastors!!

Yep! Today is a milestone for my awesome Pastors!! This past Sunday we had a simple come and go reception directly after service.  We had a lovely time and everyone enjoyed the sweets my mom, sister and I made! And of course I wanted to show you, my lovelies!!  I want you to see that just a few simple things can make a difference in celebrating an milestone...sometimes you don't need to be elaborate...it's the thought and meaning of something.

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Since my siblings and I gave a 40th Anniversary party to my parents back in May, I did some of the same things...we were on a budget again this time...simple can still be good!

Used a 8x8 scrapbook as a memory book, had people sign it.  Pastors can then use it to put their cruise pictures in.  ☺ I figured there'd be people besides myself who got them a card so I brought a silver bucket for that and then used this cute chalkboard sign from home for direction.  I used a set of silver bird ornaments to add a touch of sparkle....and so they also have some ornaments to remember their 25th year of marriage!

The birds were 2 for a $1 at the Dollar Tree! The book was $5.99 plus half off at Hobby Lobby!

This table! I tell you! I said it before....it's the weirdest shape ever!  I tried to make it look 'fuller' by using groupings of  tissue flowers. 

Instead of individual labels for each food, I simply made a menu and printed it off onto scrapbook paper and framed it in a frame I had!  The photos of the couple were taken from his office. The little faith/crown block I had in the closet at home!

The pretzel rods were the biggest hit and were the first to go!!

Drinks {not pictured} were on ice in the same silver bucket I used before by the memory book.

The only thing left over were some cupcakes and a couple of brownies!!  So just using stuff I already had and adding simple things like the tissue paper flowers, ornaments, and a memory book made the day special.  And that's all that matters!!

Happy Soiree Day!!