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Back to working on the Hamlet-

I've had so much on my "plate" lately that I haven't done much to the Hamlet.  It will be a year in May since we brought this little place....and it has come a long way....but we still has a ways to go. {step by step} We still don't have our master bedroom "arranged" just a bed. 

But not for long....I have a couple projects that I've started and hope to finish by next week....

Remember what the Hamlet bathroom used to look like....take a look here.   When we took down the old mirror I kept it to use in a different project....well, that is one of the projects I planned to use it for.

I received an old dresser from Libby- {free style} painted it a mirror silver white color. {it almost has a reflective quality} Ralph Lauren Regent Metallics Silver base.

Today this dresser will be making it way to my glass cutting guy {who has my old bathroom mirror} 

I plan to have him cut up the old mirror and glue the pieces to the top, drawers, and sides.  

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

This dresser will be added to the Master bedroom.

Second project-

 

 

We have no headboard for our bed....so yes, I decided to make one.  The materials were less than $100-  Happy day! {found the fabric for cheap at a local fabric store....if you live in my area it was "Rainbow" fabrics}

I will share that project as I work on it.... yet another one I hope to finish by next week. 

It feels good to be back to creating.....and you know me, it's all in the challenge of making it look nice on a small budget.{that's where the fun is....how fun would it be to just walk in a store and say "I will take one of each?" Well,I guess if I'm being true, maybe that would be fun to do just once in my life.  =}   Happy Day

To see how the Hamlet has evolved over the last year check out here and here. 

Mason...missed it again-

     Just received Mason's email today....we were so excited to hear how his first Baptism went.

{ this was going to be the first that he would preform, well, it looked like it was anyways.} 

He has had several others but would get a transfer just before it was to happen. ...we thought for sure that he would be around for this one. 

But at the last minute he was transfered to another State.  A missionary in  Hamilton MT. was left without a companion....some kind of emergency...So Mason was sent there to serve with the Elder who was left alone. 

He was disappointed of course....but totally understood and so happy that the Zone Leaders were able to take care of the Baptism.  Mason said that they have a shortage of missionaries in their mission...So the Zone leaders are going to take care of all of Cody.

In Mason's words: "I was really sad to go. But I guess the Lord needs me in Hamilton for now. Well, I have only been here for a couple of days. So far I love Hamilton because it is one of the prettiest places in the mission. And everyone was jealous because I was coming here. So I love it so far. Yesterday got to meet some of the members and they seem like they are great people and members. So I can't wait until I start to work in this area."

-Mason with the Potts- From Cody

 

-Mason with Brother Richards- Cody area

 

   

 Elder Morris, Elder Clouse, and Mason.

{Something sweet- I don't know if it's because of Mason's size...or just that people love him.  But quite often in pictures....the one standing next to him...always seems to have him in what I like to call a brotherly hug....see top picture and below.  I think it's sweet how they always tuck him under their arm.} 

 

{Mother's Note-  I hope in this area he gets to stay for the baptism...just being a Mom}

Nicholas, Carlee and Preston-

After the Spring Event was over....we took a little time to just chill.  Becca and Nicholas were good sports and put up with all the back and forth and running around.  Monday we just stayed home...

 

   

 We took a little time and laid out on the grass and read books...Becca does a good job of reading upside down. =)

 

 The kids put to good use the left over "logs" from the Spring Event centerpieces. {they turned them into  drums and an art canvas}

 

  

They begged to stay in Emma's play pen. =)    It was also Carlee's birthday, so we took a little time to celebrate her special day.  Sam made a cake for her, and Becca decorated it.

 

 

As part of Carlee's birthday present.... we took her birthday shopping. She was so darn cute...she kept making this cute little sighing sounds whenever she was pleased.....so cute. She had a little of her own money to shop with, it was adorable to see her pick things out.

 

   

 Happy Birthday Carlee-

 

 Becca and Nicholas went back home....sad.  But it was fun to have them here.  

Happy Day.

Burlap and Bows- the rest of the story.

 

After we finished at the Lake we came up to the house for shopping, relaxing, lunch and entertainment. 

In the Garden- 

 

 The ladies spent some time shopping- here's a look at some of the displays.

Pink Bowtique- 

 

 
Deb- Good Things

 



    

Lunch, games and entertainment-

 

 

   Paige entertained us with wonderful music.  {She came all the way from Or. with Shannon to do this for us....it was fabulous!}

Lunch consisted of-

 

• Rice salad
• carrots salad
• chicken salad filled pastry puffs
• green salad
• Strawberry shortcake.

 

  

 Becca and Nicholas flew in from TX. just to share the day with us....it was wonderful to see them.{Becca also got in on some of the preparation by gluing tooth picks to the plant-able leaves; by gluing a tooth pick to the end of the stem, they stood better in the dirt.}

Just some of the people who shared the day with us. 

 

 

 

At the event we gave out several prizes....one of them was Given to these five ladies below, whom the judges felt dressed the most "Girly Garden"   They each received a white potted orchid to take home. 

 

 

It was truly fun to see everyone.  Some things I've learned over the last few days-

 

• Many hands make for lite work-
• Pray for good weather....it works.
• I know lots of talented women
• Friendships can be made in a day
• Blogs can connect us from far and wide.

 

 I met Karla for the first time in person.....I knew her only through her comments on my blog and through her sister.  She is just as I thought she would be....just wish I had more time to visit with her.

 

 Heidi worked so hard before, during and after the event.  What a trooper.....so many people wanted her cinnamon rolls,  she baked all afternoon.  On top of that she had things she was selling in the boutique, taking pictures, etc.  Plus she spent hours helping me make the decorations.....she was so much help. 

 

I also relied on these two guys....Holy cow, they were so much help. Danny and Steve....Steve is Sandi's HD,  Sandi couldn't make the event, {we were so sad, but she was taking care of her daughter and new grand-baby...which is where she should be. Sandi helped with planning & sewing the Burlap table toppers before she left.} Steve stepped in and took care of some of the things Sandi was to take care of. {He made the puff pastries and one of the salads.}

And of course the girls and all that they did-

 

My friend Ruth was there from planning to  cooking & cleaning. Plus she sewed aprons and tea towels for the sale. She did a million little things on the day of the event.... Thanks Ruth.

 

 

 

Everything is cleaned up and put away.

It was a day I will remember the rest of my life....thanks to Sweet friends. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know I have shared lots of pictures, for more take a look here.  {If you were at the event, I would love it if you added your pictures.}

Thanks so much.

 

 

 

 Additional Resources-

Download Spring event recipes 

Plant-able paper  I used Heidi's cricket cutter for the leaves- 

Melamine Favor cups-

Coffee filter puff decorations-

The party as seen through others eyes-

Shannon-

Sheila-

This post is linked to:

Inspiration Friday hosted by The Inspired Room.

 

Burlap and Bows- spring Event- Part two, the lake.

The Spring Event started down at the Lake.  We welcomed each guest as they arrived with a white umbrella and an event program. 

 

 

 It was fun for us to see each one as they came in....oh so "girly garden"  We invited them to go to the water front were they could eat some cheese and crackers, listen to harp music, sit by the fire or take a paddle boat ride.

 

 

 





       
More to come tomorrow.   =) 

In the meantime see what these ladies are saying about the event- 

Sheila-

Shannon-

Spring Event 2010, Burlap and Bows- Part one-

After much planning we finally made it ....the Spring Event for 2010 has come and gone.  I've had a little time to put together a run down......so here goes.

Setting up-

The day before the event...Ruth and I starting setting up.  Which included, staging the garden, parts of the shed, lake and yard.  We also started to put the food together. 

Shannon and her friends came in from Or. {Paige, Jenn, and Sheila} Oh my goodness what wonderful help were they, not sure if we could of pulled it off without them.  Thanks girls!

 

 

They-

• sliced enough Strawberries for 70 people
• filled 70 pots with dirt for the favors
• folded 70 napkins
• tied ribbon on 70 umbrellas 
• made signs
• did tons of dishes
• hung banners
• and a million other little things.

Sam was also there to be our little worker bee....doing all the heavy stuff.

 After all the preparations were in order for Saturday, we had a great dinner prepared by Danny and Sam. Which consisted of 

Salmon, asparagus, grilled pineapple, so yummy.{click on link to see pictures of the meal and other fun stuff.}

After dinner we had a little "rehearsal" run through for Paige....which she didn't need, her voice is fabulous!

 

 Early Saturday Morning we started to dress the tables.

 

 Each Table consisted of:

• white linen on the bottom
• Burlap covered tops
• white plates and white linen napkins
• one white orchid in a white pot
• one "sliced" of Oak....from a oak Tree log
• one small succulent plant in a small white dish 
• one white empty vase
• one sprig of rosemary on the napkins   
• one small white pot at each setting as a favor. {Filled with dirt and two leafs cut from plant-able paper} The idea was for them to take the small pot home, place the plant-able paper in their flower beds ....cover with the dirt from the pot, water & watch for new flowers to grow from the paper.

 

 

Each "favor" pot was placed next to their plate....when they arrived they were given another leaf with their name on it, which they then placed at the sitting of their choice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 These girls were such a great help, and so fun to be around.   

Thanks to Shannon {my daughter} for bringing these lovely ladies and for making all the "burlap" banners you see in the background.

Well...... I have tons more to tell you about, but I think this enough for one post....more tomorrow.

Happy day

Tomorrow- all about the lake and other goodies. =) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick-

This is just going to be a super quick look at the Spring Event.....Oh, my goodness we had so much fun.  It is going to take me a couple of days to dig out ....and then I will have the full story here.

 

 So here are just a few pictures....with all the details later. =)

 

  

  

 

Give me a couple of days and I will have the fun ready to post.

Happy Day-  

Design Team-

 

    Today I was lucky enough to have a fabulous "Design Team" come and help me out for a few hours.  

  

 Carlee kept telling me that she loves to decorate with me.   She even came up with a little creative decoration of her own. {right picture}

Steps to making coffee filter balls-

  

  

  

1.  Have a cute little girl hand you one coffer filter.
   
2. Shape into a little "puff" then staple end.
3. Take one coffer filter and lay flat on the table...put hot glue around edge. Start building the first ring.  Place with staple points to the center. Continue doing this until flat coffer filter is completely covered.
4. Fourth picture, after one ring.  It will take around 20 "puffs" to cover one coffee filter.

  

  

 
  5. After all but one ring left.

  6. Take two halves 
  7. Glue a string to the back of one....then glue halves together.

  8. You may need to give it a little hair cute to even it out. 

That's pretty much it. {You can get a package of around 2000 filters at costco for about $4}

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Thanks to my Design Team I was able to get a lot done today.

Thanks Heidi and Carlee. 

Wedding Day-

 

- Wedding feet-

Wedding Guests-

 

Wedding fun-

  
Wedding setup-

Wedding Dance-  
 
Wedding Sisters-

Wedding ambiance

Wedding lights-

Wedding Couple-    

May I leave you with a Wedding sentiment from Shakespeare

"Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts."

Wedding Reception at Home-

  

This week has been all about getting ready for a wedding reception at our home. A friends daughter is getting married.

We are hosting {letting them use our home} I taught their daughter in Y.W.

I think everything is in order.... my assignment, other than making sure the yard was "reception worthy" was to make the centerpieces for the event.

The bride wanted to use Pink Gerber daisies with lime centers.... 

 

  Here they are lined up in the garage waiting for the big day.....tomorrow.

 

 My garage looks and smells a little like a floral shop right now.

 

 

 The tables & chairs are up....just waiting for the linens and centerpieces, I will put them out just before it's time for the reception to start.  The Oak trees are in full bloom...so yes, we have yellow oak dust to deal with. 

All the lights are ready....I have to say, it truly is magical when darkness falls.  {wish I knew how to take better pictures at night....I just can't seem to do the lights justice....any ideas?}

I will be taking more pictures tomorrow...and yes, I plan to share them.

Hope you get a good nights sleep....I know I'm hoping for one.