Some of you may be wondering why would I throw a bridal shower with a patriotic theme? It seems a little odd I suppose. Well our friend and sweet bride-to-be has a thing for the word "America" (long story) and so my daughters and I thought it would be cool to celebrate her special event in her ... View Post
This Cali Girl is Back in Town and Ready to Teach!
Hi friends! I am proud to announce that, after having lived in Phoenix for 3 1/2 years, this girl is back in California! It was a big move and it involved a LOT of work but I am so happy to be here! As some of you may know, I have worked in the craft industry for over 13 years, most recently ... View Post
Going to the Chapel-Spellbinders & CardMaker Blog Hop & Give Away
Hi friends! Today I'm participating in the Spellbinders and CardMakers Blog Hop and wow, what a hop it is! Glad to have you join me here. So many great ideas using some fabulous dies. Have I mentioned there is a big giveaway? More info is located at the bottom of this post. AND, if you leave a ... View Post
Because She Said “Yes”-A Proposal
Often times I come upon projects to create for my blog quite by accident or by circumstance. One such example is today's post. This past weekend our graphic artist at work, Nicole, got engaged. That kind of good news travels fast and of course, if you know me by now, I could sense a "need" for a ... View Post
The Last of the Wedding and the Beginning of a New Year
In honor of the Rose Parade today, and the fact I love playing with my iPhone camera, I am bringing you several photos of the guys boutonniere from last Wednesday's wedding. Fern, thistle, straw flowers, heather eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus and a slice wood comprised this organic blend. All were ... View Post
And the Wedding is Up!
This wedding was certainly another one of those incredible experiences that I was beyond excited to get to do. It's one for the books and was a labor of love for me. Lots of work but I loved every single minute of it! There were countless prep hours that were pretty much unaccounted for, but the ... View Post