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-

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