This is the dress that I smocked for her and gave to Whitney at the shower.
For all of you fellow smockers...I used the Chery Williams "Baby Bishop" Pattern and the Creative Keepsakes "Cynthia" plate.
I cannot wait to see her in it!
Feb 6, 2010
Dress for Isabella
As Nick often reminds me...I have way to many hobbies. Between smocking, calligraphy, upholstery, couponing, not to mention a full time job I sometimes (oftentimes) get in over my head. However I had to smock something for Isabella (Whitney's baby that is due in early April).
This is the dress that I smocked for her and gave to Whitney at the shower.
This is the dress that I smocked for her and gave to Whitney at the shower.
Baby Time
Well I have officially graduated from bridal showers to baby showers! No I am not pregnant...it just so happens that most of my friends are! Last weekend we had a baby shower for one of my very best friends, Whitney. Whitney's mom and sisters did all of the work, and I simply provided our house for the event!
We started off the morning with brunch at Another Broken Egg in Mt. Brook Village. Yum!
After brunch we loaded up and headed to my house...
where we ate cake, played games, and opened presents!
We had a great time, and it was wonderful to share in the celebration of this new little girl!!!
We started off the morning with brunch at Another Broken Egg in Mt. Brook Village. Yum!
After brunch we loaded up and headed to my house...
where we ate cake, played games, and opened presents!
We had a great time, and it was wonderful to share in the celebration of this new little girl!!!
Feb 4, 2010
Like, Love and Don't Like
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!
This week, I like Super Bowl commercials. I'm really looking forward to Sunday's game - and the commercials. I've always been interested in the ads. The amounts spent on these spots are growing higher every year. I think that's why we all become advertising experts during the game. If your super-high budget is public knowledge, folks are going to be gunning for you and looking to tear down your artistic creativity. Having said that, let me now say that no ads from recent years stick out to me. Ads these days have all become a blend of expensive colors and famous faces. For my money, give me the Bud Bowl!!!
This week, I don't like the film, Conan the Barbarian. Feeling that my manhood needed a B 12 shot, I watched this movie this week instantly via Netflix. Many people are quic
k to say that this movie gave Arnold Schwarzenegger his big break. I respond to that claim with this simple question: "Who thought giving this guy more roles based on this performance was a good idea?!?!"
Holy cow this movie is bad. This movie is looooong. This movie is weird. This movie was co-written by Oliver Stone. This movie co-stars James Earl Jones in a bad wig. Governor Schwarzenegger's line are not great in length due to his broken English but I guess sometimes, all that matters is how well you wield a sword in nothing but a loincloth. I shouldn't be too hypocritical - that's pretty much how I won Julie's heart.
This week, I love that my mom has retired. She's put in a lot of hard work and she is very deserving of some free time to kick up her feet. My mom thinks the Internet is the mesh lining in my dad's swimming trunks, so there's no way she'll ever see this blog. But I'm proud of my mom and happy for her!
This week, I like Super Bowl commercials. I'm really looking forward to Sunday's game - and the commercials. I've always been interested in the ads. The amounts spent on these spots are growing higher every year. I think that's why we all become advertising experts during the game. If your super-high budget is public knowledge, folks are going to be gunning for you and looking to tear down your artistic creativity. Having said that, let me now say that no ads from recent years stick out to me. Ads these days have all become a blend of expensive colors and famous faces. For my money, give me the Bud Bowl!!!
This week, I don't like the film, Conan the Barbarian. Feeling that my manhood needed a B 12 shot, I watched this movie this week instantly via Netflix. Many people are quic
k to say that this movie gave Arnold Schwarzenegger his big break. I respond to that claim with this simple question: "Who thought giving this guy more roles based on this performance was a good idea?!?!"Holy cow this movie is bad. This movie is looooong. This movie is weird. This movie was co-written by Oliver Stone. This movie co-stars James Earl Jones in a bad wig. Governor Schwarzenegger's line are not great in length due to his broken English but I guess sometimes, all that matters is how well you wield a sword in nothing but a loincloth. I shouldn't be too hypocritical - that's pretty much how I won Julie's heart.
This week, I love that my mom has retired. She's put in a lot of hard work and she is very deserving of some free time to kick up her feet. My mom thinks the Internet is the mesh lining in my dad's swimming trunks, so there's no way she'll ever see this blog. But I'm proud of my mom and happy for her!
Feb 2, 2010
SwagBucks
If you search the Internet and like to earn prizes then I have just the thing for you! I was recently introduced to Swag Bucks which is a search engine (like Google and Ask) that allows you to earn SwagBucks which can be redeemed for a variety of gift cards, electronics, and much more.
All you do is create an account and use SwagBucks as your search engine each time you search the Internet...it's as easy as that! Occasionally you will run across Swag Codes which can also earn you Swag Bucks, but it is mainly done through Internet searches. They offer a toolbar download which makes it easier, but it can also be done through their website. Click the link below to get started!
For some additional tips on how to earn SwagBucks go to http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/01/swagbucks-tips-and-tricks/
All you do is create an account and use SwagBucks as your search engine each time you search the Internet...it's as easy as that! Occasionally you will run across Swag Codes which can also earn you Swag Bucks, but it is mainly done through Internet searches. They offer a toolbar download which makes it easier, but it can also be done through their website. Click the link below to get started!
For some additional tips on how to earn SwagBucks go to http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/01/swagbucks-tips-and-tricks/
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